Built environment practitioners have the power and responsibility to influence how communities grow and gather long beyond the life of a single project. Perhaps you can picture how a space that is safe and welcoming to all looks and feels… but how do you go about moving that outcome from a vision to reality?

Regenerative work facilitates positive outcomes across social, cultural, and ecological systems, and justice and equity are at the core of creating a regenerative future. Despite shifting tides surrounding equity, inclusion, and related topics, these values remain foundational. A truly regenerative future is one in which community members are intentionally and actively engaged in co-designing and co-creating their built environment so that it reflects their values, meets their needs, and cultivates thriving communities.

Join us for a time of moderated discussion and audience Q&A featuring the members of our Equity in the Built Environment (EBE) steering committee. Our speakers will share their insights on approaches to elevate equity from their experiences as leaders, practitioners, and community members. Whether you are in the early stages of your equity journey or have been working in this space for years, this conversation will inspire and equip you with next steps to keep advancing equity in your own work.

Panelists:

• Daraja Brown, EIT (she/her) | Graduate Student, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Precious Rideout | Director, Community Engagement, Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)
• Arathi Gowda, FAIA, AICP, LFA, LEED AP BD+C | Principal, NE Regional Director of Regenerative Design, Perkins&Will