Designing with, Not for: Rethinking the Architect’s Role in Community Projects
January 16, 2026
In an era defined by climate urgency, racial reckoning, and economic disparity, the role of architects is undergoing a quiet... The Just Communities Blog
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What Makes a Neighborhood Resilient? Lessons from Historically Excluded Communities
January 11, 2026
Resilience has become a guiding principle in urban development, especially in response to climate change, economic uncertainty, and public health... 
How to Pitch Justice-Oriented Projects to Your Professors (and Win Them Over)
December 16, 2025
So, you’ve got an idea that could change the way your classmates think about design. It centers people. It questions... 
Local Governments Turn Climate Commitments into Real-World Action
December 11, 2025
Local governments across the country are making bold climate commitments, signaling a new era of responsibility in addressing the climate... 
The Untapped Power of Civic Participation in Urban Transformation
November 11, 2025
Civic participation plays a critical role in shaping the future of cities. It ensures that decisions about infrastructure, land use,... 
The Just Communities Accredited Practitioner Course
October 29, 2025
Creating equitable and thriving communities requires more than good intentions, it requires practitioners who are equipped to put equity principles... 
How Collaboration Is Redefining the Architect’s Role
October 27, 2025
The lone “starchitect” sketching in isolation is becoming a relic. Today, the architect’s role is being reshaped by collaboration, across... 
Reclaiming Resilience: How Small Shifts in City Hall Can Empower Communities
October 13, 2025
Across the country, communities of color are pioneering resilience in real time—transforming vacant lots into food forests, converting churches into... 
Aligning Philanthropy with True Community‑Led Regeneration
October 2, 2025
When philanthropy steps into a place, it has a choice: to be a visitor or a partner. To align with...
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