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Tsedey Betru Discusses Equity and Land-Based Justice on My Black Space

June 2, 2026
We are proud to highlight a recent, thought-provoking conversation featuring our Director, Tsedey Betru. Tsedey joined the My Black Space...
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Why City Revitalization Plans Stall: Avoid These 5 Mistakes

May 20, 2026
Across the country, cities are launching bold revitalization efforts, from corridor plans to neighborhood scale investments. But there is a...
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Protecting Restorative Design from the Value Engineering Axe

May 12, 2026
the gap between architectural intent and final execution is widening. The friction occurs in the high-stakes stakeholder meetings where restorative...
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Validating the Future of Regenerative Urbanism

May 5, 2026
In 2026, the benchmark for a successful urban project has moved past basic zoning compliance and LEED checklists. The new...
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Equitable Development Policies: Coding Equity into Municipal DNA

April 22, 2026
Why City Leadership Must Move Beyond Visionary Planning to Systemic Execution For the modern City Manager, the definition of success...
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Sustainable Engineering Curriculum: A Strategic Evolution

April 15, 2026
What Engineering Leadership Must Architect Next for Sustainability, Justice, and Resilient Systems Engineering has always been defined by its ability...
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Where Exploitation Was Concentrated, Resistance Was Refined.

March 3, 2026
How Black Southern communities are shaping the next chapter of freedom, environmental justice, and the future of power. If you...
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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...
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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...
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