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... 
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,... 
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... 
Building Just Communities: A Year of Power and Progress
September 30, 2025
In neighborhoods across Atlanta, community gardens are thriving, once-polluted creeks are being restored, and legacy residents are holding their ground...
Culture Is Infrastructure. So Is Justice.
June 12, 2025
There’s a specific kind of grief that comes with watching your community change around you. Not the kind that comes... 
Partner Spotlight: Justice & Sustainability Associates
April 22, 2025
In an era of rapid urbanization and complex community challenges, Justice & Sustainability Associates (JSA) stands out as a leader... 
EcoDistricts Launches a New Online Course for EcoDistricts APs: Centering Racial Equity in Urban & Community Development
September 29, 2021
“The moment we choose to love, we begin to move against domination, against oppression. The moment we choose to love,...
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