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Sessions Information
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September 20, 2019
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session Type: Concurrent Session
Session Capacity: N/A
In our work in cities across North America, we find pervasive patterns of 20th-century planning policies, zoning regulations, urban renewal, and highway construction that have frequently disrupted and displaced disproportionately underserved and low-income communities. Each project offers an opportunity to create an experience, in built form, that nurtures a strong understanding of site context, awareness of self, and empathy for others. They challenge rather than reinforce the status quo, addressing lost cultural connections between people and places. This unique, community-focused approach to our cultural practice honors individual and collective memory, infusing historical context into the built form and restoring cultural connections through highly progressive and innovative design pr...
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Session Speakers
Organization: NCSU, College of Design
Kofi Boone, ASLA is Professor of Landscape Architecture at NC State University in the College of Design. Kofi is a Detroit native and a graduate of the University of Michigan (BSNR 1992, MLA 1995). His work is in landscape architecture and environmental justice with a focus on democratic design and cultural landscapes. He is a University Faculty Scholar and a member of the Academy of Outstanding
Organization: Perkins and Will
Zena Howard, FAIA is a Principal and Managing Director of the North Carolina practice of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will. An award-winning architect, strategist, mentor and team builder, Zena is known for her success leading visionary, complex, and culturally-significant projects. In her architecture career, Zena adopted the view that great design should be accessible to everyone
Organization: City of Vancouver
Cynthia is an accomplished urban planner whose work at the City of Vancouver focuses on land use planning, development and implementation for large-scale mixed-use sites. Through her work on the Northeast False Creek Plan, Cynthia has facilitated many conversations involving complex and diverse community groups and voices. Her advocacy for equity in city building continues to influence policy dev
Kenneth Luker is a Design Principal for the North Carolina Practice of global architecture and design firm Perkins and Will. With nearly 25 years of experience, he is an award-winning designer, mentor, and thought leader in applying cultural awareness to the planning and design of projects large and small. Kenneth leads the studio's design process on many project types including museums, librarie
Organization: Perkins and Will
Michael Stevenson, FAIA is the Urban Design practice leader for the North Carolina practice of Perkins+Will. For over 30 years, Michael has designed award-winning projects for businesses, government, universities, and private institutions. Combining expertise in architecture and urban design, he excels in integrating master planning and architecture, emphasizing public space as a fundamental elem
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Session Fees
Fees information is not available at this time.
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