As architects, we need to be engaged in social issues. Whitney Young said it in 1968: “You are not a profession that has distinguished itself by your social and civic contributions to the cause of civil rights.” That’s still true to a certain extent. We’re not accessing a holistic cross-section of the United States, from a racial standpoint and from an economic one. As creative problem-solvers, we need to be seeking out challenges, and we need to do so within the framework of creating spaces and places that support our natural environments and ecosystems.
The housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing California today. AIA California believes that through architectural ideation, innovation and implementation, we can make an impact in addressing housing attainability. The Housing Forum is where the design community connects to share, learn, and implement design-driven housing solutions.
Latest posts by CA Housing Forum (see all)
- Long Beach May Consider 15% Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance - June 28, 2019
- Patience pays off for Grand View Village - June 28, 2019
- ‘Safe and in peace’: Farmworker families move into new affordable homes in Woodland - June 28, 2019
