Beyond the Building: Climate Justice and the Solidarity Economy

Explore how place-based strategies rooted in solidarity and economic justice can foster equity and build resilience beyond the buildings we build and companies we run. We'll talk about the the transformative power of cooperatives, community land trusts, crowdfunding, participatory design, affordable housing and more, through the perspectives and real-world case studies of an architect and community developer. Through storytelling, interactive discussions, and energizing call-and-response engagement, this session aims to inspire you to envision and contribute to a future where communities thrive together.

Event Date
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Session Chairs

Session Speakers

Room / Location
Harbor 2
Learning Objectives
Describe how a well-defined vision can guide your work, enhance strategic focus, and expand the scope of its positive impacts
Evaluate how resilience extends beyond buildings and how these elements contribute to a resilient community
Assess the broader impact of built environment projects by considering who is impacted, who gets to have a say, and how these factors influence the approach to community-driven work
Identify opportunities for community-led financing, participatory design, and democratic ownership to foster more equitable development
CEU Information

This session is approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU|HSW), BOC, and NAHB certification. Those who attend a full day of the conference are additionally eligible for credit toward MA CSL, NARI, PHI, Phius, and RESNET certification.

Session ID
BOS25-126
Session Documents
126_beyond_the_building.pdf (4.32 MB)