NLIHC’s Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have released the fifth episode of their five-part podcast series. Titled “Architects for Change – Public Housing and Social Transformation,” the episode examines the role of architects in public housing and their impact on driving positive social change. This episode considers how architectural innovation in public housing can address social challenges, foster community engagement, and create environments that support social equity and climate justice.
Hosted by Chantelle Wilkinson, the episode features architects Roberta Feldman and Nathan Rich discussing the state of public housing today and its potential if the federal government chose to address the backlog of capital repairs and invest in new construction. They also talk about their experience working with resident leaders in planning for public housing and suggest ways advocates can shift public perceptions of public housing and build stronger support for increased funding.
Listen to the episode “Architects for Change – Public Housing and Social Transformation,” here.
About this Series
This podcast series, developed with AIA’s Right-to-Housing Working Group, highlights the multi-sector impacts of affordable housing. Hosted by Chantelle Wilkinson and Julie Walker, it features architects discussing human-centered design, federal policies addressing housing inequities, and innovative approaches to equity and sustainability. The series emphasizes the critical role of architects in advancing housing advocacy for a just and equitable future. New episodes will be released weekly on Soundcloud, Apple, and Spotify. Learn more about the series here.