Development Project Manager
Anna Lake-Smith, Project Manager at Foundation Communities, works with the real estate development team of a non-profit affordable housing developer in Austin, Texas, to take projects through feasibility, design and construction. Anna brings a wide range of design experience at many scales, from residential interiors to city planning, and is particularly interested in land use, designing for longevity and exploring new housing typologies. Anna holds a dual MS in Urban Design and MS in Community/Regional Planning from UT Austin, and a BA in Architecture from Wellesley College.
Courses
Affordable Living: A Requirement for Sustainable & Equitable Cities
Cities and towns across the nation are grappling with a crisis of affordable living. While some symptoms and strategies are universal, each geographical, social, economic, and political context requires a tailored approach in developing more equitable and resilient communities. Design professionals, public health specialists, policymakers, and community members alike must all come together to best ensure the places we call home are designed in the best interest for all. This panel will explore the topic of housing affordability in three distinct locales through the lenses of architects and planners, both in private practice and non-profit organizations, sharing the common goal of developing quality and affordable housing for all. Hosted by Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC).
Course expires 9/10/2025