Dana McKinney White
Assistant Professor of Urban Design | Harvard Graduate School of Design
Dana is a licensed architect and urban planner, and advocate for social justice and equity through design. Her academic and professional work integrates wellness, policy, and economics into innovative design solutions to benefit even the most vulnerable populations including system-impacted communities, persons experiencing homelessness, and aging populations. She co-founded enFOLD Collective, an interdisciplinary architecture, planning, and design practice positioning community voices at the center of its projects. Dana also established Studio KINN where she consults on considerations of social justice, equity, and alternatives to incarceration.
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Equitable Communities Through Inclusive Urban Development
Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in urban planning requires a holistic approach that considers the roles of downtowns, suburbs, and neighborhoods. Comprehensive land use plans, 10-minute neighborhoods, plus transit- and trails-oriented development are valuable tools in creating inclusive and sustainable communities. Discover how to address historical harms, engage communities, and prioritize civic investments to ensure that the benefits of development are shared equitably with leading proponents of integrating DEI with design: Vanessa Morrison, MRCP and Dana McKinney White.
This course was recorded live on April 30, 2024.
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