SAT-C03: Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Stories from the South

Saturday, November 12, 2022

3:45pm – 5:00pm PT

Location: Moscone Center, Room 301-302

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW

Lead Speaker(s)

Louis R. Johnson, ASLA

Owner / Project Executive
Gresham Smith
Louisville, Kentucky

Speaker(s)

Gaylan D. Williams, ASLA, LEED AP

Urban Designer
Design Workshop
Houston, Texas
Christina Hite, FASLA, LEED AP

CEO/ President
Dix + Hite + Partners
Longwood, Florida

Faced with the complex challenges of addressing systemic discrimination, climate change, wealth disparities, and more, designers must view their studios, design approaches, and engagements through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Three leaders from southern practices discuss their experiences and on-going initiatives for placing DE&I at the forefront.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about different approaches for recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff.
Learn about DE&I focused teaming strategies to expand ‘who is at the table’.
Learn about different approaches to community engagement, bridging socio-cultural divides and delivering equitable outcomes.
Hear about lessons learned through implemented design and planning processes.