The campaign and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today the release of a jointly produced five-part podcast series on the Opportunity Starts at Home podcast. This special series, created in collaboration with AIA’s Housing & Community Development Knowledge Community’s Right-to-Housing Working Group, highlights the multi-sector impacts of affordable housing. Featuring insightful conversations with architects, the episodes explore:
- How the human-centered design of housing can create enduring, supportive communities.
- How federal policies can address racial inequities and economic injustices in housing.
- Real-world examples of architectural innovations driving equity and sustainability.
Hosted by Chantelle Wilkinson and Julie Walker of the campaign, the series delves into the importance of adopting a multi-sector approach to housing advocacy involving architects in pivotal roles for achieving a just and equitable future.
Background
In 2017, AIA declared that access to housing was a “fundamental right.” But what does that mean in practice? How can architects and advocates collaborate to make quality housing accessible for all? The podcast series explores these questions in ways meant to resonate with architects, policymakers, educators, advocates, and members of the public curious about the intersections of housing, human rights, and public policy.
Schedule
Throughout January and February 2025, new episodes will be released weekly on Soundcloud, Apple, and Spotify.
