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22 <br /> 'ME Experience & Qualifications 'E Experience & Qualifications <br /> Finding that the typical <br /> design process does not <br /> Gensler Research Project: consistently prioritize <br /> DESIGN <br /> METHODS artnershi sand climate <br /> justice evaluations,the <br /> framework shown here <br /> Aligning Practice with Climate Justice ' F • ' C% has beendeveloped <br /> as a tool for design <br /> ______________________________ teams to discover what <br /> -i Yfia�1 tl opportunities there may <br /> be to integrate equitable <br /> Gensler worked on a two-year research project focused on how we can bring climate action into their <br /> projects.It provides both <br /> climate justice into our projects by engaging community partners. general waypoints and <br /> AM%$of more speciftf <br /> �►:/ I iey inquiry highlig <br /> PROPOSAL ghtinreasg he <br /> �:i '\V:d <br /> We see drastic inequities in our cities in the form of address systemic inequities in our cities through the work we do? ---�-------------------- - -- ---- ------ ---- --- --------- - importance of strong <br /> homelessness,blight,poverty,crime,and more.Over the course By understanding how things are and how they got that way partnershipsandearly <br /> action. <br /> of two years,Gensler's research team explored climate justice, and recognizing that climate change is already exacerbating <br /> which overlays the built environment with the effects of climate existing issues. <br /> change and social justice.Due to a long history of systemic By understanding current efforts and the challenges they face STRATEGT& <br /> racism and injustice,we see a direct link between climate change and building on the knowledge and experience of others. RlSEARCFI <br /> and the disproportionately negative impacts of climate change on By becoming advocates and leaders in climate justice <br /> communities of color.Many neighborhoods,originally designated action through equitable policy,community engagement, <br /> by redlining policies"as undesirable,poorly maintained,and collaborative partnerships,and the thoughtful integration of <br /> vandalized"have gone decades without public investment, our knowledge with the design process. <br /> leaving them more vulnerable to extreme weather events,heat <br /> waves,and other climate-related disasters. What is the role we might play in the design and construction <br /> - - <br /> process?We believe the best place to start is by establishing CONCEPT riMM5N....................__ <br /> Through our research we realized there were many clear strong local partnerships with organizations currently working O <br /> differences between the way predominantly Black neighborhoods on issues of climatejustice in our communities.For design <br /> are treated when compared to more affluent neighborhoods.We professionals,community partnerships have the potential to "dr <br /> looked at the areas of focus of the Climate Action Plan:Energy develop into real projects and support real change for local <br /> Savings&Supply;Land Use;Transportation;Water Infrastructure; neighborhoods.While every connection may not yield ground- _ <br /> and Air Quality. breaking results,every connection is a valuable step in the right IF <br /> direction.With proper preparation and relationship building, SCHUMTIC <br /> This legacy of climate injustice is not likely to improve without future progress can flourish.Work where trust is established <br /> strategic changes in the realms of policy and design.How do we through relationships create greater impact. <br /> oeslr.N <br /> Understanding current inequities,..* OEVE[APMENr <br /> - --------- ---- <br /> ...and how climate change <br /> is alreadyexacerbating ...� <br /> g X11 , CONSTRUCnON <br /> these conditions.. +a� ® DOCWAhENTATtON <br /> C0 <br /> `i *...��,wn..r towu NaaN VMusrF <br /> „' .rte,s] .. .... m...,... �.�... CONSTRICTION <br /> lop <br /> A DMINMTRATiON <br /> ------------------------------------------ <br /> - ---- -------__ ________ _________ _-------- <br /> _-_..-..- <br /> ..`rr.Lr�YNY <br /> vewiw rr r�� <br /> ..rrevr.nw, ,um. •nYa-� .� m <br /> naww. P�a+Y �•+�+•1 <br /> POST <br /> OCCUPANCY ---- ----------_-- -- --_— <br /> AV <br /> General High Level Partnerships/ Community Engagement <br /> FocusAre" Note.on De.igr�Team Stakeholders Communication <br /> .�. ..,.........5..., �w.m.e,.v. <br /> Gensler 1 22 Gensler 1 23 <br />