In alignment with AIANY’s Belonging and Beyond initiative, AIA New York is proud to partner with 3×3 for a two-day seminar focused on community-centered design. This program equips architects and allied professionals with tools, skills, and frameworks to lead inclusive engagement processes that build trust and drive transformation.
Through a series of interactive modules and group work sessions, attendees will learn reflexive, co-creative practices that prioritize access, authenticity, and shared decision-making. Participants will walk away with confidence to foster inclusion, belonging, and care in the built environment.
Schedule:
Wednesday, June 3
9:00–9:30 AM – Welcome, Breakfast, Course Overview
9:30–10:30 AM – Module 1: What Lenses Do I Bring? [1 LU | HSW]
Positionality & Reflexivity
10:45–12:00 PM – Modules 2 & 3: Who decides and is involved? [2 LU | HSW]
Power & Equity & Representation
12:00–12:30 PM – Group Reflection, Q&A, and Day 2 Preview
Thursday, June 4
9:00–9:15 AM – Day 1 Recap, Day 2 Overview, Ice-breaker
9:15–10:15 PM – Module 4: How is trust earned? [2 LU | HSWs]
Authenticity, Transparency, & Accountability
10:15–11:45 AM – Module 5: How do we remove barriers? [2 LU|HSWs]
Access, Belonging & Care
11:45 AM –12:30 PM – Workshop
Final Reflections, Commitments to Practice, and Course Close-Out
Speakers:
Thomas Bond, Engagement and Communications Designer, 3×3
Megan Marini, LEED AP, Principal, 3×3
Rajesh Sankat, Program Strategist, 3×3
