As cities push to decarbonize, our CERC NEST community of practice discussed how to center justice and community care within housing transitions. The discussion focused on how these projects can address systemic inequities alongside environmental goals.
Two guest speakers participated in a moderated dialogue: Daniela Rosner (University of Washington), whose work explores design, care, and justice in built environments, and Marianne Touchie (University of Toronto), who leads research on building retrofits and thermal resilience.
Patricia Romero-Lankao moderated the conversation, and Valerie Berseth moderated the session. Together, the panel discussed the most pressing issues for equity in climate-resilient housing. They also discussed how community-centered design can shift power to residents and move toward care-centered futures.
