In this session, we will explore Design Justice strategies in the context of Urban Planning, Policy, and Development in shaping a future that centers practices of decolonization, anti-racist/anti-harm, and liberation from systems that limit our ability to thrive. For the first part of the workshop, we will convene notable Design Justice leaders in development and city government in the Bay Area. They will share a broad range of practice, process, and frameworks that support liberation and just outcomes in the built environment. In sharing examples of how they manifested their goals into sustained actions and broader impact, Kyle Rawlins, John Bauters, and Alyssa Victory will inspire us to reflect and take action in meaningful ways.

This opening segment will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with these trailblazers to gather input on how we can be more effective in serving our communities and transform our profession in the process. In the second part of the workshop, we will revisit the Frameworks for Action (introduced in the 12/3 session) to discuss current work, identify barriers to advancing JEDI goals and to ideate and assess strategies for promoting persistence and success.