diversity, equity + inclusion

We recognize the power we carry as designers of public and private spaces, and treat it as a privilege and responsibility. We acknowledge the profound lack of racial and gender diversity in our industry, and name the structural barriers that created and maintain those dynamics. We are learning how to work against the status quo; how to recruit and retain a diverse team—internally and externally—because a diverse work environment, client base, and roster of contractors is both desirable and beneficial to our work. Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to creating spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all members of our community. As such, we are committed to:

1. Ongoing learning with each other and our community that pushes our thinking; challenges our biases, assumptions, and preferences; and develops our critical lens for equity.

2. Combatting the lack of racial and gender diversity in our industry by prioritizing those who have been historically underrepresented in recruitment and hiring practices.

3. Pursuing projects and partnerships that elevate the voices, perspectives, and priorities of communities that are marginalized by systems that maintain the status quo.