EDI and a commitment to equitable and just practices are central to many of our goals. The College is committed to extending the focus to curriculum and community, and the impact within BE professions. You can find details here.
NOMA, The National Organization of Minority Architects, Pacific Northwest
ARCH + EDI
LARCH + EDI
UDP + EDI
RE PAC Initiative
If you are interested in getting involved in any of the college social justice, equity, diversity activities please reach out to Brittany Faulkner (bfaulk@uw.edu) and she will help you find the best place for you to engage
Sweetened beverage taxes produce net economic benefits for lower-income communities
July 8, 2022
New research from the University of Washington, published June 2 in Food Policy, addressed equity issues surrounding sweetened beverage taxes by examining the economic equity impacts of sweetened beverage taxes in three cities: Seattle, San Francisco and Philadelphia. Philip Hurvitz, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning is a co-author. | UW News
Diversity, America’s cities, public safety hot topics at Day 2 of A’22
June 23, 2022
Dean Cheng was one of the keynote speakers at this year's AIA Conference. See what she had to say about the role of an architect during this unique moment in time.
'Something has to change:' These architecture students are challenging Seattle's housing norms
June 16, 2022
Architecture 508 Graduate Research Studio students talked about their ideas and solutions to add more housing in Seattle -- a well-timed discussion as Seattle is updating its comprehensive plan. | KUOW
CBE launches EDIFY event series
June 15, 2022
Our EDIFY event series was established in spring 2022 by the CBE Diversity Council as a way to explore issues around equity, diversity and inclusion in the built environment, through the lens of creative expression. Our inaugural event for the CBE community was focused on the medium of short films, featuring a collection centered on…
Beloved Communities: College of Built Environments students help historically Black churches survive gentrification
May 5, 2022
UW CBE students and faculty collaborated with the Nehemiah Initiative to help institutions in historically Black communities like churches and the people they serve survive rapid socioeconomic change. | UW Magazine