Category: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (24)

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Addressing America’s Housing Crisis What does it really mean for housing to be affordable? In Affordable Housing in the United States, authors Gregg Colburn and Rebecca Walter, Associate Professors in the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the College of Built Environments, explore this important question. Read More

Signs pointing toward various landmarks in Africa Town, including Judkins Park, the NW African American Museum, and the Douglas Truth Public Library

Celebrating Black History Month Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a theme for Black History Month. This year’s theme, “African Americans and labor,” reminds us at CBE of the resilience and impact of African Americans. Read More

Areal view of town in eastern Washington

Impact of Rural Migration and Housing on Earthquake Vulnerability A UW study co-authored by Karen T.H. Chen, Urban Design & Planning Assistant Professor, finds that residents with lower incomes or those living in rural areas face higher earthquake risks due to inadequate housing conditions. Read More

Boliglaboratorium - Sustainable living apartment complex

Gould Gallery Features Nordic-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Living The College of Built Environments (CBE) announces the opening of Boliglaboratorium: A Danish Housing Lab, now on display at the Gould Gallery. This exhibit explores innovative Nordic-inspired solutions for sustainable living. Read More

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Acknowledging the Land We Stand On The College of Built Environments (CBE) Diversity Council invites you to visit the latest Gould Gallery exhibit, open through November 14, which offers a space for reflection and dialogue about Native American culture and community. Read More

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Pollinator Village Built by Future Designers The College of Built Environments (CBE) partnered with Sawhorse Revolution, a Seattle nonprofit, to host a transformative three-week program on campus. Read More

Tilikum Place, Seattle, Washington

Equity in the Driverless Future: Is the U.S. Ready? Urban Design & Planning Professor Dr. Andrew Dannenberg's new paper highlights critical equity issues and public health concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles | Streetsblog USA Read More

Houses in a dense neighborhood

Preserving affordable housing across the nation: research spotlight on Vince Wang New Runstad Department of Real Estate Assistant Professor Vince Wang is shedding light on the mechanisms of sustainable, affordable housing and opening doors for student researchers. Read More

Women in Construction Week with headshots of Darlene Septelka and Lingzi Wu

Women in Construction Management: Charting a Path Forward UW's Darlene Septelka and Lingzi Wu highlight the complications of more women in construction industries, including pay disparities by gender, occupational differences, impact of university pipelines, and more. Check out their perspectives in this article. | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Read More