Communities all over the world are struggling to build effective strategies to address their key challenges, from climate change and equity to housing and revitalization. In response, the Communities by Design program brings together architects and other professional disciplines to work alongside the residents, professionals and institutions of host communities on key local issues. Every project is community-driven and includes meaningful public participation in an intensive process to match professional expertise with public values and aspirations for a place. Communities by Design is a program of the Architect's Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
This is the New Orleans, Louisiana final report following the CxD follow-up visit in 2023. It reviews recommendations provided by the team in 2018 and identifies recommendations to move forward.