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What does it mean to design a city that truly cares for its people?
Join us for an inspiring evening with award-winning architect and design leader Kimberly Dowdell as she explores how architecture and urban planning can improve quality of life, strengthen communities, and create a more equitable future.
Drawing from her experience in architecture, public service, academia, real estate development, infrastructure, and organizational leadership, Dowdell will examine how design decisions shape the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the people and communities they serve. The conversation will explore urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, sustainable planning, equitable access, neighborhood identity, social connection, and resilience.
Attendees will gain insight into how architects and design professionals can move beyond designing individual buildings to help shape healthier, safer, and more responsive communities. Through real-world perspectives and engaging discussion, participants will consider how to evaluate community needs, address environmental and social challenges, and use design as a tool for long-term public impact.
Location: The Ellis
777 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Program starts at 6:00 PM
What does it mean to design a city that truly cares for its people?
Join us for an inspiring evening with award-winning architect and design leader Kimberly Dowdell as she explores how architecture and urban planning can improve quality of life, strengthen communities, and create a more equitable future.
Drawing from her experience in architecture, public service, academia, real estate development, infrastructure, and organizational leadership, Dowdell will examine how design decisions shape the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the people and communities they serve. The conversation will explore urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, sustainable planning, equitable access, neighborhood identity, social connection, and resilience.
Attendees will gain insight into how architects and design professionals can move beyond designing individual buildings to help shape healthier, safer, and more responsive communities. Through real-world perspectives and engaging discussion, participants will consider how to evaluate community needs, address environmental and social challenges, and use design as a tool for long-term public impact.
Location: The Ellis
777 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Program starts at 6:00 PM