The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C. is much more than just a bridge. Its exemplary design has transformed an industrial waterfront into a public amenity—creating accessibility and inclusion while promoting equity and diversity. Join this session to explore the cultural possibilities of community infrastructure projects.
Learning Objectives
- Examine strategies for connecting underserved communities through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Uncover how to transform an industrial waterfront into a public amenity.
- Explore how to design infrastructure projects in a manner that emphasizes positive economic impacts and community celebrations.
- Build consensus in a community by uniting the private sector, public sector, residents, and other stakeholders around a common purpose.