Our Programs
P2E Virtual Fellowship
2-Part Introductory Webinar
The Equity in Practice Fellowship
Transform the way you work, from the inside out.
Pathways to Equity (P2E) an interactive program designed to introduce you to methods for equity in practice, historical and systemic racism within the built environment, self-reflective, and community building practices, and strategies for community engagement.
CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE
Our curriculum is designed as a whole experience that builds on each learning module. We prioritize creating community throughout our time together. Sessions with guest facilitators include interactive workshops, self-reflective exercises and community building activities. They fall into the following modules:
HISTORICAL
AND SYSTEMIC CONTEXT
HISTORICAL
AND SYSTEMIC CONTEXT
What are the histories of injustice and racism in architecture and design fields, and how can we play a role in changing those patterns?
EQUITABLE
DESIGN
METHODS
EQUITABLE
DESIGN
METHODS
What are tactics and tools for a community-based practice? How can equity be both a means and an end?
SELF
REFLECTION
SELF
REFLECTION
How do your personal identities affect your work and collaborations?
STRATEGIES
AND
PROCESSES
STRATEGIES
AND
PROCESSES
How can we implement community design principles into practice? What are best practices of community engagement in these turbulent times?
P2E is for you if you...
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Want to be part of a like-minded and diverse community of practitioners.
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Hope to learn how to design with not for.
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Feel called to interrogate the harm that design fields have caused communities that are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).
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Value space for slowing down to self-reflect.
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Seek to align your professional life with your personal principles.
THE DETAILS
P2E ONLINE COURSE
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WHEN
10-Week
Spring Cohort 2024
April 16th-June 18th, 2024
The application is now open! Apply by March 18th.
CUSTOMIZABLE
COHORTS
We partner with organizations, firms, and local governments to offer an internal-cohort consulting program. We customize our curriculum to to meet your team where you are at in advancing equity internally and externally. Contact us to learn more.
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COST
We are committed to accessible and equitable funding of the program. We offer a range of $800 - $1200 with option for scholarship for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) participants.
COHORT PAYMENT
ONCE ADMITTED, please pay here. After OAC receives your payment, you will receive the Zoom link for the first session.
THE P2E FELLOWSHIP
Our Fellowship is a 6-month
project-based learning experience that pairs local Bay Area practitioners with community partners. The Fellowship is on hold as we adapt to COVID-19.
Check out our FAQ sheet for more details on the P2E Virtual Course.
Past Participant Testimonials
