Chana Haouzi, AIA, Architecture for Public Benefit
Chana is the founder of Architecture for Public Benefit, a design practice dedicated to solving the unique challenges of mission-driven organizations and nonprofits. She has worked with the Boston Public Library, More Than Words social enterprise, and youth-led organizations such as Aaron’s Presents and YouthBuild Boston. Chana was a Rose Fellow at the City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development and developed innovative initiatives to increase housing affordability and access. Her projects included piloting the Additional Dwelling Unit ADU 2.0 program, streamlining the city’s permitting process, and supporting the department’s design review. Prior to her fellowship, Chana worked at Peter Rose + Partners where she led projects from design through to construction. With over ten years of professional and teaching experience, Chana has been collaborating with her students to push and question the boundaries of what design can do.
Ozayr Saloojee, Carleton University
Ozayr (b. Johannesburg, South Africa) is a Professor of Architecture at Carleton University in Ottawa, a co-director of the Carleton Urban ResearchLab, cross-appointed faculty at the university’s Institute for African Studies and affiliate faculty in Carleton’s Center for the Study of Islam.
Chiyi Tam, Toronto Chinatown Land Trust
Chiyi (she/her) is an urban planner and anti-displacement organizer practicing in Tkaronto's Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood. Chiyi is the managing director of the recently established Toronto Chinatown Land Trust. She was recognised as an Early Career Canadian Urban Leader by School of Cities. Her goal is to reciprocate knowledge and wealth into community ownership.
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