Equity

Living Future believes that justice and equity are at the core of creating a regenerative future. Regenerative work creates a positive impact across social, cultural, and ecological systems. A truly regenerative future is one in which community members are intentionally and actively engaged in co-designing and co-creating their built environment so that it reflects their values, meets their needs, and…

What role can the built environment play in supporting the transgender community? Last year, to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, ILFI’s Danielle Gonzalez shared her experiences outside ILFI as a transgender consultant and educator and shed light on the impact Just organizations can make towards supporting the transgender community. We now delve deeper to explore the larger role the built…

Earlier this month, ILFI proudly launched the latest iteration of our Just® program during the 2024 Living Future Conference in Atlanta, Georgia—Just 3.0! Initially introduced in 2014, Just is a disclosure tool and framework for reflection, evaluation, and continuous improvement that helps organizations address social justice and equity throughout all aspects of their policies, practices, and culture. Just uplifts the…

Registering for LF23 by Dec 31 not only saves you money—it guarantees your spot for this unique gathering at the intersection of climate, health, and justice in the built environment.

The Living Future 2023 conference is accepting speaking proposals related to Advocacy + Belonging as it relates to climate, health, and justice issues in the built environment.

As part of ILFI’s educational offerings, the EMERGE Leadership Project aims to support individuals and organizations committed to bringing about a world where all building designs and projects prioritize life-sustaining solutions. In an online workshop that Kanika Sharma (Associate Principal, Integral Group | LFA) and I offered in the Fall of 2020, we explored ways the model could in particular foster…

“For far too long, environmental policy decisions have failed to adequately account for environmental injustice, including the disproportionate, disparate and cumulative impacts pollution and climate change have on low-income communities and communities of color. President Biden has made clear that his Administration will chart a new and better course, one that puts environmental and economic justice at the center of…

As part of our commitment to a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative–for all–ILFI is proud to support dozens of affordable housing projects across the country. This year we celebrate and recognize this critical work at the Affordable Housing Summit, June 17, 2021. The Summit features topics such as inclusive community engagement, trauma-informed design, biophilic design,…

Editor’s Note: Join us for the Affordable Housing Summit on June 17th, 2021! This year we are focusing on the residents and will talk about working with communities to build housing that improves the quality of life for the residents and for the broader neighborhood. We will dig in on topics like inclusive community engagement, trauma-informed design, biophilic design, healthy…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leaders Call for Bold Action Where Climate, Health, and Equity Meet in the Built Environment Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity Highlights Leaders Building a Movement Built on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice April 23, 2020 (SEATTLE) – Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity put a spotlight on climate, health, and equity in the built environment, closing…

MEDIA ADVISORY: White House Senior Director of Building Emissions to KeynoteLiving Future 2021 on Earth Day  Biden Administration Leader Joins 15th Annual Event Focused on Inclusion and Unity SEATTLE – Mark Chambers, Senior Director for Building Emissions at the White House Council on Environmental Quality will keynote Living Future 2021 on Earth Day, April 22. His address will focus on…

This year, ILFI is proud to be a Conservation Member Organization for the Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellowship Program, a two-year paid fellowship that supports recent college graduates of color in conservation and clean energy-related careers. While the lack of racial diversity within the green sector is becoming widely recognized as a problem, this recognition is only the beginning…

Cover image: 350 China Street in San Francisco, CA. Rendering courtesy of Mithun Editor’s note: ILFI has green building solutions for everyone, everywhere. If you’re interested in being part of our work to ensure affordable, healthy, sustainable housing for all, join our upcoming members-only Affordable Housing Showcase event on Thursday, March 18! Members can register in their Member Dashboard login. To sign up…

This year, ILFI is proud to be a Conservation Member Organization for the Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellowship Program, a two-year paid fellowship that supports recent college graduates of color in conservation and clean energy-related careers. While the lack of racial diversity within the green sector is becoming widely recognized as a problem, this recognition is only the beginning…

This message was sent by ILFI Board Chair Anthony Guerrero to the ILFI community over email on June 8, 2020. If you’d like to receive updates like this, sign up for our monthly newsletter, Inbox Inspiration. To learn more about Anthony, read his March 2020 Q&A here. To our entire ILFI community, ILFI stands in solidarity with the Black community at this time….

ILFI issued this statement on June 1, 2020. For more details on how you can help and what ILFI is doing to address equity and racial injustice, read Board Chair Anthony Guerrero’s message from June 8, 2020. ILFI stands in solidarity with the communities of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people suffering from and protesting against the structural and individual racism…