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As designers and planners it is important to consider the family and loved ones of incarcerated people. Can we make visitation easier and less stressful? What can we do to keep these bonds to the outside world strong so that re-enty is slightly easier. https://t.co/Dci1Eo12Vf
Architects and Planners: Please don't overlook bringing ideas for spaces that provide 'outside the box' fun and games. You have the power to improve the lives of incarcerated people. https://t.co/R1EsloRoWp
1/ The American Institute of Architects issued the following statement today:
“The AIA strongly opposes uniform style mandates for federal #architecture. Architecture should be designed for the specific communities that it serves, ...
What are some of the most informative podcasts for AAJ Members? Just found: Behind the Walls. Presented by an 'ex-con' & a former Texas prisons union president, they explore visitation, commissary, toilet paper, tampons and yoga within jails & prisions: https://t.co/XmTcIfNJzO
Do you like Brutalist Architecture? Can the brutalist style be conducive to more open modern police station design ? Let's discuss. https://t.co/WncRnf64cV
Now that we are back from our fall conference and settled somewhat, here is an article that features the Las Colinas Women's Detention & Reentry facility. The tour was fantastic!
https://t.co/Q7hK7GhWrS
As architects design police facilites, how do we deal with gender disparity in washrooms, showers and changing facilities? This is an short and interesting view of women in policing: https://t.co/3vT4rhpfhL
California's homelessness crisis is spiraling out of control. These mayors want to solve it with tiny homes, trailers, and floating apartments https://t.co/UPIoecD4Nq MT @ariabendix