All of our work at Common Edge is amplified by the unprecedented changes and challenges that we’re facing. For example, climate change is clearly upon us, impacting our weather, geography, food production, settlement patterns, even our behavior. Continually escalating disruptions are certain to present extraordinary challenges for the planning and design community going forward. At the same time, the rapidly evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence have implications that we’ve only begun to contemplate. How much human agency will each of us have over our own thoughts and actions, perhaps even in the short term?

These are profound and complex issues that are already impacting virtually every human being on the planet. They also relate to other compelling issues that we cover as well, such as climate equity and authentic public engagement. The urgency of these challenges require us to think more holistically, to become systems thinkers. We believe that community planning and architectural design can and will play a pivotal role in helping us as a society to navigate these unique challenges.

We ask that you consider supporting this new effort by making a one-time donation of $50.00 or more, or if you can, a monthly donation of $5, $10, or $15.00. Your contribution of any size will help us fulfill our mission. Click the button to contribute through PayPal. Or, if you are old school and still write checks, send your contribution to the Common Edge Collaborative, 1610 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113.