Why Urban Designers Can Partner With Refugee-Serving Institutions to Build Appropriate Neighborhoods for Refugees

05/14/24

“Why can urban designers partner with refugee-serving institutions to build appropriate neighborhoods for refugees?”

Refugees often find themselves in confusing and inappropriate urban environments. For long-term resettlement, building new neighborhoods to accompany them may be more appropriate. While Urban designers have the technical aptitude to accomplish this, they may not have the social aptitude. But if they partner with refugee-serving institutions, they can curate an environment perfect for refugees. This is Why Urban Designers Can Partner With Refugee-Serving Institutions to Build Appropriate Neighborhoods for Refugees.