systemic inequities in local communities
We develop community based research into social infrastructure in partnership with local stakeholders
Capacity building & empowerment
We partner with local training/educational partner to provide training & capacity building.
Skills training & Workforce Development
We provide skills training & Workforce Development with Youth emphasis.
Advocacy, policy & Environmental justice
We advocating for design & industry value that promote equity & environmental stewardship.
Our Social Impact Measurement Guiding Principles
Our Three guiding principles for impact measurement
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Integrity
We are is deeply committed to the communities who work with our students, researchers, staff, and partners. We measure our impact to hold ourselves accountable to these communities, ensuring that our programs are creating the greatest possible positive change and avoiding harm.
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Learning
We are a learning institution. We regularly reflect on our results to continuously improve our own programs and to share lessons with others in the sector.
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Participation & Engagement
We refine our understanding of impact in partnership with students, partners, and community members. We co-create a vision of success – and the metrics to track this vision – hand-in-hand with everyone touched by a project.