Torri Smith | M.Arch Candidate
Thesis Project | University of Michigan
Equitable Landscapes | Intersectionality between Design activism + Environmental Justice + Biology
Spring / 2021
        

Thoughts, concerns, investigations        

Next steps

Collaborative Discussions         

Past/Future



  1. Continuing the research + recieve feedback & refine
  2. Continue dialouge with Erik of Inside Southwest Detroit
  3. Further develop the project and share website with SW Detroit community leaders for feedback
  4. Continue developing CD drawings for Perch, Repair and Garden
  5. Meet with GC / Marcus Jackson to discuss pricing / construction process
  6. Meet with UM Fabrication team to discuss process/timeline
  7. Start planning in-person community design charrette
  8. Reach out to JIMA studio / Ujijji for landscape consulting
  9. Continue meeting with BUZZ Google X Team
  10. Continue conversations with Joyce Hwang
  11. Research and apply for funding/future grants
  • University of Wisconsin Biodiversity Team 3/29/21
  • Joyce Hwang - Habitecture & urban biodiversity 4/2/21
  • Erik Paul Howard of Inside Southwest Detroit 3/23/21
  • Meeting with Google X Biodiversity Team 6/12/21
  • Presentation to EJDEVCO 10/18/21
  • Feedback from final Thesis Review



    • Upcoming_Detroit Biodiversity Network TBD
    • Upcoming_Green Your Neighborhood (Sierra Club + Friends of River Rouge)
    • Upcoming_2-Pager discussion for Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood


    Miro board + bibliography link: https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_kh4EwX0=/