B&D's Al Grazioli will take the stage as moderator of “Workforce Housing as Essential Infrastructure: Building Sustainable Communities & Economies,” at the California Housing & Community Development Conference in Los Angeles. Scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8 at 2pm PST, the session will bring together leaders from across the state to examine why housing for middle-income workers is foundational to economic stability, municipal resilience, and the health of schools and essential services.

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The success of a capital project depends on more than what gets built—it depends on how it connects with the community it serves. In our latest thought leadership essay, “Designing for Trust,” B&D’s head of Communications & Public Engagement, Karen Summerville, shows how institutions can transform modernization efforts into opportunities for meaningful engagement. Drawing on insights from our work with Monterey Peninsula College’s new Music Center—and the vibrant, student-centered fence wrap that set the tone for community connection—Karen shares three practices that help organizations build trust, reflect community identity, and create lasting support. Click below to read more.

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