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Revision as of 18:34, 20 October 2021
Kim Dowdell | |
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| Born | |
| Education | Cornell University (BA), Harvard University (MPA) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Website | https://www.kimberlydowdell.com |
Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, originally from Detroit, Michigan, Kim is a Chicago-based architect, real estate developer, and educator.[1] Dowdell is currently a principal at HOK's Chicago office and is the 2019-2020 national president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).[2] In addition to her contributions to increasing equity, accessibility, and diversity in architecture and real estate development, early in her career Dowdell also co-founded the Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Network, an impactful network to advance design justice and inclusivity from the ground up.[3][4]
Early life and education
Dowdell grew up in Detroit.[5] Dowdell received a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University in 2006 and her Master in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2015.[2]
Career
When at Cornell in 2005, Dowdell co-founded the Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Network.[6] After Cornell, Dowdell worked at HOK's New York office in 2008 before transitioning to focus on real estate in 2011.[7]
After graduating from Harvard University in 2015, Dowdell worked for Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department and in 2016 transitioned to working with Century Partners on equitable revitalization of the city's vacant lots.[1] Between 2016 and 2019, Dowdell taught architecture and urban planning at the University of Michigan.[1]
As a principal at HOK, Dowdell launched the HOK IMPACT program and co-chairs the Diversity Advisory across all of HOK's global offices.[7]
In her two year term as president of NOMA, Dowdell focuses her attention on increasing access and exposure of architecture to young students, thereby increasing equity and diversity in the profession.[7] She launched the Diversity 2030 Challenge as part of the effort, a challenge whose goal is to more than double the number of Black licensed architects in the profession.[7]
Awards and Honors
- AIA Young Architects Award, 2020 [2]
- Women in Architecture Design Leadership - Activist Award, 2020 [8]
- 19th Annual Dunlop Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, 2019 [2]
- Crain’s Detroit Business “40 Under 40” honoree, 2005 [2]
Notable Speaking Events
References
- ^ a b c "Doing Better: Kim Dowdell MC/MPA 2015 is working to revitalize Detroit in a sustainable and equitable way". www.hks.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Kimberly Dowdell". HOK. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Mission – SEED Network". seednetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "SEED Network – Social Economic Environmental Design". seednetwork.org. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ "NOMA President Kim Dowdell on the politics of Detroit and the architecture profession". The Architect’s Newspaper. 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ "Kimberly Dowdell, AIA - AIA". www.aia.org. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b c d Fazzare, Elizabeth. "Meet The 36-Year-Old President Of The National Organization Of Minority Architects". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ "Women in Architecture Awards Recognize Five Leaders". www.architecturalrecord.com. Retrieved 2021-10-20.