Citylab High School Foundation held a fascinating virtual dialogue about ‘Rethinking Together’ on May 26, 2020. Karen Walz FAICP was one of three panelists who examined how the COVID-19 pandemic will change the way cities and buildings are designed. The moderator, Kourtney Garrett, President and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc., had a great set of questions for the discussion, including several from Citylab High School students. In addition to Karen and Kourtny, Ross Conway, AIA, Principal at Gensler was the third panelist for this session.

You can watch this video webinar here: https://youtu.be/GV3_tjzmUoQ

One lively discussion considered whether the ‘new normal’ for communities and developments after COVID will be less dense and more sprawling. Another focused on COVID’s impact on existing divisions between North and South Dallas. Check it out!