BEYOND AFFORDABILITY

KEY TAKEAWAYS

This research explores the intersection of architecture, urban planning, and social justice, focusing on how the built environment reinforces or disrupts racial and economic segregation. By analyzing historical and contemporary housing policies, spatial justice theories, and case studies such as Baton Rouge, the study critiques systemic barriers in affordable housing. It also examines the role of design justice in creating inclusive, equitable communities and challenges conventional development practices that prioritize economic feasibility over social impact. Through this work, I advocate for an integrated approach to housing design that fosters accessibility, dignity, and long-term community resilience.