Closing Keynote Brunch: How Construction Can Help Build Justice

How Construction Can Help Build Justice
Deanna Van Buren | Co-Founder, Design Director

Join Deanna Van Buren, architect, and Executive Director of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces, for a keynote that reframes the built environment as a tool for social transformation. Through compelling case studies—including Community Works in San Francisco, the Restore Oakland initiative, and a landmark pro bono partnership with Turner Construction—Deanna will illustrate what justice-centered infrastructure looks like in practice and how firms of any size can contribute meaningfully. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for partnering on restorative projects, real-world examples of firm–community collaboration, immediate steps builders can take to support justice-centered work, and a clear understanding of how restorative infrastructure advances community well-being while aligning with corporate values and long-term social impact.