FIND YOUR PEOPLE

ACD connects passionate leaders to exchange ideas and grow the community design field.

Semiannually since 1977, ACD has hosted a convening in partnership with a local institution, firm, or organization. The event typically occurs over 3-4 days at locations across the country every year. The conference serves to share research, work, findings, build coalitions among practitioners, and facilitate exchange between national practitioners and local organizations. The gathering is made up of a series of presentations, workshops, participatory and/or advocacy events, tours, and networking opportunities that seek to further the practice and awareness of community design by connecting one another through our work. The event showcases best practices of community design and planning, exposing attendees to unique perspectives of the host city. 

Sending a GIGANTIC "THANK YOU" out to everyone who helped make the ACD46: WAYS possible and meaningful!

If you were not able to join us, the recordings of the speakers and presentations are up on the Members Page after you log in. If you have issues logging in, reach out to info@communitydesign.org and your password can be reset. 

 

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Previous Conferences

Emergence Convening in New Orleans October 14-15, 2023
ACD45 Emergence
ACD44 Intersections of Justice
ACD43 RECENTER
2020
ACD43 RECENTER
ACD42 PEOPLE+
2019
ACD42 PEOPLE+
ACD41 REVERBERATIONS
2018
ACD41 REVERBERATIONS
ACD40 CommUNITY
2017
ACD40 CommUNITY
ACD39 SWAP MEET
2016
ACD39 SWAP MEET
ACD38 NEIGHBORS
ACD38 NEIGHBORS
ACD37 EMERGENCE
2014
ACD37 EMERGENCE
ACD36 BEYOND RESILIENCE
2013
ACD36 BEYOND RESILIENCE
ACD35 WE ARE
2012
ACD35 WE ARE
ACD34 DESIGN IN ACTION
ACD34 DESIGN IN ACTION
ACD33 TOWARD A JUST METROPOLIS
2010
ACD33 TOWARD A JUST METROPOLIS
ACD32 SHRINKING CITIES, GROWING COMMUNITIES
ACD32 SHRINKING CITIES, GROWING COMMUNITIES