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How to Build Inclusive Neighborhoods & Communities: Nyasha Harper-Michon

Archtivist (architect-activist) Nyasha Harper-Michon emphasizes the significant impact of the built environment on everyone's lives, stating that our surroundings can make us feel safe, happy, or otherwise, underscoring the pervasive influence of architectural and urban design. Harper-Michon critiques the traditional use of "Reference Man" in design—an archetype representing a 6-foot tall, white, cisgender, heterosexual, able-bodied, upper-middle-class man—which she argues excludes a wide range of other identities, including women, children, elderly, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. By advocating for a shift in focus from this narrow standard to more inclusive design practices, she suggests designing for "non-reference man" identities, which can lead to spaces that accommodate and are more inclusive of diverse needs and experiences. Harper-Michon highlights efforts like shared streets and reduced urban car usage not only for environmental benefits but also for their social advantages, supporting a broader, more inclusive consideration of diverse community needs in urban planning.