Davis Brody Bond expresses our solidarity with those who are standing up for the principles of equality and opportunity for all people, and we are outraged having witnessed the continuing pain, suffering, and violence experienced by our nation’s African-American citizens and other communities of color.

An open society allows no room for racism, no room for violence, and no room for the mistreatment of any fellow human being. Davis Brody Bond stands in strong support of the peaceful protestors marching for justice and equity. We must all have the freedom to speak our mind without reservation, repercussion, or persecution; and all deserve to live in a society where no one should have to march for basic human rights.

During these difficult times for our nation we, as individuals and as a society, must contemplate and act to address ingrained patterns of injustice, oppression, and systemic discrimination.

On behalf of our staff, and in support of our Black colleagues, we resolve to improve opportunities, mentorship, and professional development. For our larger community, we commit to increase our outreach to the less privileged. As architects we will strive to create built environments and public spaces that are open, equitable, and accessible — places that contribute to the quality of life for all people, and especially for those in underserved communities.

Racism has no place here.

Davis Brody Bond supports the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Public Statement on Racial Injustice and the American Institute of Architects Board Statement on Systemic Racial Injustice.

Link to NOMA Public Statement: https://noma.net/nomas-public-statement-regarding-racial-injustice-2020-may-31/

Link to AIA Public Statement: https://www.aia.org/pages/6301167-aia-board-statement-on-systemic-racial-inj