Kavita is an architect (India), researcher and strategist with more than 13 years’ experience in transdisciplinary projects across sustainable design, workplace design, design research, graphic design, architecture, urban design and design strategy. Her PhD research, titled “Radical Placemaking,” explored the use of emerging technologies as tools for communities experiencing marginalization to engage in creative placemaking, particularly during the lockdowns and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chatty Bench Project, TransHuman Saunter and Chatty Bench Festival Community Media Projections were the key PhD projects, which emphasized city-making and Meanjin/Brisbane-based storytelling towards social sustainability goals of community connection and resiliency. Presently, in her role at Populous, Kavita channels her efforts towards forging sustainable futures at the intersections of people, place (public architecture) and technology.

Key words: Community, Participatory Design, Feminist Methodologies, Action research, Sustainable Design, Climate Futures, Climate Positive Design, System Thinking, Emergent Strategy