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Ep. 33: James Garrett Jr. on Why Black Architecture Matters

Minnesota Arts, Culture and History | Arts | Culture | KFAI Minneapolis
James Garrett Jr. is an architect at 4RM+ULA architects. His family has deep ties to St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood. During his childhood, James fell in love with buildings and the bustle of urban landscapes. Today, he builds those buildings, with an eye toward creating dense, lively, and inclusive urban spaces. Nationwide, Black architects make up only 2% of the industry. In Minnesota, less than 1% of architects are Black. 4RM+ULA is one of the only Black-owned architecture firms in Minnesota. Reporter Katie Thornton speaks with James Garrett Jr. about his life, his passion for architecture, and how community-driven design can be a type of activism.
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