We envision an inclusive world where every human enjoys access to vibrant, safe and healthy spaces to live, work and play.

Community Design Agency (CDA) is a nimble, experienced team of architects, community organisers, artists and researchers who work alongside communities on the margins through collaborating with civic and government bodies, corporates and other philanthropic partners.

WHAT WE DO

We offer design, research and planning consultancy services to people and organisations who are interested in:

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Architecture & Design

Providing architecture, construction and design services that are sensitive to local context and the needs of communities.

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Placemaking & Arts

Leveraging the power of arts and placemaking as effective tools for bringing about meaningful and tangible transformation within a community.

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Community Led Governance

Identifying and training a cohort of community representatives and establishing a self-governance mechanism to support the project implementation and ensure continued maintenance beyond CDA’s involvement.

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Research & Advocacy

Leading research on socio-cultural aspects of the urbanscape to reveal more holistic insights and perspectives that could influence larger policies on urban design and spatial equality,

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Construction Management

Innovating on construction technologies and materials and managing the project’s schedule, cost, quality and cash flow considering the communities and their socio-economic conditions. We also train communities to remain directly engaged in project implementation.

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Financial Model

Structuring blended financial packages to divert funding in underserved communities. These include funding from philanthropic donors, impact investment, government schemes and CSR funds.