Thinking Creatively about Spaces with Donna Carter Act Two

Black Her Stories

In this episode, we explore the possibilities of the Black imagination with architect Donna Carter. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Donna D. Carter is the President of Carter Design Associates, an architectural, planning, and restoration firm in Austin, Texas. Her practice is focused on projects that combine revitalization, historic preservation, and new construction within a community context.

A shaper of physical spaces, Donna and her firm have received numerous awards including the Texas Society of Architecture’s Design Award and the Preservation Texas Award for the Restoration of the Texas and Pacific Terminal Waiting Room, which is Fort Worth’s largest and most extravagant example of Art Deco architecture.

As a civic leader, Donna has held many volunteer and board positions that keep her active in her community. From participating in numerous Austin planning and development task force committees to being a Fellow of the Center for Heritage Conservation at Texas A&M University, Donna has dedicated her life to being of service.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Thinking creatively about spaces

• How to nourish a creative spirit

Resources:

• Donna Carter

• Carter Design Associates

• AIA Profiles - Donna Carter

• Places of Interest

• Austin Public Library Architecture

• Pruitt-Igoe Housing Project (VIDEO)

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