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Kathy Fry Joins AFO Board of Directors

The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) has appointed Mayer/Reed Principal Kathy Fry to its board of directors. Known for programs such as Architects in Schools, fellowships and design-related events, AFO educates and inspires Oregonians from all walks of life to engage with design of the built environment.

“I’m thrilled to join the board and collaborate with local professionals in support of the AFO mission,” said Kathy. “This is a crucial time to partner with the community, highlighting the impact of design on our future while recognizing the essential role designers play in the health of our cities and state.”

Kathy is a leader in the field of experiential graphic design. She has served on the board of directors and as president of the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) and currently serves on TriMet’s Public Art Advisory Committee.

Kathy joins five new members on the 30-person board.

Open House Afterglow

Oh, what a night! Thank you to our colleagues and friends who joined us in celebrating our new downtown studio in the Power + Light Building. We are still buzzing from the energy of the open house. Filling our studio with conversation, laughter and music was the perfect start to 2025. To those that couldn’t attend: we hope to see you in our new space soon.

Happy New Year from our New Studio

Shannon Simms Presents “Community-Led Urban Design” at Mpact Transit + Community Conference in Philadelphia

Mayer/Reed Associate Principal and landscape architect, Shannon Simms, ASLA, will present at the Mpact Transit & Community Conference on Tuesday October 22, 2024. The session, Community-Led Urban Design: Implementing in Sync with Transit Projects, features a panel of leaders from around the US and Canada who will demonstrate how creative approaches in urban design and landscape architecture can bring community identity into transit projects. Join Shannon and co-presenters—Krista Nightengale, Better Block Foundation; Klaudia Biala, SvN Architects + Planners; John Potter, Metrolinx; and Jeffrey A Fahs, HDR, Inc.—as they share techniques for engagement, design and placemaking that “shift perceptions about transit, limit adverse impacts and heal communities.”

Formerly known as Rail~Volution, the annual Mpact Conference focuses on building great places to live through transit, connected mobility, and land use and development.

We hope to see you in Philadelphia!