Community Design Collaborative
Tya Winn is an experienced professional in the fields of architecture, urban design, and community development, currently serving as the Executive Director at Community Design Collaborative since October 2020. Tya holds multiple leadership roles, including Co Chair of the Housing Committee for West Philadelphia Promise Zone, focusing on affordable housing initiatives. Previously, Tya worked as the Director of Project Planning & Design at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and as Program Manager at both the Philadelphia Housing Authority and Logan CDC. Tya's educational background includes a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from the University of Pennsylvania, complemented by a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. Throughout the career, Tya has demonstrated a commitment to affordable housing, community outreach, and project management across various organizations.
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Community Design Collaborative
The Community Design Collaborative pairs some of the city’s leading architects and designers with nonprofit groups, many in low-income neighborhoods. Working pro bono and donating services ranging from $25,000 to $40,000, the designers meet with community leaders and draft plans for local needs like health centers, school libraries and gardens The Community Design Collaborative wants to ensure every neighborhood can be engaged in community design and be a place where residents can thrive.