Paul Bauknight:
Spatial Justice
Champion & Speaker
Paul regularly speaks at a wide range of events, including government, universities, design & civic conferences, community forums, and corporate trainings.
Featured In
Designing for Justice
About the Talk
How do we create and support just communities and cities for all people? Paul explores how injustice and inequality are perpetuated by our built environment—and how we can transform them through design, policy, and collaboration.
Recent Engagement
“Designing for Justice,” AIA South Dakota Annual Conference, August 2024.
Keynote on the spatial implications of justice and the role of architects and designers in shaping equitable communities.
Land, Housing, and Historical Injustice
About the Talk
Paul examines the intersection of land, housing, and systemic injustice, connecting historical policies to present-day inequities and exploring pathways to restorative urbanism.
Recent Engagement
“Land, Housing, Injustice – A Student Workshop,” University of Washington, May 2024.Workshop on the legacy of American spatial policy, from indigenous removal to redlining.
Transformational Change and Community Leadership
About the Talk
How can individuals and communities drive lasting, systemic change? Drawing on the “Ideas, Arrangements, and Effects” framework, Paul explores strategies for transformational leadership, systems change, healing, and justice. He guides audiences through practical approaches to reimagining social structures, fostering community resilience, and advancing racial and spatial justice—offering tools and insights for those seeking to create a more equitable world.
Recent Engagement
“A Conversation with Kenneth Bailey,” MCAD Convening, August 2024.
Dialogue on social and spatial justice, and strategies for racial reckoning in Minneapolis.