40 at night. The whole experience has highlighted the way in which the other aspects of my professional life are quite insular. The Planning Commission connects me with people from other realms, like faith-based organizations, real estate, or climate activists. These people care a lot about the built environment, but hold really different perspectives. I would tell anybody who asks that I think they should join a commission or find some kind of volunteer work in their community. I think it’s such an important part of having roots where you live, work, or study. Wes Hiatt Exactly, in a lot of the conversations I have with architects in my generation and circle, there’s a political consciousness, but not a confidence that they can contribute in the same way. And I’m just wondering how to inspire that. Distillation Guidebook Co-Lab • 9.18–9.19 2025 Spread from the Ann Arbor for All – Comprehensive Plan 45:05
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