Susan King on Greenbuild 365
January 25, 2023
Reframing public housing as a long-term civic asset rather than a disposable one.
Susan King, Sector Leader at HED, joined Greenbuild 365 to discuss the revitalization of Chicago’s Lathrop Homes. The program, which spotlights leaders advancing sustainable building practices, explored how legacy public housing can evolve without erasing its history. Susan reflected on the design and development challenges of renewing a long-neglected site while honoring its architectural character and community roots. Her perspective underscores a broader shift: sustainability is not only about performance metrics, but about reinvestment, stewardship, and the social life of buildings over time.