Join us for an engaging evening with urban designer, editor, and author Julie Campoli, who will explore how the design of neighborhoods shapes how they are experienced—and why some places thrive while others fall short.

Through compelling visual examples from across the country, Campoli will reveal why places with similar levels of development can feel either vibrant and welcoming or disconnected and underwhelming. She will highlight the essential elements that make compact neighborhoods succeed, including walkability, access to daily needs, and human-scaled design.

This talk will offer fresh insight into how Albuquerque can grow more intentionally— supporting attainable housing, responding to its environment, and creating stronger connections between people, places, and everyday life.