Coffee & Conversations

Join us at our studio for an intimate, thought-provoking conversation with Aaron Lubeck of The Rocket Shop, Southern Urbanism and the Faith-Based Housing Initiative—exploring how faith communities can leverage their leadership and land to address the growing need for affordable housing.

Learn more about the work being done in this space, the innovative solutions being led by people like Aaron, and how local faith leaders can play a pivotal role in creating housing opportunities across North Carolina.

Did we mention the free tea and espresso beverages from @open_view_coffee?! We’ll have a coffee cart with made-to-order espresso and breakfast treats. Grab a cup and join us for an exciting presentation and discussion hosted at the Charlotte Urban Design Center.

Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!

Aaron Lubeck

Aaron Lubeck is a designer, builder + developer with The Rocket Shop in Durham. He is the author of Green Restorations: Sustainable Building and Historic Homes, and a former adjunct at Duke University’s Nicholas School, where he lectured on sustainable home building. In 2012, Aaron developed Durham’s first net-zero-energy home, an infill project designed to fit seamlessly in its historic neighborhood.

Aaron’s more recent work focuses on zoning changes to facilitate the reconstruction of affordable housing markets, including local efforts to create Missing Middle codes. He recently served as faculty with Incremental Development Alliance in West Atlanta, training fledgling developers, and is host of The Townbuilder’s Podcast, a curated conversation with top new urbanist developers. He is the founder of Southern Urbanism, a non-profit dedicated to better city-building in the South.

Follow him @aaron_lubeck on X.

The Urban Design Center is located at 1507 Camden Rd. in the heart of South End. Parking options at the Urban Design Center are limited. We encourage you to walk, bike, or take the light rail as we are steps away from the Bland Street Light Rail Station. On-street/free parking is available in limited areas of South End. Please check out the parking map by clicking on the link below.

https://southendclt.org/visit/parking

We look forward to seeing you there!

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