We are thrilled to announce that The Kelsey Civic Center is a 2026 recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) California Design Awards! This recognition is another reminder that accessible and inclusive housing can be beautiful and innovative. Together, we’re proving that great design can foster true belonging for everyone.
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Micaela, was honored by the Harvard Kennedy School with this year’s Alumni Innovation Award for her leadership in advancing a disability-forward housing future. During an award panel, she highlighted how scaling disability-forward housing requires a dual approach of building supportive communities on the ground, while simultaneously transforming the broader systems that support them.
We are incredibly grateful to receive the California Disability Innovation in Advocacy Award from The Arc of California, following a nomination by The Arc of San Francisco. Our Operations Assistant, Isaac, accepted the honor at the State Capitol. Receiving this award amidst protests underscores the importance of our policy work and the urgent need for funded, community-based housing services. Ultimately, being recognized by a fellow organization that shares our deep commitment to the disability community is a wonderful honor.
The Kelsey Ayer Station is a winner of the 2025 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing!