Center for Active Design in the News

January 2, 2025- Recent years have underscored the critical link between indoor air quality (IAQ) and health, as global challenges like COVID-19 and the escalating climate crisis have brought the issue to the forefront. As a high-impact strategy across all Fitwel building scorecards, in collaboration with Trane Technologies we set out to understand the decision-making processes, implementation challenges, and knowledge gaps that lead to indoor air quality policy uptake, or lack thereof. Based on over 250 survey responses we gained the following insights into the trials and tribulations that come with managing IAQ effectively.

October 16, 2024- “With a people-first approach grounded in rigorous public health research, the addition of Jessica Long and Rachel MacCleery to our Board reinforces our commitment to delivering data-driven, evidence-based solutions,” said Sara Karerat, Managing Director of Center for Active Design. “Their expertise will not only create healthier environments but also provide measurable value to real estate stakeholders.”
We’re thrilled to see our new board members, Jessica and Rachel, recognized as 'movers and shakers' in the latest Fortune Most Powerful Women Newsletter.

Oct. 15, 2024- CfAD is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Jessica Long and Rachel MacCleery, to its Board of Directors. Long, Senior Vice President of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability at Nareit, and MacCleery, Co-Executive Director at the Urban Land Institute's Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate, bring a wealth of expertise in ESG, sustainability, and public health.

Aug. 6, 2024- This month’s insights from the Center for Active Design experts focus on the implications of the new proposed congestion pricing policy in New York City. Congestion pricing reduces traffic, improves air quality, and promotes equity in urban areas.

Learn how this initiative could positively transform urban life in our expert's blog.