Naama is an architect, urban planner and designer and the co-founder of Smart Density. A recipient of 2023 RBC Canadian Women of Influence Award, Naama has a bold vision: to change what good urban development can look like. Through integrating multiple disciplines, Naama brings in a deeper understanding of how cities can address housing affordability and champion inclusive neighbourhoods with more equitable access to housing.
To fight stigma around housing, Blonder’s work seeks to inform both residents and industry colleagues about the mutually beneficial outcomes of reimagining what our big cities can look like: greater access to established public transport, shortened commutes, improved housing costs and vacancy rates, greater diversity in housing and strengthened local economies and communities.
Naama’s work has received numerous awards, including the prestigious OAA Best Emerging Practice Award in 2022 and 3 consecutive OAA Shift awards.
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