The idea for Velo City came to us last summer after several conversation-filled bike rides led us to share our experiences as women of color in the urban planning and design professions. Acutely aware of the need for greater diversity in our fields, we have set out to make this change by starting a non-profit initiative that brings awareness of planning and design to diverse communities through cycling. As an organization, our over arching goal is to increase diversity in the planning and design professions by raising the awareness of these fields.
Samelys, Karyn, Naomi