CIDA Inc. Visits Tulane University’s SMM Studio Design Team

On December 11–12, 2024, Community In-Power and Development Association Inc. (CIDA) Executive Director Hilton Kelley and team member Michelle Smith visited the Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.

During this productive meeting, the CIDA team collaborated with the talented SMM Studio community design team to review the progress of designs focused on enhancing outdoor spaces in Port Arthur, TX. These plans aim to address essential community needs, including:

✅ Flood mitigation strategies

✅ Walkable sidewalks for safe pedestrian access

✅ Recreational spaces to promote healthy lifestyles

The innovative designs will help create walkable, flood-resilient outdoor areas that foster recreation and community connectivity in Port Arthur. This collaboration reflects CIDA’s ongoing commitment to advocating for equitable, sustainable improvements in our city.

Thank you to the SMM Studio team for hosting us and for their dedication to this impactful project! Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to bring these plans to life.

#CIDA #CommunityDevelopment #PortArthurTX #Sustainability #HealthyLiving

Founder and Director Hilton Kelley attending the collaborative design team meeting.

Small Center for Collaborative Design team at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.

CIDA Inc. team member Michelle Smith attending the collaborative design team meeting.

Innovative designs created by the design team to help create walkable, flood-resilient outdoor areas that foster recreation and community connectivity in Port Arthur.