On March 17th, 2023, CTA staff participated in a presentation designed to include the deaf community. CTA architecture + design is a diverse workforce with people from all backgrounds. Throughout the presentation we were delighted to learn and about Bill’s courageous path to becoming a pilot, architect and his current position at CTA as a drafter.
Highlighted in the presentation, the acronym for F.O.C.U.S. is Follow One Course Until Successful, and the acronym for A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.U.R.E. is Architect Responsibility Class History Intelligence Technology Engineering Creativity Talent Unique Righteous Educational. These are the qualities of excellence and persistence shown in the grit and dedication of CTA staff and represent.
“Architecture is the thoughtful integration between buildings and people’s way of life to create an artistically designed building within a functional environment…”
The presentation encouraged staff to focus on their professional growth and to understand and put into practice the complex architectural design principles.