August 6, 2024

Stuart Graff, CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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Stuart Graff

CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

"The Architecture of Democracy"


In this week's episode of the Community Catalysts podcast, Frank Lloyd Wright has a lot to say about democracy in America today.

What does a nonprofit foundation charged with preserving two historic properties have to say about housing, education, climate change, and the nature of community in present-day America?


The answer, says Stuart Graff, CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, is that Wright’s legacy has always been about reshaping the future.

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