Nearly four decades in the making, Chicago natives including Harold Washington (Chicago’s first Black mayor), Ramon Price (Washington’s brother), Margaret Burrough (The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center founder) and Peggy Montes (DuSable Park Advisory Committee) dedicated a park in honor of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, largely known as Chicago’s founder. The new park honors DuSable and his life, where the Haitian-born trader settled near the river.

“It’s the entrance to Chicago; it’s the premier spot for entering and seeing our wonderful city,” said Paul Montes, president of the DuSable Park Advisory Council and son of Peggy Montes. 

Click here to watch the interview with Architect, Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, and Paul Montes.

The Federal Building in Oklahoma City, designed by Ross Barney Architects to replace the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which was destroyed in a 1995 domestic terror attack that claimed 168 lives, may be put up for sale. 

Click here to watch the interview, as Carol Ross Barney speaks on why it’s important to maintain the building’s current use as a Federal Office Building, stating, “I Remember the Day Vividly”… ”After the bombing, they didn't want... to be chased away. They wanted a building that represented openness, solidity, symbolizing our resilience."

HerStories is a podcast that brings to light the inspiring lives of Chicago Network members who are leaders in the professions, business, cultural nonprofits, and educational institutions. Their stories uncover who they are, their paths taken, and the challenges encountered along the way. 

Carol Ross Barney joins the host of the podcast, Maria Doughty, to discuss her life story and more. 

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Architecture students at IIT present “Beyond the Surface”, a podcast that illuminates the stories, personalities, and philosophies of architects and designers. This series engages guests in conversations that explore what shapes their identities and beliefs, and how these influences appear in their work. 

To listen to the episode featuring Carol Ross Barney, click here.

In celebration of the Chicago Women in Architecture “Disrupters” exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center, Dennis Rodkin and Sasha Ann Simons from WBEZ discuss the founding of CWA in 1974, sharing in-depth stories about the notable contributions of women architects in Chicago, including Carol as she talks about the beginning of CWA, the Chicago Riverwalk and women in Architecture.

Click here to listen to the segment.

"To make change, you have to build consensus" – Carol Ross Barney

In conversation with Amreeta Syam of the podcast, ArchTalk, Carol provides great insight into the profession of architecture; from getting work to the power of storytelling when designing.  

Listen to Episode 21 of ArchTalk, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Carol speaks with host Adam Wagoner for Architecting Podcast during the AIA Colorado 2023 Design + Practice Conference. Listen to the episode wherever you get podcasts, and watch and subscribe on YouTube here.

In a recent episode of the Deep Green podcast, Carol and host Avi Rajagopal discuss how people live in cities and the potential for equity and sustainability through design. Click here to listen to the episode.

Carol shares her insights into the practice and business of architects in this episode of As Built. Click here to hear the conversation, touching upon the role of a “citizen architect”, design as a way of making solutions, the critical need for sustainability, and more.

Click here to listen to Carol and Ryan explore the intersection between architecture and social justice. They discuss the importance of Equity + Representation in architecture, and how Carol has been a trailblazer in this area throughout her career. The conversation also touches on Purpose Driven Architecture, which is an approach that prioritizes the needs of people and communities over aesthetics or ego.