Julie Chou, AIA, is a founding partner at Purpose by Design Architects. Previously, Julie managed a variety of affordable and supportive housing projects at Magnusson Architecture & Planning. She is a member of Manhattan’s Community Board 5 and sits on the Land Use, Zoning and Housing committee and is the Vice Chair of the Budget, Education and City Services committee. Julie has become a leader in the movement for more accessible public bathrooms in New York City and leads a public bathroom working group with several community boards across the city.