David Carroll, AIA, is the founder and director of the multifamily architecture studio at Urban Foundry Architecture. He is a committed citizen architect whose career blends design excellence with deep community service. A leader in advocacy, Carroll co-founded AIA Austin’s CodeNEXT Advocacy Committee and has served on the TxA Government Affairs Steering Committee. He’s also been appointed to multiple City of Austin commissions, where he’s led the rewrite of the city’s Urban Design Guidelines and helped draft the first Historic Design Guidelines and a Climate Equity Plan. Carroll has spent his career designing affordable housing and serves as VP of a local community development corporation that champions equitable access to home ownership and retail space. His contributions exemplify the impact architects can have in public life.