About the Fellowship
Introduction
Since its inception in 1999, the Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship has achieved dramatic results in neighborhoods across the country. The 22 fellows sponsored to date have helped to increase the quality and quantity of affordable housing and improve the quality of life for residents in their communities. Under the program’s innovative structure, the Rose Fellows live where they work, forging community ties, developing leadership skills and expanding the capacity of their local host organization. Rose Fellows help local leaders plan, finance, design and manage major construction projects. Administered by Enterprise Community Partners, a leading national affordable housing nonprofit, and directed by former Rose Fellow Katie Swenson, the fellowship provides training, support and access to a strong network of development experts.
The fellows also support one another. They work collaboratively, and meet regularly to share ideas, tools and experiences. Together, the fellows are creating new possibilities for applying good design principles in the public interest.
