Theresa Ballard, Aia Email & Phone Number

Theresa Ballard, AIAManaging Principal, PYATOK architecture + urban designAs Managing Principal of PYATOK architecture + urban design, Theresa is a practice leader in suburban densification and community facilities. Primarily focused on student and affordable housing, this specialization in vulnerable groups led her to community resiliency work. Her portfolio encompasses both new construction and renovations, reflecting a technical appreciation not just of how buildings are built, but also how they fail. Past projects have included a wide range of end-users, including senior assisted living, undergrads, and unhoused clients — each requiring discernment of particular resident needs and priorities. For each, Theresa balances practical knowledge with creative solutions for enhancing social cohesion and stability.Through early solicitation of initial guidance from jurisdictions, officials, and funders - as well as neighbors and stakeholders, she sets the stage for win-win solutions from the start. As a former Planning Commissioner herself, she uniquely understands the importance of political and regulatory processes. Her current role as board president for a non-profit property manager (and past role as a developer) equips Theresa with insight into the financial partnerships and community coalitions that pave the way for these endeavors. The architecture that results is a manifestation of these alliances, centering health, durability, comfort, and dignity.

Listed skills include Affordable Housing, Urban Design, Sustainable Design, Housing Development, and 38 others.