Mike Alvidrez
CEO,SKID ROW HOUSING TRUST
Innovation:
Integrating design into society.
Vision:
Committed to demonstrating that high design doesn’t need to come with a high price tag, Alvidrez has worked to transform the shape of housing for the homeless from transient shelters to substantial, thoughtfully crafted abodes for the past 25 years.
Economics:
The trust operates 25 buildings with 1,800 homes, providing hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness with access to housing each year. Its on-site facilities and services—such as case management, mental health treatment, and substance abuse recovery—create safe spaces and encourage community.