Michael Anderson is founder and principal architect of Anderson Barker, an architecture, urban economic development firm of Los Angeles. He is also a member of the National Organization of Architects (NOMA), Urban Land institute and board member of the American Institute of Architects.
Mr. Anderson’s focus is to aid municipalities to modernize underserved communities, through commercial and residential real estate development that replenishes the local culture and grows local businesses. His goal is to create an environment where children can grow and be inspired to be self-sustaining adults and to increase homeownership by utilizing business strategies that are mutually beneficial to all parties.
Mr. Anderson is currently working on a pilot project called; Accelerated equity housing and transit-oriented community (TOC). It is a strategically designed business solution that collaborates public funding, private capital sources, and real estate development companies.
He recently completed his first book, Urban Magic: Vibrant Black and Brown Communities Are Possible. The book is a compelling analysis of the challenges involved in turning low-income Black and Brown communities into places where long-time residents can enjoy a high quality of life. The book provides a comprehensive plan showing it is possible to build and invest in these communities in ways that are sustainable, generate good jobs for community members, and avoid the pitfalls of displacement.
Notable projects include: LA Clippers Arena Plaza Buildings and Parking Garages, Inglewood, CA; Hollywood Park, Inglewood, CA; Tom Bradley Terminal West; Martin Luther King Jr. Transit Center, Compton, CA; Compton Senior Center, Compton; CA Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Joint Development Study.