Our cities are growing rapidly, and it's hard to ignore the impacts -- the rising costs of housing, gridlocked traffic, gentrification, and bland construction. Architect Beth Mosenthal has the solution -- instead of accepting the status quo, what if our cities were architectural laboratories? As an architect, Beth Mosenthal works with corporate, public, and nonprofit clients, and is passionate about creating designs that bridge art, urbanism, storytelling, and sustainability. She advocates for equity and accessibility, facilitating dialogue between architects and the citizens they serve. Prior to working at Anderson Mason Dale Architects, she studied and practiced architecture in Shanghai, New York, and Chicago. Beth lives in Denver with her husband, baby daughter, and dog Frida. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx