Plural Space is the place we come together for the common good. Plural Space Partnerships is Allyn’s mission to help create environments and experiences that help people thrive.
For over 15 years, she has worked with a diverse group of experts in healthcare, social services, local government and private enterprise with a shared goal of creating solutions and services that bring people together to heal, thrive, and elevate a life well lived.
A group of passionate individuals of Union Point, GA, came together to produce a local festival designed to engage the community and showcase revitalization efforts in the historic district.
Allyn invited women 40+ to submit a self-portrait and short essay on their experience of aging. In-person and virtual community dialogue. Displayed at The Georgia Museum of Art, Athens-Clarke County Public Library, and Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA). With funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and ACCA.
Senior centers are more than a bingo parlor; they promote friendship, fitness and a sense of purpose. Allyn served as Program Director at Athens Community Council on Aging’s Center for Active Living for almost a decade, partnering with social service agencies, local businesses and academia to provide access to essential resources, socialization, wellness programming, and travel and volunteer opportunities to help older adults stay engaged and independent.
From exposure to sunlight to the design of the ICU, the built environment has the potential to heal. As a healthcare design researcher, Allyn has worked alongside architects, designers, and medical professionals to understand the needs and challenges of patients, families and caregivers. Together, these interdisciplinary teams create insights that inform the design process for medical settings that put people at the center.
Allyn’s research has been published in these peer-reviewed journals: