doi:10.7916/8zfk-2j81Oral history interview with Conrad Levenson, 2015Levenson, Conradoral historiesmixed materialArchitectsArchitectureTherapeutic communitiesSubstance abuse--TreatmentLevenson, ConradPhoenix House (Organization)Conrad Levenson, Architects and PlannersConrad Levenson narrates his early childhood in Brooklyn and attendance at Columbia College and School of Architecture. He then describes his path into designing and overseeing low-income housing projects during the 1970s. Moving to Phoenix House, Levenson discusses at length his vision for the relationship between the therapeutic community method and the built environment of the facility, especially with respect to the Riverside Plaza Hotel. In this vein, he describes legal restrictions on this work by the state. He also speaks on his use of sweat equity with the Phoenix House residents