His practice focuses largely on the redevelopment of environmentally distressed properties known as Brownfields and Green Building. Adam is committed to sustainability and community building in his work and civic life. He is the chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Organizing Initiative (JOI), which provides a year-long fellowship of community organizing training for young Jewish adults working for justice and social change. In his own neighborhood he also sits on the Board of Directors of the Roslindale Village Main Street.