Washington, D.C. – February 4, 2009 –
Examples of the level of engagement:
6 mayors36 environmental board members48 Community Development commissioners51 Building Codes Board members53 city council members54 zoning board members84 architectural design review board members92 Historic Preservation commissioners158 planning commissioners
“The results of the survey, and the enthusiastic outreach from membership concerning this initiative, is helping the AIA pinpoint the target audience for programs that will give architects tools in their public lives and provide tools to help those who have not yet made that step, but are interested in getting more engaged with their community,” said AIA director, Local Relations, Brooks Rainwater.
A Citizen Architect directory is currently being developed and there will be a Citizen Architect Exchange at the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in San Francisco. Click here for more information on AIA Local Relations.
About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. By using sustainable design practices, materials, and techniques, AIA architects are uniquely poised to provide the leadership and guidance needed to provide solutions to address climate change. AIA architects walk the walk on sustainable design. Vi
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