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Overview: AIA Grassroots 2020 is an exclusive event for leaders of the AIA. This year’s agenda emphasizes component and community leadership with workshops designed to help component officers become more effective chapter and civic leaders. The Event will open doors and provide opportunities for us to share knowledge, experiences, and challenges and network with your counterparts from around the country. Keynote speakers will share how both good design and leadership are fueling the success of communities and offering solutions to the most pressing needs facing … Continue reading GRASSROOTS 2020 →

Los Angeles Every year the Conference on Architecture travels to an iconic city for three immersive days of what’s new and now in architecture and design. In 2020, we’re heading to Los Angeles, a city whose architecture has been described as a “visual feast,” a “wonderland,” and “stunningly beautiful.” And it’s no wonder, with gems like Norms La Cienega, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Case Study House #22, Pacific Design Center, the Broad Museum, and many more.

Join us July 8-10 for the State and Local Government Network Conference.  We'll host a variety of speakers, panelist, and breakout sessions focusing on emerging state and local issues trending across the country. The annual event is a vital part of every state and local AIA chapter's policy and advocacy efforts and gives you a voice and the tools you need to advocate for the architecture profession. All members, components and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend.

9 AM – 2PM Virtual format (Zoom) – it’s typically best to do these at a desktop/laptop as there is screen sharing that takes place and documents you’ll need to work with.

Join us for an informal conversation around a variety of proposed topics or bring your own. 

Mark your calendars! AIA’s premier chapter leadership training event is two months away. Save the date for Grassroots 2021, happening virtually February 16–19. Registration opens in January. This year’s theme—Bring It Home—will address critical issues facing the architecture profession, including COVID-19, climate change, and racial equity. You’ll learn best practices and strategies that you’ll bring home to implement successfully in your chapter, firm, and community. This year’s event is virtual. It’s packed with keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking. You’ll also have the opportunity to … Continue reading Grassroots 2021 →

“Architects possess a unique skill set essential to becoming successful participants and leaders in the community. Among others, these competencies include the critical knowledge areas of: ideation, vision, convening, connecting disparate elements, resource management, creativity, commitment, passion, and the ability to see what is not there yet. Our commitment should be fueled by being dedicated to the principle that we can be positive agents for real and meaningful good in the community. While these are definite incentives to become engaged, there is often a reluctance … Continue reading Civic LAb →

in-person preferred, but will depend on pandemic (9am-2pm)