AIA Washington Register for Capitol Connections Registration is open for Capitol Connections on January 23, 2024, where AIA Washington will be discussing the rolling clock bill. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with your legislators and share how this policy has impacted your professional journey. This lobby day promises not only to […]
Advocacy Update – November 2023 Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – November 2023Photo: Judkins Junction, an affordable housing project at Jackson Street and 23rd Avenue South in Seattle. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times, 2020) LOCAL NEWS Passage of the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy We are thrilled to announce a historic victory for affordable housing in Seattle with the overwhelming passage of the 2023 Seattle Housing […]
Advocacy Update – October 2023 Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – October 2023Photo: Doug Walker LOCAL NEWS Public Hearing on Proposed Transportation Impact Fees Last week, the Seattle City Council voted to expedite an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan concerning transportation impact fees. The proposal has been sent to the full Council for a public hearing on November 7th at 2:00 pm. Council Bill 120635 aims to […]
Advocacy Update – September 2023 Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – September 2023Photo: Jared Wenzelburger, The Chronicle SBCC Advances Energy Code Amendments with Revised Effective Date In a recent meeting, the State Building Code Council (SBCC) made significant strides in advancing energy code amendments that promise to shape the future of construction and energy efficiency in our state. Here are the key highlights from the SBCC’s latest […]
Advocacy Update – July 2023 Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – July 2023Photo: MyNorthwest AIA National Revised Federal Research & Development Tax Credit Update AIA National has shared an important update regarding the revised federal research and development (R&D) tax credit, which came into effect on January 1, 2023. Due to the increasing number of inquiries from concerned parties, AIA wants to ensure that everyone is well-informed […]
Advocacy Update – June 2023 Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2023Call for Feedback: Updates to Architects are Environmentally Responsible Policy We are excited to announce that AIA National is undertaking an important initiative to update the Architects are Environmentally Responsible section of the AIA Public Policy statements and accept feedback from members. Recognizing the urgency of climate action, AIA declared it a priority in 2019. However, […]
Advocacy Update – May 2023 Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Advocacy Comments Off on Advocacy Update – May 2023Seattle City Council Passes Tree Ordinance Latest Housing Taskforce advocacy efforts: We are thrilled to announce that the Seattle City Council has passed the long-awaited tree ordinance, marking a significant milestone in our mission to strike a balance between housing needs and the preservation of our beloved trees. The passage of this ordinance, with a […]
