With the 2018 Legislative Session in full swing, it continues to be a busy time in advocacy for the built environment. Read on to learn more about the bills AIA Washington Council is following most closely, as well as updates on Shift Zero, Seattle’s search for a new Seattle City Light CEO, and ways to get involved locally.
Advocacy Update – December 2017 Monday, December 18, 2017 in For the Profession, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – December 2017Interested in receiving advocacy information straight to your inbox? Take this short survey to sign up to receive our periodic Advocacy Update Enewsletter and let us know your advocacy interests.
Architects asked to respond to EPA’s assault on the environment Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on Architects asked to respond to EPA’s assault on the environmentEPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced on Oct. 10 that his agency will withdraw the Clean Power Plan which requires states to meet specific carbon emission reduction standards based on their individual energy consumption. Architects Advocate is asking members to take action by encouraging your member of Congress to sign on to the bipartisan Climate Solutions […]
Being an Effective Advocate: A Guide for AIA Seattle Members Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on Being an Effective Advocate: A Guide for AIA Seattle MembersLegislators look to their constituents to bring information to their attention and to let them know how they want to be represented. Architects can play a key role in public policy debates and decisions on issues important to the built environment. Architects are both respected by policymakers and are looked to for technical knowledge on […]
Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on Homelessness Friday, September 22, 2017 in Allied Professionals, Architects, Associates, For the Profession, For the Public, Member Firms, Missions, Visions, Values, Public Policy Board, Recent Graduates, Sponsors, Students Comments Off on Join AIA Seattle’s Committee on HomelessnessAIA Seattle’s public policy advocacy efforts span all aspects of a well-designed, livable city. Our concept of a livable city includes one where everyone has a home. AIA Seattle’s Public Policy Board has been exploring issues related to homelessness and how the organization can make a difference. The Board has approved a Homelessness Issue Brief outlining […]
Champions for Change: AIA Advocacy Opportunities Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on Champions for Change: AIA Advocacy OpportunitiesOpportunities to Comment ADUs/DADUs Comment on the scope of Seattle’s proposed ADU environmental impact statement, comment period extended to Nov. 16: http://www.seattle.gov/council/adu-eis Opportunities for Action Urban Design Transform downtown Seattle by volunteering your time on the Lid I-5 project Climate Change Join architects across the country in responding to the EPA’s withdrawal of the Obama-era […]
Summer 2017 Advocacy Updates – Mayoral Forum, Capital Budget & More Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in For the Profession, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Summer 2017 Advocacy Updates – Mayoral Forum, Capital Budget & MoreAIA Washington Council’s Spring Advocacy Conference prepares members for the next legislative session AIA Washington Council held its Spring Advocacy Conference in June to make preparations for the 2018 state legislative session. Although the 2017 session remained stuck in budget negotiations at the time, members met to strategize the Council’s issue priorities for 2018 and […]
Built Environment Mayoral Candidate Forum Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Built Environment Mayoral Candidate ForumSeattle will have a new mayor next year, and the built environment of our city is under stress like never before. How do the candidates propose to accommodate the 3,125 new Seattleites who arrive each month while addressing the homelessness crisis? How do they hope to grow our city while preserving the quality of life […]
City Council votes on HALA-related rezones for Downtown and SLU Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Public Policy Board Comments Off on City Council votes on HALA-related rezones for Downtown and SLUOn Monday, April 10, the full Seattle City Council will vote to expand the City’s Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) rezone program to Downtown and South Lake Union. MHA will require developers to build affordable homes or contribute to a City fund for affordable housing in exchange for zoning changes that add development capacity and expand […]
Federal, State and Local Advocacy Updates – and a new Advocacy Manager Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Missions, Visions, Values, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Federal, State and Local Advocacy Updates – and a new Advocacy ManagerThe past month has been an active one for advocacy on the built environment, at every level, from city to state to federal. As always, AIA advocacy is led by our members’ interests, and enhanced by the expertise and engagement of all members. AIA Seattle hires a new Advocacy Manager for local and state advocacy […]
