Advocacy
AIA Seattle engages in advocacy in support of our vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities.
AIA Seattle champions the design of thriving, livable communities. Member engagement is key to inform the policies, systems, and people that shape our built environment. The Public Policy Board (PPB) is the steering committee that reviews potential advocacy positions and makes recommendations to the AIA Seattle Board of Directors. AIA Seattle staff and members work together to implement advocacy efforts in line with AIA Seattle Board approved positions, including policy statements.
AIA Seattle Policy Statements
- Climate In revision – stay tuned for engagement opportunities!
- Housing
- Homelessness
- Transportation
Get Engaged in Advocacy
- Seattle Comp Plan: AIA Seattle Work Group
- AIA Seattle Housing Advocacy Committee meets every month
- AIA Washington Council Climate Committee (includes Seattle policy)
- Bring forward a potential advocacy position
Contact Nathan Winch for more info on participating in advocacy!
AIA Seattle Amplifies Member Voices
AIA Seattle’s 2800+ members across 10 counties engage to develop robust input and positions on advocacy topics related to the built environment. Member engagement and advocacy alignment lead to impactful messages, shared by our staff and sometimes our Board President with support from staff.
Latest Advocacy Updates
- Regional Housing Changes in Motion – July 2025
- Seattle City Council passes interim legislation to meet compliance deadline for the state middle housing bill – June 2025
- AIA Seattle urges Seattle City Council to support housing in Interim Zoning Ordinance – May 2025
- City Council receives interim missing middle housing legislation to comply with state law HB 1110 – April 2025
- Advocacy in Action: Developing Advocacy Positions and who speaks for AIA Seattle– March 2025
- Social housing funding approved! AIA Seattle joins pro housing voices for Comp Plan & join Bellevue Missing Middle info sessions – February 2025
- Welcome Nathan; Comp Plan voices needed; eliminating parking mandates; and COHO’s Prop 1A+1B event – January 2025
Look to our Archive below for previous Advocacy Updates.
State Advocacy
AIA Washington Council is hard at work for you, promoting legislation on green buildings and livable places, supporting a sustainable state economy, and protecting your ability to practice architecture. Learn more at aiawa.org.
National Advocacy
The AIA represents the interests of architects before the federal government and policy-making bodies. This outreach, coupled with sustained member participation and active involvement in the political process, enables the AIA to advocate on behalf of legislative, regulatory, and related issues important to AIA members. Learn more at aia.org
Contact
For additional information on AIA Seattle public policy priorities and activities, or to share your views as an AIA Seattle member, contact Advocacy Manager, Nathan Winch
