2023 AIA LAS VEGAS CALENDAR 7

2023 Aia Leadership Summit In Washington Dc

AIA Nevada leaders recently attended the AIA National Leadership Summit 2023 in Washington DC, where they received vital leadership training to become more effective in their chapters, firms, and communities.

The Leadership Summit was a unique opportunity for AIA volunteer leaders, chapter executives, and chapter staff to come together, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of the profession. This year’s theme, "Architecture’s Generations at Work," aimed to build bridges to create a better world for all. The highlight of the Leadership Summit was the lobby day, where over 400 architects met with legislators and their staff to advocate for the Democracy in Design Act and the Resilient AMERICA Act.

The Democracy in Design Act (S.366) aims to ensure that communities across the country have a voice in the design of federal buildings that are consistent with their preferences, culture, topographies, and design traditions. The bill recognizes that the built environment significantly impacts people's lives, and therefore, it is essential to involve communities in the design process.

The Resilient AMERICA Act proposes significant changes to the federal government’s ability to prepare communities for future natural disasters by increasing funding for pre-disaster mitigation. This legislation seeks to significantly change the federal government’s ability to prepare communities for future natural disasters. The bill proposes to increase federal funding for pre-disaster mitigation through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.

Attending the AIA National Leadership Summit provided AIA Nevada leaders with an opportunity to learn, connect, and advocate for issues that matter most to the architecture profession. Through their participation in the lobby day, our leaders demonstrated their commitment to the profession and the communities they serve.

WHAT DOES STAND FOR?

• We stand for equity and human rights

• We stand for architecture that strengthens our communities

• We stand for a sustainable future

• We stand for protecting communities from the impact of climate change

• We stand for investing in the future

• We speak up, and policymakers listen

If you stand for these things, and you value the work you do as an architect, then stand with the AIA as an active member and work to protect your profession and improve your community and your world.

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AIA NEVADA ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

The Nevada Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading voice for architect and design professional architects in the Silver State. AIA Nevada works alongside elected officials and policymakers to promote policies that support economic growth and the value of architecture. AIA Nevada is committed to creating a better future for Nevada through the power of architecture. These are our priorities: https://www.aia.org/resources/6597411-aianevada-advocacy-priorities