Issues & AdvocacyGovernmental Resources

The Government and Community Relations team has developed resources for our members and the public to assist in advocating on behalf of the architecture profession.

If you have any questions regarding the resources listed on this page, please e-mail the Government and Community Relations Staff.

Advocacy Resources

• The Angle – GCR’s biweekly newsletter
• The Angle Blog
• Directory of Public Policy and Position Statements
• Citizen Architect
• Why Architects Need to Get Involved
• Sustainability 2030 Toolkit
• Sustainable Design Policy Center

Federal

• Rebuild and Renew
• AIA's Guide to Federal Procurement
• Tax Cut for Architects
• Contact your Federal Representatives

State

• State Issue Briefs
• 2009 Legislative Session Deadlines
• Contact Your State Representatives

Local

• Local Issue Briefs
• Local Leaders in Sustainability

Political

• Candidates Forum Kit
• The Architect as a Legislative Resource

Communities by Design

AIA Livability 101
Livability 101 offers communities the resources to develop a vision for the future and enables them to be engaged in a successful process with the expertise offered by the architectural profession.

AIA Handbook for Disaster Assistance Programs
This handbook offers an overview of the initiatives, structures, resources, and policies that the AIA follows to implement, support, and expand the CRS, a framework developed to assist its members in its continued service to society.

Governmental Resources

Department of Energy

Department of Homeland Security

State Department

United States Conference of Mayors

United States House of Representatives

United States Senate

White House

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

American Society of Civil Engineers

Architect of Capitol

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)

Council on Environmental Quality

Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Department of Transportation

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

General Service Administration (GSA)

Thomas-Legislative Resource

National Association of Counties

National Community Development Association

National Institute of Building Sciences

National Organization on Disability

Office of Management and Budget

Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The Infrastructure Security Partnership

United States Green Building Council

Federal Election Commission