The Local Relations team focuses on a number of advocacy issues at the local level including, but not limited to, green building and sustainable design, local government procurement of architectural services, permitting and zoning issues, education, and additional issues important to the architectural profession.

• City Governance
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
• Green Building Programs
• Green Affordable Housing
• Expedited Permitting
• Smart Growth/Transit-Oriented Development  
• Citizen Architect
• Planning and Zoning Commissions