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White House Project Cause for Concern
AIA issued formal recommendations regarding the proposed $200 million East Ballroom addition to the iconic structure.
EPA moves to Deregulate Greenhouse Gas
AIA opposes the EPA's decision to rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health.
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At the recent U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, with guidance from Lee, discussed the crucial role architects play in addressing the housing crisis.
AIA advocacy efforts strive to make us stronger and more impactful. We advocate at the international, federal, state, and local levels for equity across a wide breadth of policies such as: tax fairness, affordable housing production, climate action, democracy in design, and more. We champion meaningful policies that enable architects to design a better tomorrow by acting on the issues that matter most to our industry. Join us, adding your voice to ours, advocating together for your best future.
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