Architects Needed to Assist Small Businesses with Design and Document Work
Volunteer to assist small businesses damaged during the uprising with design assistance for permits. continue reading
View ArticleThe American Institute of Architects, Baltimore Chapter Position on Proposed...
The American Institute of Architects, Baltimore Chapter Board of Directors adopted the following position statement regarding the status of McKeldin Plaza, Baltimore. The position statement was...
View ArticleAIA Maryland Statewide Advocacy Update
March has brought a taste of springtime and a flurry of legislative activity for AIA Maryland. There are over 40 bills that our lobbyist Joe Miedusiewski and our legislative committee are following....
View ArticleFebruary 2017 President’s Letter – Mentoring and Advocacy
February is upon us and love is in the air…as in love for architecture! Mentoring and advocacy are, in essence, avenues to share our love of and passion for the work we do and the world we help shape...
View ArticleMarch 2017 President’s Letter – Leadership and Advocacy at Different Levels
As I thought about what to write this month, advocacy and leadership have been fresh in my mind, partly because we hear about legislative issues almost daily, whether it is in the city, state or...
View ArticleAIABaltimore Members Advocate for the Profession on Capitol Hill Visit Day
Baltimore, MD (March, 14 2017) – On Wednesday, March 8, as part of AIA National Grassroots Conference, members of AIABaltimore took part in Capitol Hill visits. AIABaltimore’s delegation met with...
View ArticleAdvocacy: Complete Streets
Baltimore, MD (June 29, 2017) – This week, AIABaltimore sent a letter to Councilman Ryan Dorsey (District 3) endorsing the Complete Streets legislation soon to be introduced to Baltimore City Council....
View ArticleJuly 2017 President’s Letter – Giving Back to Move Forward
July brings Independence Day which brings thoughts of patriotism, fighting for what is right in the world, and what it means to be a citizen of this country. As architects,… continue reading
View ArticleCivicLAB 2018
Architects are advocates for the built environment. CivicLAB is an opportunity to learn from experts about the local, state and federal issues that directly affect architects and develop the skills to...
View ArticleAdvocacy Day in Annapolis
AIA Maryland is partnering with Preservation Maryland to convene a statewide delegation of history, humanities and preservation advocates in Annapolis to let elected officials know that our state’s...
View ArticleCivicLAB Spotlight: Camessia D. Johnson, Assoc. AIA
I have always believed that the built environment can be used as a medium for change and inspiration. As a young designer seeking professional growth, I saw participating in CivicLAB as a great...
View ArticleCivicLAB Spotlight: Matthew Fitzsimmons, AIA
The program was a great networking and educational tool for civic minded designers. I enjoyed learning alongside other advocates to explore ideas and share experiences. The program expanded my...
View ArticleAIA Baltimore Submits Testimony in Support of Complete Streets
Baltimore, MD (March 14, 2018) – AIA Baltimore has submitted testimony to the Baltimore City Council Land Use & Transportation Committee in support of Bill 17-0102 - Complete Streets. continue reading
View ArticleAIA Baltimore Response to UDARP Changes
Baltimore, MD (April 2, 2018) – In the past two weeks it has been revealed that Baltimore City Planning’s Urban Design and Architecture Review Panel (UDARP) is being restructured in conjunction with...
View ArticleFebruary 2019 President’s Letter – Things Are Heating Up!
Hello and happy February. It was freezing last week, and the coldest day of all was spent in Annapolis for the annual AIA Maryland Advocacy Day. But I have to say that to see the bright white cupola of...
View ArticleApril 2019 President’s Letter – Get Ready!
This past month AIA National held its annual Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC. This event was exceptional for me. The day felt like a much-needed shot of positivity and optimism. Over 600 AIA members...
View ArticleReporting from AIAS Grassroots 2019
Washington, DC (August 5, 2019) – Last month, AIAS leaders headed to Washington DC to attend the first ever AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference. continue reading
View ArticleCivicLAB 2020
CivicLAB is an opportunity to learn from experts about the local, state and federal issues that directly affect architects and develop the skills to be an effective advocate. Learn how to use your...
View ArticleFebruary 2020 President’s Letter: Citizen Architect
What does Citizen Architect mean to you? When I moved to Baltimore fifteen years ago, my wife challenge me to get involved and make a difference in the lives of people who need assistance. continue...
View ArticleCivicLAB 2023 registration is open!
About CivicLAB Gain the skills to be a citizen architect. Architects are advocates for the built environment. CivicLAB is an opportunity to learn from experts about the local, state and federal issues...
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