A CALL-TO-ACTION For Architects to Get More Involved With Their Neighborhood Councils

Last Updated: March 31, 2010

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A CALL-TO-ACTION For Architects to Get More Involved With Their Neighborhood Councils

Do you care about PLANNING, URBAN DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE in your community? Would you like to serve on (or possibly Chair) a Design Review, Housing, or Parks committee and receive advance notice of, and comment on, all entitlement applications in your community? Want to get involved? Run for a seat on one of the Hollywood or other Neighborhood Councils' Board of Directors!

"Neighborhood Civic Engagement for Architects on a citywide basis is critical for Los Angeles to continue to develop a culture of planning and policy making. This engagement is the essential step that will empower both professionals and their communities to collectively contribute to a sustainable and livable urban vision. " - Bill E. Roschen, FAIA, LEED AP (President, Los Angeles City Planning Commission)

"Serving on a Neighborhood Council puts you in the heart of opportunities to improve your Community and to educate stakeholders about the role of good design, planning and innovative ideas. This is especially important in our City's current of financial crisis." - Edward Villareal Hunt, AIA, ASLA (Chair, HSDNC PLUM/Housing/Parks Committee)

It's not too late. You can still file as a Write-In Candidate. Call the Election Office at (213) 978-0444 if you have any questions.

Hollywood Elections are May 13, 2010 and there are still seats unfilled and other seats to be appointed once the elections are completed. The Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council in particular still needs candidates for several slots.

Hollywood stake-holders will have until April 15, 2010 to file as Write-In Candidates. Go to : http://cityclerk.lacity.org/election/ncdocs/website.pdf for the Candidate Filing Packages and other documents you'll want to see.

For the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC), they just started their candidate filing period which runs through April 27. Their election is Friday, June 25.

For the Westwood Neighborhood Council, their election is Saturday June 26, 2010 and thier candidate filing period is now, March 30 to April 27. As an FYI, AIA|LA member Jann Williams, AIA is the chair of the Transition Committee and is working with the City Clerk and City Attorney.

Other NC opportunities include: Central Hollywood, Greater Wilshire, Hollywood Hills West, Hollywood Studio District, Hollywood United, Mid-City West, Olympic Park, P.I.C.O.

UPDATE: You may fax in your Candidate Filing Form. The fax number is 213-978-0376 and the City of LA Public Services Staff will process the filing forms. The Office of the City Clerk will be in touch with the applicants if they need additional information and/or documentation.

For more information, please contact:
Stella Yun
Project Coordinator
City of Los Angeles
Office of the City Clerk
Election Division
Piper Technical Center
555 Ramirez St., Space 375
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 978-0444
stella.yun@lacity.org

AIA|LA Political Outreach Committee activities for April 2010

AIA|LA Political Outreach Committee Meeting
A Roundtable on Alternative Project Delivery Methods
Tuesday, April 6 (6:00-8:00pm)
MDA Johnson Favaro
5898 BLACKWELDER STREET
CULVER CITY, CA 90232

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On Tuesday, April 6th the AIA|LA Political Outreach Committee will host a roundtable discussion on alternative project delivery methods. AIA|LA members are encourage to attend to share their insight, experiences and best management practices utilizing various project delivery methods. This meeting will also serve as an opportunity to iron-out final arrangements for the April 21st symposium we are coordinating in conjunction with the office of City Controller Wendy Greuel to broaden the discussion on how best the City of LA can implement alternative project delivery methods to optimize efficiency and design excellence.

AIA|LA Political Outreach Committee presents
in conjunction with the
AIA|LA Committee on the Environment
A TOUR OF THE LOFTS AT CHEROKEE STUDIOS
Tuesday, April 13 (6:00-8:00pm)
751 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046

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On Tuesday, April 13th the AIA|LA Political Outreach Committe in conjunction with the AIA|LA Committee on the Environment welcomes the membership to a networking reception and a tour of the Lofts at Cherokee Studios. This multi-family residential project, designed by Pugh + Scarpa Architects is Platinum LEED pending. This reception and tour is free to all AIA members. Non-members are welcome to attend, however there is a $15 fee payable in advance.

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