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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 02.10.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nREGISTER HERE\nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-02-10-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 02.03.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nREGISTER HERE\nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-02-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 01.20.26
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nREGISTER HERE\nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The following resources are helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches: \n\nPedestrian-First Design\n360 Degree Design\nClimate-Adapted Design\n\nCitywide Design Guidelines: The City’s Guiding Urban Design Policy Framework \nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance: Creating Healthy Buildings and Healthy Places \nLow-Rise Design Lab \nStreet Design Modernization Virtual Hub \nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-01-20-26/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, December 8\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-dec-8-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA Legislative Day at City Hall 2025
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA Legislative Day at City Hall: Connecting Architects & Designers with Civic Leadership\nThis year\, with the exception of a few meetings\, we will be meeting in person with our civic leaders at City Hall\, which will help strengthen our connection to the policymakers shaping the built environment.  We will also have several virtual meetings on Zoom\, as well.   \n\nShape the Future of LA’s Built Environment: Join AIA|LA Legislative Day at City Hall!\nYour City. Your Expertise. Your Voice. \nAIA|LA Legislative Day(s) at City Hall: December 4-10\, 2025 \nCalling all Architects & Designers! \nThe future of Los Angeles is being shaped right now\, in the halls of power\, through policies that directly impact our built environment. AIA|LA Legislative Day(s) at City Hall is your unparalleled opportunity to step forward\, connect directly with civic leaders\, and ensure that the voice of design is not just heard\, but leads the conversation. \nThis isn’t just a series of meetings; it’s a powerful\, collective movement to advocate for smarter\, more resilient\, and more equitable development in our city. \nWhy Your Participation is Absolutely Critical: \nBe the Expert Voice: Policymakers need your specialized knowledge on planning\, land use\, zoning\, and building codes. Without you\, crucial decisions are made in a vacuum. \nDrive Real Change: Directly influence the policies that will define LA’s future – from urgently needed housing affordability and sustainable development to the revitalization of our civic core. \nElevate Our Profession: Demonstrate the indispensable value of architects and designers\, solidifying our seat at the decision-making table and shaping the built environment with purpose. \nNetwork & Empower: Connect with passionate peers\, amplify your impact\, and be part of a community actively building a better Los Angeles for everyone. \nThis year\, we’re returning to City Hall in person\, strengthening our direct connection with the policymakers who need your insights most! A few virtual meetings will also be available for flexibility. \nMandatory & Highly Recommended Orientation: Monday\, December 1 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Virtual – Zoom) Join us to delve into the 2025 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform and prepare for impactful meetings. This is where you’ll gain the critical context and confidence to make your voice count. [RSVP FOR ORIENTATION HERE] \nSpaces are limited – secure your spot and make your impact! Contact Will Wright at Will{@}aialosangeles.org to learn more about how you can contribute to shaping the future of our city. \nDon’t just witness the future of LA being built – help design it! Join us. Your city needs you. \nTogether\, let’s build a thriving Los Angeles for everyone! \n\nAIA|LA Legislative Day(s) at City Hall\nOur annual Legislative Day(s) at City Hall is scheduled over the course of several days from December 4 to December 10\, and will be an in-person event at LA City Hall (except for a few that will be on zoom as noted below). \n\nMonday\, December 1\n(4:00pm – 5:00pm) *On Zoom \nThe 2025 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform & Legislative Day at City Hall ORIENTATION (*mandatory & helpful) \nJoin this meeting to learn more about the 2025 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform and what to expect during our upcoming meetings for our annual meetings at Los Angeles City Hall. \nRSVP HERE #Orientation \nThursday\, December 4\n(1:00 pm – 1:50pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Councilmember Ysabel Jurado – District 14\n200 N. Spring Street\, Suite 425\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n(3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Deputy Chief David Perez – Office of the Fire Marshal & Deputy Chief Joe Everett –  Administrative Operations \n\nOffice of the Fire Marshal\n200 N. Main Street\, Room 1770\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\nFriday\, December 5\n\n(10:00 am – 11:00 am)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Office of Councilmember Rodriguez – District 7\n200 N Spring Street\, Rm 455\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(11:00 am – 11:45 am)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Office of Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky – District 5\n200 N. Spring Street\, Suite 440\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Councilmember Adrin Nazarian – District 2\n200 N. Spring St.\, Room 435\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez – District 1\n200 N. Spring Street\, Room 460\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(2:00 pm – 2:30 pm) \nAIA|LA meeting w/ Office of Councilmember Traci Park – District 11 \n200 N. Spring Street\, Room 410\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – District 3\n200 N. Spring St. #465\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n\nMonday\, December 8\n\n(12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)\nAIA|LA Quarterly Meeting w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nOn Zoom // RSVP HERE.\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9\n\n(9:00 am – 9:50 am)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Interim City Engineer Mata\, Ms. Weintraub\, AIA\, & Mr. Moklebust\, P.E.\, – Bureau of Engineering\, City of LA\nOn Zoom // RSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(10:00 am – 11:00 am)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Mayor Karen Bass\nOn Zoom // RSVP HERE.\n\n\n\n(1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)\nAIA|LA meeting with Councilmember Nithya Raman – District 4\nOn Zoom // RSVP HERE.\n  \nMEETING(s) RESCHEDULED & CONFIRMED FOR 2026 \nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026\n(11:30am – 12:00pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Matt Szabo – City Administrative Officer\n\n200 N. Main St. Suite 1500\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n\n  \nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026\n(2:00 pm – 2:50 pm)\nAIA|LA meeting w/ Vince Bertoni – Director\, Los Angeles City Planning  & Kevin Keller – Executive Officer\, Los Angeles City Planning\n200 N. Spring Street\, Suite 525\nLos Angeles\, CA 90012\nRSVP HERE.\n  \n\nIf you’d like to get more involved in helping to shape our biggest advocacy event of the year\, then please reach out to me at will@aialosangeles.org. \n### \nThe 2025 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform (DRAFT) \nThe 2024 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \nThe 2023 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \nThe 2022 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \nThe 2021 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \nThe 2020 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \nThe 2019 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \nThe 2018 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform \n2018\n2017\n2014\n\n2013 \n2012\n\nStrategic objectives include: \n\nTo change the nature of the architecture profession and inspire architects to become more civically engaged\, i.e.\, to be a designer and a citizen\, is one and the same.\nTo change the culture of our City and our civic leadership\, architects and system-wide design-thinking need to become a more integral aspect of their mental landscape.\n\nWe aim to achieve this by creating: \n\nAn open and inclusive initiative that is strategically programmed with relevant and progressive action items and policy platforms\, which will further connect the shared values of a multi-disciplinary group of architects\, urban designers\, city planners\, and policymakers to help make a healthier\, more beautiful\, and more highly functional Los Angeles region.\nA committed group of task-force member volunteers (Political Outreach Committee)\, comprised of architects\, that establishes an annual slate of issue briefs and policy recommendations.\nTargeted meetings with council members\, deputy mayors\, general managers\, and commissioners. We aim to schedule the critical mass of these meetings on one day (December 3\, 2020) at Los Angeles City Hall. However\, additional meetings will be coordinated throughout the year with more public agencies throughout the region\, such as METRO\, Los Angeles County\, LAUSD\, and the cities of Culver City\, West Hollywood\, Santa Monica\, Inglewood\, Beverly Hills\, etc.\n\nWill you join us?\nTo be successful\, AIA|LA Legislative Day at City Hall will rely on a committed group of AIA members to serve as a critical leadership resource. If you’re interested in getting more involved\, please RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org to receive more details. \nTo prepare for December 6th\, we will organize a virtual debriefing roundtable discussion in advance to share our annual advocacy platform and bring everyone up to speed on how to best prepare for our annual Legislative Day at City Hall. \nTo discover which City Council District you live in\, check online HERE.\n \nPlease note:  this is an exclusive opportunity for AIA members\, AIA Associates\, and AIA Allied Affiliated Members.  If you’d like to join the AIA\, then please CLICK HERE for more details. \nThe Leadership of the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee: \n\n2025 Co-Chair:  John Arnold\, AIA – Partner\, KFA Architecture\n2025 Co-Chair:  Carlos Augusto Garcia\, AIA\, NCARB\, WELL AP – Associate Principal\, Brooks + Scarpa\n2024 Co-Chair:  John Arnold\, AIA – Partner\, KFA Architecture\n2024 Co-Chair:  Carlos Augusto Garcia\, AIA\, NCARB\, WELL AP – Associate Principal\, Brooks + Scarpa\n2023 Co-Chair: Chava Danielson\, AIA – Principal\, DSH // architecture\n2023 Co-Chair: Rick Corsini\, AIA – Principal\, Corsini Stark Architects\nPast Co-Chair: Casey Shenton Hughes\, AIA –Principal\, Casey Hughes Architects (CHA)\nPast Co-Chair: Tracy Stone\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal Architect\, Tracy A. Stone Architect\n\n\n  \n \nJohn Arnold\, AIA – Partner\, KFA Architecture \nWith an interest in housing\, landscape\, and urban design\, John has contributed to much of KFA’s multi-family portfolio\, starting in 1999\, seeking to join great living spaces with their sites and the city as a whole. He has specialized in high-density urban projects and affordable/special needs buildings throughout Los Angeles. Concurrently\, John heads up KFA’s adaptive reuse work and has completed over a dozen projects in existing buildings with historic designation. John enjoys community outreach and participates in many of KFA’s public presentations. He is actively involved in his South LA neighborhood of Jefferson Park with planning and zoning issues\, being a long-time board member of the United Neighborhoods NC. John is currently serving on AIA|LA’s Board of Directors as AIA CA Representative and serves on the board of Abode Communities Housing. In 2023\, John started the restoration of the historic Paul Williams residence in West Adams. \n  \n  \n  \n \nCarlos Augusto Garcia\, AIA\, NCARB\, WELL AP – Associate Principal\, BROOKS + SCARPA \nCarlos Augusto Garcia is a designer\, artist\, and Associate Principal at Brooks + Scarpa where he is responsible for managing and hiring staff\, managing projects and developing office operations and procedures. He has 15 years of industry expertise\, specializing in strategic planning\, design research\, sustainability\, wellness\, and carbon reduction. His global outlook manifests through work with UIA World Congress of Architects\, New Buildings Institute\, National Endowment for the Arts\, and Los Angeles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio. Carlos serves on AIA National COTE Leadership Group\, ICC\, NCARB\, and ASHRAE committees\, influencing climate action\, greenhouse gas standards\, and inclusivity in the industry of architecture. His passion was ignited by his start in emergency management and disaster recovery in post-Katrina New Orleans\, where he completed B.Arch and M.Arch degrees from Tulane University. He is committed to pursuing dignity in practice\, promoting equity in both membership and leadership. \n  \n  \n  \nFor more information\, please contact:  \n\nWill Wright\, Hon. AIA|LA\nDirector\, Government & Public Affairs\nAmerican Institute of Architects | Los Angeles Chapter\n(213) 639-0764\nwill@aialosangeles.org
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-legislative-day-at-city-hall-2025/
LOCATION:Los Angeles City Hall\, 200 N. Spring Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Emerging Professionals,Networking,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Joint AIA|LA UDC & APA LA Section Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Joint LA AIA UDC & APA LA Section Community Mixer\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nLocation: Mrs. Fish\, 448 S Hill St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90013 \nSchedule: \n\n6:00 PM – Networking & Welcome\n7:00 PM – Speaker Remarks\n8:00 PM – Reception\n\nDescription:\nThe LA AIA Urban Design Committee (UDC)\, in collaboration with the APA Los Angeles Section\, is proud to host the 2nd Annual Community Mixter at Mrs. Fish in Downtown Los Angeles. This year’s event will focus on mobility and community planning initiatives surrounding major events such as LA28. Short talks will be given by representatives from LA Metro and other community-based organizations. \nPlease note: This event does not seek sponsorship directly from LA28. \nBackground:\nThe Mixter aims to facilitate an exchange of ideas inspired by LA28’s “lasting legacy” initiative\, as requested by the International Olympic Committee\, which emphasizes identifying meaningful local investments beyond the Games. This aligns with the LA AIA UDC’s ongoing commitment to community planning for large-scale events shaping Los Angeles. \nBuilding on discussions from LA AIA’s Ecompass 2023\, this event continues the conversation on equitable\, healthy\, and inclusive outcomes that strengthen Los Angeles communities impacted by transformative urban events. \nDiscussion Topics:\nGuests are encouraged to share brief insights on one or more of the following themes: \n\nMobility for Large Events\nLocal Initiatives\nInternational Transit-Oriented Communities\nCommunity Planning Concepts\n\nThis is an informal gathering—no PowerPoint or formal presentation is required. \nInvited Guests Include: \n\nLivable Communities\nUCLA / International Fellow\nACLA\nAIA|LA JEDI\nSCAG\nSoLa Impact\n\nParking & Transit:  \nAIA|LA encourages everyone to walk\, bike\, or ride METRO. \nThe AIA|LA Urban Design Committee Mission Statement \nDoes anyone care about urban space today? Whatever happened to visionary urban design? Where is the model for Los Angeles? Is there a model for Los Angeles? Isn’t it the architect’s job to design the city? Can we envision and support non-commercialized collective spaces? Can we be radically optimistic about the future without seeming naive? Doesn’t the term “Urban Design” sound banal\, academic\, and indeterminate? Why is that? Can we change that? Is there political viability for large-scale ambitious planning initiatives? How can infrastructural investment alter and improve the way the city functions? What is the new mayor going to do about homelessness\, and how can we\, as architects\, help? Not to say anything about the policy\, regulations\, and red tape that govern land use\, planning\, and development\, but if we had to say something about it\, where would we even start? What about the history of redlining\, discriminatory lending practices\, and segregation that has produced our present urban patterns? Can architects help foster an agenda of spatial equity in the city? Can small-scale interventions be more effective than large-scale propositions in making a more liveable city? How can return on investment be measured\, other than in dollars and cents? Mass Timber sounds great\, but what’s the story behind the sustainability argument? How can we develop the city more sustainably? Remember all that fuss about the LA River? What’s going on there? Same question\, but about the Olympics? How much impact can an individual building have on the life of a city? What are the best practices for designing housing today? How can architects best respond to the current State of Emergency? Can we\, as a profession\, be more proactive in proposing solutions that we want to see implemented? \nThe AIA|LA Urban Design Committee believes that we can\, and should. Our mission is about asking questions\, fostering discussions\, proposing solutions\, and illustrating visions for the future of Los Angeles. \n  \nAIA|LA Urban Design Committee Leadership: \n \nKelly Nicholas\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate\, ZGF ARCHITECTS & Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nKelly is a licensed architect practicing at ZGF Architects in Downtown Los Angeles. A graduate of Rice University\, she has over 15 years of experience in the design and construction industry\, working on a variety of project types while practicing at firms in Singapore\, Texas\, New York\, and California. Having spent most of her adult life living in downtowns of major cities\, her passion for urban density\, adaptive reuse\, public transit\, and walkability make her an enthusiastic advocate of the Urban Design Committee and its initiatives. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nJonathan Rieke\, AIA – Project Leader\, West of West & Past-Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nJonathan is a Project Leader at West of West\, with experience ranging from residential interiors to large-scale ground-up development projects. He is a registered architect in California\, Michigan\, and Ohio and has previously worked as a designer for several award-winning firms including The Los Angeles Design Group\, Bjarke Ingels Group\, and Morphosis Architects. Jonathan has held academic positions at the University of Southern California\, The Ohio State University\, and Kent State University where he was the Schidlowski Emerging Faculty Fellow. Jonathan received his Master of Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design\, where he was awarded the James Templeton Kelley Prize for best graduate thesis\, and his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDarnell Parker II\, Assoc. AIA – Founder & CEO\, Global Youth Camp & Vice-Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nDarnell Parker II is an experienced Design Professional II\, Senior Designer\, and Job Captain with more than five years of professional work experience in architecture and two years of planning. He is most passionate about helping others\, particularly black and brown youth around the globe. As the former\, United States Returned Peace Corps Volunteer of the Republic of Moldova\, AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer at Community Housing Partners (Christiansburg\, Virginia)\, Lieutenant Governor at Badger Boys State (Ripon\, Wisconsin)\, President of the NOMA Student Chapter at Virginia Tech\, Chairman and Director of Membership of APA Los Angeles Section\, and Co-Chair of Membership of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Los Angeles\, he decided to start the Global Youth Camp AEP. Darnell holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Architecture as well as a Master’s in Urban Regional Planning obtained from an accredited college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/joint-aiala-udc-apa-la-section-community-mixer/
LOCATION:Mrs. Fish\, 448 S Hill St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Panel,Presentation,Professional Development,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 4 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) –  RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – PLEASE NOTE:  This meeting is being rescheduled\, and we’ll have a new date/ time confirmed ASAP. \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-nov-5-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Ysabel Jurado - Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Ysabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles\nCouncilmember Ysabel Jurado is a former tenants rights attorney\, affordable housing activist\, single mom\, and daughter of undocumented Filipino immigrants. Born and raised in Highland Park\, she attended Pasadena City College and put herself through college at UCLA\, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. After graduating\, she went on to UCLA School of Law\, where she graduated with a Juris Doctorate with specializations in Critical Race Studies and the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. \nAs a former housing rights attorney\, Ysabel fought to stop tenant evictions and stood side by side with community organizations and small businesses that were at risk of losing their leases. Her practice has focused on building pathways to home-ownership for communities of color\, the preservation of open space\, and reparative justice. \nShe focuses on expanding affordable housing\, ending homelessness\, supporting small businesses\, tackling the climate crisis\, and building a more just economy for all. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-ysabel-jurado-councilmember-district-14-city-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:AUX ARCHITECTURE\, 910 South Olive Street\, Los Angeles\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250702T130530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T171904Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ John L. Reamer\, Jr. - Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ John L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. has had a distinguished career in public service\, beginning his tenure with the City of Los Angeles as an Electrical Craft Helper before advancing to the role of Inspector of Public Works and Director of the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) in August 2004\, a position he still holds today. \nAs the Inspector of Public Works\, Mr. Reamer plays a central role in upholding BCA’s mission to create a safe\, inclusive\, and transparent work environment. He ensures that public works construction projects adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality. In this capacity\, he also oversees the processing of City construction payments and formally accepts work completed by private contractors under City permits or contracts. His leadership has been pivotal in the successful delivery of several landmark projects\, including the Police Administration Building\, the revitalization of the Sixth Street Viaduct\, and vital public improvements by LA Metro\, such as the Crenshaw “K” Line. These transformative projects have significantly enhanced Los Angeles’s urban landscape\, aligning with the Bureau’s commitment to precision\, fairness\, and accountability in every build while empowering workers and promoting small business success. \nAs Director of BCA\, Mr. Reamer has championed initiatives that protect both employees and employers in the City’s procurement process. He oversees the enforcement of Prevailing\, Living\, and Minimum Wage laws and administers key ordinances like the Fair Work Week. Under his leadership\, BCA has negotiated 99% of the Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) used by City departments\, including the first-ever PLA implemented by LA Metro. These agreements have helped ensure that public construction projects meet safety and labor standards while providing fair compensation to workers\, many of whom come from underserved neighborhoods. This focus on workforce participation has fostered community development\, with the benefits of these City-funded projects reaching the very communities that have contributed to their success. \nMr. Reamer serves as the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer. He is deeply committed to promoting diversity and opportunity for small businesses through initiatives such as the Business Inclusion Program (BIP) and the Local Business Preference Program (LBPP)\, both managed by BCA. These programs provide small\, minority-owned\, women-owned\, veteran-owned\, and local businesses with greater access to City contracting opportunities. They foster economic equity\, fair competition\, and the growth of local businesses\, which contribute to job creation and innovation. By empowering businesses to scale and compete\, BCA helps create a cycle of social impact as successful businesses reinvest in their communities\, strengthening the City’s economic fabric. \nIn 2019\, Mr. Reamer’s expertise in both economic growth and workforce development led to his appointment by the Mayor of Los Angeles as Interim General Manager of the Economic and Workforce Development Department. In this role\, he spearheaded the creation of a Citywide Economic Development Strategy that laid the groundwork for a Small Business Commission. He worked closely with the Workforce Development Board to enhance opportunities for transitional and youth workers\, advancing the City’s economic and workforce development initiatives. His efforts to coordinate with Business and Work Source Centers complemented his commitment to a regionalized\, citywide approach to economic growth. \nUnder Mr. Reamer’s leadership\, BCA has grown into a pivotal force in overseeing and executing critical City projects\, such as street repairs\, municipal facility construction\, and investments in the City’s wastewater treatment systems. His commitment to excellence extends beyond compliance with legal and regulatory requirements\, as he has fostered an environment that supports local businesses and champions equitable hiring practices. With Mr. Reamer at the helm\, BCA’s focus on transparency\, fiscal responsibility\, and high standards in public spending has allowed the Bureau to collaborate effectively with other City departments—meeting Los Angeles’s infrastructure needs while advancing the City’s goals of quality\, fairness\, and economic security. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-john-l-reamer-jr-inspector-of-public-works-director-bureau-of-contract-administration-city-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:AC Martin\, 900 Wilshire Blvd\, Suite 2800\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez - Assemblymember\, District #54\, California
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Mark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California\nAssemblymember Mark González was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 and appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly to serve as Majority Whip. \nGonzález represents the 54th Assembly District — one of the most diverse districts in California. District 54 encompasses Boyle Heights\, Lincoln Heights\, Westlake\, Downtown Los Angeles\, Koreatown\, Pico-Union\, Chinatown\, Little Tokyo\, Historic Filipinotown\, and the cities of Vernon\, Montebello\, and Commerce. \nGonzález is the son of a single mother and grew up in Section 8 housing — he understands the challenges working families face in trying to make ends meet. After his mother suffered a stroke two years ago\, Mark became her sole caregiver — taking his mom to the grocery store\, doctor appointments\, and attending church with her every Sunday. In this role\, he witnessed the failures of government\, social programs\, and the healthcare system to support vulnerable seniors adequately. \nPrior to his election to the State Assembly\, Mark served as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. He successfully organized support for laws to make community college free\, protect our air and water\, make housing more affordable\, and combat the homelessness crisis. \nAfter the overturning of Roe v. Wade\, Mark helped lead the fight to pass a constitutional amendment in California protecting a person’s right to access safe\, legal abortion care — effectively turning California into a safe haven for anyone seeking reproductive care across the nation. In 2023\, Mark organized to pass a new law ensuring all healthcare workers receive a minimum wage of $25/hour. \nThe challenges he and his family faced are at the core of his advocacy\, driving him to stand up for his community and work toward ensuring that no Californian has to endure such struggles. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-mark-gonzalez-assemblymember-district-54-california/
LOCATION:Mithun\, 758 New High Street #100B\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 4 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nTuesday\, October 7 (11:30am – 12:30pm) –  RSVP VIA LINK BELOW// Originally scheduled for Sept 24\, 2025.\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all interrelated (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these interrelated challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-sept-24-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People
DESCRIPTION:The ZOOM Recording of this event is now available! \nDuration: 00:58:27\nShare link: Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People\nPasscode: XPz249d#\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis panel presentation brings together thought leaders from the legal\, academic\, and transgender communities to address access to restrooms for trans and gender non-conforming people in public buildings in the face of laws enacted in 19 states across the country that constrain people to utilize the restroom associated with their sex-at-birth. In so doing\, trans and GNC people face increased risks\, including denial of access\, harassment and physical assault. The effect of these regressive laws serves to prevent this targeted population from using public restrooms in public buildings\, such as schools and universities\, libraries\, hospitals\, government buildings\, airports\, parks and community centers. \nIt is our charge to identify tangible solutions to ensure equitable accommodations that support everybody’s inherent right to participate in all aspects of public life. The discussion will seek to identify avenues of opportunity\, galvanize consensus\, and discern concrete steps going forward. The policy statement generated at this presentation will be delivered to AIA National for adoption and advocacy. \nLEARNING UNITS\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW \n  \nPlease note: This is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM.\nAll registered attendees will be sent the ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation Email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \n  \nHOST/MODERATOR  \n \nJake Stevens – Senior Vice President\, Faring  \nJake Stevens is a California real estate development professional and a proud graduate of Los Angeles public schools. He attended Occidental College as a 2004 Centennial Scholar and was the 2022 Occidental College Erica J. Murray Young Alumnus of the Year. He is currently the 73rd President of the Occidental College Board of Governors and President of the City of Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. He is also Governor Gavin Newsom’s two-time appointee as President of the California State New Motor Vehicle Board\, the first openly LGBT person in state history to hold the office. Jake was named the 2022 Democrat of the Year for the 52nd Assembly District by the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and was recognized as the 2019 LGBT Heritage Month – Person of the Year for Los Angeles City Council District 14. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nKendra Muller – Attorney\, Disability Rights California  \nKendra J. Muller (they/them) is a disabled\, queer attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC)\, the nation’s largest disability rights non-profit. As part of the Equal Access and Housing team\, Muller employs impact litigation\, direct services\, regulatory code\, and policy changes to address civil rights violations\, including at the intersection of equal access to restrooms. Muller emphasizes collaborative advocacy with underserved communities\, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals\, people of color\, veterans\, unhoused individuals\, multilingual individuals\, seniors\, and low-income communities. Muller is DRC’s current ex officio member of the Division of the State Architect’s Access Codes Collaborative\, working to identify opportunities surrounding access in the California Building Code development process. Muller serves on the board of Rainbow Spaces and previously a representative of the Transgender\, Gender Diverse\, or Intersex Working Group for the California Department of Managed Health Care. \n \nDavid Serlin – Professor of Communication & Science Studies\, UC San Diego  \nDavid Serlin is Professor of Communication and Science Studies at UC San Diego. He published “Pissing Without Pity: Disability\, Gender\, and the Public Toilet” in the groundbreaking anthology Toilet: Public Restrooms and the Politics of Sharing\, eds. Harvey Molotch and Laura Norén (NYU Press\, 2010). His most recent book is Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2025). He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome\, which awarded him the 2021 Rome Prize in Architecture.  \n \nJody L. Herman\, Ph.D. – Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy & Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law  \nJody L. Herman is the Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law. Her research focuses on measures of gender identity in survey research\, gendered public spaces\, and the prevalence and impacts of discrimination based on gender identity or expression. At the Williams Institute\, her work has included the development of trans-inclusive questions for population-based surveys and research on minority stress\, health\, violence\, and suicidality among transgender people\, among other topics. Dr. Herman co-authored Injustice at Every Turn\, based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey\, and The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. She served as a Co-Investigator on the U.S. Transgender Population Health Survey (“TransPop”; NICHD R01HD090468; PI Ilan Meyer)\, as Co-Principal Investigator on the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey\, and as a Co-Investigator on an NIH-funded study to assess health disparities among gender minority youth. Her published research is routinely cited\, including by major news sources\, such as The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, and NPR. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from The George Washington University. \n \nAmanda Goad – Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project\, ACLU Southern California  \nAmanda is the Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California\, fighting for the rights and civil liberties of LGBTQ people through litigation\, policy advocacy\, technical assistance\, coalition-building\, and community engagement. Amanda was previously a staff attorney in the LGBT & HIV Project of the National ACLU\, working on projects to advance transgender workers’ rights\, safety and dignity for incarcerated people\, the rights of LGBTQ students\, and marriage equality for same-sex couples. Amanda also previously served as Director of Litigation at Inner City Law Center in Los Angeles\, as Senior Counsel in the New York City Law Department\, and as Legal Coordinator for a group providing pro bono name change assistance to transgender New Yorkers. In 2015\, Amanda was named one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under the age of 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. Amanda is an alum of Harvard Law School and Rice University\, a former co-chair of the Board of Directors of Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network\, and a former fifth grade teacher. \n  \n \nShane Diamond – Director of Communications & Advocacy\, GLAAD  \nShane Diamond (he/him) serves as Director of Communications & Advocacy at GLAAD\, where he leads GLAAD’s transgender advocacy and narrative strategy work\, as well as creator relationship and athlete engagement. He plays a central role in shaping GLAAD’s storytelling strategies—most notably coordinating the partnership with Ground Media on the landmark Here We Are campaign\, recently honored by the Anthem Awards\, to uplift transgender stories and storytellers. Previously\, Shane served as the principal for Very Good Consulting\, specializing in gender equity training and communications consulting for nonprofits\, corporations\, athletic programs\, and more. He also produced the impact campaign for the Hulu Original and GLAAD Media Award-winning documentary\, CHANGING THE GAME\, about three transgender high school athletes as they fight to participate in their respective sports. Shane\, his spouse\, and their dog\, Harvey Chocolate Milk\, live in Brooklyn\, NY.  \n \nBamby Salcedo – President & CEO\, TransLatina Coalition  \nBamby is a national and international transgender Latina Woman who received her Master’s Degree in Latina Studies from California State California Los Angeles. Bamby is the President and CEO of the TransLatina Coalition\, a national organization that focuses on addressing the issues of transgender Latinas in the US. Bamby developed the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness\, a multipurpose\, multi-service space for Trans people in Los Angeles. \n  \nSpecial thanks to Eve Reynolds\, AIA\, Principal Architect at Arcolution LLC\,  for organizing this important and timely event. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.*
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/equitable-restroom-accommodation-for-trans-gnc-people/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Lunch and Learn,Panel,Presentation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.
DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 22 (1pm – 2pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, September 22\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-sept-15-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo - General Manager\, LADOT
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n  \n \nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo joined the City of Los Angeles in 2023 as General Manager of the Department of Transportation\, bringing with her extensive experience in municipal\, regional and state government. As the General Manager\, Laura leads a multi-disciplinary department responsible for advancing the safe and efficient multi-modal movement of people and goods within the City. \nPrior to joining the City of Los Angeles\, Laura served as the Director of Transportation for the City of Pasadena and as Deputy Executive Officer of Countywide Planning with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). \nLaura received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College. During her downtime\, you can find Laura lost in a good book\, shuttling her kiddos from one event to another or enjoying a nice dinner with her husband and friends. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-laura-rubio-cornejo-general-manager-ladot/
LOCATION:GRIMSHAW\, 432 Colyton Street\, Los Angeles\, 90013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T140000
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SUMMARY:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future
DESCRIPTION:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future\n  \nJoin the City of Santa Monica\, Carbon Leadership Forum – Los Angeles\, and AIA Los Angeles for an expert-level conversation on circularity in the built environment. This is your opportunity to be a catalyst for change\, driving tangible collaboration and innovation across all scales. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nWhere: Annenberg Community Beach House – Sand & Sea Room \nCost: FREE with advance RSVP \n  \nWhy You Can’t Miss This Event:\n  \n\nBecome Part of the Solution: Dive deep into the principles of the circular economy with top architects\, designers\, policymakers\, and sustainability leaders. This isn’t just a discussion—it’s an opportunity to co-create a more resilient\, regenerative future for our region.\nUnlock Collaboration: We will explore how to build pathways from material innovation to policy transformation\, identifying barriers and collectively unlocking obstacles. You will engage in hands-on\, table-based workshops to develop short-\, medium-\, and long-term goals.\nHear from the Experts: The day will feature a welcome from the Mayor of Santa Monica and three expert panels covering the material\, building\, and municipal scales. You’ll gain crucial insights into innovative building codes\, product-as-a-service models\, and strategies for deconstruction ordinances.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with a diverse and influential group of attendees\, including architects\, urban planners\, policymakers\, developers\, and sustainability professionals\, all committed to advancing the circular economy.\n\nThis will be a zero-waste event\, reflecting our commitment to the very principles we will discuss. \n  \nAgenda Overview:\n  \n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks & Welcome\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Expert Panels on Material\, Building\, and Municipal Scale Innovations\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Collaborative Workshop Ideation\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Networking\, with Closing Remarks\n\nDon’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of a transformative movement. Secure your free spot today and help us build a circular\, resilient\, and regenerative Los Angeles. \n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\nOliver Chi – City Manager\, City of Santa Monica \nHon. Lana Negrete – Mayor\, City of Santa Monica \n  \nMaterial Scale Panel: Innovations in Manufacturing and Materials:\nJeff Perry – Founder\, Angel City Lumber\nOlivier Da Costa – Brique Recyc\nRichard Ludt – Director of Environmental Affairs\, IRS Demolition\nStephen Pallrand – Founding Designer\, CarbonShack\nMorgan Sykes Jaybush – Creative Director\, Omgivning \nModerated by:  Sophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc \n  \nBuilding Scale Panel: Innovations in Means and Methods:\nKathleen Hetrick\,  LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal\, Buro Happold\nElizabeth Mahlow – Principal\, Nous Engineering\nDenise Braun – Founder\, All About Waste\nCelia Hoag – Regional Sustainability Leader\, DPR Construction\nSteve Clem – Senior VP of Project Planning & Sustainability\, Skanska \nModerated by:  Rachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum \n  \nMunicipal Scale Panel: Innovations in Codes and Policies:\nRita Kampalath – Chief Sustainability Officer\, County of Los Angeles\nZack Aders\, AIA – Senior Vice President\, NYC Economic Development Corporation\nLorenz Schilling – Commercial Projects Manager\, The Reuse People\nEmily Freeman – Policy Advisor\, Circular Economy\, City of Boulder  \nModerated by: Shannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica \nEVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: \nHeidi Creighton\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador – Senior Design Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmelia Feichtner – Capital Program Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmber Richane – Principal Design & Planning Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nShannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica\nClove Galilee – Office of Sustainability & the Environment\, Public Works Department\, City of Santa Monica\nWill Wright\, Hon. AIA|LA – Director\, Government & Public Affairs\, AIA Los Angeles\nMaya White-Turre AIA – Senior Associate\, GRUEN ASSOCIATES\nSophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc\nRachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum\nSoham Patel\, LEED AP BD+C – Sustainability Analyst\, BEYOND\nLuke Lombardi – Senior Engineer – Building Performance\, Buro Happold\nKathleen Hetrick\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal | Sustainability Integration Leader\, Buro Happold \n\nPanel Topics:\n  \nDig into the topics at each scale\, identify the barriers\, and how we can collectively unlock these obstacles. Point to specific case studies to highlight the work that is already done / underway.\n\n\nAligned subject areas\, but not the primary focus: adaptive reuse\, resiliency\, and embodied carbon.\n\n\n·      Material scale – implementation strategies that require cooperation around storage and accessible inventory\, innovative building materials and methods\, product-as-a-service models\, and getting innovative products authorized for use\n·      Building scale – union / non-union conversation\, rethinking aesthetics\, material database\, building systems\, and approaches\n·      Municipal scale – deconstruction ordinances\, innovative building codes\, different methods of procurement\, 3rd party testing\, what support is needed from the state level\, what advocacy is needed to move innovative policies forward\n\n  \n  \n  \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS:\n        \n \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/circular-socal-a-catalyst-for-a-regenerative-future/
LOCATION:Annenberg Community Beach House\, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Santa Monica\, 90402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Conference,Emerging Professionals,Networking,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development,Programs + Conferences,Roundtable,Sustainability + Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Michael Baim - VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Michael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \n  \nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28\nMike Baim joined LA28 as the Vice President of Venue Infrastructure in April of 2025. He oversees design\, planning\, procurement\, and delivery of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue infrastructure\, energy\, look\, and signage. \nMike served in the U.S. Army as an engineer officer\, completing more than 27 years on active duty\, including tours in Nicaragua\, Germany\, Iraq\, and Afghanistan. He commanded and led engineers and technicians in arduous environments\, including disaster relief and other operations. Mike holds numerous military awards and decorations\, including the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat action. \nMike graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, CO. He is a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies\, Fort Leavenworth\, KS\, and the U.S. Army War College\, Carlisle Barracks\, PA. Mike holds master’s degrees in business administration\, public administration\, military art and science\, and strategic studies. \n  \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-michael-baim-vp-venue-infrastructure-vni-energy-nrg-and-look-sign-lns-la-28/
LOCATION:Johnson Fain\, 1201 N Broadway\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250702T123526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T225239Z
UID:119600-1756454400-1756459800@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Janisse Quiñones\, P.E. - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Janisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP\nJanisse Quiñones is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)\, the nation’s largest publicly-owned water and power utility. She leads the organization of nearly 12\,000 employees\, delivering water and power to the four million residents of Los Angeles. \nMs. Quiñones has over 25 years of leadership experience as a senior executive in the utility and engineering industries and joined LADWP from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)\, where she first served as Senior Vice President of Gas Engineering and then as Senior Vice President of Electric Operations. In the latter\, she oversaw electrical system operations and the power generation fleet\, as well as the management of electrical assets that support the California Independent System Operator. \nPrior to PG&E\, Ms. Quiñones served as the Vice President of Gas Systems Engineering for National Grid\, where she managed the engineering and design of natural gas distribution\, transmission\, and infrastructure projects for National Grid’s U.S. territory and oversaw various meter compliance\, design\, and construction projects. \nMs. Quiñones’ experience also includes serving in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)\, both full-time and in the reserves\, from 2004-2025. She is a retired USCG Commander and previously served as Deputy\, Planning and Incident Management. She also has held prior key leadership roles at Cobra Energy\, including Vice President of Operations\, responsible for the restoration and reconstruction projects of the transmission and distribution electrical systems in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. She also held several leadership roles at San Diego Gas & Electric\, including Director of Design\, Planning\, Construction\, and Vegetation Management. \nMs. Quiñones was born and raised in Caguas\, Puerto Rico\, and attended the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus\, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Magna Cum Laude). She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Advanced Studies in International Relations and is a licensed Professional Engineer in five states. She is a proud wife and mom of five and a 14-year-old puppy. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-janisse-quinones-p-e-chief-executive-officer-and-chief-engineer-ladwp/
LOCATION:AECOM\, 300 S. Grand Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250702T123009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T181445Z
UID:119597-1756371600-1756377000@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Adrin Nazarian - Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Adrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \n  \nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles\nAdrin Nazarian (He/Him/His) was born in 1973. In 1981\, at the age of 8\, political upheaval and war with neighboring Iraq forced Adrin and his family to flee Iran and immigrate to the United States. For years\, Adrin’s family remained separated across the globe until finally reuniting and settling in the San Fernando Valley. \nGrowing up\, Adrin excelled academically and worked part-time in local Valley banks to support his education. He attended Pierce College\, California State University\, Northridge (CSUN)\, and in 1996 earned a degree in Economics from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA). \nEntering Public Service \nDuring his time in school\, Adrin became actively involved in civic engagements. He interned in the office of former Congressman Howard Berman and volunteered for various non-profit organizations focused on youth and civic engagement. \nAs a founding board member of Generation Next\, he dedicated his efforts to mentoring and supporting young individuals facing poverty and other challenges. \nAdrin was accepted into the prestigious CORO Fellowship Program\, gaining experience in the offices of elected officials such as Congressman Brad Sherman\, Governor Gray Davis\, and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom Labonge. He eventually became Chief of Staff to the then Assistant Majority Leader of the California State Assembly\, Paul Krekorian. \nService in the California State Assembly \nDespite being heavily outspent\, Adrin Nazarian won an underdog campaign and was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2012. \nFor over a decade\, until 2022\, he proudly represented California’s 46th Assembly District\, spearheading key legislative initiatives and securing significant state investments in his district. Including the Hollywood Hills\, Lake Balboa\, North Hills\, North Hollywood\, Panorama City\, Sherman Oaks\, Studio City\, Toluca Lake\, Valley Glen\, Universal City\, Van Nuys\, and Valley Village. Among Assemblymember Nazarian’s significant accomplishments were streamlining access to senior services\, implementing new tenant protections\, preserving affordable housing\, expanding mass transit access in the Valley\, enhancing medical disclosure requirements by doctors\, and establishing the largest college savings program in the United States. \ns\, and overseeing facilities planning and development to ensure our campuses provide the best possible learning environments for students.” \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-adrin-nazarian-councilmember-district-2-city-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:FSY Architects\, Inc.\, 2902 Knox Avenue\, #200\, Los Angeles\, 90039
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250809T150242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T164339Z
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SUMMARY:A Deeper Dive into AI in Architecture: A Two-Part Series with Archistar.AI - Session #2
DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive into AI in Architecture: A Two-Part Series with Archistar.AI \nAIA|LA\, in partnership with Archistar.AI\, invites you to an exclusive two-part virtual series exploring the future of generative design and AI-powered plan checking. We’ve heard your questions about the new eCheck AI Pilot and are providing this opportunity for architects and designers to get a firsthand look at this innovative software. \nWhat to Expect \nThis series is designed to go beyond the press release\, offering a practical demonstration and a direct line to the experts behind the technology. \nLive Software Demonstration: Dr. Benjamin Coorey\, a global expert in generative design and CEO of Archistar\, will walk us through a live “test drive” of the software. You’ll see how it can automate design checks\, streamline the permitting process\, and accelerate projects. \nExpert Q&A: We’ll facilitate an interactive Q&A session in both sessions\, giving you a chance to ask specific questions about the software and its applications. \nIndustry Insights: David Hunt\, an executive with over 25 years of experience in property and construction\, will join Dr. Coorey to discuss the broader implications of AI in the AEC industry. We’ll explore the future of digital planning and the partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles\, including how the eCheck AI pilot is helping communities impacted by wildfires. \nThis is your chance to engage directly with the innovators behind the technology that is already revolutionizing the permitting process in Los Angeles. The sessions are free for AIA members and will be recorded for later viewing. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nDr. Benjamin Coorey – Founder & CEO\, Archistar.AI\nDavid Hunt – Exec. Vice President – Global Head of Sales\, Archistar.AI \nSession 1:  Tuesday\, August 19 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom \nREGISTER HERE FOR AUGUST 19th\nSession 2:  Wednesday\, August 27 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom \nREGISTER HERE FOR AUGUST 27th\nFormat for Each Session: \n10 minutes: Opening remarks & introductions\n10 minutes: Overview of Archistar.AI and its role in LA’s new eCheck pilot\n30 minutes: Live software demonstration and “test drive”\n40 minutes: Interactive Q&A \nThese sessions are complimentary for AIA members and will be recorded and made available on the AIA|LA YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend live. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the innovators behind the technology. \nBIOGRAPHIES: \n \nDr. Benjamin Coorey – Founder & CEO\, Archistar.AI \nDr. Benjamin Coorey is a global leading expert in architecture and generative design. Dr. Coorey completed a PhD in generative design and has dedicated his working career to consulting\, educating\, and developing cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the architectural design and property industries. He has worked for a number of prestigious international architectural firms\, and his extensive research has been published in multiple international journals. As CEO of Archistar\, Dr Coorey now helps to power digital planning for over 30 cities and governments across Australia\, Canada\, and the United States. \n \nDavid Hunt – Exec. Vice President – Global Head of Sales\, Archistar.AI \nDavid is an experienced and accomplished executive manager and senior sales leader who has worked in property and construction for over 25 years. Prior to joining Archistar over 6 years ago\, David was the Executive National Sales Manager at Cordell\, Australia’s leading provider of building and construction information\, and held a senior role at CoreLogic RP Data \n  \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-ai-in-architecture-a-two-part-series-with-archistar-ai-aug-27/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250702T122251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T190635Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Leigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA - Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Leigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD\nThe Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) recently announced the appointment of Leigh Sata to vice chancellor and chief facilities executive. In his new role\, Sata will lead the district’s $14.9 billion capital improvement program for the nine-campus district to create inspiring academic spaces. \nSata brings a wealth of knowledge in campus planning and construction from his most recent role as vice president of operations and capital projects at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. There\, Sata led\, planned and executed major infrastructure projects while ensuring collaboration between build teams\, staff and students. Sata also worked for the Solano Community College\, Santa Rosa Junior College and the Sacramento City Unified School District\, where he oversaw the delivery of numerous prominent projects. Having completed his doctoral dissertation on sustainability planning and implementation\, Sata combines environmentally focused strategies with student engagement strategies to create state-of-the-art learning environments. \n“I am dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation to create an environment where every student can thrive\,” said Sata in a statement. “As Vice Chancellor\, I will focus on strengthening partnerships\, advancing strategic initiatives\, and overseeing facilities planning and development to ensure our campuses provide the best possible learning environments for students.” \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-leigh-sata-ed-d-aia-vice-chancellor-chief-facilities-executive-laccd/
LOCATION:NAC Architecture\, 837 N. Spring St. - 3rd Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250702T121609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T190410Z
UID:119588-1755763200-1755768600@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Lourdes Castro Ramírez - President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Lourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) \nUnanimously appointed by the HACLA Board of Commissioners\, Lourdes Castro Ramirez leads the second-largest public housing authority in the nation\, serving over 200\,000 individuals. \nAs President and CEO\, Castro Ramirez is strengthening the agency’s collaborative commitment to people\, place\, and pathways by expanding affordable housing\, creating greater access\, investing in people\, and building strong communities. \nBefore joining HACLA\, Lourdes served as Chief Housing and Homelessness Solutions Officer for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. In this role\, she led the Mayor’s comprehensive citywide priorities focused on preventing and reducing street homelessness\, fast-tracking affordable housing production\, forging partnerships that lead to increased housing and service coordination\, and developing unified regional solutions by working closely with city\, county\, state\, and federal partners. She continues to serve as housing advisor to Mayor Bass. \nPreviously\, she was the Secretary of the California Business\, Consumer Services\, and Housing Agency under Governor Gavin Newsom. She led 12 entities\, including 40 boards and bureaus\, responsible for preserving and expanding affordable housing\, advancing statewide efforts to prevent and end homelessness\, protecting consumers\, and safeguarding California’s civil rights. \nCastro Ramírez has held other prominent positions\, including her appointment by former President Barack Obama to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing\, her leadership as President and CEO of the San Antonio Housing Authority\, as a Director at HACLA\, where she oversaw rental assistance and resident development programs\, and as President of the University Health System Foundation in San Antonio. \nCastro Ramírez earned her Master of Arts in Urban Planning and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Chicano Studies at UCLA. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-llourdes-castro-ramirez-president-ceo-housing-authority-of-the-city-of-los-angeles-hacla/
LOCATION:KTGY\, 433 S. Spring St.\, Suite 750\, Los Angeles\, 90013
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250809T145954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T164058Z
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SUMMARY:A Deeper Dive into AI in Architecture: A Two-Part Series with Archistar.AI - Session #1
DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive into AI in Architecture: A Two-Part Series with Archistar.AI \nAIA|LA\, in partnership with Archistar.AI\, invites you to an exclusive two-part virtual series exploring the future of generative design and AI-powered plan checking. We’ve heard your questions about the new eCheck AI Pilot and are providing this opportunity for architects and designers to get a firsthand look at this innovative software. \nWhat to Expect \nThis series is designed to go beyond the press release\, offering a practical demonstration and a direct line to the experts behind the technology. \nLive Software Demonstration: Dr. Benjamin Coorey\, a global expert in generative design and CEO of Archistar\, will walk us through a live “test drive” of the software. You’ll see how it can automate design checks\, streamline the permitting process\, and accelerate projects. \nExpert Q&A: We’ll facilitate an interactive Q&A session in both sessions\, giving you a chance to ask specific questions about the software and its applications. \nIndustry Insights: David Hunt\, an executive with over 25 years of experience in property and construction\, will join Dr. Coorey to discuss the broader implications of AI in the AEC industry. We’ll explore the future of digital planning and the partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles\, including how the eCheck AI pilot is helping communities impacted by wildfires. \nThis is your chance to engage directly with the innovators behind the technology that is already revolutionizing the permitting process in Los Angeles. The sessions are free for AIA members and will be recorded for later viewing. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nDr. Benjamin Coorey – Founder & CEO\, Archistar.AI\nDavid Hunt – Exec. Vice President – Global Head of Sales\, Archistar.AI \nSession 1:  Tuesday\, August 19 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom \nREGISTER HERE FOR AUGUST 19th\nSession 2:  Wednesday\, August 27 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom \nREGISTER HERE FOR AUGUST 27th\nFormat for Each Session: \n10 minutes: Opening remarks & introductions\n10 minutes: Overview of Archistar.AI and its role in LA’s new eCheck pilot\n30 minutes: Live software demonstration and “test drive”\n40 minutes: Interactive Q&A \nThese sessions are complimentary for AIA members and will be recorded and made available on the AIA|LA YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend live. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the innovators behind the technology. \nBIOGRAPHIES: \n \nDr. Benjamin Coorey – Founder & CEO\, Archistar.AI \nDr. Benjamin Coorey is a global leading expert in architecture and generative design. Dr. Coorey completed a PhD in generative design and has dedicated his working career to consulting\, educating\, and developing cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the architectural design and property industries. He has worked for a number of prestigious international architectural firms\, and his extensive research has been published in multiple international journals. As CEO of Archistar\, Dr Coorey now helps to power digital planning for over 30 cities and governments across Australia\, Canada\, and the United States. \n \nDavid Hunt – Exec. Vice President – Global Head of Sales\, Archistar.AI \nDavid is an experienced and accomplished executive manager and senior sales leader who has worked in property and construction for over 25 years. Prior to joining Archistar over 6 years ago\, David was the Executive National Sales Manager at Cordell\, Australia’s leading provider of building and construction information\, and held a senior role at CoreLogic RP Data \n  \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-ai-in-architecture-a-two-part-series-with-archistar-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250214T211018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T211018Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 08.19.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-08-19-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250214T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T210944Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 08.12.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-08-12-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250702T120925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T163845Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Friedman - U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n \nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  \nRep. Friedman has lived in California for more than three decades. Currently\, she lives in Glendale with her husband and daughter. Friedman proudly represents California’s 30th District\, which includes Burbank\, Glendale\, West Hollywood\, and parts of Los Angeles and Pasadena. \nFriedman is committed to making meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to her district: making housing more affordable\, safeguarding access to clean water\, protecting communities from wildfires and other disasters\, and creating an economy that works for everyone. \nFriedman serves on two key committees: the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology. \nBefore joining Congress\, Friedman represented the 44th district in the California State Assembly\, where she built a reputation as a tireless advocate for the environment\, housing\, and transportation. During her time in the Assembly\, she secured more than $60 million in funding for local projects like the Glendale Riverwalk\, Griffith Park safety improvements\, and upgrades to the Glendale Central Library. She also led the charge on landmark legislation to improve road safety\, invest in zero-emission vehicles\, and promote water conservation. \nLaura got her start in the private sector working as a film and television producer after receiving her B.A. from the University of Rochester\, New York. Building on her years of community service\, Laura also served on the Glendale City Council and as the Mayor of Glendale. \nLaura was tapped for several leadership roles during her time in the state legislature\, including the Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee\, Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee\, Assistant Speaker pro Tempore for the Assembly\, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship\, the Assembly Select Committee on Urban Development to Combat Climate Change\, and Chair of the Joint Rules Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response where she led a historic bicameral and bipartisan reform of the legislature’s response to sexual harassment that’s become a model for other states and local governments. \nFrom her days as a film and television executive to her years as a local leader in Glendale\, Laura has always been about making an impact. Whether it’s fighting for affordable housing\, building sustainable communities\, or ensuring her district is ready for the challenges of tomorrow\, Laura’s focus remains the same: delivering real solutions for the people she serves. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-laura-friedman-u-s-congressional-representative-30th-district/
LOCATION:Lehrer Architects LA\, 2140 Hyperion Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250214T210343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T210343Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 08.05.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-08-05-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250214T210102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T210102Z
UID:114755-1752573600-1752580800@www.aialosangeles.org
SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 07.15.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-07-15-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250214T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T210134Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 07.08.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-07-08-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250214T210031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T210031Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Review Session 07.01.25
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AIA|LA and LACP Urban Design Review Sessions\nArchitects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP). \nWHAT:\nWe will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions\, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.   \nWHERE:\nAll of the sessions are held virtually on zoom. You must register to get access. \nWHEN:\nThe first\, second\, and third Tuesday of each month starting at 10am – 12pm.   Full List of Dates \nWHY:\nThe review sessions will will enable a rotating pool of architects and designers the opportunity to provide insightful and critical design feedback on pending projects that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As a volunteer\, you will help educate planning staff on urban design issues and complex urban typologies and you will have the chance to provide project specific urban design advice for planning staff’s consideration. \nHOW:\nWe’re involving a rotating pool of architect volunteers to attend these sessions.  Join us by registering for two or three sessions here. \nTO PREPARE:  The Resources Section my be helpful to review in advance to become more familiar with the Urban Design Studio’s three design approaches.  \n\nCitywide Design Guidelines\nAbove-Grade Parking Advisory\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPVP discussions provide an opportunity for an open discussion with the notion that the information is to remain confidential and not shared in any other public or private forums. Anonymity shall be maintained by all PVP participants at all times. \nQuestions?  Please contact Will Wright for more information. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/urban-design-review-session-07-01-25/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Partner Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092547
CREATED:20250305T195133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T190331Z
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2025 Quarterly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 25 (12pm – 1pm) – Rescheduled from June 4th.\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) –  RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-june-4-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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