AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) - November 2026
2026-11-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual on Zoom
AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables w/ Los Angeles City Planning (LACP)
Advocate. Innovate. Streamline. Join the conversation directly shaping the built environment of Los Angeles.
These virtual meetings are organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee.
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Navigating the regulatory landscape of Los Angeles is often one of the most complex challenges architects face. The AIA|LA Quarterly Roundtables offer an exclusive, high-level dialogue directly with the leadership of Los Angeles City Planning (LACP). This is your opportunity to cut through the red tape, gain immediate clarity on shifting departmental processes, and directly advocate for the code clean-ups necessary to make your projects more feasible.
Prospective Roundtable Topics: To ensure these sessions remain highly relevant, future agendas will pivot to address the most pressing legislative and departmental priorities impacting your practice, including:

Zoning Code Clean-Up: Identifying and reforming specific hindrances, such as 14’ ground floor minimums.
Statewide Housing Initiatives: Practical implementation of SB 79, AB 130, SB 131, and other key bills.
The Tech Shift: How AI, automation, and new technologies are altering regulatory compliance.
Neighborhood Evolution: Navigating the Missing Middle, Corner Stores in SFRs, the Small Lot Ordinance, ADUs, and the Livable Communities Initiative.

Planning Updates: Real-time updates on Community Plans and the refinement or sunsetting of outdated Specific Plans.
2026 Schedule (Virtual via Zoom)

Tuesday, January 27 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (in-person at LA City Hall)
Wednesday, April 22 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.
Tuesday, August 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.
Wednesday, November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – RSVP HERE.

Don’t let policy happen to your practice—help shape it. RSVP today to secure your spot at the table.
For more information about AIA LA GO!, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee, please CLICK HERE.

Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan, P.E. - December 2026
2026-12-07 13:00 - 14:00
AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan, P.E. – General Manager, LADBS
This is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
These quarterly roundtables, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS.
If you have an item, issue, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda, please email Will@aialosangeles.org.

Monday, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE
Monday, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE
Monday, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE
Monday, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE

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AIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies
Join 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.
Why Attend?

Direct Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives, code changes, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.
Influence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining, resilient design, and sustainable building practices.
Shape 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.

Who Should Attend?

Architects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.
Professionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.
Anyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
RSVP: [REGISTER HERE]

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Your voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation!
Can’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan, P.E., LEED AP:

Monday, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE
Monday, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE
Monday, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE
Monday, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE

Osama Younan, P.E., LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
Osama 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”.
Osama 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:
+ Permit and Engineering Bureau
+ Inspection Bureau
+ Code Enforcement Bureau
+ Resource Management Bureau
+ Technology Services Bureau
+ Development Services Case Management Division
For more information about AIA LA GO!, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee, please CLICK HERE.
