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SUMMARY:Design for Dignity 2026 – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nThe 11th Annual AIA|LA Design For Dignity: \nFrom Crisis to Construction — Building a “City of Yes” \nThe 11th Annual AIA|LA Design For Dignity Conference arrives at a moment of hard-won clarity. Los Angeles has spent years naming the crisis. This year\, we are focused on the mechanics of the solution — the specific reforms\, proven models\, and courageous investments required to move this city\, decisively and irreversibly\, from managing homelessness to producing dignity. \nThemed “From Crisis to Construction: Building a City of Yes\,” the 2026 conference is structured around a single\, urgent argument: that policy\, capital\, and design have operated in isolation for too long\, and that the only path forward is what we are calling “The Great Realignment” — the deliberate\, disciplined weaving of those three threads into a single operational fabric. Each of the eight panels across both days embodies a specific strand of that fabric. \n  \nTo expand access and opportunity\, we’re organizing the 11th annual Design For Dignity conference as a two-part conference held on two consecutive Fridays. \n  \nFriday\, June 5th (8:00am – 12:30pm) – Day 2 \n  \nAIA Member – $100 per day or $175 for a 2-day pass \nNon-Member – $160 per day or $235 for a 2-day pass \nStudents – $50 per day or $80 for a 2-day pass \n  \nSubmitted for AIA CES Approval \nClick here for more information on Design for Dignity. \nConsider becoming a sponsor. Click here to support Design for Dignity.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/design-for-dignity-2026-day-2/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Learning Units,Networking,Panel,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - June 2026
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 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. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – 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\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm)\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\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – 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/quarterly-roundtable-discussion-w-osama-younan-p-e-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services:  2026 Quarterly Meetings - 06.18.26
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 a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\n*Thursday\, June 18 (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) – RSVP HERE \nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE \n*Please note:  The May 7th meeting has now been rescheduled for June 18th! \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\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \n\n\nMEETING AGENDA \nAIA|LA & LADWP Quarterly Leadership Meeting \nDate: June 18\, 2026 (11:00am – 12:00pm) \nObjective: Modernizing development services and utility standards to align with Los Angeles’s housing production and public realm goals. \n1. Introductions & Strategic Alignment (10 mins) \n\n\nAligning LADWP’s infrastructure requirements with the City’s push for denser\, transit-oriented development and “missing middle” housing. \n\n\nBalancing grid reliability with the urgent need to reduce project delays and minimize the utility footprint on the public right-of-way. \n\n\n2. Spatial Optimization: Right-Sizing the Utility Footprint (15 mins) \n\n\nStaging Area Expansion: Discussing the recent increases in required staging area sizes. Exploring whether equipment scaling (e.g.\, using smaller maintenance vehicles like BOS hillside trucks) can reduce spatial demands in dense urban infill sites. \n\n\nSidewalk Clearance Consolidation: Addressing the current standard of 12’ clear width per piece of equipment (Switch\, TX\, Pullbox = 36’ of dead sidewalk space). Exploring consolidated spacing (e.g.\, 24’ for three pieces) to preserve street trees and pedestrian flow. \n\n\n3. Engineering Flexibility: Adapting to Urban Site Constraints (15 mins) \n\n\nFloor Loading & Material Alternatives: Evaluating alternatives to the increasing thickness and extent of permanent concrete required for staging areas. \n\n\nBelow-Grade Transformers: Discussing current limitations on below-grade vaults (specifically the 2\,000-amp cap) and pathways to increase below-grade capacity to free up surface area. \n\n\nAlley Deployments: Standardizing and incentivizing the placement of transformers in alleys rather than primary street frontages. \n\n\n4. Public Realm & Climate Resilience: Heat Island Mitigation (10 mins) \n\n\nReplacing Concrete with Permeable Alternatives: Proposing the formal allowance of Decomposed Granite (DG) and utility-friendly\, low-growth ground cover around equipment pads to mitigate the urban heat island effect. \n\n\nEstablishing a “Green Pad” Standard: Reviewing safe planting guidelines (e.g.\, the 10-3-3-3 rule) that protect utility access while softening the streetscape. \n\n\n5. Next Steps & Action Items (10 mins) \n\n\nIdentify pilot opportunities for these recommendations. \n\n\nEstablish a working group for specific code updates. \n\n\n\nSpecific Recommendations for LADWP Implementation\nRecommendation 1: Create a “Dense Urban Infill” Staging Standard \n\n\nThe Fix: LADWP should establish an alternative staging standard for high-density and transit-oriented areas. Instead of mandating staging areas sized for maximum-capacity cranes\, LADWP should allow developers to specify that maintenance will be performed by smaller\, more agile equipment (similar to BOS hillside trash trucks). \n\n\nThe Fix: To address floor loading requirements\, LADWP should pilot the use of certified temporary metal plates (similar to heavy-duty roadwork plates) deployed only during emergency TX replacement. This eliminates the need for developers to pour massive\, permanent\, thick concrete staging pads that ruin site landscaping and drive up costs. \n\n\nRecommendation 2: Consolidate Sidewalk Equipment Clearances \n\n\nThe Fix: Revise the clearance rule that demands 12 linear feet of clear sidewalk per individual piece of equipment. LADWP should adopt a consolidated working space model allowing overlapping access zones. For example\, a switch\, TX\, and pullbox grouped together should require a maximum of 24 linear feet (instead of 36). This will save vital space for mandatory street tree planting and pedestrian mobility. \n\n\nRecommendation 3: Expand Below-Grade and Alley Options \n\n\nThe Fix: LADWP should formally review and lift the 2000-amp limit for below-grade transformers. By adopting newer active-cooling vault technologies or modular vault configurations\, larger buildings can place their utilities underground\, preserving the ground-floor pedestrian experience. \n\n\nThe Fix: Issue a departmental directive that officially prioritizes alleyway placements for transformers\, complete with pre-approved design templates\, to divert these massive boxes away from primary pedestrian boulevards. \n\n\nRecommendation 4: Formally Adopt a “Green Pad” Landscaping Standard \n\n\nThe Fix: LADWP should revise its design manuals to explicitly ban the unnecessary paving of concrete aprons around equipment pads. Instead\, mandate or allow the use of Decomposed Granite (DG) or river rock within the immediate 3-foot clearance radius to dissipate heat and provide a stable footing for workers. \n\n\nThe Fix: Outside the 3-foot immediate access zone\, LADWP should publish an “Approved Plant List” of drought-tolerant\, shallow-root ground covers that naturally stay under 4 inches tall (e.g.\, Creeping Thyme\, Dwarf Mondo Grass\, Sedum). This officially aligns LADWP with the Mayor’s sustainability and heat-island reduction goals\, ensuring crews have safe access without turning sidewalks into concrete dead zones. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings-may-7/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Unlocking R&D Incentives in the AEC Industry
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PRESENTATION ON YOUTUBE\nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF PRESENTATION\nEVENT DETAILS\nThe Government does want to grow and support your business. Learn how and why these incentives were created and how they apply to your business. Over the last 47 years the laws have changed 15 times and most financial planners are not versed in the latest credits\, rebates\, or incentives. In this event you will learn about the options available and how to properly determine what is owed to you. You will learn how the law has been changed and why. You will learn what many CPA’s do not know and why they have trouble advising clients on these subjects. You will learn what to look for to determine how your company can qualify for these funds. We have seen 30\,000 to 200\,000 be awarded so understanding what you are owed can really help the bottom line.  \n  \nPlease join us for this virtual event on June 23rd. All registered attendees will be provided a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the event. \n  \nZOOM DETAILS \nClick HERE to join! \nMeeting ID: 867 3668 3879 \nPasscode: 518855 \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nDennis Bays – President\, AmeriCore Group  \nDennis Bays has helped business owners raise money\, grow and exit companies. Over the last 32 years he has become a strong advocate for privately held businesses where his knowledge and experience saves companies time and dollars. Businesses ask for his guidance in all areas of capital. Raising it\, Protecting it and Growing it.\nOriginally from Silicon Valley where he was part of the Angel Group he now resides in So Cal with his wife and 5 children. \n \nVivek Sai –  Business Consultant\, Project Manager\, & Architectural Designer \nVivek has over two decades experience in the Design & Construction industry as a Project Manager and Architectural Designer. His education in Architecture\, Urban Design\, Planning and Business Administration has allowed him to contribute to various design and consulting firms in Los Angeles involved with Master Planning\, Residential & Commercial Architecture & Interiors\, Design-Build\, and Public Art Installations. He has extensive experience as a liaison between Clients\, Consultants and Contractors while managing different facets of a project from Budgeting & Scheduling to Planning\, Design\, Permitting & Entitlements\, Contracting and Construction Administration. \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the applicability of research and development (R&D) tax credits to their firms\, whether their projects or project activities qualify\, why they qualify\, and how much the credit might be. They will be able to explain how these apply to their daily design and project tasks\, and why the IRS allows a tax credit to help fund some of their overhead costs. \nParticipants will be able to identify broad activities which might qualify for R&D tax credits\, including alternative design concepts\, use of unique materials in construction for structural or energy efficiency; testing to determine acoustical\, lighting\, and visual features (e.g.\, movie theaters\, auditoriums); and technical factors and materials for sanitary or safety uses (e.g.\, medical treatment centers\, hospitals\, food preparation or food manufacturing facilities.) \nParticipants will explore the particular business activities and processes that qualify Architecture businesses for these credits: \n– Designed Sustainable/LEED buildings\n– Used parametric or computational design\n– Experimented with new materials or methods\, developed custom engineering solutions and innovative construction methods\n– Custom algorithmic design solutions\n– Development of new design methodologies\n– Urban Design and Planning\n– Resilient and Disaster-Resistant Design \nParticipants will review the recent relevant law changes that have impacted R&D credits: \n– 2015 PATH Act\n– Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017\n– 2023 Harper v Commissioner (T.C Memo 2023-57) \nParticipants will be able to explain the importance of timing in applying for R&D credits: \n– Statute of limitations: In most cases\, tax credits must be claimed within 3 years of the return filing date. Once the window closes\, so does your opportunity.\n– Rolling deadlines: State programs and grant funds often work on a first-come\, first-served basis. Acting quickly can make the difference between approval and missing out.\n– Policy changes: Economic stimulus\, tax reforms\, and regulatory shifts happen often.\n– Maximized impact: Claiming credits earlier in the year allows businesses to strategically allocate funds throughout the fiscal year.\n– Every day you wait is a missed opportunity. These tax credits and incentives were designed to help business owners like you—builders\, problem-solvers\, innovators—recover what you’ve already earned and reinvest it into what’s next.
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LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Advancing Building Decarbonization Through High Performance Measures
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PRESENTATION ON YOUTUBE\nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF PRESENTATION\nEVENT DETAILS\nThe importance of energy efficiency in the built environment has become well accepted over the past few decades. Significant advances have been made in design practices\, codes\, and technology that contribute to improved building energy efficiency. Despite these advances\, there remains urgency in making additional gains in energy efficiency to advance building decarbonization and address climate change. This session will review how establishing specific energy goals at the design stage for a project and implementing emerging high-performance measures provide significant additional opportunity for built environment energy efficiency gains and decarbonization. Technologies across the building envelope\, mechanical system and end uses will be reviewed\, highlighting how intentional design choices can drive these advancements. \nThis is a virtual event. Registered attendees will be sent a zoom link 24 hours prior to the event in the event confirmation email. \nZOOM DETAILS \nClick HERE to join! \nMeeting ID: 895 6761 1445 \nPasscode: 097738 \n  \nSPEAKER\n \nMaggie Zou\, PE\, LEED AP\, PMP – Building Performance Consultant \nMaggie Zou is a Building Performance Consultant at Willdan with over 15 years of experience in sustainability\, energy strategy\, and environmental engineering. As a licensed Professional Engineer and certified Project Management Professional\, she brings a deep technical foundation and strategic insight to support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts across commercial\, institutional\, and residential sectors. \nMaggie holds dual master’s degrees in environmental and thermal engineering and is passionate about applying systems thinking to solve complex sustainability challenges. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nCompare and contrast different energy-related goals for the built environment and their impact on the intent of the design. \nUnderstand the intersection of built environment energy efficiency and built environment decarbonization. \nIdentify emerging high-performance measures that reduce building energy consumption and help decarbonize the built environment. \nIdentify methods and tools for evaluating high-performance measures during the design process to determine the benefits for a specific project. \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/advancing-building-decarbonization-through-high-performance-measures/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:ADA Seminar: Stepping Thru Hotels\, Motels\, Inns\, & Restaurants and Access
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: You must be present for the entire seminar in order to receive AIA and California MCE credit. \nParticipants will receive 4 hours out of your required 5 hours for California licensees.\nThis seminar includes lunch. \nADA Seminar: Stepping Thru Hotels\, Motels\, Inns\, & Restaurants and Access \npresented by Janis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp\, \nStepping Thru Accessibility \nDESCRIPTION\nAn in-depth look at elements found in hotels\, motels\, inns\, and restaurants along with their scoping and technical requirements. These are one of the more involved building types. Not only do guest rooms have a myriad of parameters but there are many diverse elements\, each with their own set of requirements often found within one facility. \nAIA CES: 4.0 LU|HSW Approved\n4.0 hours Mandatory Continuing Education for California license renewal\n(A certificate will be provided post-event for attendees who complete all 4 hours.) \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nParticipants will understand technical and scoping parameters for guest rooms with communication and mobility features\, and non-mobility rooms\nParticipants will review passenger drop-off areas and their requirements\nParticipants will become familiar with retail\, restaurant\, including sales and service counters often found in transient lodging\nParticipants will overview student housing at a place of education and how it overlaps transient lodging\n\nThis seminar takes place IN PERSON on Friday June 26 from 10am-3pm at the AIA|LA and ACLA Center for Communities Los Angeles\, 4450 W Adams Blvd\, Los Angeles 90016. \nThe training is four hours with an hour break. Lunch is included.\nRegistrants will receive a PDF of the seminar notes to download or print in advance of the program. \nREGISTRATION FEE:\nAIA Members: $120 per person\nNonmembers: $180 per person \nPRESENTER: \nJanis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp\nStepping Thru Accessibility \n \n\n\n\n\nJanis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp is principal of Stepping Thru Accessibility and the Founding President of the Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI). She has given presentations on Accessibility at numerous venues from Dwell On Design in Los Angeles\, to Design DC in Washington\, at the National ADA Symposium in Texas and Georgia\, and the National AIA Conventions in Boston\, New York City\, Atlanta\, Philadelphia\, Chicago\, New Orleans\, Orlando\, and Las Vegas. Her most-recent book\, published by Wiley – ‘ADA in Details – Interpreting the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design’ came out in 2017\, with the 2nd edition in 2023\, which has been expanded and updated to include the 2021 IBC and the 2017 ICC A117.1\, all integrated and color-coded. \nMs. Kent is designated a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by the California Division of the State Architect\, a Certified Access Specialist\, and serves on the committee to develop the California state CASp exams. She has conducted seminars for the Nevada State Board of Architecture\, Interior\, and Residential Design and has presented to business associations including AIA Chapters\, California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)\, US Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)\, Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET)\, California Public Parking Association (CPPA)\, the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing (SCANPH)\, the University of California – Construction Services\, the California State University – Capital Planning Design and Construction\, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI-LA)\, the ICC Orange Empire Chapter\, and the CSI National Convention – Construct\, and the California Division of the State Architect (DSA). \nMs. Kent is a licensed California Architect\, and has been involved in the specialized field of Accessibility since the mid-1980’s. Aside from training\, building review\, and drawing review\, she also serves as an expert witness. She has managed a wide range of architectural projects\, surveyed numerous facilities for accessibility compliance\, and provided quality control and property assessments on access throughout the country and abroad. And has recently been appointed to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Accessibility Code Advisory Committee.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/ada-stepping-thru-hotels-motels-inns-restaurants-access/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Presentation,Professional Development
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