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SUMMARY:Plein Air Drawing: Architecture and Atmosphere
DESCRIPTION:**Please note: AIA|LA is collecting RSVP’s for this event\, so we can send you a confirmation reminder 24 hours prior to the event. However\, all tickets will need to be purchased through the LACMA website. Ticket link and prices are below.** \n  \nUpdate: This event is now sold out!\nRSVP’s & Ticket Sales via LACMA are now closed.\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin LACMA Teaching Artists for an open-air sketching session exploring the museum’s new architecture and sculpture garden. A brief tour introduces the site\, followed by guided prompts to observe light\, form\, and atmosphere. Materials provided; all skill levels welcome. \nCo-presented with AIA\, Los Angeles and the Interior Architecture Committee\, this workshop takes place outdoors and guests are advised to prepare for warmer weather. \n\nLed by curators and teaching artists Daniela “Danny” Gonzalez\, Ayda Gragossian\, and Elly Dallas.\nLimited edition AIA x LACMA tote bag for all ticketed participants.\nCome hungry….various food trucks  will be available.\n\n  \nCLICK HERE > LACMA Ticket Link \nPrices are as follows: \n\nLACMA Members\, $40\nAIA|LA Members – Use Discount Code PLEINAIR15 at check out for 15% off the LACMA Member Ticket Price\nNon-Members\, $50\n\n  \nADDRESS \nLACMA: 5905 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036 \nPARKING \nParking in garage or on street
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/plein-air-drawing-architecture-and-atmosphere/
LOCATION:LACMA\, 5905 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
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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:20250807T173000
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SUMMARY:ULI Los Angeles and AIA|LA Present: “Small Lots\, Big Impacts”
DESCRIPTION:Presented by ULI LA and AIA|LA\nCityLAB–UCLA\, the university’s interdisciplinary hub for design-driven urban research\, fuses policy insight with on-the-ground prototyping to create more just\, sustainable and attainable housing across Los Angeles and beyond. Building on that mission\, its celebrated “Small Lots\, Big Impacts” initiative has recently entered the RFQ stage\, inviting architect-developer teams to transform City-owned infill parcels into high-quality demonstration housing that can be replicated city-wide. \nThis Meet & Greet offers a rare chance to connect directly with cityLAB leaders\, view the winning competition designs firsthand\, and discover how you as a practitioner can engage at the forefront of Los Angeles’ next wave of housing innovation.  \nThe event will take place in the beautifully renovated 1927 Neo-Classical bank building that now houses AIA Los Angeles and ACLA Architecture for Communities. \n  \nTo register for this event and purchase your ticket\, \nplease visit the ULI site via this link.\n  \nSPEAKERS \n\n \nDr. Dana Cuff – Founding Director\, cityLAB \nDr. Cuff engages spatial justice and cultural studies of architecture as a teacher\, scholar\, practitioner\, and activist. Her leadership in urban innovation is widely recognized both in the U.S. and abroad. In 2006\, Cuff founded cityLAB\, a research and design center that initiates experimental projects to explore metropolitan possibilities. In 2019\, cityLAB expanded its social and political engagement by creating coLAB in the Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles\, in long-term partnership with community organizations. cityLAB represented the United States at the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale\, was featured on CNN and in Newsweek magazine\, and was named one of the top four urban think tanks in the country by Architect Magazine. The lab’s “housing first” research demonstrates that affordable\, well-designed housing and neighborhoods are attainable foundations of equitable cities. cityLAB has developed sustainable\, high-performance\, low-cost housing prototypes for infill sites ranging from backyards to schoolyards. In 2017\, after a decade of research that included a full-scale demonstration house built on the UCLA campus\, Cuff co-authored California State legislation\, effectively opening 8.1M single-family lots for secondary rental units. \nSince 2013\, Cuff has led a cross-disciplinary team at UCLA with a substantial multi-year award from The Mellon Foundation for the “Urban Humanities Initiative.” UHI offers students from architecture\, urban studies\, and the humanities a radical platform for crossdisciplinary\, impactful\, urban scholarship and action. Cuff co-authored a book about this effort entitled Urban Humanities: New Practices for Reimagining the City (MIT Press\, 2020). This is the most recent of numerous books\, including Architects’ People (with W.R. Ellis; 1989)\, Architecture: The Story of Practice (1989)\, The Provisional City (2000)\, and Fast Forward Urbanism (edited with R. Sherman\, 2011). Dana Cuff publishes and lectures extensively about the modern American metropolis\, architectural agency\, affordable housing\, and architecture’s potential for creating more just cities. Dr. Cuff recently received three prestigious awards that describe her career: Women in Architecture Activist of the Year (2019\, Architectural Record)\, an international prize for Researcher of the Year (2019\, Architectural Research Centers Consortium)\, and Educator of the Year (2020\, American Institute of Architects Los Angeles). \n  \n\nEmmanuel Proussaloglou – Co-Director\, cityLAB \nEmmanuel Proussaloglou is an architect\, planner\, and researcher focused on interrogating the impact of public policy on the built environment. He leads cityLAB’s Reimagining Housing research area\, and his current work focuses on studying the design\, provision\, and distribution of affordable housing. He has worked as a researcher at think tanks such as the Brookings Institution and the Center for Neighborhood Technology\, and as a designer at architecture films such as Perkins and Will and Sharif\, Lynch; Architecture. \n  \n\nRyan Conroy – Daly Architects Director of Architecture / cityLAB \nRyan Conroy is cityLAB’s first Director of Architecture\, nearly a decade after inaugurating the undergraduate fellow program. Ryan is a practicing architect\, recognized for originating innovative models of multifamily housing and climate-adaptive sustainable design\, always\nwith an eye to each project’s larger urban context. He has held research positions at UC Berkeley and the Los Angeles Department of Planning\, and continues an ongoing collaboration with Kevin Daly Architects. Ryan is also a Board Member of the LA Forum for Architecture and Urban Design\, where he curates public conversation around Los Angeles’s built environment. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signage.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/uli-los-angeles-and-aiala-present-small-lots-big-impacts/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Presentation,Professional Development
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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:20250812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T120000
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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:20250813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T190000
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SUMMARY:Designing for Sustainable Equity
DESCRIPTION:Please note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this event.\nTo attend this free event\, please register at this link.\nShare the event with your LinkedIn connections!\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe “Designing for Sustainable Equity” panel discussion addresses pressing issues in our society and connects the dots between the Environmental\, Social\, and Governance pillars of sustainability\, particularly in many of our neighborhoods and disadvantaged communities are on the receiving end of irresponsible overproduction\, manufacturing and development practices that affect their health\, cultural identity and social standing in the society. \nThe panel will address key issues and highlight opportunities that Design professionals should consider when designing new buildings\, repurposing old structures\, or selecting building products\, as well as the consequences of their actions. \nPanelists will address key issues\, including policies\, Adaptive reuse practices\, Community Health and wellbeing\, and the use of new and recycled materials in our projects\, all of which have far-reaching implications for communities. \nThis event is organized by IIDA SoCal EDI Sector in partnership with the AIA Los Angeles Adaptive Reuse Committee. \nPANELISTS:\nRoberto Vazquez – Sector Lead for Housing and Mixed Use at HED\nLona Rerick – Director of Regenerative Design at Perkins&Will | McLennan Design\nInes Ware – Director of Sustainability at Bentley Mills \nMODERATORS:\n\nChristine Peter– IIDA SoCal Co-VP of EDI\nDavid Martinez– Vice Chair\, AIA Adaptive Reuse Committee \n  \nPARKING INFO \nStreet parking available\, and lot parking available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/designing-for-sustainable-equity/
LOCATION:BASK\, 718 Mateo St. Suite 01\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Networking,Presentation,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T190000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Home by Heidi Duckler Dance
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nPlease join us on Saturday August 16th for a very special opportunity to enjoy innovative architecture\, dance and music all linked in surprising and connected ways. Beginning at 5:00pm Clive Wilkinson will provide an intimate guided tour through his beautiful home and answer questions about his creative practice. At 6:00 pm refreshments will be served as guests are invited to watch Clive and Elisabeth’s home transform with live music and dance under the captivating direction of Heidi Duckler Dance’s Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor. \nTickets are limited and available here. \nAIA members receive a discount\, use code “AIA”.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/welcome-home-by-heidi-duckler-dance/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
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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:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Hardening Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Please utilize the following links to review today’s presentation: \n\nYouTube Video of Wildfire Hardening Best Practices.\nPDF Presentation of Wildfire Hardening Best Practices.\nClick here to view and download PAWH form.\n\n\n\nListed below are helpful resources shared in today’s presentation: \n\nhttps://wildfireprepared.org/\nhttps://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa\n\nContact Gabriel Albarian at (818) 512-1241 for more information.\n\n\nhttps://www.frontlinewildfire.com/protect-home-with-roof-wildfire-sprinkler-system/\n\n\n  \n\nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nThere has been a growing need for a comprehensive hazard assessment and mitigation methodology to harden structures and parcels effectively and efficiently against ember and fire exposures. To address this need\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, CAL FIRE\, and Insurance Institute for Business and Home (IBHS)\, embarked on a sixteen-month collaborative effort\, culminating in this Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM). \nIn this discussion of the HHM\, we’ll talk about fire and ember resistant building materials\, identifying vulnerabilities to structures and neighboring parcels\, building codes\, and cost-effective measures that you can implement right away. The Parcel Assessment for Wildfire Hardening (PAWH) form will be presented\, guiding a property owner\, inspector\, or professional through a process that incorporates building codes\, fire codes\, & the latest science in wildfire hardening. The PAWH form also labels certain hardening mitigations as Energy Efficient (EE); This direct correlation between energy efficiency & wildfire hardening will assist homeowners to improve both resilience and energy savings. \n  \nThis event will be virtual over ZOOM. All registrants will be sent a ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nRon Kliewer – Principal\, Kliewer & Associates \nRon Kliewer started out framing and remodeling homes and additions\, becoming a custom home builder /General Contractor\, moving on to Special Inspector\, then BPI and IR Certified. He has worked around the world\, building everything from an outhouse to nuclear power plants\, while wearing many hats including Framer\, Finish Carpenter\, Cabinetmaker\, Electrician\, Plumber\, Special Inspector and Project Manager. He started building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) decades ago\, and more recently used his expertise to manage the new construction and retrofits of over 2 dozen award winning energy efficient light commercial projects and the High-Performance Walls/ Attics “Smart Home” display at Southern California Edison’s (SCE)\, Energy Education Center in Irwindale. \n  \n \nChad Gretzner – Research Engineer\, Kliewer & Associates \nChad Gretzner is a research engineer with Kliewer and Associates\, LLC and a NFPA Reducing Wildfire Risk to Property: Professional. One of his recent accomplishments is designing the Parcel Assessment for Wildfire Hardening (PAWH) form as a result of the K&A Building Science burn test and forensic study. He enjoys camping and exploring the great outdoors. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \n· Reduce the vulnerability of structures and parcels in a cost efficient and step by step\, implementable by Pros and DIYers. \n· How to protect structures in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to “stand alone” and survive fire and ember exposures without contributions from first responders. \n· Identify structure ignition vulnerabilities. \n· Locate and choose fire resistant building materials. \n· Identify fire hazard severity zones in your area. \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.* \n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/wildfire-hardening-best-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000
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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:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
CREATED:20250811T201437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T200927Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining the LA River: A Vision for the Sepulveda Basin
DESCRIPTION:Reimagining the LA River: A Vision for the Sepulveda Basin\nWith Sarah Swanseen\, OLIN Senior Landscape Architect + Certified Planner\nVirtual lecture | Thursday\, August 21st | 12:00 -1:00 pm \nPresented in collaboration with AIA LA & ASLA SoCal Emerging Professionals \nBefore we roll up our sleeves and jump into volunteering\, join us for a special virtual talk with Sarah Swanseen\, lead designer of the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan. Sarah will share how OLIN’s community-driven approach is helping reimagine 2\,000 acres of LA’s most critical floodplain into a vibrant\, resilient\, multi-benefit space. \nWith a background in biology\, environmental studies\, and a deep commitment to climate resilience and cultural connection\, Sarah’s work bridges systems thinking\, community needs\, and the future of LA’s urban landscape. \nThis is a unique chance to hear directly from a leading voice behind one of the region’s most ambitious and inspiring ecological transformations. \n                        \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved \n  \nP.S. While you’re welcome to join us for the webinar on its own\, it’s also the perfect way to kick off our September volunteer event. We’d love to see you at both—come get inspired\, then help make a difference! \nAIALA+ASLA Emerging Professionals Volunteer Day: LA River Cleanup + Vision Talk\nHosted by Friends of the LA River (FoLAR)\, in collaboration with AIA LA & ASLA SoCal Emerging Professionals \nSepulveda Basin | Friday\, September 27 | 9:00 am \nRSVP TO FOLAR FOR SEPT 27
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/reimagining-the-la-river-a-vision-for-the-sepulveda-basin/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
CREATED:20250401T042151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195037Z
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SUMMARY:Small & Emerging Business Quarterly Meeting - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:The third of a quarterly get together for small businesses to discuss relevant issues that impact small/emerging practices. The intent of this meeting is to help facilitate AIA engagement with smaller practitioners and to provide a collective voice for change. \nWe have invited AAa/e (Asian American architects/engineers) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) to distribute this to their members as well. \nCome get to know your peers and to discuss topics and strategies that may help with your business growth.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/small-emerging-business-quarterly-meeting-august-2025/
LOCATION:Shaw Showroom\, 444 S. Flower St\, Suite 300\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Professional Practice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
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:20250822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
CREATED:20250624T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T035409Z
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SUMMARY:PURPOSEFUL 2025: ATTENTION\, PREVENTION\, INTERVENTION – Linking the Modalities of Behavioral Health Care
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nBehavioral and mental health care encompasses a broad array of treatments\, and a range of nuanced facility types has been created in response. Addressing them separately does not acknowledge the comprehensive nature of treatment\, or the unique way a given individual might navigate the offerings. \nPurposeful 2025 asks us to envision new ways to physically connect the range of care modalities\, and to envision a way to fluidly merge the prevention\, attention\, and intervention processes of behavioral health treatment to eliminate stigma and isolation\, and infuse care with social needs and family involvement. The pressure to expedite the implementation of new care facilities is pushing us to build more of what we are already familiar with. \nIn Purposeful 2025\, we ask ourselves: Is this the right response? \n  \nPlease click HERE to view the Speaker Line-Up & Sponsorship Opportunities for Purposeful!
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/purposeful-2025-linking-the-modalities-of-behavioral-health/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Conference,Healthcare,Learning Units,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
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:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
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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:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T153144
CREATED:20250702T123526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T225239Z
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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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