AIA|LA ADVOCACY REPORT
October 14, 2025
Venice Dell Community Housing

SUPPORT FOR THE VENICE DELL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT: An Urgent Request for Action

October 6, 2025

The Honorable Members of the Los Angeles City Council City
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

RE: Letter of Support for the Venice Dell Project (LADOT Lot 731) and Urgent Request for Action // Council File: 15-1138-S42 & Council File 15-1138-S9

Dear Honorable Members of the Los Angeles City Council,

As the Director of Government and Public Affairs for the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|LA), I am writing to express enthusiastic support for the Venice Dell permanent supportive housing project. This is a landmark opportunity for the City to fulfill its promise to our most vulnerable residents and demonstrate its leadership in tackling the housing crisis. We urge you to seize this moment and move this vital project forward without delay.

The Venice Dell project (designed for LADOT lot 731 at the request of the City of Los Angeles) represents a win-win for Los Angeles. After nearly a decade of collaborative planning and public investment, this shovel-ready development will provide 120 beautiful, permanent homes in a high-resource coastal community. It is a model for the future, creating hundreds of union jobs through a Project Labor Agreement and, according to official plans, even increasing the public parking supply for the neighborhood and its visitors.

We recognize the interest in exploring the potential of other sites, such as LADOT Lot 701, for community amenities like a mobility hub or even more affordable housing. We fully support maximizing the use of public land. However, these future possibilities should build upon our current success, not derail it. Lot 701 can be the next great project for Venice, but it cannot come at the cost of the one that is already approved, funded, and legally binding.

Venice Dell has successfully navigated every step of the City’s rigorous process. It was selected through an RFP in 2016, approved by the Planning Commission and this Council in 2021, and has a fully executed Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA). With a crucial $42.4 million in state funding secured and approvals from the California Coastal Commission, this project is a testament to what is possible when the City, State, and community partners work together.

As the attached October 3, 2025, letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) makes clear, moving forward is not just the right thing to do—it is the City’s legal and financial obligation. Proceeding with Venice Dell is the most viable, cost-effective, and responsible path forward. It honors the City’s commitments, avoids millions in potential damages and legal fees, protects our Prohousing Designation, and secures $42.4 million in state investment for our community.

The time for deliberation is past. The plans are approved, the funding is secured, and the need is undeniable. Let’s celebrate this achievement and get it built. AIA Los Angeles urges the City Council to reaffirm its support for this vital project and direct all departments to move full speed ahead with the legally binding approvals for Venice Dell at LADOT Lot 731.

Thank you for your leadership on this vital issue.

Truly yours,
Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA
 – Director, Government & Public Affairs

CLICK HERE to read the letter.

*ATTACHMENT:  October 3, 2025 letter from California’s Department of Housing and Community Development Housing Accountability Unit Chief, Melinda Coy.

RESOURCES:

Traci Park Faces State Scrutiny and Election Pressure Over Venice Dell

Days After State Warning, Park Attacks Venice Dell on City Council Floor

COURT REJECTS ATTEMPT TO BLOCK SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN VENICE

Venice Dell Project Gets $42M in State Funding Amid Delays

Venice Dell project scores $42 Million In State Funding

Venice homeless housing development continues in limbo as councilmember declares the project dead

It’s past time for city officials to let Venice Dell homeless housing move ahead

Stop finding ways to kill the Venice Dell homeless housing project and get it built instead

L.A. officials continue to stall homeless housing project in Venice, new lawsuit claims

Mayor Bass has no more excuses for delaying Venice Dell homeless housing


AIA California’s Sponsored “Architect-In-Training (AIT)” Bill Becomes a Law

Ten years in the making, the new law allows for the recognition of Emerging Professionals actively pursuing licensure.

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(Sacramento, CA. October 7, 2025) The California state bill, which will allow AIA California Associate members who are formally pursuing licensure to be officially recognized as such, was signed into law, yesterday, by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Under the new law, all individuals on the path to architectural licensure who have passed the first division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) will be eligible to apply to the California Architect Board for the usage of the title “Architect-in-Training (AIT).”

Sponsored by AIA California during the 2025 Legislative year, Assembly Bill 759 (Valencia) takes effect January 1, 2027.

“For nearly a decade, AIA California has supported those pursuing licensure to gain recognition. My commitment has been to help emerging professionals remain engaged and inspired, and this initiative marks another step in helping them persevere. I’m proud to stand with the dedicated AIA California members who have championed this recognition, especially the Academy for Emerging Professionals who initiated this action a decade ago,” said 2025 AIA California President Carina Mills, AIA.

“The passage of this bill into law demonstrates the capacity of AIA California to advance the interests of Emerging Professionals,” said Liam Hanlon, Assoc. AIA, VP of Academy for Emerging Professionals. “We are excited about this victory and other ongoing initiatives such as Culture Shift.”

This historic change recognizes the dedication, education, and expertise of those pursuing licensure and brings California in line with more than two dozen other states that already provide professional title options. It also aligns the architectural profession with other built environment disciplines—such as engineering and land surveying—where “Engineer-in-Training” (EIT) and “Land Surveyor-in-Training” (LSIT) titles have long been used to recognize professionals advancing toward licensure.

The AIT title represents a major step forward for California’s architectural community by:
•Encouraging licensure completion – Recognizing and motivating emerging professionals to stay the course on their path to licensure.
•Enhancing public understanding – Helping clients and the public distinguish between those on a licensure track and those who are not.
•Advancing diversity and inclusion – Supporting retention of underrepresented candidates by providing earlier recognition of their progress and professional identity.

To ensure accountability and maintain alignment with the profession’s high standards, the law includes a cap on the number of years the title may be used and requires that it only be used while working under the supervision of a licensed architect. The title may be used for four years, with an opportunity to apply for one additional four-year period if you pass one more exam within the first four years.

This victory follows years of advocacy by AIA California and its members to modernize the licensure pathway and strengthen the pipeline of future architects.

AIA California extends its gratitude to Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, his dedicated staff, the California Architects Board, and all the AIA members and partners who helped make this milestone possible.

About the American Institute of Architects California (AIA California)

AIA California is dedicated to serving its members and uniting all architecture professionals in the design of a more just, equitable, and resilient future through advocacy, education, and political action. The organization represents the interests of more than 11,000 architects and allied professionals in California. Founded in 1944, the AIA CA is the largest component of the national AIA organization. For more information, visit www.aiacalifornia.org


RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE CITY OF LA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

*By Will Wright – Director, Government & Public Affairs, AIA Los Angeles

In my role at AIA Los Angeles, I often hear from our members reports of extreme delays and systemic obstacles in the City of Los Angeles’s development services process, especially for affordable housing projects. We’ve heard first-hand about numerous affordable housing projects intended to create supportive housing through the Project Homekey program, which took approximately 20-25 months to receive a “Ready to Issue” permit, far exceeding the timelines expected for expedited projects.

Key challenges included a lack of internal city alignment on the definition and requirements of programs like Homekey, leading to conflicting directives from LADBS, the Mayor’s Office, and LAHD, and forcing multiple costly redesigns. The plan review process was plagued by sequential, rather than concurrent, reviews, where delays in one department (e.g., Disabled Access Services) halted all progress. Both projects faced significant and prolonged disputes with the Fire Department over sprinkler requirements in existing buildings, eventually compelling the developer to agree to full sprinkler installations. Additional delays were caused by staff being unavailable for weeks without assigned backups and new requirements being introduced late in the process, undermining the city’s own housing streamlining initiatives.

Pro-Active Recommendations for the City of Los Angeles.

Establish a Single Point of Contact: Assign a dedicated, empowered case manager or “concierge” from a central office to shepherd each affordable housing project through all city departments, from submission to issuance.

Mandate Concurrent Departmental Review: Re-engineer the plan check process to require simultaneous, parallel reviews by LADBS, LAFD, LAHD, Disabled Access Services (DAS), and other relevant agencies through a shared digital platform.

Create a Unified Program Handbook: Develop and maintain a single, cross-departmental guidebook that clearly defines the rules, benefits, and review pathways for all housing initiatives (Project Homekey, IMCO, PSH Ordinance, etc.) to ensure consistent interpretation.

Enforce Expedited Timelines: Implement an automatic escalation policy. If a project under an expedited ordinance (like ED-1) misses a statutory review deadline, it is immediately flagged for a supervisor’s intervention and resolution within 48 hours.

Form a “Solutions-Oriented” Joint Review Committee: Create a committee of senior staff from all relevant departments that meets weekly to resolve inter-departmental conflicts and make binding decisions on complex issues, such as fire safety modifications.

Develop Pre-Approved Standards for Motel Conversions: Issue a comprehensive bulletin with pre-approved design solutions and modifications for common challenges in motel conversions, particularly regarding fire-life safety (e.g., sprinkler alternatives for open-corridor buildings) and accessibility in existing structures.

Implement a “Review Lock-In” Policy: After a second round of corrections, bar departments from introducing new comments on aspects of the plan that were not part of the applicant’s subsequent revisions, unless a life-safety issue is identified.

Prohibit Invalidation of Approved Modifications: Once one department (e.g., DAS) approves a modification, another department (e.g., AcHP) cannot unilaterally invalidate it. Any disagreement must be resolved by the Joint Review Committee.

Mandate Staff Cross-Training: Require plan checkers and staff from LADBS, LAHD, and LAFD who handle housing projects to undergo regular, joint training on affordable housing codes, ordinances, and state laws to ensure expertise and consistency.

Institute a Mandatory Backup System: When a primary plan checker is on leave for more than two business days, a designated and fully briefed secondary reviewer must be assigned to the project to ensure continuity.

Require Early-Stage Site Visits: Mandate that all departments requiring a site visit (like DAS and AcHP) conduct their inspections within the first 60 days of project submission to identify all site-specific constraints upfront.

Centralize Digital Submissions and Communications: Utilize a single, transparent online portal for all document submissions, departmental comments, and communications to prevent information silos and confusion.

Empower Staff to Make Field Decisions: Grant supervisors and senior plan checkers the authority to approve minor, common-sense deviations from code for existing buildings on the spot, with documented justification, bypassing the formal modification process.

Focus on Performance Over Prescription: Shift the review culture from rigid, prescriptive code enforcement to a performance-based approach, where reviewers are trained to help applicants find viable, code-compliant solutions to achieve safety and accessibility goals.  Evolve their ‘purpose’ to serve as solution-providers and trail guides, rather than as gatekeepers.

Publish Performance Metrics: Create a public-facing dashboard that tracks the average plan check duration for affordable housing projects by department, promoting transparency and accountability.

Clarify LAHD’s Role in Homekey Projects: Formally define when LAHD’s Accessible Housing Program (AcHP) review is triggered for Homekey projects, especially those not utilizing other PSH or density bonus ordinances, to avoid jurisdictional confusion.

Conduct Regular Post-Mortem Reviews: After a complex project is permitted, the city’s case manager should hold a debrief with the development team to identify process failures and gather feedback for continuous improvement.


LA’s Past, Present, and Future: Why SB 79 is a Necessary Step in Embracing Change

Last week, we published a call to action to encourage Governor Newsom to sign SB 79 into law. (He still has until October 12th to either sign or veto the legislation).

In response to that effort, we received some critical feedback—sharing concerns about SB 79’s potential negative impacts:

“If not vetoed and if implemented, SB 79 will lead to the ruination of many historic districts throughout the state. Architecture be damned.”

“If SB 79 goes ahead, it will be the end of well-planned cities… The built environment will be uglier than ever.”

“That is so correct. It was sponsored by Wall Street investors and big real estate interests (disguising themselves as progressive “YIMBYs”)… Only money.”

Larchmont Buzz also published a well-written article by Patricia Lombard: Mapping the Potential Impact of SB 79

In response to those concerns, I’m including my personal thoughts.

The Unrelenting Tension of LA Development

At the end of the day, it’s about where LA has been, where it is now, and what its future will be.

I just finished reading “Eternity Street,” which I highly recommend—a deeply poignant if not disturbing history of LA from 1781 to the 1870’s. That inspired me to read “The Fragmented Metropolis,” which in turn inspired me to now read “Nothing Like It in the World,” which is the history of the construction of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad.

What I find fascinating about our region’s history is just how often we’re experiencing similar patterns repeating themselves as they relate to development, land use, historic character, and the unrelenting tension between the public and private sectors.

What I find obvious about LA at the present moment: it’s failing us all. Arguably, it’s probably never been this bad before. I see similarities between today’s LA and NYC of the 70’s. LA is falling apart, and we need to renegotiate the public realm. We need to redefine what we expect the private sector to accomplish and what we expect the public sector to achieve.

We have an innumerable combination of futures to strive for. Do we repeat the past hundred years again? Do we sacrifice functionality for sentimentality? Do we allow for our next iteration of ‘stranded assets’ to strangle our already diminished prosperity? Our multi-billion dollar transit lines risk becoming a stranded asset if we fail to allow the density necessary for ridership and economic vitality.

SB 79: Separating Fact from Fear

Personally, I remain optimistic. I love LA’s historic remnants and respect the scarce fragments that are still here for us to enjoy. Angeleno Heights is one of my favorite neighborhoods.

However, I don’t buy into the argument that upzoning parcels adjacent to transit stations is going to permanently damage the historic character of Los Angeles.

First of all, if you read SB 79 carefully, you’ll see that development will be equally difficult to achieve with SB 79 as it is today (without SB 79). SB 9 was a similar overt ‘concern’ that has never truly materialized into anything of substance. Why? Because it’s nearly impossible for most projects to be financially feasible. It’s nearly impossible to overcome all of the other complexities imposed upon us by the zoning and building codes.

But the fear-mongering also ignores key protections:

  • Historic Protection: SB 79 includes explicit anti-displacement and anti-demolition provisions, prohibiting projects from requiring the demolition of occupied multi-family housing or most rent-controlled units. Furthermore, local jurisdictions can utilize implementation deferrals in areas with designated historic resources, allowing us to safeguard specific landmarks.
  • Affordability: The bill mandates a minimum affordability standard and provides incentives for deeper affordable unit counts, directly countering the claim that it’s all “luxury micro-units.”
  • Financial Feasibility: Sure, a few parcels will be developed and will see some additional housing units built. But probably not all that many more than what could have been achieved with CHIP alone, or any other statewide density bonus, etc. Which, in my opinion, is all delivering a sub-rate housing ‘product’.

The Path Forward: All of the Above

What’s the answer? In my strong opinion, try an “all of the above” approach. Embrace change. Respect the past. In fact, celebrate it! Learn from it. And find a way through whatever means available to dignify the present day.

We’re all struggling, and as taxpayers, we’re all overextended. The only option I see us embracing is identifying the most effective way to attract more investment, especially from the private sector. Allow the risk/ reward to be more equally balanced so that capital begins to flow into the Los Angeles region again.

This isn’t just about housing; it’s about climate resiliency. We’ve invested billions into our public transit system, and as cars and trucks continue to be a massive source of climate pollution, allowing housing near transit is the most fiscally and environmentally responsible action we can take.

We can either make housing easier to build, or we’re simply going to be overrun with data centers and public storage warehouses.

P.S. My original posting was in response to the many concerns I’ve heard that SB 79 diminishes local control. An excellent argument about that concern has been authored by a prominent & deeply respected writer for CalMatters:

Capitol housing reform wrongly targets the sacred power to shape California locally By Jim Newton

However, my rebuttal to that is that we’ve had plenty of local control! It’s local control that helps decide the placement of the transit stations in the first place, and it’s local control that, for decades, has failed to match those transit investments with housing, leaving us with a crisis.

Additional Resources for Reference:

L.A. City Planning’s SB 79 Maps: You can check the potential local impact of the bill on the Los Angeles City Planning website.

Bill Fact Sheet (Proponent View): For a detailed look at the bill’s provisions, including affordability, displacement, and labor standards, see the California YIMBY fact sheet.

The YouTube video discusses SB 79 and its potential impact on California communities. California Housing Bill That Allows 6-Story Building in Residential Neighborhood Near Transit


The AIA|LA Immigration Summit: The Economic & Creative ROI of Immigrants in Los Angeles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AIA|LA TO HOST IMMIGRATION SUMMIT: EXPLORING THE ECONOMIC AND CREATIVE IMPACT OF IMMIGRANTS IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA — The American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles (AIA|LA) is thrilled to announce its inaugural Immigration Summit, a vital think tank event set for Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Center for Communities (4450 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016). This pivotal summit will officially bring together leading voices from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, academia, and government to explore the profound and often understated contributions of immigrants to the economic and creative vitality of our city and profession.

 

Understanding the ROI of Immigrants

This event will feature compelling keynotes and discussions that illuminate the significant economic return on investment (ROI) of immigrants in California. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how immigrants are a core part of the state’s economic framework, driving growth and innovation.

 

Key insights will include:

  • The Power of International Students: We’ll explore how our academic institutions serve as a “knowledge factory,” with international students contributing $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023-2024 and supporting over 378,000 jobs.
  • AEC Industry Reliance: The summit will highlight how the construction industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor, would face a nearly 16% GDP contraction without this essential workforce.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Attendees will learn that undocumented immigrants have a higher labor force participation rate (over 72%) than native-born Californians and own almost 11% of the state’s small businesses.

 

Building an Innovative and Resilient Los Angeles

The summit is designed to move beyond dehumanizing terminology and celebrate the creative outcomes that a diverse workforce brings to the AEC industry. It will feature two key panel discussions:

  • Panel 1: The Value of International Students in Higher Education will feature leaders such as Dean Brett Steele of the USC School of Architecture and Dean Heather Flood of Woodbury University, highlighting how international students, particularly those in STEM fields, drive innovation and global competitiveness.
  • Panel 2: Immigration, Skilled Labor, and Creative Outcomes in the AEC Industry will bring together experts like Alfred Fraijo Jr. of Somos Group and Thai Nguyen of PCL Construction to discuss how a rich blend of perspectives and experiences—built on courage and resilience—enhances creative solutions and secures our collective prosperity.

 

Join the Conversation

This event is a unique opportunity to engage in a forward-looking dialogue that will redefine our understanding of immigration’s role in design and beyond. Attendees will not only gain critical knowledge but also identify proactive ways to support this vital workforce, especially in a time of rebuilding and preparation for upcoming global sporting events.

Carlo Caccavale, Hon. AIA|LA, Executive Director of AIA Los Angeles, will offer a welcome, while a roster of distinguished speakers, including Stephen Cheung, President & CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, and Assemblymember Hon. Sade Elharaway, will deliver keynotes.

RSVP: Registration and detailed program information can be found HERE.

CONTACT: Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA – Director, Government & Public Affairs, AIA Los Angeles // will[@]aialosangeles.org

About AIA|LA: The American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles (AIA|LA), is the voice of the architecture profession in Los Angeles, dedicated to promoting the value of architecture and design through leadership, advocacy, and education.


FROM AIA CALIFORNIA

AIA CA Legislator of the Year Nominations are Open

Nominations are now open for the 2026 AIA CA Legislator of the Year. You can submit your nomination VIA THIS FORM HERE:

We encourage you to nominate a California State Senator or Assembly Member who aligns with AIA CA’s priority issues or has demonstrated an active connection with our organization. Please submit your nominations by October 10th.

Each year, new laws are passed, regulations are written, and building codes are amended, directly impacting how architects operate in California. The AIA California Government Relations Program serves as the voice of the architectural profession in the State Capitol. Part of this mission is to proactively build strong relationships with legislators.

The “Legislator of the Year” award provides an important opportunity for architects to ensure their voices are heard by recognizing a legislator who has championed causes significant to the profession. It allows us to express gratitude, highlight their good work, and raise the visibility of AIA CA, while also giving back to the legislators who support us, rather than solely making requests.

Thank you for your continued efforts in supporting our advocacy program.

2026 AIA CA Advocacy Survey: Your Voice, Your Advocacy, Our Success

Advocacy is central to shaping the future of architecture and ensuring the profession’s needs and values are heard.

The American Institute of Architects California has a strong track record of advocacy victories, including successes in protecting architectural copyrights, advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, promoting climate action in the built environment, fostering more livable communities, and developing policies that address California’s housing crisis. Read more about these victories here (https://aiacalifornia.org/advocate/winning-record/).

By participating in the annual AIA CA Advocacy Survey, members contribute directly to these efforts, ensuring the voice of the profession remains strong. Your insights can inspire the next major success.
Share your perspective—your ideas can shape the next big victory.

We want to hear from you! Become an advocate—your ideas can make a difference! We’d appreciate your feedback by Friday, October 10, 2025. Please also share with other AIA members in your networks. Your participation makes it possible for AIA CA to advance an advocacy agenda that benefits architects and our communities.

Complete the SURVEY HERE.

For more information, please contact:

Scott Terrell – Director of Government Relations, AIA California

Email:  Scott Terrell 

 


Shape LA’s Future: Join the 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series!

Connect directly with the civic leaders transforming Los Angeles.

The AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series offers a unique opportunity for architects, designers, and community stakeholders to engage in intimate roundtable discussions with key decision-makers. Share innovative ideas to foster a healthy, sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and economically prosperous future for all.

Why Attend?

  • Direct Engagement: Meet and converse with top civic leaders shaping our built and natural environment.
  • Influence & Impact: Contribute your insights on critical issues like economic development, climate, urban design, and land-use policy.
  • Networking: Connect with peers and leaders in a collaborative, inspiring setting.

Upcoming Breakfast Receptions:

October 2025

AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Please make plans to attend one (or more) of these inspirational receptions!


ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE

On behalf of the AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee, we are reaching out to solicit feedback from members and stakeholders with direct experience converting existing office buildings into housing.

Our request is two-fold:

AB 529 Working Group Input – As the AB 529 Working Group nears its conclusion, we are concerned it may not do enough to remove key barriers in the building code. We want to ensure your experiences and perspectives are represented in the public comment process.

Exploring State Legislation – We are also in early discussions with Assemblymember Gonzalez about the potential for a bill modeled after AB 2910. This would provide a mechanism to evaluate and address both local (City of Los Angeles) and state code provisions that create barriers to adaptive reuse housing.

As a valued AIA|LA member, we ask that you share your top three to five code-related barriers that have created undue financial hardship in adaptive reuse projects. Addressing these barriers could unlock more affordable housing opportunities while preserving commercial real estate value.

By way of example, our committee has identified issues such as:

  • Gurney elevator requirements
  • Redundant fire pump requirements
  • Change-of-use seismic triggers
  • Other provisions that can render office-to-housing projects financially infeasible

Your response can be as brief or detailed as you like. Our goal is to gather feedback from the AIA|LA community, prioritize the most impactful barriers, and present a focused set of proposed code revisions—ideally no more than ten—to Assemblymember Gonzalez and other decision-makers.

Please reply by 9/19/2025 we can incorporate your input into our recommendations.  Please email your input to will{@}aialosangeles.org with “Adaptive Reuse” in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your feedback and for supporting this important effort.

Link to AB 529:  Adaptive Reuse Working Group and Report (AB 529 (Chapter 743, Statutes of 2023)) | California Department of Housing and Community Development

Link to (Vetoed on 09/22/24) AB 2901:  Bill Text – AB-2910 State Housing Law: City of Los Angeles: conversion of nonresidential buildings.


> AIA CA Collective Action for Wildfire Recovery

The AIA LA & LACP Professional Volunteer Program (PVP)

Architects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the Professional Volunteer Program (PVP), which is a collaborative design review program organized by AIA LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP)’s Urban Design Studio.

This year, we will be coordinating thirty-one virtual design review sessions, which will serve as opportunities for architects and designers to help the Los Angeles City Planning’s Urban Design Studio critically review upcoming projects throughout our City.

Oct 7 (10am)

Oct 14 (10am)

Oct 21 (10am)

RSVP HERE (virtual on zoom)

Design Review Sessions w/ LACP Urban Design Studio 2025

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA
Director, Government & Public Affairs
t: 213.639.0764
e: will@aialosangeles.org
www.aialosangeles.org

*Disclaimer: The advice and perspectives shared here belong to the author and should not be considered official recommendations from AIA Los Angeles.