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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260504T143721Z
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SUMMARY:AEGB Updates: Site\, Energy\, and Water
DESCRIPTION:AEGB Update Working Sessions\n\nAustin Energy Green Building (AEGB) is in the process of updating the Single Family and Multi-family Rating Systems. Public Comment is open until June 1st. In addition to encouraging individual input\, the AIA Austin Advocacy Commission will host two working sessions (May 13 & May 20) to discuss the changes and brainstorm recommendations. Visit these SpeakUp Austin pages to review to proposed changes and provide your feedback:\n\n\n2026 Single Family Rating Updates\n2026 Multifamily Rating Updates\n\n\nWorking Session 1: AEGB Updates: Site\, Energy\, and Water\nWednesday\, 13 May 2026\, Noon\, AIA Austin\nFree. Bring your lunch.\nRegister here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aegb-updates-site-energy-and-water/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260506T192612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T135924Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mobility Advocacy Committee promotes regional transportation solutions that address equity\, sustainability\, and quality of life issues while providing a range of transportation options. We believe that successful attempts to promote design and quality of life initiatives in the built environment must include transportation and the public realm as integral parts of the whole. \nThis month\, we’ll meet at HKS (98 San Jacinto Blvd STE 500\, 78701). \nAgenda: \n\nIntroductions                 [5 minutes]\nPast Event Recap        [5 minutes]\n\n4/22 – Central City District Plan Open House\n4/30 – WiA: Coffee & Conversations\nTestimony & advocacy efforts\n\n\nNew Topics & Tracking Updates        [15 minutes]\n\nAdvocacy Subject Matter Experts\nBarton Springs Road Bridge Preservation\nI-35 ROW Improvements & Street Trees\nProject Connect\nPlanning Director\nAustin 2026 Bond Package\nTwo Way Street Reversions\n\n\nCurrent Priorities         [20 minutes]\n\nI-35 Cap & Stitch\nCitywide and Downtown Density Bonus Updates\nGreat Streets / Central City District Plan\n\n\nUpcoming Events        [10 minutes]\n\nSeptember – AIA Roundtable\nSeptember – Candidate Forum\n\n\nAction Items                   [5 minutes]\n\nWe typically meet monthly on the second Tuesday from Noon–1:00 p.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/mobility-advocacy-meeting-5/
LOCATION:HKS\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd\, Suite 500\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Mobility Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260421T200831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T152858Z
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SUMMARY:WiA Motherhood Panel // Overcoming Taboos
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA presents the 2026 Motherhood Panel\, “Overcoming Taboos”\, a virtual discussion addressing often unspoken challenges of motherhood in architecture and related fields. From family planning to building empty nest identities\, the conversation will explore how to advocate for oneself in order to find support juggling professional expectations with caregiving responsibilities. Participants are invited to listen\, learn\, and engage in breaking down stigmas to foster a more supportive and equitable future for the profession. \nTuesday\, May 12\n12:00 – 1:00pm\nVirtual\, register to receive the Zoom link in a confirmation email. \nRSVP here.  \nListen\, learn\, and help shape a more inclusive and supportive future for our profession. Mothers and advocates alike are welcome! \nModerator: \n\nLaura Burton\, Laura Burton Interiors\n\nPanelist: \n\nBrett Greig\, Rauser Construction\nCaitlin Terwelp\, WRA\nChristina Martin\, RVI\nHeather Banks\, Cary Paul Studios
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-motherhood-panel-overcoming-taboos/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260210T153101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Advocacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Advocacy Committee intends to promote affordable housing for all Austinites. We track code\, policies\, and discriminatory housing practices. The intention of this group is to be proactive\, not reactive on housing policy\, and we look for organizations to partner with on issues as we leverage our own expertise as design professionals and leaders of the community. \nThis committee’s monthly meetings are second Fridays\, 12-1PM. Meetings are hybrid – attend in-person at AIA Austin or via Zoom. Join our email list to learn about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/housing-advocacy-committee-meeting-3/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Housing Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260330T181919Z
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SUMMARY:Design Austin | PechaKucha #41
DESCRIPTION:PechaKucha is an informal gathering where creative people get together and share their ideas\, works\, thoughts\, and just about anything. \nPECHAKUCHA AUSTIN #41\nThursday\, May 7\, 2026\nAustin History Center// 800 Guadalupe \n7:00PM Doors\, 8:20PM Program Begins \nDon’t miss this incredible night of creative storytelling featuring leading Austin-based architects\, designers\, musicians\, writers\, and artists at the Austin History Center\, the local history archive of the Austin Public Library. \nPechaKucha\, which roughly translates to “chit-chat” in Japanese\, is a creative speaking event that originated in Tokyo in 2003. The unique format\, a kind of speed-dating version of a TED Talk\, invites 10 guest speakers to each develop a presentation on a creative topic within the strict parameters of 20 slides (image slots) and 20 seconds per slide. The slides are set on a timer out of the control of the presenters\, so the cumulative effect of 10 short presentations\, just over six minutes each\, leads to a fast and furious evening of entertainment and creative inspiration. \nPechaKucha is presented in collaboration with The Austin History Center Association\, Design Austin and DJ Stout\, Austin-based graphic designer\, Pentagram Partner\, Principal of Pentagram’s Austin office\, and Co-Director of PechaKucha Austin. \nPechaKucha Austin #41 Lineup and Order\n1 Jennifer Chenoweth (AHC Manager)\n2 Stephanie and Ryan Lemmo (Architects)\n3 Michael Barnes (Historian)\n4 Ian Searcy (Magazine Designer)\n5 Will van Overbeek (Photographer) \nB R E A K \n6 Emily Schexnayder (Entrepreneur)\n7 Alan Lazarus (Vespaio Founder)\n8 Angelique Ferrao (Painter)\n9 Jim Franklin (Poster Artist)\n10 Miles Zuniga (Musician)
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-austin-pechakucha-41/
LOCATION:Austin History Center\, 810 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:DesignAustin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20251204T193129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T233821Z
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee on the Environment (COTE) – The committee reflects the profession’s commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people\, and is dedicated to preserving the earth’s capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. unless special programming (tours\, events\, speakers) is planned. \n2026 Committee on the Environment\nChair:Livia Subasic\nChair Elect: Stephanie Maddamma\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-monthly-meeting-7/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20251017T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T145313Z
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SUMMARY:CRAN Tour
DESCRIPTION:CRAN Tours sell out within 24 hours\, usually to first-round recipients of the CRAN Email List. JOIN HERE>>\n\n\nTicketholders will receive address information upon successful ticket registration.\nAIA Austin cannot reveal the address of homes on the tours\, or sell tickets outside of the email release.\nTickets are FCFS and non-refundable.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cran-tour-4-2/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Custom Residential Architects Network Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260113T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Design Awards Committee provides a platform to showcase excellence in design that is produced by AIA Austin architects and selected by a panel of distinguished jurors. The committee organizes and implements the annual AIA Austin Design Awards Competition and Awards Celebration. The Committee usually meets the first Thursday of each month at AIA Austin\, 801 w 12th St. at 9am. There is also a hybrid way to meet with Zoom. If you are interested in joining this committee\, please email ingrid@aiaaustin.org.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-awards-committee-meeting-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260421T181603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T135628Z
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SUMMARY:BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BEC: Austin for a happy hour & a short presentation of Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar\, in collaboration with Austin’s BS+Beer group (BS=Building Science). The Architects at Clayton Korte + more will give a ‘Soap-box’ introduction about the project\, followed by some casual conversations & networking. \nSponsored by Rockwool \nRegister Now \n\nBEC: Austin is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the exchange of information on building enclosures and related science specific to the climate of Central Texas. \nInterdisciplinary: architects\, engineers\, contractors\, building owners\, consultants\, facility managers\, code officials\, educators\, manufacturers\, and those with a stake in building enclosure performance \nExchange of information: discussion\, training\, education\, outreach\, and awareness \nBuilding enclosures and related science: energy-efficiency\, moisture control\, indoor air quality\, longevity\, and durability \nBEC: Austin typically meets the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm. To receive reminders\, please sign up for the BEC mailing list here.\n2026 BEC: Austin Committee\nChair: Michael Salinas\, AIA\nChair Elect: John Byrd\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/bec-austin-committee-meeting-15-5/
LOCATION:Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar\, 6405 Brodie Ln\, Sunset Valley\, 78745\, United States
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260324T183528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160643Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Bike Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Third Annual Queer Austin Bike Tour on May 2\, 2026! This year’s tour will explore sites of queer organizing throughout Austin’s history\, from the meeting places that shaped our earliest LGBTQIA+ organizations to the bookstores and informal spaces that brought us together for physical and intellectual connection. We hope to honor the legacy of LGBTQIA+ spaces and people we’ve lost and bring attention to those still at risk. \nTour Details \n\nThe tour is an approximately 4-mile adventure through the city\, celebrating Austin’s most beloved LGBTQIA+ spaces\, landmarks\, and stories—led by some of our favorite architects\, historians\, and friends! The tour will last approximately two and a half hours\, with forty minutes of total bike time and roughly 15 minutes at each stop.\nThe tour is BYO Bike\, but if you do not own a bike we recommend renting one from a MetroBike station. Please remember to wear your helmets\, bring water\, and observe all traffic laws.\n$15 registration fee which includes a T-shirt! All sales are final\, and the ride is rain or shine. Spaces are limited so register today! Shirt sizes are being collection on the registration form.\nNeed a ride? We are organizing a vehicle to transport those unable to bike from stop to stop. If you have any specific accessibility needs\, please let us know (within the registration form) and we will adapt accordingly.\n\nWe will meet at Cosmic Saltillo before the ride for breakfast and coffee\, and then make our way north\, ending at The 1972 Pub for a post-tour happy hour! As usual\, you’ll be able to pop your bike on a rapid bus line to return to our starting point. \n$15. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Register Here \nAll sales final
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/lgbtqia-alliance-bike-tour-3/
LOCATION:Cosmic Saltillo\, 1300 E 4th St\, Austin\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260427T194508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195232Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Committee Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:Grab your sketchbook and come hang with us at our monthly Sketch Club! \nJoin us at The Wishbone Bridge for a group sketch session. Whether you’re a designer\, architect\, artist\, student\, or family member/ friend to one\, everyone is welcome! Meet at the center of the bridge at 10AM. Coffee will be available for you to have while you sketch. Feel free to stay put and paint\, or explore and meet back up with us at the end of the session. \n   \n\nLearn more about AIA Austin Emerging Professionals and our upcoming events by following our Instagram\, connecting with us on LinkedIn\, and joining our email list!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/emerging-professionals-committee-sketch-club-5/
LOCATION:Wishbone Bridge\, 100 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260108T222654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T222655Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture: K-12 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom meeting info will be sent to the email list. Sign up below. \nThe Architecture: K-12 committee invites the community to explore\, create and learn about the practice and value of architecture through consistent\, relevant youth and family program opportunities. If you are interested in teaching children about architecture\, we value your involvement at any level! Please join us during our regular monthly meetings\, typically on the first Friday of every month at 12PM. \nConnect with Architecture K-12: Join the our email list. (Click Committee News – Architecture K-12 to join.)
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/architecture-k-12-meeting-3-3-2-2-2-2-2/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Architecture: K-12 Committee,Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260224T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T161717Z
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SUMMARY:Allied Member Roundtable Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, Thursday\, April 30th\, for a happy hour at the Colorado Tower. The Colorado Tower\, designed by Duda | Paine Architects in 2015\, features a custom glass art installation by Kenneth von Roenn. Measuring over 100 feet in length\, and 15 feet in height\, this custom glass wall was inspired by the Colorado River\, using tempered cast glass with laminated glass nuggets to create the appearance of bubbles in water and colors of fish. \nThis event is open to all AIA-members along with other industry professionals. Registration is required to attend\, and parking in the Colorado Tower garage will be validated.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/allied-member-roundtable-happy-hour-4302026/
CATEGORIES:AIA Austin Allied Member Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260406T221909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T222846Z
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SUMMARY:WiA // Coffee & Convo
DESCRIPTION:Meet up with AIA Austin WiA for ☕️ Coffee & Convo ☕️ with special guest: AIA Austin Advocacy Commission!\nJoin us at @communitygarden.austin for our second Coffee & Convo morning happy hour of the year. Looking to casually build your Austin design community network? Curious about architectural advocacy in Austin and how designers can show up for the city? Let’s talk about it over some coffee. \nNo RSVP necessary.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-coffee-convo-2/
LOCATION:Community Garden\, 1401 Cedar Avenue\, Unit 2\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260428T142843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142949Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at Dive Bar Austin tonight (1703 Guadalupe St\, 78701) to discuss upcoming events. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/lgbtqia-alliance-meeting-15-3/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Alliance Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260415T152339Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Roundtable: Re-Source // Strategies for Scaled Water Use and Re-use
DESCRIPTION:Resilient Water Conversations #1: Re-Source\nLessons & Strategies for Scaled Water Use and Re-use\n\n\n\nJoin us for the first in a series of 2026 Roundtables hosted by the Committee on Resilience focused on Water. \nWith growing populations and challenging climate realities\, it’s time to get more knowledgeable and more serious about implementing techniques to allow projects to source some of their water needs from auxiliary and on-site sources. Sharlene Leurig\, Texas Regional Director at WestWater Research\, and Jim Walker\, Director of Sustainability at University of Texas at Austin\, and Daryl Slusher\, former Austin City Council member and Assistant Director at Austin Water\, will share from their depth of expertise and experience. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the different buckets\, or types\, of water – from stormwater to blackwater – that constitute the interrelated parts of the overall water picture.\nIdentify water system strategies and advantages offered at the district scale that serve as important test cases for other project types and scales.\nLearn about and explain the regulatory requirements in the Austin Water service area\, as well as financial incentives and operational imperatives.\nRecognize the role architects can take in presenting opportunities and raising awareness of water use and re-use for clients and projects of all types.\n\nThis promises to be a very informative and horizon-expanding session for the AEC community! \n1.5 LU/HSW (pending)\n$5 members / $20 non-members\nRegister Here \n\nEach month\, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals to discuss strategies individual professionals\, practices\, and AIA Austin can take to proactively advocate for issues important to our members and the larger community.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/advocacy-roundtable-2-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260413T180459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T144731Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin Commercial Architecture Committee Monthly Meeting \nApril 24\, 11:30am-12:30pm; AIA Austin/Center for Architecture\, 801 West 12th Street\, 78701 \nThe AIA Austin Commercial Architecture Committee celebrates and expands awareness of commercial architecture and its role in shaping Austin’s identity\, economy\, and urban landscape. \nJoin the Commercial Architecture Committee for their monthly meeting. We will go over upcoming events and other items. \nBring your lunch! \nPlease RSVP>>
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260113T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T141707Z
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture Forma & Función
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin Latinos in Architecture committee invites you to join us for Forma & Función\, a platform dedicated to elevating the visibility and impact of Latinx professionals in the AEC industry by showcasing their achievements\, expertise\, and journey.\n\n\n\nLatinos in Architecture (LiA) is dedicated to fostering a more diverse and inclusive architecture community. Our mission is to provide resources\, support\, and opportunities for Latinx architects\, designers\, and allies. To promote cultural awareness and sensitivity within the broader architectural profession. Through networking events\, mentorship programs\, and professional development initiatives\, LiA strives to create a vibrant and supportive community that reflects the rich diversity of our profession.\n\nSign up for our committee newsletter here!
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/latinos-in-architecture-committee-meeting-28/
LOCATION:FGM Architects (FGMA)\, 3711 South Mopac Expressway\, Building Two\, #150\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260402T222632Z
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SUMMARY:From Principles to Policy: How Urban Designers Shape the Public Realm
DESCRIPTION:From Principles to Policy: How Urban Designers Shape the Public Realm\n\nWhat does it look like when architects and urban designers work not for clients\, but for cities — and for the people who live in them? This session draws on the work of New York City’s urban design practice to explore how public-sector design can be a powerful force for health\, equity\, and resilience. Through real-world case studies from one of the most complex urban environments in the world\, participants will examine the principles and tools that NYC planners use to shape livable neighborhoods\, equitable public spaces\, and streets that serve all users. Architects working in Austin and across Texas will leave with frameworks they can apply to their own civic contexts\, whether engaging with local planning agencies\, advocating for design quality\, or contributing to neighborhood and corridor studies.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sagi Golan\, Associate AIA\n\nDeputy Director of Urban Design\, NYC DCP \nSagi Golan is an architect and urban designer serving as the Deputy Director of Urban Design at the New York City Department of City Planning\, where he leads the design vision and public realm frameworks for major neighborhood plans across the five boroughs. His work operates at the intersection of architecture\, city form\, and public policy\, focusing on translating core urban design principles into zoning tools\, design guidelines\, and strategies that shape how buildings meet the street\, how public spaces function\, and how large-scale development contributes to a cohesive and equitable urban fabric. Sagi will present a case study of Brooklyn’s Gowanus District to explore how public-sector design can be a powerful force for health\, equity\, and resilience. \nIn addition to his public-sector leadership\, Golan teaches graduate urban design at Columbia University’s GSAPP\, coordinating studios that explore urban systems\, climate resiliency\, environmental justice\, and narrative methods. Through his combined practice\, teaching\, and public engagement\, he advances design as both a regulatory framework and a creative instrument for shaping dynamic and accessible environments. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify at least three urban design principles used by NYC’s Department of City Planning\, such as walkability\, ground-floor activation\, and public realm continuity\, and evaluate how each principle protects or enhances the safety and welfare of building occupants and street-level users within their local context.\nAnalyze case studies from NYC’s urban design practice to distinguish which design strategies have the greatest measurable impact on equitable access and community health outcomes\, using the examples presented as a comparative framework.\nApply public-sector urban design decision-making frameworks\, including zoning tools\, design guidelines\, and corridor studies\, to assess how similar approaches could improve health\, safety\, and welfare outcomes in an Austin or Texas context.\nDescribe how co-located\, interdisciplinary urban design units within city planning agencies function as a governance model\, and explain how that model enables long-term design vision that consistently centers the health\, safety\, and welfare of occupants of the built environment.\n\nLocation: Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus (Multipurpose Room)\n1 LU/HSW\nRegister Here \nReception generously sponsored by Texans for Housing
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/civic-craft-in-urban-design-the-creative-work-of-new-york-citys-urban-design-practice/
LOCATION:ACC Rio Grande Campus\, 1212 Rio Grande\, Multi-purpose room\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260113T221205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T184245Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Committee: Firm Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Join the AIA Austin Emerging Professionals on a walking tour and visit AEC firms in Austin’s vibrant downtown district! \nThis networking event will give emerging professionals and students an opportunity to connect with others in the community and learn about each office’s projects\, culture\, and space. \n1 | 4:00-4:45 – STEINBERG HART\, 805 Brazos S \n2 | 5:00-5:45 – RHODE PARTNERS\, 515 N Congress Ave\, #1600 \n3 | 6:00-6:45 – LEVY DYKEMA\, 620 N Congress Ave\, #100 \nRSVP required. You can join for one\, two\, or all stops. Refreshments will be provided at each office. Parking is not provided. Parking suggestions will be provided via email in the days leading up to the event. \n  \n  \n \n\nOur mission is to provide an opportunity for discussion and growth for young architectural professionals as they work towards licensure\, along with relevant resources for continued development after registration. We also foster a strong network of multidisciplinary members and non-members and promote the value of architecture through its impact in the community. \nConnect with us! Follow our Instagram\, connect with us on LinkedIn\, and join our email list.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/emerging-professionals-committee-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260126T195906Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin WiA Presents Site Tour // 01:  HouseMade
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA Present Site Tour // 01: HouseMade\nDate: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 at 4:00 – 6:00pm\nLocation: Near MLK & Airport Blvd \nRegister Now! \nNO PPE Required. Rideshare is encouraged. \n2 LU/HSW Credits \nSite Tour Description \nThis tour presents an Architect-built house that showcases design strategies for deep sustainability\, inspired by its wooded east Austin site. Owners\, as designer\, contractor\, and partial builder\, will walk through the design drivers\, unique process of construction\, and end results that feature rammed earth walls\, a courtyard center\, terracing landscapes including a green roof\, and emphasis on material repurposing. The ~2\,600 sf family house is both a thick-walled quiet oasis and life hub\, demonstrating a strong street presence\, expansive interiors\, and more generous public than private spaces. \nThe Austin Energy Green Building consultant for the project will outline the single family rating process from project submission through\, design\, construction\, and final rating and explain how rating a project helps architects to organize their sustainable and regenerative project goals\, incorporate them into their designs and specifications\, and ensure that what is designed and specified ends up in the final project. \nSite Tour Presenters \n \nLauren Woodward Stanley\, AIA brings together design\, advocacy\, academic engagement\, writing\, community service\, and art in an architectural practice rooted in awareness of context and layered disciplines.  She is joint owner and director of Stanley Studio\, a hybrid Austin design practice\, with Lars Stanley\, FAIA\, since 2005.  Their architecture studio and metal arts shop produce award-winning civic\, institutional\, residential\, public art\, and accessory/detail\, a full range of scales with a focus on crafted detail\, material expression\, low-carbon construction\, ecological health\, and social connection.  A UTSOA M.Arch graduate\, Lauren worked for close to a decade in notable Seattle design firms before returning to Austin with a strong ethic championing the integration of buildings and sites.  Her design work and civic engagement is grounded in weaving green infrastructure into the built fabric to produce healthy and socially resilient cities. \n \nLars A. Stanley\, FAIA has practiced architecture since 1983. As both architect and artisan\, he translates his craft and passion for the process of making into creating resonant places. His award-winning work conveys a profound sense of the human hand and a sensitivity to material and craft. Stanley Studio\, the east Austin studio and shop practice he shares with Lauren Woodward Stanley\, issues architectural and metalwork projects at a wide range of types and scales\, from campus master planning to construction detail. Their work includes schools\, libraries\, residences\, parks\, spas\, public amenities\, public art\, architectural accessories\, lighting\, and furniture\, much of it having become part of the urban fabric of Austin.  \n \nCatherine Lee Doar is Austin Energy Green Building residential team’s Utility Strategist. For twelve years she served as the Design Coordinator at Austin Habitat for Humanity\, developing their green building program and advising Habitat’s U.S. office on green building initiatives. After twelve years at Austin Energy\, she is serving single family custom and volume customers as well as multifamily teams and leads special projects. Lee has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Virginia\, and she is passionate about promoting strategic shading in hot climates with a new interest in promoting retrofits in hot places that used to be cool.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-site-tour-april-2026/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260414T190233Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Speaker Series: Thoughtbarn
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Design Committee’s 2026 Speaker Series will focus on smaller scale development and projects that transform underutilized spaces at the neighborhood scale\, demonstrate creativity in adaptive reuse and inform a sense of place. \nFirst up in our series will be Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn to share more about their vision and process for the redevelopment of the former 1960’s Hyde Park Post Office into a lively neighborhood hub that serves as the home of FirstLight Books\, Tiny Grocer\, All Day Pizza and Moogie Pilates. We’ll discuss ways that this project prioritizes the public realm and exemplifies the principles of urbanism through placemaking and thoughtful design. \nLunch will be provided.\nRegister here. \n\nAbout AIA Austin Urban Design \nThe AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design\, planning\, and public policy in the built environment. The Urban Design Committee\, in concert with allied community and professional groups\, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments. \nAll are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings\, typically held 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-committee-meeting-8-5/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T093000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260114T195810Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Architecture Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women in Architecture group for their monthly meetings on the third Friday of each month. All meetings will be virtual via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Sign up for our mailing list here to receive the Zoom invite! \nLearn more about WiA >>> \n2026 Chair:  Danielle Smith\, AIA\n2026 Chair-Elect: Tooba Jalal\, Assoc. AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Erika Wendel
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/women-in-architecture-committee-meeting-11/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260128T145408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162035Z
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SUMMARY:Jury Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Part of the AIA Austin 2026 Design Awards program\, Jury Conversations is a live presentation with our Design Awards jurors\, and moderated by a special guest. Learn more about our jurors here. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/jury-conversations-4/
LOCATION:The Commune\, 101 N Loop Blvd E\, Austin\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design Awards Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104948
CREATED:20260409T191653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T201414Z
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Roundtable Meeting
DESCRIPTION:How do small firms build a strong\, sustainable culture while attracting and retaining great talent? Join us for a candid panel with firm leaders and emerging professionals exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping small practice today. \nBrittany Hunt\, Assoc. AIA\, and Nick Hunt\, AIA\, of Hunt Architecture; Travis Greig\, AIA\, of Clayton Korte; and Nai’lah Bell\, Assoc. AIA & Chair of the AIA Emerging Professionals Committee\, will share perspectives on mentorship\, hiring in a competitive market\, hybrid work\, and professional growth within small teams. \nBring your questions and join the conversation. Lunch provided. \nRegister Here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/small-firms-roundtable-meeting-11-4-2-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Small Firms Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T113000
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our April meeting. \nAGENDA \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\nShort report topics:\n\nAIA Resilience Design Toolkit summary (Lauren lead; members familiarize in advance)\n\ngroup discussion:  Which parts of the toolkit do we practice? How to integrate frameworks for resilience into our practice?\n\n\n\n\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\n\n\nBird Friendly Design\n\nCollaboration with Travis Audubon:\n\nSign Bird Friendly Design Ordinance petition here\nDark Sky Week Proclamation\, CM Duchen’s office:\n\nWe sent the following blurb to Audubon detailing why AIA is in support of Dark Sky: The AIA Austin Resiliency Advocacy Committee supports dark sky initiatives in Austin to reduce light pollution\, protect ecological systems\, and preserve access to natural night skies as a shared cultural and environmental resource. These efforts also align with AIA priorities around energy efficiency\, human health\, and responsible design that minimizes unnecessary artificial lighting in the built environment.  \n\n\n\n\nBird Friendly Design Ordinance – long term\, waiting for movement from staff\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAEGB Input Cycle opens May 01-June 01 link here\n\n\n\n\nNeed to put together a short-term working group for this\n\n\nSpecific & current Water related items to support\n\nRequest guidance on steps to take from Watershed (Matt Hollon)\n\nDetailed Flood Depth Information \nUnstable Slope Requirements \nGreenfield Standard for Drainage for Redevelopment Projects\n\n\n\n\n\nROUND TABLES \n\n04/27 – Water RT #1\n\n(working title) Water Resilience: Models and Lessons – UT Water Hub & Austin programs\nSpeakers: Jim Walker\, Daryl Slusher\, Sharlene Leurig\n\n\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\n\n\nHousing\n\nPromote ACU to integrate small scale distributed retail/commercial \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Ten-minute Walkability”\n\n\n\n\nGreen Social Housing resolution being considered (CM Siegel)\n\n\nMobility\n\nBarton Springs Rd. Bridge resolution \nStreet shade (trees)at  I-35 cap and stitch and corridors\n\n\n\nONGOING \n\nIdentify Water Forward / One Water items to support\n\nWater Forward cycle begins end of 2027\, aligns with state water plan cycle\nDual plumbing\, purple pipe\nIncentivize GSI: swales and berms for infiltration\nPropose funding mechanisms for affordable projects\nModel on passive house affordable incentive program in 2025\nSan Marcos best practices: low cost natural infrastructure\, solidified into procurement policy\n\n\nMini conference: Water + AEC \n\nPush needle on issue education\, prioritization\, and action\nHow to use the allocated AIA budget – bring in speakers etc.\nTarget: Fall/Winter\nTask group: Caroline\, Lauren\, others \n\n\nTracking items:\n\nGreen Infrastructure in ROW – draft support letter (Lauren)\nResilience stations / programming \n\nOutreach to projects with resilience program element\n\nFoundation Communities\, maybe others\n\n\nLook for opportunities to collaborate on resilience station points\n\nARN partnership and collab (Natalie Lyell)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the agenda here \nThe Resiliency & Climate Response committee helps mitigate\, adapt\, and prepare for the ongoing and future impacts of climate change. We strive to identify practical solutions\, build awareness\, educate\, and advocate for urgency in climate resilience activities. \nWe typically meet the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-climate-response-meeting-5/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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