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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-7/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
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SUMMARY:Homes Tour Webinar #1 - Design for Designers
DESCRIPTION:Join Homes Tour architects from DK Studio \, Pollen Architecture\, and Workshop No. 5 for an in-depth look at their designs that will be showcased in the 2026 AIA Austin Homes Tour\, October 24-25. \nWebinars are accessible by Homes Tour ticket holders only. Please purchase your ticket for the 2026 AIA Austin Homes Tour HERE. \nRegistration for the Zoom Webinars can be found in the confirmation email you will receive from eventbrite once your ticket purchase is complete.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/homes-tour-webinar-1-design-for-designers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T133000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260914T145220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T162431Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Roundtable // The Shade Imperative: Street Trees as Critical Public Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The Shade Imperative: Street Trees as Critical Public Infrastructure  \nMonday\, September 28\, 12:00-1:30pm; AIA Austin/Center for Architecture\, 801 West 12th Street\, 78701 \nAs we become hotter and hotter as a region\, planting and preserving shade trees along public pathways has become critical on many levels: to improve basic human health\, safety and comfort; to improve air and water quality; to extend habitat corridors; and to encourage active transportation modes and transit use. Yet\, when projects specify trees in the public ROW – where they are most needed – they are often deleted or denied by public agencies.    \nBut shade is on the way! Thanks to the efforts of our panelists leading the City’s Green Infrastructure Working Group and the Austin Transit Partnership’s Austin Light Rail Project. Please join us and our colleagues from many different fields at AIA Austin’s Advocacy Commission Roundtable to break down the issues and present and discuss potential solutions.   \nLearning Objectives \n\nEvaluate how green infrastructure and street tree networks contribute to pedestrian safety\, thermal comfort\, environmental quality\, and public health in the public realm.\nUnderstand existing regulatory barriers and practical challenges to creating a broader street tree network.\nIdentify key recommendations developed by the Green Infrastructure Working Group and understand their application to street trees and improved streetscape design for public and private projects.\nCompare implementation tools and strategies for urban green infrastructure\, including utility coordination\, capital improvement projects\, development incentives\, and code-based requirements.\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Credit: 1.5 LU/HSW \n$5 CE for AIA Members / $20 CE for non-members / NO CE: free\nRegistration required. RSVP HERE \nLight snacks will be provided.\n \nPanelists: \n\n\nBrianna Frey – Division Manager\, Strategic Projects\, ATPW \n\n\nKevin Howard Oliver – GIWG\, Strategic Advisor & Subject Matter Expert \n\n\nRobert Infanger – Special Materials Expert\, Austin Transit Partnership \n\n\nThis event was previously titled “Shade Trees & Sidewalks: Expanding Austin’s Network”
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/advocacy-roundtable-2-7/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T220930Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Resiliency Advocacy won’t meet this week\, but we hope to see you at the Advocacy Roundtable we’re presenting with Mobility Advocacy on Monday\, Sept. 28 at Noon! \nWhile we’re not meeting\, we are continuing work on these priorities: \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\nAdvocacy Roundtable with Mobility on Mon. Sept 28 at Noon\nIdeas for resilience integration for new Design Center\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\nStructure and potential alignments for this committee;\nForm exploratory task group on onsite water reuse strategies for projects at diff scales\nPending: Engage on working group for Dogs Head\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\nWith all: Dogs Head\nWith Mobility: Barton Springs Bridge\nWith Mobility: Streetscape & Green Infrastructure (*street trees for better shade)\nWith Housing: Promote ACU; “Ten-minute Walkability”; Green social housing; Resilience centers\n\nOTHER \n\nGreen space calc – A new advocacy item we could explore and take up.\nRoots and Wings (Kulpana) – small grants for resilience\nBird friendly design\nIdentify Water Forward / One Water items to support\nResilience stations / programming\n\n\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-10/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260128T182613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T141825Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Housing Coalition Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin Advocacy\, Housing Works Austin\, and Austin Housing Coalition present a community conversation about Austin’s housing future. Candidates for the open City Council seats in districts 1\, 3\, 5\, 8\, and 9 will share their positions on various issues related to housing affordability\, planning\, and development. \nFree and open to the public. Register 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-austin-housing-coalition-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Assembly Hall\, 1121 E 7th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T093000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260821T162510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T162627Z
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SUMMARY:Principals Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow architecture firm principals for an intimate gathering for breakfast and a discussion with lawyer Joe Basham from Allensworth. This event has limited space. 1 LU (pending) \nFirm principals please find more information and register here.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/principals-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:The Commune\, 101 N Loop Blvd E\, Austin\, 78751\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260902T160432Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll meet at Indeed Tower\, 200 W 6th Street\, Conference Level Boardroom.\n\nThe 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.\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-9/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W 6th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Mobility Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
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-7/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260427T201318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T204606Z
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SUMMARY:Design Excellence Conference + BEC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Two full days of educational sessions\, keynotes\, and the Design Expo. This year the BEC Symposium will be featured as a building science track on Friday!  And up to 8+ hours of On-Demand Courses will be accessible online during the conference through the end of the year. Tickets will be available for the full conference or the BEC Symposium track only. \nThe AIA Austin Design Excellence Conference delivers dynamic content through renowned keynote speakers\, inspiring breakout sessions\, and local project tours\, all focused on sustainability\, resiliency\, and inclusive design through the lens of AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence. Conference attendees can earn 18+ LUs over the two-day conference\, fulfilling HSW and ADA annual requirements for TBAE licensure and AIA membership. \nThis year’s conference will be held on August 27-28 at the Commons Conference Center. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 Design Excellence Conference\, please contact Erika Wendel. \nClick here for more information >>
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-excellence-conference-4/
LOCATION:Commons Conference Center at JJ Pickle Research Campus\, UT Austin\, 10100 Burnet Rd Building 137\, Austin\, 78758\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T133000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260824T171347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T171637Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - Advocacy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Roundtable has been canceled as we prepare for our Design Excellence Conference this week. The next Roundtable will be held on Sept. 28. See you then! \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-2-5/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260409T224842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225218Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260818T213157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T213414Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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. We typically meet the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events. \nAUGUST AGENDA \nResiliency + Climate Response Advocacy Committee Business \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\nDEC (Design Excellence Conference)\nIdeas for resilience integration for new Design Center\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\nTour of PDC on-site water systems on 07/ 29 (collab with COTE) was well attended\nLine up potential water-oriented events and tours for rest of 2026\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\nGeneral\nDogs Head Annex – controversial\, moving quickly\nAdd: (Mobility) – track E. 51st street bond-funded project design.\nBarton Springs Bridge\nStreetscape & Green Infrastructure design standards (* tree shade)\n\nOTHER \n\nHousing Comm collab items?\nGreen space calc – A new advocacy item we could explore and take up.\nSept. 9 event coming up to celebrate the birthday/history of Mueller\, at Franklin BBQ event space on Anchor Ln – stay tuned\nRoots and Wings (Kulpana) – small grants for resilience\n\nPAST/ONGOING \n\nSpecific & current Water related items to support \nIdentify Water Forward / One Water items to support ○ Water Forward cycle begins end of 2027\, aligns with state water plan cycle\nTracking items\n\nView full agenda here: 260820 – AIA Resilience & Climate Response – Agenda
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-climate-response-meeting-9/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
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SUMMARY:Mobility Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll meet at HKS (98 San Jacinto Blvd\, Suite 500). No RSVP necessary. \nAGENDA \nBuffer/Introductions [5 minutes] \nCurrent Priorities (Streetscape Standards) [25 minutes] \n\nGreat Streets Update\nI-35 Frontage Road Street Trees and Urban Design Improvements\nCitywide Transportation Criteria Manual Updates by TPW (Green Infrastructure Working Group of the TARP)\nFirst/Last Mile Transit Access Streets\n\nTracking Updates [20 minutes] \n\nACT Plan Implementation & Two-Way Reversions\nCoA 2026 Bond Package / Budget\nDog’s Head Planning (ASMP Revision and ROW/Development Regulations)\nDowntown Density Bonus Program Phase II (Refining Urban Design Standards)\nCollaboration with Austin Outside (AustinOutside.org)\nBarton Creek Road Bridge: Multimodal Improvements and Preservation\nCurbside Management Plan\nCentral City District Plan\nMoPac South Expansion\nProject Connect\nI-35 Cap & Stitch\nEast 51st Street Project\nCoA New Planning Director\n\nUpcoming Events/Action Items [10 minutes] \n\nSeptember Mobility Roundtable\nSeptember Candidate Forum\nMembership Expertise Directory\n\nAbout Mobility Advocacy\nThe 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. \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-8/
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:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T183000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260806T190016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190016Z
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll meet on Zoom only. Check your email for today’s login information. \nCommittee 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-7-4/
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260615T200449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T225858Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture
DESCRIPTION:This Meeting will be 30 minutes and virtual.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260714T212130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T204934Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency Advocacy x COTE: Austin's Permitting and Development Center Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center is an incredible example of architecture that commits itself to long-term sustainable practices with community-centered design. With ample outdoor space dedicated to gathering\, efficient HVAC systems paired with water collection and reclaiming systems\, and adjacency to Cap Metro’s planned light rail\, the PDC has been awarded a 4-star AEGB rating and is the first building in Austin to receive WELL Gold. \nThis building tour course will walk attendees through both the public facing aspects of this design (like the amphitheater and fitness center) and the hidden systems like Texas’ first blackwater reclamation system and two 20\,000 gallon cisterns for potable water reduction. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the water efficient systems utilized in the Permitting and Development Center.\nIdentify building design strategies that allow large-scale water collection and reclaimed on urban sites.\nUtilize new understanding of water reclamation system maintenance post-occupancy to continue advancing these technologies in new projects.\nDiscuss the coordination efforts required to achieve energy efficient HVAC systems\, cisterns for rainwater collection\, and blackwater reclamation.\n\nThe Tour will be led by Robert Stefani and Kalpana Sutaria from the City of Austin.\n1 LU/HSW \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-advocacy-x-cote-austins-permitting-and-development-center-building-tour/
LOCATION:City of Austin Permitting and Development Center\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260630T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency Advocacy x COTE: PDC Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Resiliency Advocacy and COTE committees have teamed up for a tour of the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center. More details coming soon! \n$5 members / $20 non-members\n1 LU (pending)\nSpaces are limited and registration is required! \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-advocacy-x-cote-pdc-tour/
LOCATION:City of Austin PDC\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260630T181913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T134450Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nJULY AGENDA \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\nDEC (Design Excellence Conference) \n\nSessions scheduled (6\, between all members) – coordinating continues pre-conf.\n\nWater track\n\n\nShare DEC info with AE staff as requested\nMake special effort to broadcast to this comm and with COTE\, others\n\n\nTour of PDC on-site water systems: July 29\n\nCollab with COTE; CEUs offered\n\n\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\nBrainstorm ideas for resilience demo integrated into new Design Center\n\nSmaller scale\, distributed as well as integration with facility\, programing \nStephanie and Liv to follow up with AIA staff\n\n\nLine up other potential tours (water) – Fall\n\nCollaborate with COTE \nHornsby Bend\, UT\, Apple HQ\, Blue Hole Elementary\, Headwaters of the Comal in New Braunfels\, PDC/ADS\, Central Library\, River South\, Austonian …\n\n\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\nGeneral\n\nThere are many large items on the city plate right now\n\nTravis (Mobility) has  a laundry list of items to track to some degree\nAustin Outside also tracking many of the same – Lauren on an AO committee\n\n\nDogs Head Annex – controversial\, moving quickly\n\nSupport idea of engaging as active stakeholder\n\n\nBarton Springs Bridge \n\nAIA letter supporting better design resolution \nBen Heimsath good reference \n\n\nStreetscape & Green Infrastructure  design standards (* tree shade) \n\n Track GI\, Great Streets & Urban Design Guidelines updates\, I-35 frontage and cap/stitch\nGIWG is a working group of TARP; Lauren on both\, can look for opps to interface w/ AIA\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER \n\n\n\nHousing Comm collab items?\n\nPromote ACU to integrate small scale distributed retail/commercial \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Ten-minute Walkability”\n\n\nUrban Design Film Night July 22 – attend!\nRoots and Wings (Kulpana) – small grants for resilience \n\nStreetscape ROW?  Or private side?\nLimited funds could be used for creative interpretive signage\nBird friendly design – design integrated functions (not just BFD); lighting\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-8/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260630T181047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T144950Z
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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’s meeting will be held at HKS\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd\, Suite 500\, 78701. \nAGENDA \nIntroductions [5 minutes] \nCurrent Priorities [25 minutes] \n\nStreetscape Standards TCM Implementation\nDensity Bonus Programs\n\nTracking Updates [15 minutes] \n\nCoA 2026 Bond Package\nI-35 ROW / Frontage Road Improvements\nUniversity Neighborhood Overlay Update\nMoPac South Expansion\nProject Connect\nBarton Creek Road Bridge: Multimodal Improvements and Preservation\nDog’s Head Planning (ASMP Revision and ROW/Development Regulations)\nCentral City District Plan\nACT Plan Implementation\nCap & Stitch (future-proofing for all of last year’s approved caps and stitches (14 acres) survived 5/28 council meeting)\nDowntown Two-Way Street Reversions\n\nUpcoming Events/Action Items [10 minutes] \n\nMembership Expertise Directory\nSeptember Mobility Roundtable\nSeptember Candidate Forum\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-7/
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:20260702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T183000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
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-7/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T133000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260604T222634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T185141Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Roundtable: Lessons Learned from Missing Middle Typologies
DESCRIPTION:Each 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. This month’s roundtable brings together practitioners with direct experience delivering Missing Middle housing\, ranging from three-unit HOME developments to small multifamily buildings\, for a candid discussion of the lessons they learned. \nThe conversation will be grounded in real world insights: what worked\, what didn’t\, and what surprised them. Topics will include the practical challenges specific to these typologies\, such as parking strategies\, trash and utility servicing\, attached vs. detached configurations\, shared tenant space design\, building management\, and how these projects actually perform in the market. Keith Mars\, Director of Austin Development Services\, will join the panel\, bringing a regulatory and review-process perspective alongside the practitioners’ on-the-ground experience. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify site planning and unit configuration strategies\, including parking\, utility access\, trash service\, and attached versus detached arrangements\, that have proven effective in the design and permitting of small-scale multifamily housing in Austin.\nAnalyze the regulatory and permitting constraints most commonly encountered in 3-to-20 unit residential projects\, drawing on practitioner experience and the perspective of Austin’s Development Services Department.\nCompare the design and management challenges associated with shared tenant spaces\, building operations\, and market reception across missing middle housing typologies\, using case studies from Austin practitioners.\nApply lessons learned from built and unbuilt missing middle projects to identify creative solutions and anticipate common obstacles in future small-scale multifamily design and development.\n\nBring your lunch and join us!\n1.5 LU/HSW (pending). $5 AIA members /$20 non-members\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/advocacy-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260615T211711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142917Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nJUNE AGENDA \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\n\nDEC (Design Excellence Conference): Water focus \n\n\nThree courses submitted and approved (share info) \n\n\nSchedule planning check-ins with speakers \n\n\n\n\nAEGB Input – follow up items \n\n\nCarbon sequestration – Caroline -> Samira \n\n\nShare DEC info with AE staff as requested \n\n\nShare data resources for water projections (drought risk assessment) – Caroline -> David Venheizen \n\n\n\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\n\nCapture presenters who can’t feed into DEC/post DEC – keep soliciting \n\n\nCollaborate with COTE \n\n\nWater Tour ideas: Hornsby Bend\, UT\, Apple HQ\, One Water Elementary\, ADS\, Central Library – ? \n\n\nCoalesce idea for resilience demo integrated into new Design Center (feedback) \n\n\n\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\n\nMobility \n\n\nBarton Springs Rd. Bridge resolution -AIA letter supporting historic landmark process \n\n\nBen Heimsath good reference for this \n\n\n\n\nStreetscape design standards (* tree shade) – track and support GI\, Great Streets & Urban Design Guidelines updates\, I-35 frontage and cap/stitch \n\n\nGWIG fired back up; kickoff meeting 6/15 (Lauren on this) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing \n\n\nPromote ACU to integrate small scale distributed retail/commercial \n\n\n“Ten-minute Walkability” \n\n\n\n\nOther: Travis stitched together a laundry list of items to track\, some more actively\, some less (email) \n\n\nView the full agenda: 260618 – AIA Resilience + Climate Response – Agenda \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-7/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T183000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260604T190631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T190705Z
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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. This month\, we’ll discuss planning building tours as well as our DEC collaboration with the Resiliency & Climate Response Advocacy committee. We’d be happy for as many people who are interested in becoming a part of the process to join us! \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-8/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260603T163818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T171221Z
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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.\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll meet at Indeed Tower (200 W 6th Street)\, \nAGENDA \nIntroductions [5 minutes] \nCurrent Priorities [25 minutes] \n\nStreetscape Standards TCM Implementation\n-Council Resolution (passed council 5/28)\n-Great Streets Update\nDensity Bonus Programs\n-Downtown (Phase 1 passed council 5/28)\n-Citywide (passed council 5/21 for existing commercial zones)\n\nTracking Updates [15 minutes] \n\nCoA 2026 Bond Package\nI-35 ROW / Frontage Road Improvements\nUniversity Neighborhood Overlay Update\nMoPac South Expansion\nProject Connect\nBarton Creek Road Bridge: Multimodal Improvements and Preservation\nDog’s Head Planning (ASMP Revision and ROW/Development Regulations)\nCentral City District Plan\nACT Plan Implementation\nCap & Stitch (future-proofing for all of last year’s approved caps and stitches (14 acres) survived 5/28 council meeting)\nDowntown Two-Way Street Reversions\n\nUpcoming Events/Action Items [10 minutes] \n\nGreat Streets Draft Update presented to AIA Austin’s UD Committee (Wednesday 6/24)\nMembership Expertise Directory\nSeptember Mobility Roundtable\nSeptember Candidate Forum\n\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-6/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W 6th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Mobility Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T173000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260507T182240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T133817Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture: Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Having outgrown its previous space\, Travis County formed a public/private partnership to construct a new Civil and Family Court Facility that better serves its constituents. Located in the heart of downtown Austin\, the courthouse balances transparency and security to embrace the surrounding community while presiding as a symbol of justice. Thoughtful design\, including a welcoming main entry\, outdoor terraces\, a self-help law center\, and childcare facilities\, seek to ease the stress of typical courthouse experiences. The site encourages community engagement\, featuring spacious sidewalks\, pedestrian benches\, bike racks\, and a public community plaza\, all easily accessible by foot\, bus\, and bike. Reliable materials like locally-sourced limestone\, sturdy leathers\, and blackened steel give a warm and timeless appeal that references the Texas Hill Country \n\n430\,000 sf\, 12 story courthouse facility\n26 courtrooms\nDedicated and appropriate spaces for child to testify\nDedicated\, separate\, and safe victim waiting areas\nCentrally located\, access from all parts of the County\nState-of-the-art Law Library and Self-Help center\nSpace for attorney-client conferences\nLarge multi-function room that can be used for public events\nStaggered every two levels\, secure terraces with greenery and outdoor seating provide a soothing environment in which to decompress.\nAustin Energy Green Building Program (AEGB) three-star rating\nLEED Gold certification.\n\nAwards: \n\nAustin Business Journal\, Project of the Year – Overall Winner\,  2024\nULI Austin – Impact Awards\, Most Influential Project\, 2024\nEngineering News Record (ENR) Award of Merit\, Best Projects Texas/Louisiana\, 2024\nAssociated General Contractors (AGC)\, 2023 Outstanding Construction Award – $150M\, 2023\n\n  \nCapacity: no restriction at this time \nParking: Provided on site\, within internal parking garage. \nRSVP: All RSVPs to be returned by noon on May 26th. Access to this facility is restricted so individual RSVP is mandatory for parking and the tour. \nCost: $10 for members/$20 for non-members \nCE Credit: 2LU \n  \nTour Facilitators: \nLuis Santi\, AIA\, NCIDQ\, LEED AP \nDesign Director\, Principal\, Gensler \n \nWith more than 25 years of experience\, Luis transferred from Gensler’s Washington\, D.C. office to the firm’s Austin office in 2010 and has been extremely instrumental in elevating the quality of the firm’s work both in Texas and abroad ever since. He has worked on a variety of successful master planning\, cultural\, institutional\, mixed use\, commercial office\, corporate interiors\, and hospitality projects\, continually demonstrating his ability to apply a thoughtful approach to every project\, regardless of client goals or project constraints. Educated in Spain and Portugal and having practiced in those countries prior to moving to the U.S.\, Luis brings a unique understanding of culture\, craft\, and aesthetic to every project. Luis has a unique understanding of structure and form\, and his work consistently shows a balance of beauty and precision. \n  \nMarion Jaume Willenska\, NCIDQ\, Fitwel Ambassador \nInterior Designer\, Associate\, Gensler \n \nWith a professional journey that began at Gensler in 2018\, Marion has become a key contributor to the Austin office\, specializing in high-end 3D visualization\, immersive VR walkthroughs\, and Artificial Intelligence. Having worked on a diverse range of projects—including government buildings\, athletic facilities\, and corporate headquarters— she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the interior design process from initial programming through construction administration. Marion brings a unique global lens to every project\, rooted in an international background that values cultural nuance and prioritizes the user experience. Her work consistently balances technical precision with a passion for storytelling\, bringing complex design concepts to life for clients and teams alike. \nLoretta Adams \nCFCF Building Manager \nWith more than a decade of experience in public service\, parks management\, and operations leadership\, Loretta Adams has built a career focused on facility management\, community spaces\, and team development. Originally from North Carolina and now a longtime Texas resident of 15 years\, Loretta earned a Bachelor of Social Science degree from Franklin University and has developed extensive expertise across parks operations\, athletics\, and public facilities management. \nLoretta began her public service career with Travis County Parks\, where she spent five years overseeing operations involving swimming pools\, athletic fields\, CDL training\, and heavy equipment operation. Her strong operational background and leadership skills led to a position with the City of Austin\, where she managed cemetery operations before advancing to oversee all North Austin parks for six years. \nReturning to Travis County\, Loretta became the county’s first Building Manager\, continuing her commitment to operational excellence\, public service\, and team leadership. Throughout her career\, she has combined hands-on technical expertise with strong organizational and personnel management skills\, earning a reputation for reliability\, adaptability\, and dedication to community infrastructure. \nOutside of work\, Loretta enjoys kayaking\, camping\, traveling\, attending concerts\, and working with her hands on practical projects. She is also a proud dog owner with three dogs who are an important part of her daily life.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture-3/
LOCATION:Travis County Civil and Family Courts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260519T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T145343Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nMAY AGENDA OVERVIEW \nAEGB \n\nWe will contribute to the AEGB input generation from AIA\, as those inputs are due end of the month.\n\nBRIEFING ON CURRENT ACTIVITY: \n\nJuly 27 Roundtable Water Conversations #2 topic / planning (speakers tentatively selected)\nPrepare DEC panel submission this week – redux on Water Conversations #1 Roundtable\nUpdates / discussion on citywide density bonus program\, Barton springs bridge\, MoPac South\, and Bird friendly Design\n\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-6/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260504T144025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T173618Z
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SUMMARY:AEGB Updates: Team\, Health\, Materials\, and Equity
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 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\n\n\nWorking Session 2: AEGB Updates: Team\, Health\, Materials\, and Equity\nWednesday\, 20 May 2026\, Noon\, AIA Austin\nFree. Bring your lunch.\nRegister here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aegb-updates-team-health-materials-and-equity/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260128T145733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T183923Z
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Austin Design Awards program recognizes outstanding architectural projects completed by AIA Austin members. Winning work spans a diverse spectrum of project sizes\, types\, locations\, and clients. Each year\, the AIA Austin Design Awards Committee issues a call for entries to recognize the very best of Austin architecture\, completed by AIA Austin members. A group of respected design professionals are invited by the AIA Austin Design Awards committee to make up the panel of jurors. Valuing a variety of perspectives\, the jury is selected to reflect a cross section of design experience\, backgrounds\, and identity markers. \nGET TICKETS NOW \nCOMMON APP INFO RECORDING>> \nMEET THE 2026 DESIGN AWARDS JURORS>>  \n\nJURY PROCESS: The jury is invited to Austin for a weekend of in-person deliberation and interaction with the local design community through our Jury Conversations event\, where they discuss their design philosophies and project experience. Compelling submissions are commended for their architectural design\, technical ability\, environmental response\, and/or social impact. Innovation is recognized at multiple scales\, from urban strategies to detail resolution. The program highlights the importance of sustainable design—recognizing the power of design to contribute solutions that address the most significant needs of our time. \nRecipients are revealed live at our annual Awards Celebration. Winning work spans a diverse spectrum of project sizes\, types\, locations\, and clients. The recipients of any award reflect the opinions of the guest jury evaluating the submissions. \nThe Design Awards committee encourages a diverse makeup of members. If you are interested in joining the committee\, please reach out to ingrid@aiaaustin.org. \nTickets on sale soon!\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-awards-celebration-4/
CATEGORIES:Design Awards Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
CREATED:20260504T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T173639Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T203745
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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