As a local community of architects, AIA Southwest Washington is pursuing community goals aimed at strengthening our connections with each other,
celebrating our achievements and building relationships with others who participate in creating and improving our built environment. AIA members
work together with business leaders, civil servants, allied professionals and members of the general public to improve America's communities and
improve the integrity, utility, aesthetics, and value of our built surroundings.
Our COMMUNITY Goals are to:
- To expand membership
- To promote fellowship and Collaboration among members and within our community
- To celebrate each other's accomplishments
- To increase member support and involvement
- To provide an efficient, effective and financially stable organization
- To increase public awareness of AIA Southwest Washington and the profession of Architecture
Here is how AIA Southwest Washington is actively involved in professional COMMUNITY BUILDING:
Recommendations to City of Tacoma:
Development Standards and Proposed Design Review Program
"What Makes a Livable Community?"
Presentation to City of Tacoma Planning Commission
Learn more about AIA National Knowledge Communities Here