scope, but for the first time in this building’s long history (built in 1799), it will now have a permanent, accessible entry leading into this important piece of the Washington Mall. The AIA has now secured permits through the D.C. governmental agencies, concluded negotiations with Turner Construction (the selected general contractor for this project), and has formally begun construction. We are currently on budget and within a schedule on track for an anticipated occupation in Spring 2025. Current Partnerships and Campaigns Beginning in late 2022 and continuing through 2023, AIA formed a partnership with CBS and Executive Producer Mike Chapman to work on a prime-time television series devoted to AIA members’ architecture, titled America ByDesign. During the first season, EVP/CEO Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, made a brief appearance, but for the second season, AIA has played a significant role in this six-part series. Season two began in midAugust 2023 and is available on the CBS Streaming Network, all CBS News mobile apps and on the ByDesign website. Within the organization, AIA has also begun a video campaign celebrating women and their contributions to the profession and their communities. Weekly, the 60-second video series titled “Future Focused” has been a strong success in the amplification of amazing work propagated by female architects as well as their leadership, mentorship and vision for the future. AIA is working in conjunction with allied organizations as well. In 2023, AIA applauded NCARB’s decision to eliminate the rolling clock requirement for candidates seeking licensure. Internally, we launched the “Stop the Clock” campaign and encouraged members to share their stories regarding the undue difficulties of gaining licensure to help garner tremendous support for NCARB’s effort. Member’s Voice Task Force 2023 marks the end of a two-year national member research initiative called the Member’s Voice Task Force (MVTF). Task Force Chair Jessica Sheridan presented her final report of the task force to the Board of Directors earlier this year. This included a recap of the robust research and listening sessions that took place to examine the effectiveness of the communications between components, Strategic Council and the Board of Directors at a high level and make recommendations to increase governance transparency, accountability and communication. A version of this report will be available during the 2024 Annual Business Meeting With the momentum created at the national level through the array of efforts above, our organization is as healthy as it has ever been and primed to have another very productive year in 2024. Nathaniel Hudson, AIA, NOMA, NCARB 2021-2023 National Director At-Large | American Institute of Architects, Board of Directors Principal | FormGrey Studio, Reno, NV Specializing in Industrial and Commercial Projects 10597 Double R Blvd Reno, NV 89521 P: 775.852.2337 Electrical & Fire Protection Engineers ENGINEERING JP 14 Northern Nevada Architecture .23
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