Advocating for
Chicago's Architects

Is there a pressing issue impacting the Chicago's built environment? The AIA Chicago Advocacy Committee wants to hear from you. Submit your advocacy concern to the committee for consideration.
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AIA Chicago Advocacy Updates

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08.04.26
Advocacy
AIA Chicago

AIA Chicago Joins Chicago Collisions Coalition to Save Birds

The coalition is requesting Chicago City Council create the Bird-Friendly Building Design Ordinance mandatory August 4, 2026, CHICAGO: AIA Chicago, one of the largest local...
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03.23.26
Advocacy
The AIA

Legal Action Regarding the John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center serves as the nation’s living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Therefore, major changes to the building carry cultural and symbolic significance...
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A cozy, sunlit living room with an industrial-loft aesthetic. The focal point is a dark green velvet sofa with a patterned pillow, facing a dark wood coffee table. Exposed brick walls frame tall windows that look out onto a city view. A large potted plant sits on the left, and a modern, arched floor lamp illuminates a small desk area on the right.
10.14.25
Advocacy
AIA Chicago

Introducing AIA Chicago’s Housing Regulatory Reform Task Force

he objective of this Task Force will be to deliver specific, actionable policy and code recommendations to the City of Chicago departments (e.g. Department of...
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How we make decisions

The AIA Chicago Advocacy Committee identifies issues of interest, tracks these issues as they evolve, and reviews suggestions from members to determine whether issues are appropriate for consideration and at what level of engagement. View our Decision Tree to see how we make decisions.

Contact us: advocacy@aiachicago.org

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Submit an Issue for Consideration

Is there a pressing issue impacting the Chicago's built environment? The AIA Chicago Advocacy Committee wants to hear from you! Whether it's zoning regulations hindering creative design or sustainability measures needing reinforcement, your concerns are valuable. Submit your advocacy concern to the committee for consideration. Please note: due to capacity, not all advocacy concerns will be addressed.
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Ways to connect with AIA Chicago Advocacy

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Blueprint for Better

AIA is asking architects allied professionals to join efforts to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.