Bolstering our profession requires going beyond advocacy. As architects, we can improve policy that otherwise never would have had an architect's input. That's exactly what this session's panelists—all architects who are local or statewide elected officials—are trying to do.
Policies that tackle sustainability, affordable housing, building code, and community development all affect the built environment. The input of an architect can have a positive impact on such policies. Join us to discover how we can take our influence to the next level by reaching beyond advocacy and becoming legislators and community leaders.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to market your skill set to engage local and statewide officials and become a trusted advisor to them.
- Explore how to apply your skill set outside of typical practice and more broadly to government and public policy.
- Delve into possible ways you can become more civically engaged.
- Get an overview of what it takes to run for office.