The Advocacy Report - February 3, 2026

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February 03, 2026

The Advocacy Report - February 3, 2026

Join the 2026 AIA|LA & LADWP Quarterly Series

As we launch our 2026 Quarterly Meeting Series with LADWP to help improve development services, we invite you to move from transaction to trust. These forums have evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving, breaking down silos to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest infrastructure challenges—from housing production to electrification.

Join us for our quarterly series of meetings with LADWP leadership to shape the future of development services. At present, we are focusing on three critical initiatives to streamline your projects...

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Call for Entries: Innovate with the Santa Monica Mass Timber Accelerator

AIA|LA is delighted to officially partner with the City of Santa Monica on an exciting new initiative: The Santa Monica Mass Timber Accelerator.

As architects and designers, we constantly seek methods that marry aesthetic beauty with environmental responsibility. Santa Monica has long held a reputation as a regional leader in sustainability and innovation. Now, through the Mass Timber Accelerator, we have a unique opportunity to advance the City’s built environment by exploring the potential of high-strength, prefabricated wood products.

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New FREE Member Benefit for 2026

AIA|LA members now have access to LegalLine, an exclusive service available only to AIA members. LegalLine connects you with experienced experts who can help you interpret and negotiate contracts, manage risk, and prevent costly disputes.

Members can also receive guidance on improving client communication, resolving or mitigating conflicts with clients, employees, and contractors - and even determining when it makes sense to engage an attorney for a specific situation.

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Coming up

FURBAN DESIGN REVIEW SESSION 02.03.26

February 3 @ 10:00A - 12:00P

Architects & designers passionate about improving the design quality of newly proposed projects throughout the City of Los Angeles are encouraged to participate in the AIA|LA & Los Angeles City Planning (LACP) Professional Volunteer Program (PVP).

WHAT:

We will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles...

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URBAN DESIGN REVIEW SESSION 02.03.26

February 10 @ 10:00A - 12:00P

WHAT:

We will be coordinating the following urban design review sessions, which will serve as opportunities for leading design talent to help the Los Angles...

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ARCHITECTS DESIGNING FURNITURE: THE CROSSOVER OF CRAFT & SPACE

February12 @ 6:00P- 8:30P

Join AIA | LA Interior Architecture Committee and Tribù for an evening exploring the creative crossover between architecture, interiors, and furniture design—and how thinking at the scale of an object can transform the way we shape space.

Hosted inside the beautifully curated Tribù showroom, this program features Marc Merckx, Severine Tatangelo, and William Hefner—practitioners who move fluidly between room and object and bring real-world insights on...

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Community

ULI Los Angeles: Altadena – One Year Later: A Hopeful Path Forward on February 4, 2026 ~ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Arcadis, 333 S. Hope St. #C200 LA CA 90071

This February, honor Black History Month with ULI LA!

Join us for an evening of networking and an impactful discussion with visionary architecture leaders Matthew Trotter, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, President of SoCalNOMA - Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects and Associate Principal at Cunningham & Lance Collins, Principal I Director of Partner Energy.

This inspiring and important discussion will reflect on the Altadena community one year after the 2025 LA wildfires. Hear from these industry leaders on their personal stories, connections to this historic community, and their outlook on the road ahead in the rebuilding efforts.

Join the 2nd Annual cmX 5K Walk/Run

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the cmX 5K Walk/Run returns for its second year on Saturday, February 21, 2025, benefiting the CMAA Southern California Foundation.

This AEC-focused walk/run supports workforce development in construction management and is the first 5K of its kind in Southern California - designed to be inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to walkers and runners of all levels. With an affordable entry fee and a community-driven spirit, it’s a great opportunity to get moving while supporting the future of our industry.

AIA|LA members are encouraged to participate, helping strengthen cross-sector connections and increase visibility across the AEC community.

Event details and registration available HERE

Jobs

Blitz | Design Director | Culver City, CA | 1/30

Michael Maltzan Architecture | Project Architect | Los Angeles, CA | 1/26

McGriff Architects | Project Manager | San Francisco/LA/NY | 1/23/26

Cearnal Collective | Project Architect | Santa Barbara, CA | 1/22/26

Bowery Design Group | Intermediate Architectural Designer | Los Angeles, CA | 1/16/26

TCA Architects | ArchitecturalDesigner; Intermediate – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 1/14/26

TCA Architects | Project Architect – Oakland | Oakland, CA | 1/14/26

TCA Architects | ArchitecturalTechnical Designer – Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 1/14/26

TCA Architects | Architectural Job Captain | Los Angeles, CA | 1/14/26

Humboldt County Public Works | Capital Projects Architect I/II | Eureka CA | 1/5/26

Gannett Flemming -Transystems | Senior Architectural Project Manager| Los Angeles, CA | 12/15

SCB | Architect/Construction Specialist | Los Angeles, CA | 12/15

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Sponsor

Get In Early. Be Seen All Year.

AIA|LA’s programs are launching, and annual firm sponsorship is the easiest way to stay visible, involved, and connected. Don’t miss out - this is where the year starts. Partnerships are available HERE

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects