This fundraiser enables AIA|LA to offer an extraordinary array of programming, from advocacy issues, sustainability, professional development, fostering the next generation of design professional, and much more! Gather with colleagues, reconnect with lifelong peers, and make new connections as we celebrate the 2024 Design Award winners, Next LA winners, and Board of Directors Honorees.

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Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and our vibrant community of supporters for the 2024 Literary Awards, honoring award-winning author Elizabeth Strout and long-time ambassadors Ela and Nikhil Jhaveri.

The evening will celebrate the Foundation’s support of the life-changing mission and impact of the Los Angeles Public Library.

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Join like-minded champions of green space—urban planners, landscape architects, real estate pros, and our nonprofit coalition partners—for a happy hour that’s helping reshape LA’s future. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to Sage’s bar, craft beer from renowned brewmaster Kim Rice, and delicious food from LA’s first regenerative kitchen. All included with your ticket. 

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Join Arts for LA for our annual State of the Arts Summit. This year’s program will focus on the theme of “Legacy” to honor significant arts and culture leaders and challenge participants to think, “What is the legacy that I, personally and professionally, want to leave behind?“

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Join us in person or online for a moderated discussion with UCLA experts on key local ballot measures in the November 2024 election. Jim Newton, veteran journalist and Blueprint editor, will lead a discussion with Professor Michael Lens, Professor Gary Segura and Zev Yaroslavsky to give an insightful perspective on:

• L.A. County Measure G — Los Angeles County Government Structure, Ethics and Accountability Charter Amendment

• Charter Amendment DD — Independent Redistricting Commission for the City of Los Angeles

• L.A. County Measure A — Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance

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THE LARGEST URBAN RIVER CLEANUP IN THE COUNTRY IS BACK!

Over the last 34 years, volunteers like you have collectively prevented over 1.6 million pounds of debris from harming local habitat or flowing out into the Pacific Ocean and on October 5th, we’re putting on our gloves, grabbing our trash bags and getting back to work.

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TreePeople is thrilled to announce MALIA at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 29.

​Often described as healing, MALIA's sounds aren’t just something you listen to, they’re something you feel. Originally from the pacific northwest, the alternative R&B/neo-soul songstress garnered some initial buzz after opening for The Internet’s Syd on her West Coast tour in late 2017.  

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Please join us at the 2024 Civicas Fall Forum for a conversation about Strengthening Democracy, with experts, without politics.

Hear from organizations representing business, philanthropy, law and policy about active efforts to enhance information, participation and representation. 

There will be a reception following the discussion and complimentary parking. 

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A high-level convening of business, government and nonprofit leaders in one of the most environmentally forward-thinking cities in the world.

18TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES BUSINESS COUNCIL’S SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT

Friday, September 6, 2024

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This summer a group of high school students brought a whole new meaning to foreign exchange programs.

Wendy Rojas of Koreatown immersed herself in Sioux Falls, S.D. Expecting to see Mt. Rushmore, she instead found herself setting the record straight about her hometown. No, she explained to locals, her neighborhood is not overrun with gangs and rife with gunfire like they’d seen in the movies.

Maggie Quine of Kilgore, Texas, was just as shocked with what she had to clarify to L.A. teens visiting her hometown. No, Texans don’t get around on horseback.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times.

Panel discussion on the water issues that affect LA’s and California’s communities most, including affordability, access to clean water, tap water (dis)trust, and where LA sources its water.

Open Reception: Saturday JUL 13 4 - 8pm

Panel Discussion: 4pm

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After climbing for the past five years, overall homelessness leveled off in Los Angeles city and county this year, with fewer people living on the streets, according to the annual count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

The 2024 count appeared to show the effects of city and county programs to clear out encampments. LAHSA estimated that there were 75,312 homeless people across the county, down 0.3% compared to the prior year. In the city of Los Angeles, the number was 45,252, a reduction of 2.2%.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times.

We cordially invite you to join us for the Visionary Women GenV Summit on Sunday, June 2nd at 11:00 am at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica, CA.

We will gather for an empowering morning to learn from and network with, the trailblazing women of Southern California. Breakfast and coffee will be provided, and there will be an incredible gift bag you wouldn't want to miss.

Our panel discussions will highlight female founders and executives with a focus on how to start and grow your business and the role of women in philanthropy.

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As the largest and longest-running gathering of green building advocates in California, this event has evolved into a statewide sustainability experience!

This year, we are extending our reach to cover the entirety of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join us in uniting the entire region for a thorough exploration of green building and sustainability practices, addressing a wide range of topics and issues that resonate throughout California.

This event is open to everyone! Kickstart or elevate your journey in the sustainability field!

Don't miss out on this exciting blend of education, networking, and celebration. Secure your spot at the California Conference on Green Building and Sustainability Expo and be a catalyst for positive change!

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Patrick J. Kennedy in conversation with Jonathan Sherin, MD, PhD, former Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.

When Patrick Kennedy’s uncle, President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire “political courage” by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America. In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Patrick Kennedy adapts President Kennedy’s theme to inspire the “mental health courage” it takes for those living with mental illness to seek and undergo treatment.

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Join Clockshop for their 4th Annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival. This year’s festival will celebrate multicultural kite traditions at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 2:00–6:00 PM. As part of our inaugural kite commission program, our 2024 artist, Stevie Choi, will be creating three unique Korean kites to bring awareness to animal species native to Los Angeles whose continued existence is threatened by urban and industrial development such as the North American cougar, El Segundo butterfly, and the Least Bell’s vireo. For the first time, a kite competition will take place, inviting attendees to compete for the best handmade kite, judged by kite masters.

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Please join us Friday, May 10, 2024 and purchase your ticket below to join us in celebrating women leaders in Los Angeles and beyond. We are thrilled to honor the bold and extraordinary work of Yvonne Wheeler, President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, and Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor. We are also excited for actor and producer Lisa Vidal to return as our inimitable emcee!

With 700 attendees annually, the Women for a New Los Angeles Luncheon celebrates women’s leadership and honors outstanding progressive women from all walks of life, across our city and country. Previous honorees and speakers include the educators of UTLA, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Gabrielle Carteris, Barbara Ehrenreich, Jane Fonda, Dorothy Fortenberry, Alice Goff, Arianna Huffington, Catherine Coleman Flowers, LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and many more! This year’s Women for a New Los Angeles Luncheon is at the InterContinental in Downtown Los Angeles and will bring us together for reception and program dedicated to our shared vision. 

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Marc Milstein, PhD, author of The Age-Proof Brain in conversation with Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, Professor In-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA and a geriatric integrative psychiatrist.

When it comes to keeping your brain in tip-top shape, you aren't limited to crossword puzzles, brain games, and Sudoku. The keys to keeping your mind sharp are already in your hands: eleven simple but powerful lifestyle factors often have a greater impact on our health than our genetics. In The Age-Proof Brain, scientist and popular speaker, Dr. Marc Milstein shares new, breakthrough science-support strategies to:

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Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm to celebrate the launch of Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises written by the Berggruen Institute’s COO and Senior Vice President, Nils Gilman, and Associate Director, Planetary Program, Jonathan Blake.

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We are honored to bring together two nationally known leaders in the field of mental health for a  fascinating discussion about their two new best-selling books: Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH, author of  Project Unlonely:  Healing our Crisis of Disconnection, and Thomas Insel, MD, author of HEALING, Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health. Loneliness has become a daily source of profound anguish for millions of people worldwide, causing the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy to advise that it is the public health crisis of our time.

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To drive change, the 7th Annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the pivotal role played by Embodied Carbon in our industry. This issue stands as one of the most pressing challenges we face in our lifetimes(careers). Our mission is to delve into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of this matter while underscoring the urgency it presents to both ourselves and the environment.

During the event, we will analyze the financial feasibility of low-carbon construction, explore strategies for intelligent material selection, and unveil innovative technologies for reducing carbon in concrete. We invite attendees to immerse themselves in real-world low-carbon projects, gaining valuable perspectives through the lens of the design process.

Additionally, we aim to provide the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare our industry for the evolving landscape of codes and laws, positioning participants as leaders in addressing the threat of embodied carbon. Join us!

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1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change 2024

To drive change, the 7th Annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the pivotal role played by Embodied Carbon in our industry. This issue stands as one of the most pressing challenges we face in our lifetimes(careers). Our mission is to delve into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of this matter while underscoring the urgency it presents to both ourselves and the environment.

During the event, we will analyze the financial feasibility of low-carbon construction, explore strategies for intelligent material selection, and unveil innovative technologies for reducing carbon in concrete. We invite attendees to immerse themselves in real-world low-carbon projects, gaining valuable perspectives through the lens of the design process.

Additionally, we aim to provide the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare our industry for the evolving landscape of codes and laws, positioning participants as leaders in addressing the threat of embodied carbon. Join us!

Learn more and RSVP here.

The sixth annual Luskin Summit will feature a keynote presentation and the unveiling of our annual poll about life in Los Angeles, plus six breakout discussions. Speakers and details will be announced as the day draws closer.

FEATURED PRESENTERS

Government officials and civic leaders

Decision-makers in politics and business

UCLA scholars

Difference-makers in the nonprofit and ​philanthropic spheres

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As the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III oversees 21 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and several education units and centers. Two new museums — the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum — are in development. Bunch was the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and is the first historian to be Secretary of the Institution. In 2021, he received France’s highest award, The Legion of Honor.

Secretary Bunch will be joined in conversation by Robin D. G. Kelley, UCLA distinguished professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History.

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AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Jimmy Kim – General Manager, Department of Recreation & Parks, City of Los Angeles

2024 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: Gannett Fleming

The 2024 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series serves as an opportunity for architects & designers and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas that will ensure a healthy, sustainable, and economically competitive future.

Jimmy Kim is the dedicated General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks for the City of Los Angeles and an accomplished leader within the Department. Before rising to his current position, he served as the Assistant General Manager, where he skillfully oversaw the Recreation Services branch, and held the position of Superintendent of Citywide Aquatics and Emergency Management. Notably, he served as the Department’s Homeless Strategy Coordinator and Resilience Officer, showcasing his versatility in addressing complex challenges facing urban environments.

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Join us to meet our new Executive Director Omar Brownson and learn how the Garden Council is re-blooming for its 25th year anniversary. We will also be joined by special guest Congressman Jimmy Gomez.

Please RSVP by March 1

Details: Dress comfortably. Light drinks and snacks. Street parking available.

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2024 ATHENA Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit

The ATHENA Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 1:00-6:00 PM. The Summit is hosted by the USC Marshall School of Business and the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. 

The theme for this year is “Unstoppable.” Panels and speakers will demonstrate what it means to go above and beyond and level the playing field to advance women in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

ATHENA brings together a dynamic group of founders, investors, and thought leaders around conversations and issues that matter to entrepreneurs at all stages. The mission of ATHENA is to increase female founders, work with women investors, and provide opportunities for capital, mentoring, and networking.

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You’re Invited!!

Our program will include our presentation of The Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment sponsored by Visionary Women and the Hostetler/Wrigley Foundation, as well as the Changemaker Award.

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