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President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a massive economic recovery package designed to stimulate the economy and help the nation cope with the ongoing recession. The law includes hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to states to help create new jobs, billions to help individuals and businesses, and nearly $300 billion in tax cuts.

Next Steps
Funding for the new law will be distributed to federal, state, and local agencies. The AIA has developed resources for components and members to ensure the money is spent wisely and on ways to stimulate the design and construction industries.

Take Action
Congress is still considering transportation and infrastructure bills and an energy bill that will look at energy independence and our nation's energy policy.

News and Updates
Although the economic recovery bill was signed, our work isn't finished. Stay informed about the AIA's Rebuild and Renew advocacy efforts and join the discussion on our blog.

Key provisions of the stimulus law affecting the built environment
The Angle, Government Advocacy's eNewsletter
The Angle Blog
Results of an opinion poll on issues related to the AIA's agenda

Design Matters
Colorado Court, Santa Monica, Calif.
Architect: Pugh Scarpa Kodama

Named a COTE Top Ten Green Project in 2003, Colorado Court was the first 100 percent energy-neutral affordable housing project in the United States.

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Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Hon. AIA
A stauch advocate of the architecture profession and the built environment, Congressman Blumenauer (D-Ore.) is committed to promoting livable communities at the federal level.

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Green Building Post- occupancy Evaluations: Learning from Experience
Postoccupancy evaluations of green buildings can reveal some widely relevant lessons on how to improve energy efficiency and occupant satisfaction.

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The AIA represents the interests of architects before federal, state, and local governments and other policy-making bodies. This outreach, coupled with sustained member participation and active involvement in the political process, enables the AIA to advocate on behalf of legislative, regulatory, and related issues important to AIA members. Learn more about our staff.

Federal Relations
The Federal Relations team works with Congress, the White House, and various agencies to educate government leaders and others about the profession and the AIA's policies, positions, and objectives related to community development, livability, and the business and practice of architecture.
Contact Your Member of Congress | Rebuild and Renew | The Angle Blog

State Relations
At the state level, the AIA collaborates with components and members to promote the Institute's policies and positions on a broad range of legislative and regulatory issues.
State Issues | State Legislative Tracking | State Government Network

Local Relations
The Local Relations team promotes the AIA's public policies and empowers local components to effectively manage their legislative, regulatory, and legal efforts.
Issue Briefs | Local Leaders in Sustainability | Civic Engagement/Citizen Architect

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The Center for Communities by Design is a catalyst, convener, and source of information that helps AIA members work with citizens, businesses, public officials, and other stakeholders to envision and create more livable communities. Good design is an investment, and well-designed communities will attract and benefit residents, businesses, and visitors, and meet the needs of present and future generations.

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