Detail of the AIA Blueprint for Economic Recovery 2010 
ARCHITECTURE ADVOCACY 2010
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently published and presented their ‘Blueprint for Economic Recovery’, a five-point plan from AIA’s Rebuild and Renew program to involve architects in a broad economic and jobs recovery program. Highlights from this plan:
1. Help struggling communities rebuild.
Congress should enact the AIA’s Rebuild and Renew America’s Communities Act to provide grants to rehabilitate abandoned buildings into vital assets, like community centers, fire stations, health facilities and libraries, raising property values and restoring vitality to struggling neighborhoods.
2. Unfreeze credit to get America building again.
The AIA calls on Congress to extend the Term Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF), and enact legislation to promote the use of covered bonds.
3. Encourage the commercial sector to build green.
Buildings account for 40% of carbon emissions and 70% of electricity generated in this country. By increasing incentives for Green Building Design and Renovation, congress can stimulate economic activity while securing our energy independence.
4. Provide relief for small businesses.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they are the first to suffer in an economic crisis. Congress needs to pass the Small Business Financing and Investment Act to make financing more available to small businesses.
5. Invest in our children with 21st century schools.
Investing in green schools creates jobs, lowers school district energy bills and creates better learning environments for students and teachers.
EVENTS
See New Haven’s 9-Square Master Plan as drawn in 1641 and learn of the city’s early development.
New Haven Illustrated: Colony, Town, and City
On-going exhibit at the New Haven Museum and Historical Society, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT
This gallery is dedicated to providing visitors with an overview of New Haven’s 350+ year history. It’s an excellent orientation exhibit for all visitors who want to learn about New Haven’s colorful past — from the Quinnipiac Indians to Mayor Lee and redevelopment — this gallery hits the highlights. There are some special collections on display here: Eli Whitney’s cotton gin; George Henry Durrie artwork; New Haven area decorative arts; and manufactured goods from well known companies such as Winchester Repeating Arms and the A.C. Gilbert Company.
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‘It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.’ ~ Charles Darwin
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