Monday, June 13, 2022
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

June 16: AIA Luncheon at ***OSU-OKC***
June 23-25: AIA National Conference in Chicago
July 8: Leadership AIA
July 15: AIACOC Architecture Awards Forms & Fees Due
July 21: Architecture after 5 at Wallace Design Collective
August 5: Leadership AIA
August 11: Cocktails & Credits
August 25: Architecture after 5 at ADG
September 15: AIA Luncheon
September 16: AIACOC Architecture Award Submissions Due
September 22: Architecture after 5 at Alvine Engineering
September 29-30: AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture
October 20: Architecture after 5 at Olsson
November 4: OKC Foundation for Architecture's Drinks X Design
November 11: AIA Awards Banquet at Devon Tower
November 17: AIA Luncheon
AIA June Luncheon on Thursday!
Plan to join us on Thursday, June 16th at 11:30 a.m. for the AIA June Luncheon. This month's luncheon will be held at OSU-OKC in the Student Center / Admin Building on the 3rd Floor.
This month's program will be: Tulsa: Time and Place. Chris Lilly, AIA of Lilly Architects will give an in-depth lecture on their firm's involvement in their recent projects, the Bob Dylan Center, Church Studio, and OKPOP. The presentation will include details of unique aspects of each project, challenges, lessons learned, and how each contributes to Tulsa's growing cultural landscape.

Chris Lilly is a principal and owner of Lilly Architects, where he leads a creative team providing architecture, design, and interior design services. His team's portfolio includes museum, residential, historic preservation, multi-family, workplace, and hospitality projects.

The deadline to register for the luncheon is Monday, June 13th.
AIA Central Oklahoma Local Advocacy Committee Wants Your Input!
The AIACOC Local Advocacy Committee is tasked with advocacy at the municipal level and towards that end, the committee has been meeting with the City of Oklahoma City to build a collaborative relationship. One area where AIA members have raised concerns is the permitting process at the City of Oklahoma City. 

To help us better understand your frustrations AND positive experiences, we’d like to ask you to take this short survey.  
Thank You To Manhattan Construction for Hosting Architecture after 5 Last Week!
Call for Entries for the AIACOC Architecture Awards!
The AIA Central Oklahoma Architecture Awards showcase the best of built work by members of AIA Central Oklahoma. Entrants must be members of The American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter. Award winners will be announced during the AIA Awards Celebration on Friday evening, November 11 at the Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City. 
AIA Oklahoma Conference Booth & Sponsorship Registration Now Open!
AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture!
Central States Design Awards hosted by AIA Nebraska
City of OKC Seeking Community Input Needed To Develop New Zoning Codes
Comments from residents are needed to help the City tailor new residential, commercial and industrial zones.

The City of OKC Planning Department is hosting come-and-go open houses at libraries across the City from June through October on Saturdays, except where noted.

June 18          2 – 4 p.m.                 Almonte Library, 2914 SW 59th St.
July 9             2 – 4 p.m.                  Belle Isle Library, 5501 N Villa Ave.
July 23           2 – 4 p.m.                  Midwest City Library, 8143 E Reno Ave.
July 30           2 – 4 p.m.                  Wright Library, 2101 Exchange Ave.
Aug. 20      2 – 4 p.m.          Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 NE 23rd St.
Sept. 10     10 a.m. - noon       Mustang Public Library, 1201 N Mustang Rd.
Sept. 14      noon – 2 p.m.            Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave.
Oct. 1            10 a.m. – noon      Capitol Hill Library, 327 SW 27th St.
Oct. 22      10 a.m. – noon      Southern Oaks Library, 6900 S Walker Ave.

People who can’t attend an open house, can take a survey about their neighborhood here.

For more information
Visit okc.gov/codeupdate for more information about the development code update. Go to okc.gov/news to sign up for City news emails or modify your subscriptions, and be sure to select development code updates.

Call (405) 297-1692 or send an email to marilyn.lamensdorf@okc.gov for questions or details.
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