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| AIA to Provide $2 Million for ’Blueprint for America’ The American Institute of Architects (AIA) launched a nationwide community service program titled "Blueprint for America: A Gift to the Nation" by funding the first 60 grants for collaborative visioning initiatives between AIA architects and their communities created to produce a shared vision for a more livable future. The Blueprint for America initiative is the primary program of AIA150, a yearlong observance in 2007 that will mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the AIA. The AIA will provide two million dollars in the next six months to fund up to 200 grants. The theme of AIA150 is "Celebrating the Past, Designing the Future." However, the main focus of the anniversary will be the Blueprint for America, a nationwide initiative empowering citizens to share in creating a vision for their communities' design priorities. Of the 60 initiatives selected to receive funding grants. Blueprint for America initiatives will evolve over the next three years and beyond. In 2006 AIA members begin engaging local leaders, defining the issues, and preparing to launch the eventual program. Local AIA component initiatives will be developed in 2007, the anniversary year. In 2008 the AIA will compile initiatives and release the national Blueprint for America. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |