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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a leading professional membership organization representing 101,000+ members, 20,000+ architecture firms, and 200+ chapters globally. As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, and equitable built environment for everyone. AIA's headquarters, the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, is one of the nation’s first major net-zero retrofit projects. The building is open to the public, and you can visit to sip, shop, and explore! Follow us here for news, resources, and updates from AIA and about the broader industry.

ULI - the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the institute now has over 40,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. Members say that ULI is a trusted idea place where leaders come to grow professionally and personally through sharing, mentoring, and problem solving. With pride, ULI members commit to the best in land use policy and practice.

The Brookings Institution has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century. Our mission is to equip decisionmakers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world.