A Collection of Position Papers and Resources by AIA Vermont's Public Policy Committee (PPC):

PPC Position Statements:

• Position Paper: Statute of Repose - to protect design professionals from unlimited liability. 
• Position Paper: The Need for Building Code Reform in Vermont 
• Position Paper: AIAVT Supports State Funding for School Construction
• Position Paper: AIAVT Supports Housing in Vermont
• Vt Law Requires a licensed Design Professional for all Commercial Building Projects 
• Architects in local Governance – encourages cities, towns and municipalities to strongly consider employing architects for their departments.

Resources for Architects

Affordable Housing: Enabling Better Places: A Zoning Guide for Vermont Neighborhoods

How to Contact Your Representatives

Calling or writing your elected officials is one of the best ways to make your voice heard, and it's easier than you might think! Click the links below to find contact information for the people who represent you at the state and federal level.

Federal: U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders | U.S. Representative Becca Balint
State:  Find Your Legislators

Pro Tip: Save your representatives' contact information in your phone so you have them on "speed dial".

The AIA Vermont Public Policy Committee meets monthly via video conference. Learn more about joining this and other committees here.