Over the past decade, the metropolitan Phoenix area has experienced tremendous growth.  Along with that growth, the number of architects in the “Valley” has also surged.  In order to better serve its members and the community as a whole, the AIA Phoenix Metro Chapter initiated Chapter Sections.  The role of the Sections is to focus work in specific geographic regions in such areas as local politics, professional practice issues, media communication, education and community service.  

The goals of the Sections are to:

Develop and strengthen relationships with city departments such as Development Services and Planning, among others, through two-way    information exchange sessions.

Disseminate information about local area projects (including site visits), local firms, infrastructure issues, and other developments and activities relevant to the Section.

We are still one chapter and will continue to come together for program meetings, lectures, architecture week, tours, etc.  The benefits of the Section are the creation of more opportunities for our members to network with local colleagues, to build and sustain our local communities, to further participate in the chapter, including obtaining leadership positions, and to further grow in the profession overall.