Healthy and Equitable Communities
In towns and cities across the country, deep inequities exist that prevent access to safe and healthy buildings for many Americans. We as a nation must act to provide shelter—a basic human need. AIA commits to a future built environment that improves individual health and prepares communities to weather a variety of storms.
Key Policies
These policies may include funding for affordable housing, zoning and land use to allow more housing options, and other incentives to increase the development of a wide variety of safe and healthy housing choices.
These policies may include safe school design guidelines, school safety commissions, mental health and wellness in school design, limitations on stock plans or clearinghouses.
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These policies may include programs to encourage smart, effective development incentives, state building program funding and capital development budgets, investments in community and civic infrastructure, and resilient land use.
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Other Policies
AIA is committed to providing resources and assistance to components and members to advocate at the state and local levels. Select the link below to access additional resources and learn about other policies related to the health and equity in the built environment.