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Built Works
This resource demonstrates the expertise architects contribute to community design. Built Works projects have changed the economic, environmental and physical landscapes of communities nationwide.
Communities by Design Built Works

AIA Center for Communities by Design Presentations
“Communities by Design.” This presentation outlines the mission of the AIA Center for Communities by Design, illustrates the AIA’s Ten Principles for Livable Communities, and discusses how livability issues can be promoted and implemented.
Download in PowerPoint (1.8 MB)
Download as PDF (1.8 MB)

Flyers and Posters
These materials illustrating AIA’s 10 Principles for Livable Communities can be part of public presentations or information packages.
10 Principles Flyer/Hand Out (PDF 600 KB)
10 Principles Poster (PDF 2 MB)

Livability Talking Points
Livable Communities
Density and Livability
Public Health and the Built Environment
Brownfields and Livable Communities

AIA Issue Briefs
Density and Livability (PDF)
Public Health and the Built Environment (PDF)
Brownfields and Livable Communities (PDF)

AIA Center for Communities by Design Publications
Livability 101 (PDF)
This new guide is designed to help communities, architects, and public officials understand the basic elements of community design and take advantage of existing tools, strategies, and synergies at the policy, planning, and design levels so that their communities can reach their full potential in all respects. More

How Architects Can Become Advocates for Livable Communities (PDF)
This document includes testimonials from AIA members, talking points on livability issues, and other resources architects can use to become design advocates and leaders in their communities. More

Communities by Design: Influencing Your Community's Quality of Life (PDF)
This 31-page full-color booklet outlines the AIA's position on livable communities and illustrates how architects can make communities more livable. To order (item #W900), call 800-365-2724.