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Architecture Month began in Los Angeles in 2007. As the years passed, several cities joined the effort to honor their unique architectural heritage during October. In New York City, Architecture Month is "Archtober."
Each city has its traditions, often paired with community education efforts designed to teach the public about architecture and what it is. Below is the original resolution establishing Architecture Month in Los Angeles.
ARCHITECTURE MONTH RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is world-renowned for its famous architects, architecture, and architectural enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is home to one of the largest Chapters of the American Institute of Architects, the AIA/LA Chapter, with nearly 3000 members;
WHEREAS, the American Institute of Architects will be celebrating its one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary;
WHEREAS, AIA/LA in working with the varied and diverse interests of numerous other architectural societies, historical preservationists, conservancies, et al.; and
WHEREAS, the goal of better educating the community about the importance of architecture and design can lead to a more livable and sustainable community; and
WHEREAS, the continued appreciation of architecture and design promotes economic vitality for a region and the advanced health of an area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is in a unique position to recognize the merits of the vast wealth of architecture already within its municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles can further promote the idea of design excellence and the benefits of elegant density to its populace in an effort to promote a more sustainable, green and livable community;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby officially recognizes the month of OCTOBER as being ARCHITECTURE MONTH, with the expectations that The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects each year will coordinate a series of programs in conjunction with other interested parties that promote the values of architecture and the unique character of the City of Los Angeles to the community-at-large, and, in addition, communicate the programming of these events to City Staff in such a way that the City of Los Angeles can take advantage of these educational opportunities for its constituents.
PRESENTED BY: TOM LABONGE
Councilmember, 4th District
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