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The National AIA Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community (HCD) is a network of architects and allied stakeholders that promotes equity in housing, excellence in residential design, and sustainable, vibrant communities for all—through education, research, awards, and advocacy.

Locally, the AIA|DC Board of Directors is considering the formation of a “Housing the DMV Region” Committee and is seeking local interest in the initiative.

The Washington, DC region faces some of the most dynamic and complex housing challenges in the nation, driven by rising costs, outdated zoning frameworks, infrastructure gaps, and mismatches between supply and demand. These challenges span a uniquely fragmented regional landscape that includes the District of Columbia and surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia—each with its own planning authorities, development priorities, and political leadership. The need for coordinated action has never been greater.

The vision for the AIA|DC Housing the DMV Region Committee is to serve as a strategic platform to advance housing solutions that are equitable, implementable, and centered on design excellence, policy alignment, and community benefit.

As architects, we are uniquely positioned to navigate complexity, synthesize diverse inputs, and translate vision into built form. This committee will build on that expertise—not only by curating and amplifying ongoing research and activities, but also by leading targeted initiatives that drive innovation in housing design, construction technologies, zoning reform, and entitlement processes.