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Awards and Scholarship Ceremony: Key Note Speakers have included,
Paul Vallas (2000); James Destefano (2001); Dominic Delgado (2002); Rafael Hernandez
(2004); Henry Cisneros (2006). Five professionals recognitions and over $18,000
in scholarships awarded.
Instituto del Progreso Latino and Little Village Development Corporation:
Pro-bono assistance in the development and implementation of creative design
solutions with the community for the renovation of their existing learning facility
and new high school respectively. Services include: documenting existing building,
feasibility study, program review, community meetings, Feasibility Studies,
Site Evaluation and Analysis, Existing Building Evaluation, Site Planning, Master
Planning, Programming, Building Design, RPF process. Over 400 hrs of volunteer
work hours totaling $40,000 of professional services.
Great Chicago Places and Spaces Architecture Weekend: In coordination
with the Mayor Office of Special Events, Arquitectos promotes tours hosted by
Arquitectos members. Chicago tours of built projects were hosted by Patricia
Saldaña Natke,AIA, Edward Torrez, AIA, Rodrigo del Canto, AIA and Carmen
Vidal (2006-present)
Community Architects
at Work: Arquitectos members provide pro-bono assistance to residents on
design and permit issues. Over 350 residents served. (2005-present)
Bowling Tournament: Bowling tournament and fundraiser where teams compete
for first place as well as the opportunity to network with contractors, developers
and architects. Fundraised over $12,000 and over 500 participants.
Diversity Alliance: Arquitectos along with
Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA), and the Illinois Chapter of Minority Architects
(INOMA) coordinate to form panel discussions on issues affecting the community
at large. (2004-2006)
National Rebuilding Together: Over 25 volunteers and members participate
in rebuilding the homes of people in need in the Chicago land area. Program
has been in place for over 14 year of participation, 16 homes rehabbed and over
300 volunteers.
National
AIA Participation: The National AIA invited Arquitectos to participate at
the 2006 National Convention and at the 2007 National Diversity Forum.
Public Lectures: Co sponsorship lecturers with local universities include
Enrique Norten, Jose D'Uturbe, Jose Castillo, Carmen Vidal, and Carme Pinos
Continuing Education
Units (CEU) Events include, "Innovations in Lighting" by Charter
Sills, "Windows an Environmental Perspective" by Pella Windows, "LEED
Permit Process" by Department of Construction and Permit, Center for Green
Technology Tour, Millennium Park.
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