The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and cities such as Chicago are undertaking innovative initiatives to reduce energy use and combat global warming.
"City governments and the private sector are also formulating some of the most innovative responses to a problem the federal government still refuses to confront head-on...Exhibit A is a recently announced partnership between the American Institute of Architects and the U.S. Conference of Mayors...With this effort, the architects and the mayors are spotlighting an often overlooked element of the global warming challenge...In communities across the country, developers, architects and local governments are already pursuing that goal. One of the most aggressive cities has been Chicago. Under the spur of Mayor Richard M. Daley, the city is pursuing a remarkably comprehensive program to encourage green development."
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