The Public Architecture Symposium, held in conjunction with the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025, in Boston, MA, will examine how public policies impact communities and the architects at multiple scales. Today’s architects design buildings and settings for civic enhancement, for community well-being, for a sustainable future, cultural recognition – all while adapting to rapid changes in business practices and the global economy. The symposium, organized by the Public Architects Committee, will gather experts working on public architecture projects and programs to share their knowledge and best practices for implementing and developing public policies aimed at the adaptation, regeneration, resiliency and repair of our built environment.
The theme of the Symposium recognizes the omnipresent influence of social media, the ever- changing climatic conditions and the need for meaningful preservation of our diverse cultural legacy.