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Volume 97

06.26.07

Safety Harbor Competition Winners

Public Meeting: Special Services District

Public Meeting: Ashley Drive Redesign

July ARE Class: Materials & Methods

Gallery AIA Exhibition:
2007 Design Award Boards

Bright House Business Solutions

Competition Selections Announced
SAFETY HARBOR MUSEUM
IDEAS COMPETITION
On June 13th ETBA and AIA Tampa Bay joined the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History to review 28 entries into the competition, a new hut; an ideas competition for a new museum. The jury was chaired by Tampa Museum of Art architect Stanley Saitowitz and included prominent leaders of the community.

The ideas competition was generated by ETBA and Safety Harbor Museum to assist the museum with raising funds for a new museum located at Philippe Park. Entries were received from as far away as Hong Kong and Argentina. The jury selected 3 entries to receive cash prizes. All entries will be displayed at various locations throughout Safety Harbor to raise awareness for this new museum and architecture in general. To view the entries and jury selections please click here.

Ashley Drive Corridor
Enhancement Project
TONIGHT, Tuesday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m. in Maestros at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, The City of Tampa is holding a public meeting to discuss the redesign of Ashley Drive into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard. Click here to view the current design proposal.

Special Services District
PUBLIC MEETINGS ON DOWNTOWN TAMPA
A series of public meetings will take place this week regarding the renewal of the downtown Special Services District. These public meetings are to discuss the SSD’s 2008 work plan and budget. Tampa’s Downtown Special Services District (SSD) provides for an enhanced level of safety, maintenance, business development, beautification, planning and urban design, and other management services in Tampa's downtown area.

The Tampa Downtown Partnership manages and operates the district. All downtown stakeholders are encouraged to share ideas on how to maintain and improve Tampa's downtown image by attending one of the following six (6) community meetings. It is not necessary to RSVP for the meetings. The meetings are free and open to anyone interested in learning more about the SSD programs. This week the meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday be June 27th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at TECO Hall, 702 N. Franklin Street. Check Tampa's Downtown Partnership website for more information.
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July ARE Study Session
Materials and methods
Attention all Associates and Interns! Prepare to pass your ARE exam with the 2007 AIA Tampa Bay ARE Program!

This July, we will be reviewing Materials and Methods at the Chapter Office on Thursday July 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $5 members/ $10 non-members (includes study materials, snacks & soft drinks). RSVP required here or call the Chapter Office at 813-229-3411. Click here to see the entire 2007 ARE Program Schedule.

Gallery AIA Opening
2007 Design Award Entries
Design award entries will be on display at Gallery AIA - the AIA Tampa Bay headquarters, next month. The display will be kicked off on Friday, July 20th with an opening reception from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome. Drinks and hors d’ oeuvres will be served. Gallery AIA is located at 200 N. Tampa Street, Ste. 100 in downtown Tampa.

AIA Summer Camp
Summer exploration studio
The Architectural Heritage Committee of AIA Tampa Bay presents the Summer Exploring Architecture Studio, July 16 - 27, a program designed to assist students in making an informed choice about a career in architecture and other design disciplines. High School age students will learn about careers in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design and planning. They will be introduced to successful architects, take tours of architectural landmarks and be taught basic design principles. It's a great way for a student to learn about a career before starting college.

The program is open to high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grades who are interested in a career in architecture and design. Learn more about the Summer Exploring Architecture Studio and the application process here. Scholarships are available, special consideration given to relatives of AIA members.