President’s Outlook 2011
Posted by AIAMB Staff | April 28, 2011 | 28 Comments
Michael L. Waxer, AIAMB President, asks members to make a commitment to be more aware of the legislation that affects our communities, and to take action, when necessary, to return common sense to our heavily regulated society. Read »
Climate Change
Posted by AIAMB Staff | March 08, 2011 | 23 Comments
The County of Monterey just released a first draft of strategies which will address climate change, as part of its compliance with AB32. Read »
Water
Posted by AIAMB Staff | March 08, 2011 | 16 Comments
Is it possible that the Monterey Peninsula is finally going to get a water supply project? One aspect of the Regional Desalination Project, that will be decided by the PUC later this year, is that this project does not provide any water to add a bathroom, or to build on a lot of record. Read »
Green Building
Posted by AIAMB Staff | March 08, 2011 | 120 Comments
A task force that included our AIA chapter has concluded that our area would be better off if each jurisdiction passed a Green Building Ordinance, similar to those that have already passed by the cities of Monterey and Carmel, RATHER than each jurisdiction having to adopt the new state code, called CALGREEN, on 1/1/11. Read »
