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Not Business as Usual
Our hearts go out to our members and their families, as well as all our neighbors who have been affected by the floods of 2010. We only know of one firm - Hastings and Associates - that sustained significant flood damage. Located on Third Avenue, Hastings had five feet of water in its basement. Electrical panels, telephones, security, part of the computer system and 25 years of files were under water. For the past 15 years, files had also been stored off-site. Jim Hastings is so thankful the damage was not worse. Two more feet of water, and the building's main floor would have flooded too.
We are certain that individuals have been affected, but we don’t have any specific information. To those members, please know that many AIA volunteers will head your way if you tell your local exec or state staff about your needs. Meanwhile, check out the formalized activities underway.
Connie Wallace, Hon. AIA
Executive Vice President
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Get Informed, Get Involved
AIA Tennessee, in partnership with AIA Middle Tennessee, has created a web page with helpful links and information about both recovery and volunteer opportunities. Hosted at AIA Middle Tennessee, the site has helpful information for home and business owners recovering from water damage, as well as ways architects can help victims of the 2010 flood.
Take a look, spread the word, find a way to help, and read on for an immediate way to get involved.
Webinar - Maximizing FEMA Funding In A Post Disaster Environment... and the Architect's Role
When? Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 - Where? Online (registration required)
Imagine this scenario: Well trained individuals come into your city following an epic disaster to do damage assessments. They fill out the project worksheets in rapid time. The project worksheets are sent in for evaluation and your "claim" is valued at $5.00 per square foot. That's great right? -- and here is your check! The work goes forward and the damage is repaired, but the actual costs are $38.00 to $60.00 per square foot. How do homeowners and business owners bridge that difference?
These are true numbers, in the experience of other cities. Our task is to learn from those cities and discover how Nashville and Tennessee statewide can do better. We thank Charlotte Spencer Smith, AIA, and AIA Louisiana for being outstanding citizen architects and AIA organizations, willing to share their experiences post Katrina. Also, the guest speakers, Frank LaCourse and Mike Clark of the multi-discipline firm CSRS are volunteering their time and expertise to help AIA Tennessee in identifying the best avenues to assist our elected officials through this challenging time in Tennessee history.
Take the first step towards involvement by signing up for the Webinar: Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, June 3rd. Follow the link below for more details and to register for the webinar.
About Us
 The Mission of AIA Tennessee is to shape the professional environment in Tennessee so that architects, clients, the building industry and the public at large understand and appreciate the value we bring to the community.
You can visit us online: aiatn.org
or write us:
PO Box 60128
1105 Gartland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: 615-255-3860
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