A forum dedicated to increasing public awareness of the needs of the elderly in an urban environment, and to exploring issues which educate professionals to develop designs which accommodate those needs.

Supports empowerment of women in the architecture profession through examples and achievements.

Focuses on planning, architectural design, technical, and policy issues related to transportation and infrastructure, including systems and civic facilities to accommodate marine, aviation, and land-based transit, as well as energy, water and waste distribution networks.

Seeks to map new ground for novel collaborations with practitioners and researchers in the social sciences.

Gives agency to issues of inclusion/representation by dialogue and the development of action items that promote diversity in the profession.

Advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus other sexual and gender marginalized communities within the architecture profession by creating space to build community, host events and discussions, and foster diversity and inclusion