Lecture - The Golden Age of Washington—Is Right Now

THURSDAY May 30, 2019—10:00 AM—Mary Fitch

The Golden Age of Washington—Is Right Now

The typical television view of Washington includes monumental buildings and imposing Georgetown mansions. But DC is much more than just a federal city. It is coming into its own as a global capital. Join Mary Fitch for a virtual tour of the city to discover the neighborhoods and developments that are helping to create Washington’s Golden Age.

Mary Fitch is Executive Director of the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Washington Architectural Foundation. She has founded and developed the award-winning Architecture DC magazine, National Architecture Week, Design DC Conference, and built the District Architecture Center. Previous to AIA|DC, Mary was the deputy director of Long-Range Planning at the National Capital Planning Commission. She holds a BA in History from the University of California at Berkeley and an MA in Urban Planning from George Washington University.

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