Sara Bronin, AIA, architect, attorney and professor, was recognized by the Connecticut American Institute of Architects for her achievements and was presented with the President”™s Award at its annual awards gala Nov. 16 at Aria in Prospect, Connecticut.
The award recognizes an AIA Connecticut architect member who has made outstanding contributions to the organization through participation, service and promotion of AIA Connecticut”™s mission and vision.
“Sara Bronin is the embodiment of how architects can improve our communities through their ability to lead, advocate and solve complex problems creatively” said Angela Cahill, AIA, president of the Connecticut Chapter and of QA+M Architecture in Farmington. “Beyond our daily practice, it is imperative that architects use their skills to make much-needed progress in the realms of equity, justice, sustainability and health.”
An advocate for historic preservation, Bronin is the current nominee to serve as chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, having been nominated by President Biden in June.
She is currently teaching at Cornell University and finalizing her book “Key to the City,” which will explore the myriad aspects of zoning. A founder of Desegregate Connecticut, a coalition of more than 70 nonprofit organizations to advocate for zoning reform to enable affordable housing opportunities, she continues to lead the efforts for more equitable, affordable and environmentally sustainable land use policies in Connecticut.
