The aia provides architectural and educational programs and resources to its members and the central new york community through its resource center located in downtown syracuse. Aia cny is helping its members meet the new york state provision that now makes it mandatory for licensed professionals to maintain their license with continuing education learning units every year by providing lectures, seminars and other events on a monthly basis.

Streetscape - local collaboration to renovate and beautify the city's streetscape celebration of architecture - architectural awards program to recognize outstanding work. resource center - provides a central location for various vendors to promote their products and services to members.