By builing a strong organization, we develop a showcase for the excellence and creativity which have been ignored for so long. Through our publications and conferences, we are able to inform the world that minorty professionals have the talent and capabilities to perforn design and construction with any other group.
By builing strong chapters of design professionals whise sensibilities and interests include promotion of urban communities, we are able to respond to the concerns that affect marginalized communites and people. Our goals are to increase the level of participation in the social, political and economic benefits afforded to the citizens of this nation and to tear down the barries that make ull participation unattainable. Chapters give member a base from which to be involved in politics, to visit schools and to reach out to children, to conduct community and civic forums, and to responsibly practive in ou professional capabilities.
We build membership one professional at a time. NOMA is actively involved in the advancement of minority professionals, from job placement help for college students to aiding member firms in securing contracts.
Form a federation of existing and proposed local minority architectural groups;
Fight discrimination and other selection policies being used by public and private sector clients to unfairly restrict minority architects' participation oin design and construction;
Act as a clearing house for information and maintain a roster on practicioners;
Promote the design and development of living, working, and recreational environments of the highest quality;
Create and maintain relationships with other professionals and technicans whose work affects the physical and social environment;
Encourage the establishment of coalitions of member firms ans individuals to form associate and joint venture relationships;
Speak witha common voice on public policy;
Work with local, state, and national governments on issues affecting the physical development of neighborhoods and communities;
Be an effective source of motiviation and inspiration for minority youth.