MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Octo
ber 10, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of
the District of Co lumbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mende lson:
In accordance
with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(a), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Maurice Wal ters
Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 6 )
for
reappointment as an ar chitect licensed in the District member of th e Board of Architecture, Interior
Design, and Landscape Architecture, for a term to end November 13, 2027.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request
of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the reappointment
of Maurice Walters to the Board of Architecture, Interior Design,
and Landscape Architecture.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
resolution may
be cited as the "Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape
Architecture Maurice Walters Confirmation Resolution
of 2024".
Sec.
2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Maurice Walters
Constitution A venue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward
6)
as an architect licensed in the District member of the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and
Landscape Architecture, established by D.C. Official
Code§ 47-2853.06(a), for a term to end
November 13, 2027.
Sec.
3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. mauricewalters|architect
MauriceWalters,AIA
RESUME
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93-7/96 Shalom Baranes Associates Washington, DC
Associate: Designer for a range of project types consisting of governmental facilities, community
planning, and multi-family housing.
Selected projects include:
· Honor Guard Bachelor’s Quarters, Anacostia Naval Station, Washington, DC, 1995
· U.S. Federal Courthouse Competition, Beckley, WV, 1994
· Propulsion Systems Evaluation Facility, Patuxent Naval Station, MD, 1994
3/87-9/91 Architectural Design Group Alexandria, Virginia
Project Architect: Responsibility for all aspects of a range of architectural projects including
custom residential, single family and multi-family production housing, community planning,
recreational and community facilities, retail and office facilities.
6/86-2/87 Rabun Hatch Portman McWhorter Architects Atlanta, Georgia
Intern Architect: Involved in preliminary design, design development, and construction documents
for 400 room resort and convention Marriott Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida.
2/84-6/86 Romm and Pearsall Architects Atlanta, Georgia
Intern Architect: Involved in design development, construction documents and administration for
custom residential, multi-family housing, retail and office facilities.
12/82-2/84 Bradfield Associates, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
Intern: Involved in design and construction documents for multi-family housing and retail facilities.
6/82-8/82 Huber, Hunt and Nichols, Inc. Construction Managers and General Contractor
Columbia Gas Project - Columbus Ohio
Summer Intern: Assistant to Project Engineer on construction of new corporate headquarters.
professional licenses and certifications
Registered Architect:
District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, California, Georgia,
Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional
academic background
1991-1993 U
niversity of Maryland College Park, Maryland, Master of Architecture, 1993
Dean’s Thesis Prize, “Revitalizing the City, Urban Housing in Southeast Washington,” Spring 1993
The American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal
Graduate Assistant for undergraduate technology classes.
1979-1984 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia, Bachelor of Science, 1984
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
teaching experience
Guest Critic: University of Maryland School of Architecture,
C
atholic University of America School of Architecture
professional affiliations / community service
·
· University of Maryland School of Architecture, Master of Architecture Final Thesis Review
Critic, 2020
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· Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) Member, 2013 – 2015.
·
Board Member, Capitol Hill Restoration Society, 2011 – 2014.
· Volunteer, DC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Committee to Develop
Architecture Curriculum for the Phelps School of Architecture, Construction and Engineering,
2007 – 2012.
· Volunteer, Board of Directors of the Phelps Foundation, 2008 – 2010.
· Judge, Ninth Annual Preservation Design Awards Program, Arlington County Historical Affairs
and Landmark Review Board, 2007
· Board of Directors, Potomac Valley Chapter, American Institute of Architects, 2001-2002
· NVBIA Finest for Family Living Awards Committee, 1999-2002
· Volunteer Designer, Neighborhood Design Center, Prince George’s and Montgomery County,
Maryland 1993-1998
speaking engagements
·
February 2017
· The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “Multifamily Success Strategies: Creative
Ideas to Overcome Adversity, Webinar, 2013
· Urban Land Institute (ULI), Washington DC, Case Studies Series: “The Evolution of City Vista”,
March 2009
· Multi – Housing World, Chicago, “Infill Communities” and “Mid-Rise and High-Rise Housing:
Doing it Right”, September 2006
· National Association of Home Builders, International Builder Show, Orlando, 2006
· ULI, San Francisco, Multifamily Trends, “High Density/High Design”, June 2005
· 13
th
Annual Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, “Mixed Income, Superior
Results”, March 2004
· Multi–Housing World, Las Vegas, “Mid-Rise to High-Rise: Doing it Right”, April 2003
· Multi-Housing Council, Washington DC, “Innovations in Housing”, December 2002
· Urban Land Institute, Chicago, “How to Sell Density”, September 2002
· National Association of Home Builders, International Builder Show, 2002 & 2003
· National Association of Home Builders National Conference, AIA Plan Review Workshops
· National Building Museum, Panelist, “Visions of Home”, 1994
awards
·
A2 Apartments, 2021
· Brick Industry Association, Bronze Medal, Cathedral Commons Townhomes, 2016
· Global Awards for Excellence – Finalist, Monroe Street Market, 2015
· The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Presidential Citation in Urban
Design, The Arts Walk at Brookland Works, 2014
· The Congress for the New Urbanism Charter Awards, The Ellington 2007
· NAHB “Pillars of the Industry Award”, Alban Towers and the Residences at Alban Row, 2005
· NAHB “Pillars of the Industry Award”, Centergate at Celebration, 2005
· NAHB “Pillars of the Industry Award”, The Ellington, 2005
· Potomac Valley Chapter of The American Institute of Architects Honor Award, Alban Towers
and the Residences at Alban Row, 2003
· EPA National Smart Growth Award, The Village at NTC, 2003
· Multifamily Executive Project of the Year, The Village at NTC, 2002
· Builder’s Choice Award, Riverwalk at Belmont Bay, 2001
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· Residential Architect Design Award, The Kentlands Cottage, 2000
·
Builder’s Choice Award, The Kentlands Cottage, 1999
· America Society of Landscape Architects Merit Award, Ispartakule, 1997
· The American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal for Architectural Excellence, 1993
· University of Maryland School of Architecture, Dean’s Thesis Prize, “Revitalizing the City,
Urban Housing in Southeast Washington”, 1993 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Maurice Walters
Mr. Maurice Walters is the President of Maurice Walters Architect,
Incorporated, a firm specializing in urban design and the design of
residential and mixed-use projects.
Mr. Walters has over 35 years of experience in residential projects. He
has worked on numerous District projects including the renovation of Slayton House, the Edgewood Arts Building, and t he Baldwin. Prior
to founding his firm, Mr. Walters served as the Torti Gallas and Partners Principal Designer and Principal in Charge for many local and nationally recognized residential and mixed-used projects.
Mr. Walters is a licensed architect who possesses National Council of Architectural Registration
Board and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional certifications. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and has led several speaking
engagements on urban projects and mid-rise and high- rise housing. In addition, Mr. Walters
achieved the 2021 AIA Maryland Excellence in Design, Jury Citation, Residential Architecture,
Multi-Family A2 Apartments award.
A Ward 6 resident, Mr. Walters earned his Bachelor of Science from the Georgia Institute of
Technology and his Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland-College Park. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724- 7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: October 9, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Robert Alter, Aubrey Grant,
Shauna Stallworth, and Maurice Walters as members of the Board of
Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish