SARPC is pleased to announce a training event for all member governments who wish to better understand & improve the effectiveness of their planning commission and zoning board of adjustment.
The workshop consists of highly informative presentations and problem-solving activities for participants and is an excellent opportunity to network with other leaders from communities throughout Alabama. Participants will make contacts with presenters who work throughout Alabama in the planning, design, economic development, and resource preservation fields. The focus of the workshop aims specifically to introduce small town and rural technical assistance providers and decision makers to the role of design in community planning.
Looking for the latest developments on land use law? Want to know how to use the laws and regulations to your fullest advantage? With this one-day seminar, quickly advance your understanding and learn how to avoid legal entanglements to make sure every transaction is smooth and successful. Don't miss this opportunity to attain the information you need - register today!
Community plays a crucial role in shaping how we live and if we thrive. As our world
continues to urbanize, densify, and intensify, community is more critical than ever.
Drawn from more than three decades’ experience designing affordable multifamily
housing, these elegant, economical, and human-centric strategies support a high quality
of living for residents and neighbors alike. The "9 Ways to Build Community with Urban
Housing" range from the large-scale “Reweave the Urban Fabric”—which focuses on
maximizing adjacencies and reconnecting street grids—to the intimate “Get
Personal”—which builds in opportunities for self-expression. These flexible, accessible,
and complementary design strategies dignify and uplift residents, improve wellness and
stability, and support people to forge key bonds. Illustrated by examples from dozens of
built projects and long-time collaborations with developers, this talk shares a wide range
of successful applications of these community-oriented principles.
Looking for the latest developments on land use law? Want to know how to use the laws and regulations to your fullest advantage? With this one-day seminar, quickly advance your understanding and learn how to avoid legal entanglements to make sure every transaction is smooth and successful. Don't miss this opportunity to attain the information you need - register today!
Robin Karson’s talk will make a persuasive case for Warren Manning’s historical and national importance. She will provide insights into Manning’s background and work and will speak to the broad strokes of both his 1919 City Plan of Birmingham and the design of Mountain Brook in the 1920s, with lots of interesting visuals.