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  • Planning Mistakes: Assessing, Learning, Adapting (Pelham)

    Community Room @ Shelby County Services Building 1134 County Services Drive, 2nd Floor, Pelham, AL, United States

    Everyone makes them. But how do you address mistakes and learn from them? A panel of veteran planners working in a variety of settings discuss a common workplace problem and how they have addressed the issue. Learn how the fundamental issue of how you handle mistakes shapes you, your professional life, and your efficacy as a planner. How do you handle the public fallout and how can you turn mistakes into something beneficial? Find out.

  • The Legal Foundation for Planning and Zoning in Alabama

    Alexander City - City Hall 4 Court Square, Alexander City, AL, United States

    The purpose of this workshop is to provide local officials and the citizens who serve on local planning commissions and boards of adjustment with a basic understanding of the constitutional and statutory framework for comprehensive and regulatory planning in Alabama.

    $82

  • Powers, Duties, & Responsibilities of Planning Commissions and Boards of Adjustment

    Alexander City - City Hall 4 Court Square, Alexander City, AL, United States

    What you will learn:

    • The legal authority and responsibility under Alabama law for planning commission and board of adjustment members - what each can do and cannot do.
    • Where the planning commissions' authority ends and the board of adjustment's authority begins; the relationship between the city council and the planning commission.
    • How the law says an aggrieved party can appeal a determination by boards of adjustment, building inspector, etc.
    $82

  • Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare, Update, & Implement Your Plan

    Alexander City - City Hall 4 Court Square, Alexander City, AL, United States

    When your city decides to create a planning commission, enabling legislation in Alabama states that your commission must prepare a master or comprehensive plan. Therefore, preparing and adopting a master plan is a mandatory requirement, not an option.

    $82

  • APA National Conference

    Unnamed Venue AL

    The 2013 APA National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL from April 13-17.

  • Spring Newsletter Submittal Deadline

    Unnamed Venue AL

    The Spring newsletter submittal deadline is April 19.  If you have questions or would like to submit a story, please contact Tim Brown at twbrown@dothan.org.

  • Central Section Social

    Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed and Breakfast 2028 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

    The April Central Section Social will be held on Thursday, April 18 at Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed and Breakfast.

  • The Legal Foundation for Planning and Zoning in Alabama

    Fultondale Council Chambers 1210 Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale, AL, United States

    The purpose of this workshop is to provide local officials and the citizens who serve on local planning commissions and boards of adjustment with a basic understanding of the constitutional and statutory framework for comprehensive and regulatory planning in Alabama.

    $82

  • Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare, Update, & Implement Your Plan

    Fultondale Council Chambers 1210 Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale, AL, United States

    When your city decides to create a planning commission, enabling legislation in Alabama states that your commission must prepare a master or comprehensive plan. Therefore, preparing and adopting a master plan is a mandatory requirement, not an option.

    $82

  • ALAPA Annual Conference

    Unnamed Venue AL

    What is the Future for Seniors, Children and Individuals with Disabilities?: Planning for Special Populations: The ALAPA 2013 Annual Conference

  • Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations

    Fultondale Council Chambers 1210 Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale, AL, United States

    In the "Basic Zoning and Subdivision Regulations" seminar, you'll learn the legal basis in Alabama law for regulating the use of land and its subdivision. 

    $82

  • Meeting Management

    Fultondale Council Chambers 1210 Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale, AL, United States

    You'll learn some practical and proven means to manage meetings, how to defuse unruly or disruptive attendees, and how best to manage large crowds. How to deal with the media on politically charged issues.

    $169

  • America’s Infrastructure Report Card

    Juster Conference Room @ RPCGB 2 North 20th Street, Suite 310, Birmingham, AL, United States

    The 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure released on March 19th by the American Society of Civil Engineers will be presented.

  • Regional Transportation Planning on the California/Baja California Border

    City Hall Conference Room @ Auburn City Hall 144 Tichenor Avenue, Auburn, AL, United States

    This webinar, which is being co-sponsored by the APA Regional and Intergovernmental Planning Division and Latinos and Planning Division, is one in a series that will provide training to AICP members on best practices in cross-border regional planning along the U.S. / Mexico border.

  • Certified Stormwater Inspector Training

    Unnamed Venue AL

    Designed specifically for MS4 personnel and permittees and Industrial stormwater permittees, this course focuses on permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States

    $824

  • Executive Committee Meeting

    Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission 430 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

    The June meeting of the ALAPA Executive Committee will take place from at 10:30am at the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission offices at 430 South Court Street in Montgomery, AL.

  • 2013 Planning Law Review (Auburn)

    City Hall Conference Room @ Auburn City Hall 144 Tichenor Avenue, Auburn, AL, United States

    In late June the U.S Supreme Court adjourns for the year. It is time to take stock of the Court’s rulings in this annual legal roundup. Hear about federal district court rulings and significant state court decisions. Whether it is First Amendment issues, housing challenges, environmental actions, or important amicus filings, the panel of legal experts will being you up to date on critical planning law.

  • Planning for Sign Code Success

    Embassy Suites Huntsville 800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Learn more about the latest issues regarding signage and sign codes from the Mid South Sign Association.

    $40

  • The Legal Foundation for Planning and Zoning in Alabama

    Sylacauga City Hall 301 North Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga, AL, United States

    The purpose of this workshop is to provide local officials and the citizens who serve on local planning commissions and boards of adjustment with a basic understanding of the constitutional and statutory framework for comprehensive and regulatory planning in Alabama.

    $82

  • Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare, Update, & Implement Your Plan

    Sylacauga City Hall 301 North Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga, AL, United States

    When your city decides to create a planning commission, enabling legislation in Alabama states that your commission must prepare a master or comprehensive plan. Therefore, preparing and adopting a master plan is a mandatory requirement, not an option.

    $82

  • Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations

    Sylacauga City Hall 301 North Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga, AL, United States

    In the "Basic Zoning and Subdivision Regulations" seminar, you'll learn the legal basis in Alabama law for regulating the use of land and its subdivision. 

    $82

  • Meeting Management

    Sylacauga City Hall 301 North Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga, AL, United States

    You'll learn some practical and proven means to manage meetings, how to defuse unruly or disruptive attendees, and how best to manage large crowds. How to deal with the media on politically charged issues.

    $169

  • Executive Committee Meeting

    Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission 430 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

    The August meeting of the ALAPA Executive Committee will take place from at 10:30am at the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission offices at 430 South Court Street in Montgomery, AL.

  • Regulation of Billboards in the Digital Age

    City Hall Conference Room @ Auburn City Hall 144 Tichenor Avenue, Auburn, AL, United States

    This live webinar will discuss the evolution of billboard regulation from Lady Bird Johnson's Highway Beautification Act through the current controversy concerning the nationwide proliferation of high intensity Commercial Electric Variable Message Signs better known as digital billboards (DBB).

  • Mechanics of Evaluating Site Plans and Subdivision Plats

    Lincoln City Hall 150 Magnolia Street, Lincoln, AL, United States

    This course will provide an overview of what should be required as the basic content for site plan and subdivision plat submission, and how to recognize and interpret the information.

    $229

  • Powers, Duties, & Responsibilities of Planning Commissions and Boards of Adjustment

    Sterling Events Services - Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center 795 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, United States

    This workshop is designed for local officials, staff, and others who want a more thorough understanding of the powers, duties, and responsibilities of planning commissions and boards of adjustment.

    $82

  • The Legal Foundation for Planning and Zoning in Alabama

    Sterling Events Services - Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center 795 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, United States

    The purpose of this workshop is to provide local officials and the citizens who serve on local planning commissions and boards of adjustment with a basic understanding of the constitutional and statutory framework for comprehensive and regulatory planning in Alabama.

    $82

  • Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare, Update, & Implement Your Plan

    Sterling Events Services - Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center 795 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, United States

    When your city decides to create a planning commission, enabling legislation in Alabama states that your commission must prepare a master or comprehensive plan. Therefore, preparing and adopting a master plan is a mandatory requirement, not an option.

    $82

  • Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations

    Sterling Events Services - Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center 795 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, United States

    In the "Basic Zoning and Subdivision Regulations" seminar, you'll learn the legal basis in Alabama law for regulating the use of land and its subdivision. 

    $82

  • Meeting Management

    Sterling Events Services - Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center 795 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, United States

    You'll learn some practical and proven means to manage meetings, how to defuse unruly or disruptive attendees, and how best to manage large crowds. You'll also learn how to deal with the media on politically charged issues.

    $169

  • Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations

    City of Semmes Council Chambers 7875 Moffett Road, Semmes, AL, United States

    In the "Basic Zoning and Subdivision Regulations" seminar, you'll learn the legal basis in Alabama law for regulating the use of land and its subdivision. 

    $82

  • Meeting Management

    City of Semmes Council Chambers 7875 Moffett Road, Semmes, AL, United States

    You'll learn some practical and proven means to manage meetings, how to defuse unruly or disruptive attendees, and how best to manage large crowds. You'll also learn how to deal with the media on politically charged issues.

    $169

  • Planning Ethics and Law

    Prattville City Hall Annex Conference Room 102 West Main Street, Prattville, AL, United States

    Broaden your understanding of ethics (and the AICP Code of Ethics) and learn how cases have been decided. Examine what standards the law uses to judge ethical behavior. Hear from individuals who closely follow legal developments and from colleagues on the front lines as this important subject is examined.

  • ALAPA Fall Leadership Retreat

    Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center 126 Museum Avenue, Dothan, AL, United States

    The ALAPA Fall Leadership Retreat will be held on October 18 in Dothan, Alabama.

  • Customer Service for Planning Departments

    City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    This webinar on customer service will be led by Paul Zucker, FAICP, and is part of his webinar series The Complete Management Course for Planning Directors.  The focus of this webinar will be on strategy, systems, techniques and people in the context of customer service.

  • Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America [Workshop]

    Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center 620 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Jeff Speck, author of "Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save American One Step at a Time," is an international advocate for smart growth and sustainable design. He is an internationally known city planner and architectural designer.

  • Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America [Lecture]

    Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center 620 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    Jeff Speck, author of "Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save American One Step at a Time," is an international advocate for smart growth and sustainable design. He is an internationally known city planner and architectural designer.

  • Smart Growth in Small Towns and Rural Areas

    Community Room @ Shelby County Services Building 1134 County Services Drive, 2nd Floor, Pelham, AL, United States

    This program will look at several rural areas and small towns that have adapted smart growth tools to create plans and codes that facilitate smart growth. It will also describe resources that are available to assist communities.

  • Atlanta’s Growing Elderburbia: Rethinking Solutions for an Aging Population

    All Saints Episcopal Church 634 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Dr. Phil Stafford of Indiana University and author of “Elderburbia, Aging with a Sense of Place in America”, will lead a discussion about how Atlanta and surrounding cities and towns can find creative and effective ways to plan for an aging population.

    $40

  • Holiday Decorations, Public Property, and the Law

    Conference Area @ City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    The holiday season is coming soon and with it some tough decisions for local and state governments. Our experts will help you navigate the complex court decisions on these questions and create a fair and constitutional municipal strategy for the annual holiday wars.

  • National Disaster Recovery Framework and Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery

    Conference Area @ City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    This session will introduce community planners to the concepts and core principles of the NDRF; equip planners and others involved in post-disaster recovery with the tools and techniques needed to design and execute a post-disaster planning process; and will educate planners on how to build community capacity through the post-disaster planning process.

  • CNU Winter Luncheon with Steve Mouzon

    The Shed at Glenwood 475 Bill Kennedy Way Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Steve Mouzon, renowned urban planner and author, will speak about his new digital book, New Media for Designers + Builders, which tackles the WHY’s and HOW’s of successful "New Media" marketing for planners, architects, developers, builders and other creatives. This book is a follow up to Mr. Mouzon’s acclaimed work, The Original Green.

    $45

  • Executive Committee Meeting

    Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission 430 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

    The January meeting of the ALAPA Executive Committee will take place from at 10:30am at the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission offices at 430 South Court Street in Montgomery, AL. Executive Committee Agenda 1-10-14  

  • Main Street Workshop

    Athens State University Ballroom @ Sandridge Student Center 300 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL, United States

    Join us for lunch and an opportunity to hear how the new statewide Main Street Alabama organization can help your community.

  • Administering Zoning Codes Webinar

    Conference Area @ City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    Hear about implementing form-based codes, hybrids, and other contemporary zoning tools aimed at fixing the ills of conventional Euclidean zoning. Explore the vital role of zoning in local plan implementation and gain practical insight into administrative issues.

  • The Legal Foundation of Planning and Zoning in Alabama

    Arab City Hall 740 North Main Street, Arab, AL, United States

    The purpose of this workshop is to provide local officials and the citizens who serve on local planning commissions and boards of adjustment with a basic understanding of the constitutional and statutory framework for comprehensive and regulatory planning in Alabama.

    $82

  • Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare, Update, & Implement Your Plan

    Arab City Hall 740 North Main Street, Arab, AL, United States

    When your city decides to create a planning commission, enabling legislation in Alabama states that your commission must prepare a master or comprehensive plan. Therefore, preparing and adopting a master plan is a mandatory requirement, not an option.

    $82

  • Economic Development: How to Redevelop Your Community Webinar

    Conference Area @ City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    Sustainable redevelopment can be the cornerstone of a successful economic development strategy. By balancing the needs of the inner city and urban fringe, you can revitalize neighborhoods, attract and retain businesses, and increase revenues for your general fund.

  • Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations

    Arab City Hall 740 North Main Street, Arab, AL, United States

    In the "Basic Zoning and Subdivision Regulations" seminar, you'll learn the legal basis in Alabama law for regulating the use of land and its subdivision. 

    $82

  • Meeting Management

    Arab City Hall 740 North Main Street, Arab, AL, United States

    You'll learn some practical and proven means to manage meetings, how to defuse unruly or disruptive attendees, and how best to manage large crowds. You'll also learn how to deal with the media on politically charged issues.

    $169

  • Subdivision Regulations in the 21st Century (Pelham)

    Community Room @ Shelby County Services Building 1134 County Services Drive, 2nd Floor, Pelham, AL, United States

    Subdivision regulations are a critical tool for land development regulation. They can address the demands of growing communities or the redevelopment of infill sites. In this lecture, learn the legal basis and parameters for subdivision controls.

  • Subdivision Regulations in the 21st Century (Auburn)

    Conference Area @ City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    Subdivision regulations are a critical tool for land development regulation. They can address the demands of growing communities or the redevelopment of infill sites. In this lecture, learn the legal basis and parameters for subdivision controls.

  • Subdivision Regulations in the 21st Century (Prattville)

    Prattville City Hall Annex Conference Room 102 West Main Street, Prattville, AL, United States

    Subdivision regulations are a critical tool for land development regulation. They can address the demands of growing communities or the redevelopment of infill sites. In this lecture, learn the legal basis and parameters for subdivision controls.

  • Beyond the Red Tape: Andres Duany on Lean Urbanism

    All Saints Episcopal Church 634 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join CNU Atlanta for Beyond The Red Tape, a demonstration of new ways to simplify the challenges facing people trying to remake their communities.   

    $50

  • ADEM Brownfield Redevelopment Conference

    Auditorium @ Gordon Persons Building 50 North Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

    Join the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for its first annual Brownfields Redevelopment Conference.

  • APA National Conference

    Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The 2014 National APA Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from Saturday, April 26 to Wednesday, April 30.

    $745

  • Open Government and Engaging the Public

    Prattville City Hall Annex Conference Room 102 West Main Street, Prattville, AL, United States

    Technology is changing the way planning is conducted and open government is reshaping community engagement. Learn how this affects the planning commission's role as the interface between government and the public.

  • 2014 ALAPA Professional Development Conference

    Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center 2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL, United States

    The 2014 ALAPA Professional Development Conference and Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 16 at the Prattville, Alabama Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill. 

    $50

  • Building a Better PUD: Ten Ways to Create Great Places through Planned Unit Development

    City Council Chambers @ Center Point City Hall 2209 Center Point Parkway, Center Point, AL, AL, United States

    Summary Too often communities struggle with achieving their development goals through Planned Unit Developments. As a result city planning officials question the value of planned unit zoning regulations. But, well designed planned unit development regulations and review processes can generate quality development that cannot be easily produced through conventional zoning. This course will provide 10 […]

    $169

  • 2014 Planning Law Review (Pelham)

    Community Room @ Shelby County Services Building 1134 County Services Drive, 2nd Floor, Pelham, AL, United States

    Summary In this annual review, planning attorneys assess the impacts on planning of U.S. Supreme Court, federal district court, and state court decisions. Topics will range from First Amendment issues to environmental actions and from housing to equal access. Panelists also will discuss APA's amicus filings and significant legislative actions. The program website contains links […]

  • 2014 Planning Law Review (Auburn)

    City of Auburn Planning Department 122-A Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL, United States

    Summary In this annual review, planning attorneys assess the impacts on planning of U.S. Supreme Court, federal district court, and state court decisions. Topics will range from First Amendment issues to environmental actions and from housing to equal access. Panelists also will discuss APA's amicus filings and significant legislative actions. The program website contains links to or copies of […]

  • 2014 ALAPA-MSAPA Fall Joint Conference

    BancorpSouth Conference Center 337 East Main Street, Tupelo, MS, United States

    Summary The 2014 ALAPA-MSAPA Fall Joint Conference will be held November 12-14, 2014 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Draft Agenda and Registration Information APA MS AL Joint Conference Program and Registration Form (PDF) Online Registration Site (External Link)

    $130

  • Basic Zoning and Subdivision Regulations

    Phenix City Fire Rescue Training Building 1504 15th Street, Phenix City, AL, United States

    Summary Your zoning ordinance is arguably the most important device you have to implement your comprehensive plan. It provides you with the means to define the type and intensity of uses permitted on any piece of property. Your city's subdivision regulations govern the manner in which vacant land is platted into streets, blocks, and lots […]

    $82

  • Meeting Management

    Phenix City Fire Rescue Training Building 1504 15th Street, Phenix City, AL, United States

    Summary What you will learn: You'll get samples of effective commission and board by-laws and learn what they should minimally contain. You'll learn appropriate rules of procedures, how to keep your meeting flowing and well-organized in a way that gives your meeting that stamp of professionalism. We'll discuss recording and documenting meeting activities. You'll learn some practical […]

    $169

  • Strong Towns: Curbside Chat

    The EDT Loft 215 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States

    The Curbside Chat program covers the causes and impacts of the current economic crisis, examines case studies on the finances of America's development pattern, reviews ideas of the suburban era we need to shed and proposes strategies for adjusting to the new realities we face.

  • Strong Towns Workshop

    The EDT Loft 215 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States

    The Strong Towns Workshop covers Strong Towns Thinking, the predicament of funding, the finance of places, and understanding transportation and mobility.

    $25

  • 2015 APA-AL & APA-MS Joint Conference

    Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, United States

    Summary The 2015 APA-AL & APA-MS Joint Conference will be held October 7-9, 2015 in Orange Beach, Alabama at the Perdido Beach Resort. Click here for conference information or to register for the Conference

  • Alabama Communities of Excellence Associates Council Meeting

    Saraland Civic Center 716 Mae Street, Saraland, AL, United States

    Summary FRIDAY, April 15, 2016 – (11:00 am – 12:30 pm) – in Saraland, followed by a buffet lunch and guided TOUR of the City! The meeting will also include a special presentation by the Alabama Office of Work Force Development! A 60-minute bus tour of the City of Saraland will be provided and narrated […]

  • Executive Committee Meeting – April 29, 2016

    Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission 430 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

    The Executive Committee will be holding a quarterly meeting in Montgomery on April 29, 2016.

  • 2016 RPCGB Annual Meeting / Luncheon

    The McWane Science Center 200 19th St North, Birmimgham, AL, United States

    10:00am-11:15am A Great Idea Becomes A Reality Roundtable discussion from around the region on successful projects increasing quality of life and attracting tourism. 11:30am-1:00pm Luncheon and Business Meeting Business meeting to elect Board of Directors for 2016-2017 followed by Speaker: Mr. Lee Sentell, Director Alabama Tourism Department Visit the RPCGB Website for More Information and […]

  • Alabama State Data Center 1st Annual Data Conference

    University of Alabama, Alston Hall Room 20, Alston Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

    See the Agenda below for more information regarding the conference and sessions. Agenda Download the Data Conference 2016 Detailed Program Agenda (PDF) CMs have been applied for.

  • ACE Community Annual Reunion Meeting

    Alabama Power - Clanton Office 2030 7th St South, Clanton, AL, United States

    The 2016 ACE Community Reunion will focus on Retail Development, and will be held at the Alabama Power Conference Center in Clanton, AL on Friday, June 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to expert insights into Retail Development, the event will also include honoring the 2016 ACE Star Award winners, the ACE Town Mentor Program Kick Off, and the unveiling of the updated and revamped ACE website.

  • Wetland Regulations and Compliance Workshop: Guidance for Professionals Involved in Land Use Issues – Fairhope, AL

    This workshop will provide real estate, development, and legal professional involved in land development and land use activities current and accurate information about wetland regulation, permitting, and compliance issues by using actual case studies to promote protection and better development practices.

    This has been registered for 3 CMs (LAW).

    $30

  • Wetland Regulations and Compliance Workshop: Guidance for Professionals Involved in Land Use Issues – Mobile, AL

    This workshop will provide real estate, development, and legal professional involved in land development and land use activities current and accurate information about wetland regulation, permitting, and compliance issues by using actual case studies to promote protection and better development practices.

    This has been registered for 3 CMs (LAW).

    $30

  • 2016 National Alliance of Preservation Commissions FORUM 2016

    Summary The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions' biennial FORUM is the only national conference focused on the issues facing local historic preservation commissions and historic districts. FORUM 2016 celebrates both the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act and the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by focusing on challenges historic communities are […]

  • aLABama Downtown Laboratory

    "Good Design. Good Business.” is the theme for Main Street Alabama’s 3rd annual aLABama Downtown Laboratory Conference, August 22-24, in Five Points South, Birmingham. The conference is highly anticipated and will be attended by downtown revitalization experts, historic preservationists and economic development professionals from across the state. Main Street Alabama has a packed conference planned with the focus on Design - one of the four points of the Main Street Approach.

    This has been registered for 14.75 CMs.

  • Your Town Alabama 2016

    Camp McDowell Camp and Conference Center 105 Delong Road, Nauvoo, AL, United States

    This is Your Town Alabama’s 18th year anniversary! The workshop consists of highly informative presentations and problem-solving activities for participants. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to network with other leaders from communities throughout Alabama. You will make contacts with presenters who work throughout Alabama in the planning, design, economic development, and resource preservation fields.

  • Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law

    SpringHill Suites @ UAB 2024 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

    Are you current on your knowledge of zoning laws? Can you confidently solve potential problems and ensure smooth zoning processes? Join us at this seminar where you'll learn to facilitate positive outcomes by understanding key components of the approval process, procedures for challenging a zoning decision, as well as requirements for administrative approach. Recognize constitutional limitations on zoning actions to ensure your actions are within the bounds of the law.

    This has been registered for 6 CMs (LAW).

    $299.00

  • 2016 MS/AL Annual Conference

    Beau Rivage Resort and Casino 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, United States

    The conference’s theme is “It’s not just land use anymore”, and the sessions will include some non-traditional areas of planning. The conference will present timely planning topics in various areas including redevelopment, transportation, airports, and environmental planning.

    Up to 15.75 CMs will be available for AICP members.

  • Healthy Foods, Healthy Economics

    AUM Taylor Center 7041 Senators Dr, Montgomery, AL, United States

    A discussion on how our local food systems can promote healthy local economics; how farm to school programs benefit families and the community; how healthy food systems can impact farmers and produce vendors as well as workforce development; farmer/produce vendor and transportation; learn how you are already an active part in this system…plus much more!

  • Share local knowledge to design an online decision support tree for climate change tools in the Gulf of Mexico – Alabama

    Five Rivers Delta Resource Center 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort, AL, United States

    Powerful online tools are available to help planners, community leaders, conservation groups and resource managers. These tools help planners and other users understand and visualize the likely effects of heat, drought, flooding and sea level rise. Others tools enable planners and other users to identify potential plans and actions to protect citizens, infrastructure and natural resources.

  • Executive Committee Meeting – January 20, 2017

    Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission 430 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

    The January meeting of the AL APA Executive Committee will take place from at 10:30am at the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission offices at 430 South Court Street in Montgomery, AL. This will be the first Executive Committee Meeting for the newly elected 2017-2018 Chapter Officers.

    If you have any information or questions for the Executive Committee, please contact your Section Representative.

  • ACE Application Training Workshop (Morning)

    Alabama Workforce Training Center 3500 6th Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

    In early January, 2017, ACE will launch the competitive application process to select its 2017 Class.
    Any Alabama community with population of 2,000 to 18,000 is eligible to apply for consideration. Mayors of AL communities meeting these population requirements will receive an informational letter inviting their community to apply. Full details of the application process and the application will be available in January on the ACE website. http://www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org/

  • ACE Application Training Workshop (Afternoon)

    Alabama Workforce Training Center 3500 6th Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

    In early January, 2017, ACE will launch the competitive application process to select its 2017 Class.
    Any Alabama community with population of 2,000 to 18,000 is eligible to apply for consideration. Mayors of AL communities meeting these population requirements will receive an informational letter inviting their community to apply. Full details of the application process and the application will be available in January on the ACE website. http://www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org/