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SUMMARY:Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America [Lecture]
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJeff 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. Speck has worked with hundreds of city plans including Seaside and Rosemary Beach. This is a public event. Attire is business casual. A book signing will be held following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase at the event. \nSpeaker \nJeff Speck is a city planner and architectural designer who\, through writing\, lectures\, and built work\, advocates internationally for smart growth and sustainable design. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007\, he oversaw the Mayors’ Institute on City Design and created the Governors’ Institute on Community Design\, a federal program that helps state governors fight suburban sprawl. Prior to joining the Endowment\, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at Duany Plater-Zyberk and Co.\, a leading practitioner of the New Urbanism\, where he led or managed more than forty of the firm’s projects. He is the co-author of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream as well as The Smart Growth Manual. He serves as a Contributing Editor to Metropolis Magazine\, and on the Sustainability Task Force of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His new book\, Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America\, One Step at a Time\, is now available in print\, digital\, and audio format.  \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the University of Alabama’s News site.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/walkable-city-how-downtown-can-save-america-lecture/
LOCATION:Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center\, 620 Greensboro Avenue\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility":MAILTO:cesr@ua.edu
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DTSTAMP:20131028T193251Z
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SUMMARY:Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America [Workshop]
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJeff 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. Speck has worked with hundreds of city plans including Seaside and Rosemary Beach. \nSpeaker \nJeff Speck is a city planner and architectural designer who\, through writing\, lectures\, and built work\, advocates internationally for smart growth and sustainable design. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007\, he oversaw the Mayors’ Institute on City Design and created the Governors’ Institute on Community Design\, a federal program that helps state governors fight suburban sprawl. Prior to joining the Endowment\, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at Duany Plater-Zyberk and Co.\, a leading practitioner of the New Urbanism\, where he led or managed more than forty of the firm’s projects. He is the co-author of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream as well as The Smart Growth Manual. He serves as a Contributing Editor to Metropolis Magazine\, and on the Sustainability Task Force of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His new book\, Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America\, One Step at a Time\, is now available in print\, digital\, and audio format.  \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the University of Alabama’s News site.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/walkable-city-how-downtown-can-save-america-workshop/
LOCATION:Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center\, 620 Greensboro Avenue\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility":MAILTO:cesr@ua.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131018T133000
DTSTAMP:20131004T191219Z
CREATED:20131004T191219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T191219Z
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SUMMARY:Customer Service for Planning Departments
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis 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. \nSpeaker\nAs President of Zucker Systems\, Paul Zucker\, FAICP\, (aka The Management Doctor) is heavily involved in all aspects of Zucker Systems studies. Mr. Zucker has a unique background as a former Planning Director for Brookline\, Massachusetts; Marin County\, California; and Tucson\, Arizona. He also served as Assistant County Administrative Officer and Planning\, Environment\, Building and Transportation Official for the County of San Diego\, California. He trains managers throughout the United States and Canada to run more effective and efficient community development organizations. \nCM Credits\n1.5 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nRegistration is not required\, but please RSVP to south@alabamaplanning.org if you plan on attending.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/customer-service-for-planning-departments/
LOCATION:City of Auburn Planning Department\, 122-A Tichenor Ave\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Auburn":MAILTO:fcotten@auburnalabama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131018T160000
DTSTAMP:20140109T225415Z
CREATED:20130913T051501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140109T225415Z
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SUMMARY:ALAPA Fall Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nPlease plan now to attend our ALAPA Leadership Retreat on Friday\, October 18\, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Wiregrass Museum of Art and Conference Center\, 126 Museum Avenue\, Dothan\, AL 36303. The agenda includes updates to the Chapter Development Plan and Two Year Work Program as well as a review of proposed changes to the Chapter By-Laws. \nThe ALAPA Executive Committee will meet immediately following the retreat; Anyone who wishes to stay for this meeting is welcome. \nDownload meeting agenda (PDF) \nFor More Information / RSVP\nLunch will only be provided for those who RSVP to Charlene LeBleu\, ALAPA Vice-President\, by Friday\, October 11 at vicepresident@alabamaplanning.org.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/alapa-fall-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center\, 126 Museum Avenue\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Charlene LeBleu":MAILTO:vicepresident@alabamaplanning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131009T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131009T163000
DTSTAMP:20131004T193119Z
CREATED:20131004T193055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T193119Z
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SUMMARY:Planning Ethics and Law
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nSometimes “ethical” planning decisions run afoul of the law\, but why? How does a court’s perspective on ethics differ from a planner’s? 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. This program is fast and informative. Hear from individuals who closely follow legal developments and from colleagues on the front lines as this important subject is examined. \nPanelists\nPatty SalkinDean & Professor of Law DesignateTouro College \nDwight Merriam\, FAICPPartnerRobinson & Cole\, LLp \nGraham Billingsley\, FAICPPartnerOrion Planning Group \nValerie J. Hubbard\, FAICPDirector of Planning ServicesAkerman Senterfitt \nCM Credits \n1.5 Ethics credits are are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nFor more information regarding the webinar\, please the ALAPA website.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/planning-ethics-and-law/
LOCATION:Prattville City Hall Annex Conference Room\, 102 West Main Street\, Prattville\, AL\, 36067\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Joel Duke":MAILTO:joel.duke@prattville.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130921T150000
DTSTAMP:20130918T150815Z
CREATED:20130918T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130918T150815Z
UID:10000210-1379752200-1379775600@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Meeting Management
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhat you will learn: \n\nYou’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.\nYou’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.\nYou’ll learn more about\, and practice some of the latest techniques to resolve conflict amicably.\nYou’ll learn some simple and proven mediation techniques for dealing with contentious disputes – with develops and others.\nWe’ll discuss some of the highlights of recent legislation affecting both commissions and boards.\nYou’ll also hear what changes may be on the horizon for municipal and county planning in Alabama and what they will mean for you as a commission or board member.\nAnd at the end of the day\, you will receive recognition as a “Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official” if you have completed the 30 hour course requirements.\n\nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/meeting-management-6/
LOCATION:City of Semmes Council Chambers\, 7875 Moffett Road\, Semmes\, AL\, 36575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130920T210000
DTSTAMP:20130918T151140Z
CREATED:20130918T150503Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nYour 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. \nYour city’s subdivision regulations govern the manner in which vacant land is platted into streets\, blocks\, and lots in preparation for development. They are\, therefore\, very important in that they establish the street pattern and the type of improvements that must be made as land is brought into urban use. \nIn 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. The seminar also brings you up-to-date on how Alabama courts in the 1990s have been viewing land use issues. \nYou’ll also review: (1) How the Alabama Code defines your regulatory powers; (2) The form and content of a well-written zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations; (3) Approval processes and efficient methods of administration and enforcement; (4) Dealing with public vs. private conflicts in land use; (5) Challenges and appeals of your zoning and subdivision activities; (6) Many other timely issues \nMajor points will be well-illustrated with case studies and practical examples. \nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/basic-zoning-subdivision-regulations-6/
LOCATION:City of Semmes Council Chambers\, 7875 Moffett Road\, Semmes\, AL\, 36575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130920T150000
DTSTAMP:20130918T150902Z
CREATED:20130806T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130918T150902Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting Management
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhat you will learn: \n\nYou’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.\nYou’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.\nYou’ll learn more about\, and practice some of the latest techniques to resolve conflict amicably.\nYou’ll learn some simple and proven mediation techniques for dealing with contentious disputes – with develops and others.\nWe’ll discuss some of the highlights of recent legislation affecting both commissions and boards.\nYou’ll also hear what changes may be on the horizon for municipal and county planning in Alabama and what they will mean for you as a commission or board member.\nAnd at the end of the day\, you will receive recognition as a “Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official” if you have completed the 30 hour course requirements.\n\nSpeaker\nGreg Clark is currently the Executive Director of the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Montgomery\, Alabama. He has over thirty years experience in planning\, community development\, grant management\, economic development\, transportation\, and public administration. During his professional career\, he has worked with all levels of government: local\, county\, regional\, state\, and federal and assisted in the establishment of non-profits and community development organizations. He has also been employed by the Consolidated Government of Columbus\, Georgia\, as the Chief of Economic Development\, Community Development Block Grant Administrator and City Planner\, and the Columbus Housing Initiative as the Community Development Director. Greg has lived in Eufaula most of his life. He went to Huntingdon College in Montgomery where he majored in Psychology and Sociology (1976-1980) and attended the University of Tennessee for Urban Planning (1980-1982). He is a member of the American Planning Association (Alabama Chapter Treasurer)\, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials\, and Past President of the Georgia Community Development Association. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/meeting-management-5/
LOCATION:Sterling Events Services – Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center\, 795 Ross Clark Circle\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130913T160000
DTSTAMP:20130806T145107Z
CREATED:20130806T145107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130806T145107Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nYour 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. \nYour city’s subdivision regulations govern the manner in which vacant land is platted into streets\, blocks\, and lots in preparation for development. They are\, therefore\, very important in that they establish the street pattern and the type of improvements that must be made as land is brought into urban use. \nIn 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. The seminar also brings you up-to-date on how Alabama courts in the 1990s have been viewing land use issues. \nYou’ll also review: (1) How the Alabama Code defines your regulatory powers; (2) The form and content of a well-written zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations; (3) Approval processes and efficient methods of administration and enforcement; (4) Dealing with public vs. private conflicts in land use; (5) Challenges and appeals of your zoning and subdivision activities; (6) Many other timely issues \nMajor points will be well-illustrated with case studies and practical examples. \nSpeaker\nGreg Clark is currently the Executive Director of the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Montgomery\, Alabama. He has over thirty years experience in planning\, community development\, grant management\, economic development\, transportation\, and public administration. During his professional career\, he has worked with all levels of government: local\, county\, regional\, state\, and federal and assisted in the establishment of non-profits and community development organizations. He has also been employed by the Consolidated Government of Columbus\, Georgia\, as the Chief of Economic Development\, Community Development Block Grant Administrator and City Planner\, and the Columbus Housing Initiative as the Community Development Director. Greg has lived in Eufaula most of his life. He went to Huntingdon College in Montgomery where he majored in Psychology and Sociology (1976-1980) and attended the University of Tennessee for Urban Planning (1980-1982). He is a member of the American Planning Association (Alabama Chapter Treasurer)\, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials\, and Past President of the Georgia Community Development Association. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/basic-zoning-subdivision-regulations-5/
LOCATION:Sterling Events Services – Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center\, 795 Ross Clark Circle\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130913T120000
DTSTAMP:20130806T144844Z
CREATED:20130806T144844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130806T144844Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare\, Update\, & Implement Your Plan
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhen 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. When the comprehensive plan is adopted is must serve as the foundation for the city’s planning program and\, as such\, must be continually reviewed and periodically updated. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss ways your city can fulfill these responsibilities. \nYou’ll review: \n\nThe basic surveys and studies which form the foundation of the plan\nSuccessful approaches to involving the community in formulating goals and evaluating alternatives\nThe statutory requirements to adopting and updating the plan\nThe implementation of the plan through regulatory and functional planning\nThe political and institutional implications of the plan as a public statement of the city’s development policies.\n\nThe workshop provides a practical orientation and guide to those citizens who serve as appointed members of local planning commissions or as elected members of the city councils. Other local officials and staff\, engineers\, consultants\, and others will also benefit from a better understanding of the key role comprehensive planning plays in the development of their community. \nSpeaker\nGreg Clark is currently the Executive Director of the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Montgomery\, Alabama. He has over thirty years experience in planning\, community development\, grant management\, economic development\, transportation\, and public administration. During his professional career\, he has worked with all levels of government: local\, county\, regional\, state\, and federal and assisted in the establishment of non-profits and community development organizations. He has also been employed by the Consolidated Government of Columbus\, Georgia\, as the Chief of Economic Development\, Community Development Block Grant Administrator and City Planner\, and the Columbus Housing Initiative as the Community Development Director. Greg has lived in Eufaula most of his life. He went to Huntingdon College in Montgomery where he majored in Psychology and Sociology (1976-1980) and attended the University of Tennessee for Urban Planning (1980-1982). He is a member of the American Planning Association (Alabama Chapter Treasurer)\, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials\, and Past President of the Georgia Community Development Association. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/comprehensive-planning-how-to-prepare-update-implement-your-plan-4/
LOCATION:Sterling Events Services – Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center\, 795 Ross Clark Circle\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130912T120000
DTSTAMP:20130806T143959Z
CREATED:20130806T143959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130806T143959Z
UID:10000302-1378974600-1378987200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:The Legal Foundation for Planning and Zoning in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe 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. Although a number of constitutional issues and landmark cases will be included in the material presented\, it should be emphasized that they will be discussed from a laymen’s and not a legalistic point of view. \n Topics include: \n\nThe evolution of legal principles relating to the public regulation of private property.\nThe origins of the current Alabama planning enabling legislation and recent efforts to amend it; the landmark decisions of the US Supreme Court relating to the regulatory and planning powers of local governments.\nThe major constitutional issues being raised in current land use litigation.\nThe procedural and strategic aspects of land use litigation.\nAlternative approaches to the resolution of regulatory issues and developmental conflicts.\nThe discussion of these topics will include reviews and analyses of significant cases through which the Alabama courts have on the one hand established doctrines and precedents\, and on the other hand created confusion.\n\nSpeaker\nGreg Clark is currently the Executive Director of the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Montgomery\, Alabama. He has over thirty years experience in planning\, community development\, grant management\, economic development\, transportation\, and public administration. During his professional career\, he has worked with all levels of government: local\, county\, regional\, state\, and federal and assisted in the establishment of non-profits and community development organizations. He has also been employed by the Consolidated Government of Columbus\, Georgia\, as the Chief of Economic Development\, Community Development Block Grant Administrator and City Planner\, and the Columbus Housing Initiative as the Community Development Director. Greg has lived in Eufaula most of his life. He went to Huntingdon College in Montgomery where he majored in Psychology and Sociology (1976-1980) and attended the University of Tennessee for Urban Planning (1980-1982). He is a member of the American Planning Association (Alabama Chapter Treasurer)\, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials\, and Past President of the Georgia Community Development Association. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/the-legal-foundation-for-planning-and-zoning-in-alabama-4/
LOCATION:Sterling Events Services – Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center\, 795 Ross Clark Circle\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130912T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130912T160000
DTSTAMP:20130806T144420Z
CREATED:20130806T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130806T144420Z
UID:10000303-1378945800-1379001600@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Powers\, Duties\, & Responsibilities of Planning Commissions and Boards of Adjustment
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis 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. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe legal authority and responsibility under Alabama law for planning commission and board of adjustment members – what each can do and cannot do.\nWhere the planning commissions’ authority ends and the board of adjustment’s authority begins; the relationship between the city council and the planning commission.\nHow the law says an aggrieved party can appeal a determination by boards of adjustment\, building inspector\, etc.\n\nTopics Include: \n\nHow Chapter 52 of the Code of Alabama assigns responsibility for local planning among four governmental entities\nHow the comprehensive or master plan is implemented in part through various regulatory devices. (The role of the zoning in land use planning.)\nHow the board of adjustment serves as a “safety valve” to minimize hardships\nProper and improper uses of variances\nAdministrative and legal issues in local planning: The test of “hardship\,” “takings\,” and other topics\nSetting basic standards for decision-making.\n\nSpeaker\nGreg Clark is currently the Executive Director of the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Montgomery\, Alabama. He has over thirty years experience in planning\, community development\, grant management\, economic development\, transportation\, and public administration. During his professional career\, he has worked with all levels of government: local\, county\, regional\, state\, and federal and assisted in the establishment of non-profits and community development organizations. He has also been employed by the Consolidated Government of Columbus\, Georgia\, as the Chief of Economic Development\, Community Development Block Grant Administrator and City Planner\, and the Columbus Housing Initiative as the Community Development Director. Greg has lived in Eufaula most of his life. He went to Huntingdon College in Montgomery where he majored in Psychology and Sociology (1976-1980) and attended the University of Tennessee for Urban Planning (1980-1982). He is a member of the American Planning Association (Alabama Chapter Treasurer)\, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials\, and Past President of the Georgia Community Development Association. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/powers-duties-responsibilities-of-planning-commissions-and-boards-of-adjustment-4/
LOCATION:Sterling Events Services – Lions Hall @ Wiregrass Rehab Center\, 795 Ross Clark Circle\, Dothan\, AL\, 36303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130911T150000
DTSTAMP:20130724T154803Z
CREATED:20130724T154803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130724T154803Z
UID:10000300-1378890000-1378911600@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Mechanics of Evaluating Site Plans and Subdivision Plats
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis 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. Attendees will participate in hands-on group activities involving the evaluation of sample plans against a set of mock regulations and conditions. As part of these activities participants will be asked to discuss their findings and formulate recommendations for actions to be taken on each case. Following the exercise instructors will discuss with the class the various findings. \nLearning Objectives Include: \n\nHow to develop a site plan/subdivision check list\nRecognizing the various symbols contained in development plans\nHow to evaluate information provided on plans against the requirements of local regulations and land conditions\nFormulating and evaluating plat notes\nHow to formulate a recommendation\n\nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nGreg Clark is currently the Executive Director of the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in Montgomery\, Alabama. He has over thirty years experience in planning\, community development\, grant management\, economic development\, transportation\, and public administration. During his professional career\, he has worked with all levels of government: local\, county\, regional\, state\, and federal and assisted in the establishment of non-profits and community development organizations. He has also been employed by the Consolidated Government of Columbus\, Georgia\, as the Chief of Economic Development\, Community Development Block Grant Administrator and City Planner\, and the Columbus Housing Initiative as the Community Development Director. Greg has lived in Eufaula most of his life. He went to Huntingdon College in Montgomery where he majored in Psychology and Sociology (1976-1980) and attended the University of Tennessee for Urban Planning (1980-1982). He is a member of the American Planning Association (Alabama Chapter Treasurer)\, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials\, and Past President of the Georgia Community Development Association. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \n 
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/mechanics-of-evaluating-site-plans-and-subdivision-plats-2/
LOCATION:Lincoln City Hall\, 150 Magnolia Street\, Lincoln\, AL\, 35096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T133000
DTSTAMP:20130816T185544Z
CREATED:20130816T185544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130816T185544Z
UID:10000207-1377000000-1377005400@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Regulation of Billboards in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis 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) from rural Pennsylvania where there are three digital billboards in a one mile stretch of country road\, to Chicago which approved 30 DBB for $15\,000\,000 in public funding\, to Denver where DBB are completely outlawed\, to the City of Los Angeles where a new sky scraper hotel has been approved with digital wall advertising capability. It will treat DBB as the modernization of an historic nonconforming use in the context of fundamental land use concepts.  \nWe will view the issues evenly through the economic lens of the billboard companies and the aesthetic/safety lens of the regulators and conservationists. We will address the apparent paradox of local municipalities as regulators of advertising\, as lessors of public property used for advertising and as advertisers themselves; and analyze enforcement of sign ordinances and the abatement of illegal signs. The webinar will conclude with covering the recent significant court decisions that have set precedents for the legal limits of DDB\, and focus on the typical legal means by which DDB are approved. \nCM Credits\n1.5 CM credits are available for this event. Approved for Law credits. \nRegistration / More Information\nPlease let us know if you can attend this session so we can prepare an appropriate number of conference visuals and reference materials. Reply by email to jsteinmann@auburnalabama.org or by phone at 334.501.3045. \nFor more information on the conference session\, visit www.lorman.com/live-webinar/390950.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/regulation-of-billboards-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:City Hall Conference Room @ Auburn City Hall\, 144 Tichenor Avenue\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Auburn":MAILTO:fcotten@auburnalabama.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130809T130000
DTSTAMP:20130806T143608Z
CREATED:20130806T143608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130806T143608Z
UID:10000301-1376044200-1376053200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission\, 430 South Court Street\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Ennis":MAILTO:kennis@carpdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130727T150000
DTSTAMP:20130710T060641Z
CREATED:20130710T060641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T060641Z
UID:10000299-1374912000-1374937200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Meeting Management
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhat you will learn: \n\nYou’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.\nYou’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.\nYou’ll learn more about\, and practice some of the latest techniques to resolve conflict amicably.\nYou’ll learn some simple and proven mediation techniques for dealing with contentious disputes – with develops and others.\nWe’ll discuss some of the highlights of recent legislation affecting both commissions and boards.\nYou’ll also hear what changes may be on the horizon for municipal and county planning in Alabama and what they will mean for you as a commission or board member.\nAnd at the end of the day\, you will receive recognition as a “Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official” if you have completed the 30 hour course requirements.\n\nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/meeting-management-4/
LOCATION:Sylacauga City Hall\, 301 North Broadway Avenue\, Sylacauga\, AL\, 35150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130726T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130726T160000
DTSTAMP:20130710T060154Z
CREATED:20130710T060154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T060154Z
UID:10000298-1374841800-1374854400@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Basic Zoning & Subdivision Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nYour 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. \nYour city’s subdivision regulations govern the manner in which vacant land is platted into streets\, blocks\, and lots in preparation for development. They are\, therefore\, very important in that they establish the street pattern and the type of improvements that must be made as land is brought into urban use. \nIn 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. The seminar also brings you up-to-date on how Alabama courts in the 1990s have been viewing land use issues. \nYou’ll also review: (1) How the Alabama Code defines your regulatory powers; (2) The form and content of a well-written zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations; (3) Approval processes and efficient methods of administration and enforcement; (4) Dealing with public vs. private conflicts in land use; (5) Challenges and appeals of your zoning and subdivision activities; (6) Many other timely issues \nMajor points will be well-illustrated with case studies and practical examples. \nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/basic-zoning-subdivision-regulations-4/
LOCATION:Sylacauga City Hall\, 301 North Broadway Avenue\, Sylacauga\, AL\, 35150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130726T113000
DTSTAMP:20130710T055942Z
CREATED:20130710T055942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T055942Z
UID:10000297-1374825600-1374838200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Planning: How to Prepare\, Update\, & Implement Your Plan
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhen 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. When the comprehensive plan is adopted is must serve as the foundation for the city’s planning program and\, as such\, must be continually reviewed and periodically updated. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss ways your city can fulfill these responsibilities. \nYou’ll review: \n\nThe basic surveys and studies which form the foundation of the plan\nSuccessful approaches to involving the community in formulating goals and evaluating alternatives\nThe statutory requirements to adopting and updating the plan\nThe implementation of the plan through regulatory and functional planning\nThe political and institutional implications of the plan as a public statement of the city’s development policies.\n\nThe workshop provides a practical orientation and guide to those citizens who serve as appointed members of local planning commissions or as elected members of the city councils. Other local officials and staff\, engineers\, consultants\, and others will also benefit from a better understanding of the key role comprehensive planning plays in the development of their community. \nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/comprehensive-planning-how-to-prepare-update-implement-your-plan-3/
LOCATION:Sylacauga City Hall\, 301 North Broadway Avenue\, Sylacauga\, AL\, 35150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130725T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130725T160000
DTSTAMP:20130710T055722Z
CREATED:20130710T055722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T055722Z
UID:10000296-1374755400-1374768000@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Powers\, Duties\, & Responsibilities of Planning Commissions and Boards of Adjustment
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis 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. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe legal authority and responsibility under Alabama law for planning commission and board of adjustment members – what each can do and cannot do.\nWhere the planning commissions’ authority ends and the board of adjustment’s authority begins; the relationship between the city council and the planning commission.\nHow the law says an aggrieved party can appeal a determination by boards of adjustment\, building inspector\, etc.\n\nTopics Include: \n\nHow Chapter 52 of the Code of Alabama assigns responsibility for local planning among four governmental entities\nHow the comprehensive or master plan is implemented in part through various regulatory devices. (The role of the zoning in land use planning.)\nHow the board of adjustment serves as a “safety valve” to minimize hardships\nProper and improper uses of variances\nAdministrative and legal issues in local planning: The test of “hardship\,” “takings\,” and other topics\nSetting basic standards for decision-making.\n\nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis recently retired as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/powers-duties-responsibilities-of-planning-commissions-and-boards-of-adjustment-3/
LOCATION:Sylacauga City Hall\, 301 North Broadway Avenue\, Sylacauga\, AL\, 35150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130725T113000
DTSTAMP:20130710T055426Z
CREATED:20130710T055426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T055426Z
UID:10000295-1374739200-1374751800@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:The Legal Foundation for Planning and Zoning in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe 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. Although a number of constitutional issues and landmark cases will be included in the material presented\, it should be emphasized that they will be discussed from a laymen’s and not a legalistic point of view. \n Topics include: \n\nThe evolution of legal principles relating to the public regulation of private property.\nThe origins of the current Alabama planning enabling legislation and recent efforts to amend it; the landmark decisions of the US Supreme Court relating to the regulatory and planning powers of local governments.\nThe major constitutional issues being raised in current land use litigation.\nThe procedural and strategic aspects of land use litigation.\nAlternative approaches to the resolution of regulatory issues and developmental conflicts.\nThe discussion of these topics will include reviews and analyses of significant cases through which the Alabama courts have on the one hand established doctrines and precedents\, and on the other hand created confusion.\n\nSpeaker\nKatherine Ennis currently serves as the Director of Planning & Inspections for the City of Northport\, Alabama\, where she oversees the administration of the City’s zoning ordinance\, subdivision regulations\, comprehensive plan and building code standards. Katherine has over 28 years of experience in municipal\, county\, and regional planning. In addition to her work with Northport\, Katherine is an elected official sitting on the City Council of the City of Helena\, Alabama. She has also served on Helena’s planning commission\, design review board and chaired their greenway committee. Katherine is a member of the Auburn University Planning Advisory Council\, has served nine years in various positions on the Executive Committee of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association\, currently as its Vice President\, and sits on the Board of Directors of Your Town Alabama. Originally from Louisville\, Kentucky\, Katherine moved to Alabama in 1980. She is a Graduate of Auburn University with Masters Degrees in both Community Planning and Public Administration and holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing. Katherine began her career in public service in 1982 with the City of Auburn where she worked for 18 years in the planning department. In 2000 she joined the staff of Shelby County’s Planning Department as the Senior Planner in charge of land development. In 2002 she took a position with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission as Senior Planner\, serving the three counties and ten cities in that region. In 2006 Katherine assumed her current position with the City of Northport.  \nCAPZO Credits\n0.35 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862. \nThis course is part of a six-course series that can be taken for CAPZO certification.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/the-legal-foundation-for-planning-and-zoning-in-alabama-3/
LOCATION:Sylacauga City Hall\, 301 North Broadway Avenue\, Sylacauga\, AL\, 35150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130719T163000
DTSTAMP:20130731T132129Z
CREATED:20130625T190930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130731T132129Z
UID:10000294-1374222600-1374251400@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Planning for Sign Code Success
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\nLearn the latest technologies\, controls\, impacts and regulatory issues involved with on-premise signs.\nLearn about sign types and design as well as energy efficiency and types of lighting.\nUnderstand the importance of visible and well-designed signage on local small businesses and communities.\nUnderstand the technologies and the regulatory issues involved in electronic message centers.\nDevelop an understanding of the legal and policy concerns involved in municipal sign ordinances\, including hands-on\, “real world” examples.\n\nSeminar Schedule\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration and continental breakfast\n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Module 1: Intro to Sign Construction & Technologies | Roy Cox and Sandi Singletary\, Trav-Ad Signs\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Module 2: Legal Issues in Sign Regulations | David Hickey\, International Sign Association\n11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Break\n11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Module 3: Impact of Signs on Economic Development | Richard Bass\, AICP\, Bass & Associates\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: (Working Lunch) – Module 4: Policy and Process Considerations with Sign Codes | David Hickey\, International Sign Association\n1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Module 5: Finding Common Ground: Electronic Message Center Issues | Bill Smillie\, Watchfire\n2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Module 6: Urban Wayfinding Policy Implications | Ken Stapleton\n3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Break/Tour of Mid South Sign Association Exhibits\n\nCM Credits\n6 CM credits\, including 1.5 Law credits\, have been approved for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, download the registration form and follow the instructions. For more information\, call 901.452.6444 or email karen@midsouthsign.org.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/planning-for-sign-code-success/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Huntsville\, 800 Monroe Street\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid South Sign Association":MAILTO:karen@midsouthsign.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130719T153000
DTSTAMP:20130422T045403Z
CREATED:20130422T045403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T045403Z
UID:10000289-1374222600-1374247800@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Planners' and Zoning Administrators' Conference - Planning is Much More Than Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nMany of us have waited so long for new investment – and we are looking for ways to attract new development. In fact\, as we continue to emerge from uncertain economic times\, most of us have a stake in resuming construction in our cities and towns. In response\, the instructor asserts that planning should be a key component of the community building and development process\, and that planning is “much more than problem-solving.”  \nYou will take away from this course an overall approach to planning that will enable you to avoid problems rather than just “solve” them as you guide growth and development in your community. You will learn the reasons why\, whether the issue is visioning\, urban design\, sustainability\, or development management\, that planning must get well beyond just trying to deal with community problems. And\, as a bonus\, participants will appreciate how and why those who work in the public sector – and especially planning and zoning officials – should understand and concern themselves with the whole of the community through a continuing exercise in problem-avoidance. \nSpeaker\nDarrell C. Meyer\, FAICP has over 45 years of professional experience\, including 19 years as founding chair of the Graduate Program in Planning of the School of Architecture at Auburn University\, where he is Professor Emeritus. As Director of Planning Services at KPS Group in Birmingham for the past 18 years\, Darrell has been responsible for all planning/urban design projects\, directing and managing Planning and Landscape Architecture staff resources. His expertise includes city planning and urban design\, downtown revitalization and historic preservation\, and campus master planning. Darrell authored the Alabama Planning Handbook\, has organized and produced numerous community planning processes and plan documents. He received a Master of Regional Planning in 1971 from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 from California State University\, Long Beach. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/16th-annual-planners-and-zoning-administrators-conference-planning-is-much-more-than-problem-solving-5/
LOCATION:Auditorium @ Robertsdale Central Annex\, 22251 Palmer Street\, Robertsdale\, AL\, 36567\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130628T153000
DTSTAMP:20130422T045039Z
CREATED:20130422T045039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T045039Z
UID:10000288-1372408200-1372433400@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Planners' and Zoning Administrators' Conference - Planning is Much More Than Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nMany of us have waited so long for new investment – and we are looking for ways to attract new development. In fact\, as we continue to emerge from uncertain economic times\, most of us have a stake in resuming construction in our cities and towns. In response\, the instructor asserts that planning should be a key component of the community building and development process\, and that planning is “much more than problem-solving.”  \nYou will take away from this course an overall approach to planning that will enable you to avoid problems rather than just “solve” them as you guide growth and development in your community. You will learn the reasons why\, whether the issue is visioning\, urban design\, sustainability\, or development management\, that planning must get well beyond just trying to deal with community problems. And\, as a bonus\, participants will appreciate how and why those who work in the public sector – and especially planning and zoning officials – should understand and concern themselves with the whole of the community through a continuing exercise in problem-avoidance. \nSpeaker\nDarrell C. Meyer\, FAICP has over 45 years of professional experience\, including 19 years as founding chair of the Graduate Program in Planning of the School of Architecture at Auburn University\, where he is Professor Emeritus. As Director of Planning Services at KPS Group in Birmingham for the past 18 years\, Darrell has been responsible for all planning/urban design projects\, directing and managing Planning and Landscape Architecture staff resources. His expertise includes city planning and urban design\, downtown revitalization and historic preservation\, and campus master planning. Darrell authored the Alabama Planning Handbook\, has organized and produced numerous community planning processes and plan documents. He received a Master of Regional Planning in 1971 from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 from California State University\, Long Beach. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/16th-annual-planners-and-zoning-administrators-conference-planning-is-much-more-than-problem-solving-4/
LOCATION:Fultondale Council Chambers\, 1210 Walker Chapel Road\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130626T163000
DTSTAMP:20130528T210537Z
CREATED:20130528T210511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130528T210537Z
UID:10000293-1372258800-1372264200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:2013 Planning Law Review (Auburn)
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn 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. \nCM Credits\n1.5 CM credits are available for this event. Approved for Law credits. \nRegistration / More Information\nPlease let us know if you can attend this session so we can prepare an appropriate number of conference visuals and reference materials. Reply by email to jsteinmann@auburnalabama.org or by phone at 334.501.3045.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/2013-planning-law-review-auburn/
LOCATION:City Hall Conference Room @ Auburn City Hall\, 144 Tichenor Avenue\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Auburn":MAILTO:fcotten@auburnalabama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130621T133000
DTSTAMP:20130625T193926Z
CREATED:20130528T204632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130625T193926Z
UID:10000292-1371810600-1371821400@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission\, 430 South Court Street\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Ennis":MAILTO:kennis@carpdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130615T153000
DTSTAMP:20130422T044202Z
CREATED:20130422T044202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T044202Z
UID:10000287-1371285000-1371310200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Planners' and Zoning Administrators' Conference - Planning is Much More Than Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nMany of us have waited so long for new investment – and we are looking for ways to attract new development. In fact\, as we continue to emerge from uncertain economic times\, most of us have a stake in resuming construction in our cities and towns. In response\, the instructor asserts that planning should be a key component of the community building and development process\, and that planning is “much more than problem-solving.”  \nYou will take away from this course an overall approach to planning that will enable you to avoid problems rather than just “solve” them as you guide growth and development in your community. You will learn the reasons why\, whether the issue is visioning\, urban design\, sustainability\, or development management\, that planning must get well beyond just trying to deal with community problems. And\, as a bonus\, participants will appreciate how and why those who work in the public sector – and especially planning and zoning officials – should understand and concern themselves with the whole of the community through a continuing exercise in problem-avoidance. \nSpeaker\nDarrell C. Meyer\, FAICP has over 45 years of professional experience\, including 19 years as founding chair of the Graduate Program in Planning of the School of Architecture at Auburn University\, where he is Professor Emeritus. As Director of Planning Services at KPS Group in Birmingham for the past 18 years\, Darrell has been responsible for all planning/urban design projects\, directing and managing Planning and Landscape Architecture staff resources. His expertise includes city planning and urban design\, downtown revitalization and historic preservation\, and campus master planning. Darrell authored the Alabama Planning Handbook\, has organized and produced numerous community planning processes and plan documents. He received a Master of Regional Planning in 1971 from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 from California State University\, Long Beach. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/16th-annual-planners-and-zoning-administrators-conference-planning-is-much-more-than-problem-solving-3/
LOCATION:Council Chambers @ Tallassee City Hall\, 3 Freeman Avenue\, Tallassee\, AL\, 36078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130605
DTSTAMP:20130306T202354Z
CREATED:20130306T202354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130306T202354Z
UID:10000274-1370217600-1370390399@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Certified Stormwater Inspector Training
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDesigned specifically for MS4 personnel and permittees and Industrial stormwater permittees this two-day course offers a 5-year Inspector Certification for only $799 plus $25 registration fee. This course focuses on permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Testing will be conducted throughout the sessions.  The course will be conducted in Birmingham. \nRegistration/More Information\nStormwater Inspector Training Registration Form
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/certified-stormwater-inspector-training/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, AL
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Stormwater Center":MAILTO:info@npdes.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130530T143000
DTSTAMP:20130528T205423Z
CREATED:20130528T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130528T205423Z
UID:10000291-1369918800-1369924200@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:Regional Transportation Planning on the California/Baja California Border
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis 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. This first webinar will focus on cross-border regional transportation planning along the California / Baja California border. Speakers will include senior staff members from the following state and regional planning agencies: San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC); Secretaria de Infraestructura y Desarrollo Urbano del Estado (SIDUE)- Baja California’s state infrastructure and transportation agency; Instituto Metropolitana de Planeación de (IMPLAN) -regional / municipal planning agency for Tijuana; and Instituto Municipal de Investigación y Planeación Urbana de Mexicali (IMIP) – regional / municipal planning agency for Mexicali.  \nSpecific topics to be covered include:  \n\nRoles of and relationships among regional\, state\, and federal transportation planning agencies on the U.S. side of border;\nRoles of and relationships among regional\, state\, and federal transportation planning agencies on Mexican side of border;\nThe overall framework and structure for cross-border planning in San Diego / Tijuana region and Imperial County / Mexicali region;\nOverview of SANDAG Borders Committee and other collaboration mechanisms for interregional planning and project development in San Diego / Tijuana cross-border region (e.g.\, binational stakeholder group meetings\, annual roundtables\, etc.)\nOverview of collaboration mechanisms for interregional planning and project development in Imperial County / Mexicali cross-border region;\nSpecific examples of past and current transportation plans and projects in San Diego / Tijuana region and Imperial County / Mexicali region. \n\nAICP members will learn about the challenging transportation issues facing these cross-border regions (for example\, the San Ysidro / Tijuana port of entry is the busiest land border crossing in the world) and how they are being successfully addressed through unique public agency collaboration mechanisms. They will also learn about efforts to integrate these transportation planning activities into broader comprehensive planning efforts\, such as the “Otay Mesa / Mesa de Otay Cross-border Strategic Planning Program” that was conducted jointly by SANDAG and IMPLAN Tijuana\, which included cross-border public participation activities and led to a jointly adopted strategic plan that addressed environmental\, economic\, and social issues for a rapidly growing portion of the cross-border region. Speakers will share “lessons learned” and emerging issues that are now being addressed through these collaborative planning efforts. \nCM Credits\n1.5 CM credits are available for this event.  \nRegistration / More Information\nPlease let us know if you can attend this session. Reply by email to jsteinmann@auburnalabama.org or by phone at 334.501.3045.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/2885/
LOCATION:City Hall Conference Room @ Auburn City Hall\, 144 Tichenor Avenue\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Auburn":MAILTO:fcotten@auburnalabama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130524T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130524T153000
DTSTAMP:20130422T043822Z
CREATED:20130422T043549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T043822Z
UID:10000286-1369384200-1369409400@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Planners' and Zoning Administrators' Conference - Planning is Much More Than Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nMany of us have waited so long for new investment – and we are looking for ways to attract new development. In fact\, as we continue to emerge from uncertain economic times\, most of us have a stake in resuming construction in our cities and towns. In response\, the instructor asserts that planning should be a key component of the community building and development process\, and that planning is “much more than problem-solving.”  \nYou will take away from this course an overall approach to planning that will enable you to avoid problems rather than just “solve” them as you guide growth and development in your community. You will learn the reasons why\, whether the issue is visioning\, urban design\, sustainability\, or development management\, that planning must get well beyond just trying to deal with community problems. And\, as a bonus\, participants will appreciate how and why those who work in the public sector – and especially planning and zoning officials – should understand and concern themselves with the whole of the community through a continuing exercise in problem-avoidance. \nSpeaker\nDarrell C. Meyer\, FAICP has over 45 years of professional experience\, including 19 years as founding chair of the Graduate Program in Planning of the School of Architecture at Auburn University\, where he is Professor Emeritus. As Director of Planning Services at KPS Group in Birmingham for the past 18 years\, Darrell has been responsible for all planning/urban design projects\, directing and managing Planning and Landscape Architecture staff resources. His expertise includes city planning and urban design\, downtown revitalization and historic preservation\, and campus master planning. Darrell authored the Alabama Planning Handbook\, has organized and produced numerous community planning processes and plan documents. He received a Master of Regional Planning in 1971 from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 from California State University\, Long Beach. \nCAPZO Credits\n0.6 credits are available for this event. \nRegistration / More Information\nTo register\, visit the Alabama Planning Institute’s website or call 1-800-825-5862\, ext. 4862.
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/16th-annual-planners-and-zoning-administrators-conference-planning-is-much-more-than-problem-solving-2/
LOCATION:Council Chambers @ Rainbow City Municipal Building\, 3700 Rainbow Drive\, Rainbow City\, AL\, 35906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Planning Institute":MAILTO:wjdixon@una.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130522T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130522T130000
DTSTAMP:20130506T210231Z
CREATED:20130506T210231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130506T210231Z
UID:10000290-1369222200-1369227600@alabamaplanning.org
SUMMARY:America's Infrastructure Report Card
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nPart of the Think Forward Brown Bag Series. \nThe 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure released on March 19th by the American Society of Civil Engineers will be presented. The overall score for 2013 is a “D”\, covering 16 categories of critical infrastructure.  \nReview of: \n\nCategories\, grades\, cost to repair\nFailure to Act reports\nMobile app\nEnvision\, the infrastructure rating tool\n\nSpeaker Information \nMs. Shelia Montgomery-Mills is a two time graduate of UAB holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. Shelia holds a professional licensure as an engineer in the state of Alabama. Her 21 year career in the project management field began as a civil engineer at the City of Birmingham and later as a senior project manager at a sitework construction firm\, CA Murren & Sons. After 7 years in construction\, Shelia began working independently as a project facilitator with project owners\, contractors and engineers.  \nIn the fall of 2010\, with her diverse portfolio of experience\, Shelia established Civil Construction Solutions\, LLC (CCS) offering professional project and construction management services as well as financial and organizational expertise. CCS fills the unique needs of businesses and owners; for businesses whose workload is growing but who do not wish to hire additional staff or for owners who wish to have expert third party representation on their construction projects. CCS is a HUB Zone\, woman owned business located in downtown Birmingham.  \nGiving back to the community is very important to Shelia. Currently\, she is the President of the Birmingham Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)\, serves on several Branch committees\, and represents Alabama at the ASCE Washington DC Legislative Fly-in. Shelia is also a member of the Magic City Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials. Creating sustainable communities drew Shelia to become Envision SP and LEED BD&C credentialed. \nCM Credits\nCM credit approval is pending. \nRegistration / More Information\nRSVP to cedwards@rpcgb.org if you plan to attend. \n 
URL:https://alabamaplanning.org/event/americas-infrastructure-report-card/
LOCATION:Juster Conference Room @ RPCGB\, 2 North 20th Street\, Suite 310\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cissy Crowe":MAILTO:cedwards@rpcgb.org
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