GAZA Summer Conference to be held at St. Simons Island\, GA. For more info\, please visit www.georgiazoning.org.
[by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArcGIS Desktop I URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-i-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:131-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-i-2/ DESCRIPTION:This course provides the foundation for understanding what GIS is\, what it can do\, and how others are using it. You learn the basic func tions of a GIS\, why a GIS database is powerful\, and what coordinate syste ms and map projections are and why they are important [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100814 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crime Prevention Through Environmental (CM | 18.0) URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/aicp-cm-opportunities/crime-preven tion-through-environmental-cm-18-0/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:118-http://georgiaplanning.org/aicp-cm-opportunities/crime-prevention-t hrough-environmental-cm-18-0/ DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce our upcoming Crime Prevention Throu gh Environmental (CPTED) Class will be held August 17-19\, 2010 at Hubbell Lighting Corporate Headquarters in Greenville\, SC. The American Planning A ssociation has certified our CPTED training and we are offering 18 Certifie d Maintenance Credits for those who complete the course. [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100820 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCaRP Fall 2010 Welcome Reception URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/scarp-fall-2010-welcome-r eception/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:128-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/scarp-fall-2010-welcome-recepti on/ DESCRIPTION:Join the faculty\, staff\, and friends of the School of City an d Regional Planning as we welcome our returning students and incoming fall class. Thursday\, August 26\, 2010 5:30 p.m. –\; 7:00 p.m. West Archi tecture Building 1st Floor Atrium –\; Near the Galloway Cafe on the Ge orgia Tech Campus RSVP to Dracy Blackwell by Friday\, August [...] [by: GPA ] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100827 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArcGIS Desktop II URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-ii-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:135-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-ii-2/ DESCRIPTION:ArcGIS Desktop software is an integrated system that includes a ll the tools needed to get the most out of a GIS. This course teaches the r ange of functionality available in the software and the essential tools for visualizing\, creating\, managing\, and analyzing geographic data. The han ds-on course exercises emphasize practice with ArcMap and ArcCatalog (the [ ...] [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100903 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GEDA Annual Conference URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/geda-annual-conference/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:92-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/geda-annual-conference/ DESCRIPTION:GEDA Annual Conference to be held in Savannah\, GA. For more info\, please visit www.geda.org.
[by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crunch 2010 Conference (CM | TBD) URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/aicp-cm-opportunities/crunch-2010- conference-cm-tbd/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:120-http://georgiaplanning.org/aicp-cm-opportunities/crunch-2010-confer ence-cm-tbd/ DESCRIPTION:The Water Associations in NC\, SC and GA are co-jointly produci ng and delivering a conference in September that will be of interest to Env ironmental Planners\, and we are seeking methods by which to advertise this event. The Interstate Water Issues conference deals with water resources i ssues within and throughout North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Georgia\, and relays pertinent information to those in the environmental field. [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Complete Streets: The Road to a Safer Community URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/complete-streets-the-road -to-a-safer-community/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:138-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/complete-streets-the-road-to-a- safer-community/ DESCRIPTION:Complete Streets are roads designed to meet the needs of all us ers – vehicular traffic\, pedestrians\, transit users\, cyclists and othe rs. This course will give participants a better understanding of the concep t of complete streets\, what elements are customarily included in an effect ive policy and examples of successful policies that have been implemented. Course Details [...] [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100929 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roads and Bridges Live URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/roads-and-bridges-live/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:8-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/roads-and-bridges-live/ DESCRIPTION:Roads and Bridges Live: State of The Industry\, New Orleans\, LA For more info please visit www.roadsbridgeslive.com [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GPA Fall Conference URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/conference/conference-news/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:122-http://georgiaplanning.org/conference/conference-news/ DESCRIPTION: [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lifelong Communities: Promoting Housing Options for Older Adults URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/lifelong-communities-prom oting-housing-options-for-older-adults/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:140-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/lifelong-communities-promoting- housing-options-for-older-adults/ DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta region is experiencing a monumental demographic shi ft and we are not prepared. By 2030\, one out of every five residents will be over the age of 60. The region’s housing and transportation infrastruc ture is not ready to the support the changing needs and preferences of a gr owing older adult population. Getting healthy and [...] [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101027 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArcGIS Desktop I URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-i-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:132-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-i-2/ DESCRIPTION:This course provides the foundation for understanding what GIS is\, what it can do\, and how others are using it. You learn the basic func tions of a GIS\, why a GIS database is powerful\, and what coordinate syste ms and map projections are and why they are important [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101105 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board of Zoning Appeals URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/board-of-zoning-appeals/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:142-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/board-of-zoning-appeals/ DESCRIPTION:Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) members are charged with the resp onsibility of making decisions over the administration and enforcement of z oning code for a community. In addition\, they are delegated the power to i nterpret ordinances and grant variances\, a powerful tool in the developmen t of a community. By nature\, the decisions of this quasi-judicial board [. ..] [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101117 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Attracting Quality Economic Development URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/attracting-quality-econom ic-development/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:144-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/attracting-quality-economic-dev elopment/ DESCRIPTION:The provision of financial incentives to influence business loc ations and retain existing businesses has long been a mainstay of economic development policy for local governments. Tax incentives and other financia l subsidies often operate as a rapid response mechanism for governments to create jobs and redevelopment. Incentives\, financial and otherwise\, can a lso provide long-term benefits when they are linked to strategic goals\; ra ther than only working to attract and retain jobs\, incentives can increase benefits if they work to attract and retain jobs in targeted communities\, targeted industries\, or to a targeted population. [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ArcGIS Desktop II URL;VALUE=URI:http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-ii-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:136-http://georgiaplanning.org/calendar/arcgis-desktop-ii-2/ DESCRIPTION:ArcGIS Desktop software is an integrated system that includes a ll the tools needed to get the most out of a GIS. This course teaches the r ange of functionality available in the software and the essential tools for visualizing\, creating\, managing\, and analyzing geographic data. The han ds-on course exercises emphasize practice with ArcMap and ArcCatalog (the [ ...] [by: GPA] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101216 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR