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SUMMARY:Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning and GPA Reception
DESCRIPTION:This year’s SCaRP and Georgia Planning Association Reception is an exciting opportunity for you to connect with other industry professionals\, share your experiences\, and expand your professional network. \nThe event will include current SCaRP students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni in addition to our GPA colleagues. Talk with current students and meet who will become your future planning collaborators! \nRSVP HERE BY AUGUST 27 \nDress: business casual. \nParking: Area I\, Visitor Lot
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/georgia-tech-school-of-city-and-regional-planning-and-gpa-reception/
LOCATION:Clough Roof Garden\, Georgia Tech Library\, 260 4th Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910
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SUMMARY:Planning with Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal GA Online Course Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Planning with Nature-Based Solutions Course is an innovative\, online training offered by the Chatham County- Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission\, Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve\, and UGA Marine Extension/GA Sea Grant. \nThe primary objective of this course is to educate local government staff in Georgia’s Coastal areas about effective ways to incorporate nature- based solutions like green infrastructure practices\, living shorelines\, and other sustainable alternatives into the planning process to ensure a successful project for both residents and the local ecosystem.  \nThis course is an online course in Google Classroom\, with 4 weekly assignments that will take about an hour of your time and 4 mandatory Zoom meetings every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. There are many resources\, videos\, and tools featured in the classroom. Student access to the Google Classroom\, including all materials\, will be maintained after the course has completed. You also will be added into a network of other planners\, students\, and local government employees who have completed this course. We want to accommodate everyone’s busy schedule\, so assignments are due whenever you have time! As long as all assignments are in by the close of the course\, Oct 31\, 2025\, you will receive full 11 hrs of AICP CE credits. This course runs from Sept 10th – Oct 31st. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER \nThe course schedule: \n\nGoogle Classroom Intro Zoom – Sept 10th\nFirst Assignment (Introductions and Pre-test) due Sept 13th\nWeekly Zoom – Sept 17th\nWeekly Zoom – Sept 24th\nBreak Week\, No Zoom on Oct 1st\nWeekly Zoom – Oct 8th \nLast Weekly Zoom – Oct 15th\nField Trip TBD – Oct\nFinal Exam and all assignments due – Oct 31st
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/planning-with-nature-based-solutions-in-coastal-ga-online-course-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:AICP CM Opportunities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T093000
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SUMMARY:Economic Development Forum: Small Business Support and Resources
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is excited to host the second Economic Development Forum following our impactful gathering in April 2025. That event sparked powerful conversations\, and one topic emerged loud and clear—supporting small businesses. \nWe’re answering the call by bringing together experts from top organizations including: \n\nGeorgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)\nGeorgia Municipal Association (GMA)\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\n\nExpect dynamic presentations\, actionable insights\, and a Q&A session where you’ll engage directly with these leaders to explore how best to serve your community. ARC staff will also share additional resource strategies to support your planning and implementation efforts. \nProgram Schedule \n\nNetworking and Light Refreshments: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nMeeting: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nTour and Q&A: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nLight breakfast refreshments will be served.\n\nSpace is limited—reserve your spot today and invite your colleagues to be part of the conversation shaping our region’s future. \nQuestions? Email Keri Stevens or call 404-455-4745. \nLet’s build a stronger small business ecosystem—together. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/economic-development-forum-small-business-support-and-resources/
LOCATION:The Lost Druid\, 2866 Washington Street\, Avondale Estates\, GA\, 30003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Work in Progress: A Drone's Eye View of Growth and Canopy Loss
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta’s landscapes are changing rapidly. Towering cranes\, cleared forests\, and endless construction zones are reshaping this city right before our eyes. Join photographer Peter Essick and writer Dan Chapman for an evening that explores this transformation from a whole new perspective. \nTheir book\, Work in Progress\, captures Atlanta’s dramatic transformation through four years of drone photography\, revealing the evolving landscapes of construction sites across the metro area. Chapman’s accompanying essay\, Building Our Future in the Urban South\, provides context and urgency\, exploring what Atlanta’s rapid growth means for our communities\, environment\, and identity. \nTogether\, Chapman and Essick utilize their art and drone technology to tackle contemporary issues of sprawl\, construction\, and development and the beauty and pain of Atlanta’s growth. \nDon’t miss this powerful look at Atlanta from above and an important conversation about where we’re headed next. \nFree and open to the public. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/author-talk-work-in-progress-a-drones-eye-view-of-growth-and-canopy-loss/
LOCATION:Kendeda Building\, 825 Warner Street SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30310\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T160000
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SUMMARY:Park(ing) Day at Georgia Tech
DESCRIPTION:Park(ing) day is a global\, public\, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into public parks and social spaces to advocate for safer\, greener\, and more equitable streets for people.  \nThe Georgia Tech Student Planning Association is transforming parking spaces on Tech Square into vibrant\, community-driven pockets of creativity to remind us that in the heart of urban landscapes\, there’s room for greenery\, art\, and play. Join SPA on Tech Square to engage in a micro act of civil joy – the theme of this year’s global Park(ing) Day.
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/parking-day-at-georgia-tech/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T083000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Way Day
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta Way Day\, in partnership with The Tara Theatre\, Neighborhood Nexus\, and Hands On Atlanta\, provides a platform for individuals and organizations to spotlight challenges or critical needs in Metro Atlanta. \nThis initiative reflects the core mission of Atlanta Way 2.0: to connect\, collaborate\, and convene\, inspiring more people to join the movement and drive collective action. \n​This event will launch with a Keynote Panel discussing Atlanta’s current ranking of 50th out of 50 in Upward Economic Mobility\, and the urgency for our region to come together and address this challenge. \nCharlotte\, NC\, was able to jump from 50th to 38th in the same study. We welcome Sherri Chisholm of Leading on Opportunity to share how they responded to the wake-up call\, created a plan of action\, and improved outcomes through strategic collaboration. Then we will hear from regional leaders and organizations that plan to tackle this challenge. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/atlanta-way-day/
LOCATION:Tara Theatre\, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30324\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
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SUMMARY:Fall Conference Sponsor Sign Up Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Expand Your Reach\, Elevate Your Impact\nGain meaningful exposure at the GPA Fall Conference while engaging with planning professionals from across Georgia during three days of networking and professional development. \nLearn More & Become a Sponsor
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/fall-conference-sponsor-sign-up-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
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SUMMARY:GPA EDI Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GPA members can attend the monthly Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee meetings held virtually during lunch via MS Teams. Please email Erin Thoresen\, chair to get on the list for the link. \nThis is a recurring invitation for monthly meetings on the 4th Friday of the month over lunchtime – through the end of the year. We’ll cancel/reschedule as needed due to holidays\, etc. \n 
URL:https://georgiaplanning.org/event/gpa-edi-monthly-meeting/2025-09-26/
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