Events
Spring 2025 Conference
Gainesville Civic Center 830 Green Street NE, Gainesville, GA, United StatesGet ready for an electrifying experience at the GPA Spring Conference, “The Power of Place”! We’re thrilled to invite you to beautiful Gainesville on March 13, 2025, where the magic of nature meets innovative planning. Nestled among the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and the sparkling Lake Lanier, our one-day event at the Gainesville Civic Center promises inspiration and excitement at every turn. Register today!
58th Annual Basic Economic Development Course
Global Learning and Conference Center 81 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesGeorgia Tech is hosting the 58th Annual Basic Economic Development Course March 17th - 20th in Atlanta. This four-day course will explore housing strategies as an economic development tool to create quality communities.
GPA’s Climate Action Working Group Meeting
GPA’s Climate Action Working Group holds a monthly meeting to collaborate on ways that planners can advance climate action through their work in Georgia. The next Climate Action meeting is Tuesday, March 18.
Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials
Washington EMC-Sandersville 319 N. Smith Street, Sandersville, United StatesThe Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled "The Essentials." The Essentials may be beneficial to planners, elected and appointed officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.
Parks & Greenspace Conference
Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis year’s Parks & Greenspace Conference will highlight the theme of “Connections” in various forms, and the notion that parks provide the common ground that makes our cities places to live and thrive.
Advanced Topic-AI 101 for Local Officials
Middle Georgia Regional Commission 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA, United StatesGeorgia Academy for Economic Development offers opportunities to take a deep dive on the specific requirements of industrial recruitment and the incentive process, join us for this one-day class where you will learn the components of a successful industrial recruitment program. Beneficial to economic development professionals, development authority board members, and elected officials. The cost is $95.00 for the day-session. Learn More.
2025 Training for Planning Officials – Spring
Atlanta Regional Commission Office 229 Peachtree St., NE, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis training provides knowledge, resources, and tools that give local planning commission members and others involved in the planning process confidence in making educated, effective decisions to help shape their communities. This is a multi-part series of four sessions, spread over the course of four months.
GPA EDI Monthly Meeting
GPA members can attend the monthly Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee meetings held virtually during lunch via MS Teams.
2025 National Planning Conference
Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St,, Denver, CO, United StatesNPC25 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in the vibrant city of Denver at the Colorado Convention Center and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to analyze, imagine, and plan for the future of the planning profession.
Georgia APA and Georgia Tech School of City & Regional Planning Social
The Georgia Chapter is hosting a social event to welcome planners from our state. Join us at the APA National Planning Conference in Denver to engage with peers, share insights, and collaborate on shaping the future of the planning profession.
Georgia Academy for Economic Development – The Essentials
The Boathouse 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled "The Essentials." The Essentials may be beneficial to planners, elected and appointed officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.
AICP Exam Virtual Prep Class – History and Theory
Join the Class Presenter: Professor Michael Elliott
GPA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Happy Hour
Atlantucky Brewing 170 Northside Dr. SW, Ste 96, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe GPA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee is hosting a happy hour for current and prospective members to share information and learn more about the committee.