The Great Immigration Turnaround: new facts and old rhetoric
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 1000 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDowell Myers is a demographer and urban planner who creates narratives to promote public understanding about pressing issues that affect our common future. In his February 22 talk at the Atlanta Fed he will use the most recent demographic data to outline the new facts and debunk some of the old rhetoric that shaped policy debates on immigration.
YPG Reception
Sage Woodfire Tavern 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe GPA Young Planners Group will host a reception on March 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sage Woodfire Tavern (4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, next to Crowne Plaza). Light appetizers and one drink ticket per person will be provided. A cash bar will also be available. Come and enjoy this popular event […]
Public Involvement in the Transportation Decision-Making Process
This is just one of many courses sponsored by the National Highway Institute. This one will be held in Atlanta on April 3-5, 2012. Check the NHI web site for more information on this and other courses.
Georgia Coastal Hazards Portal Training Workshop (CM | 6.0)
Sapelo Island Visitor Center 1766 Landing Road Southeast, Darien, GA, United StatesGCHP, is a new web-based interactive tool created to provide a better understanding of coastal resources, coastal hazards and the effects of rapid population growth and development. This online tool can be utilized in many ways; such as, identifying vulnerability to coastal hazards and identifying connections between hazards and natural resources.
Sustainable Communities as a National Security Issue
The Hil Restaurant Serenbe, GA, United StatesEngage in a Conversation With USMC (Retired), Former Special Strategic Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Col. Mark ‘Puck’ Mykleby Learn more about Puck’s support of sustainable communities as a national security issue and how it has led to a national conversation about the future defense of the nation. Hear about Puck’s investigation into […]
South Atlantic Chapters and Schools Reception
Big Wang's Restaurant 801 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSouth Atlantic Chapters and Schools Reception
GPA North Georgia Half-Day Event (CM | 3.0)
Clarence Brown Conference Center 5450 State Route 20, Cartersville,, GA, United StatesThis reasonably priced $15 event includes lunch, sessions, and meet-and-greet. Sessions will include info on changes to State planning standards and land use law. The event will be submitted for three (3) CM credits.
Good Urbanism 101 – Columbus
Columbus State University's Coca-Cola Space Science Center Columbus, GA, United StatesAfter successful courses for members in Savannah, Augusta and Macon, Good Urbanism 101 is on the road again and excited to travel to Columbus!
Tennessee Bike Summit
Transportation officials, government leaders, planners, engineers, public health officials, advocates, and others, are invited to attend to join the discussion on transportation, people, and places.
Livable Regions and Communities in Appalachia Workshop
Clarence Brown Conference Center 5450 State Route 20, Cartersville,, GA, United StatesThe Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities, in partnership with the NADO Research Foundation, the Development District Association of Appalachia, and USDA Rural Development, are convening this event. The purpose of this interactive workshop is to learn about best practices in creating strong, vibrant rural communities; to discuss […]
Gulch Tour / MMPT Presentation (CM | TBD)
The Gulch 90 Central Avenue, Atlanta, GA, United StatesAll planners are invited to join the GPA Young Planners Group for a tour of the Gulch area in downtown Atlanta and a presentation on the multi-modal passenger terminal (MMPT). The proposed MMPT will serve as a hub for existing and future transit systems and will also serve as a catalyst for development in the area. The tour will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 24th, beginning at 5:30.