2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit
The 2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit will feature inspiring keynote speeches and engaging sessions designed to set into motion a shared vision for making Georgia a premier hiking, cycling and paddling destination.
2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit
The 2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit will feature inspiring keynote speeches and engaging sessions designed to set into motion a shared vision for making Georgia a premier hiking, cycling and paddling destination.
ARC Webinar Series – Accessible Engagement Tools
What can the disability community teach us about improving digital engagement? As local governments and planners seek to increase digital engagement, they can learn a lot from the disability community about generating accessible tools and inclusive engagement techniques. Join three disability rights organizations as they share more about their recent work.
Just Sustainabilites in Urban Policy, Planning and Practice
In his talk, Julian Agyeman, Tufts University, will outline the concept of just sustainabilities as a response to the ‘equity deficit’ of much sustainability thinking and practice. He will explore his contention that who can belong in our cities will ultimately determine what our cities can become. He will illustrate his ideas with examples from […]
Housing Assistance and Neighborhood Conditions: Lessons Learned from the U.S. and Canada
Prentiss Dantzler, Georgia State University, will discuss how housing costs are causing many people to wonder if they will be able to afford to stay in their homes. As a result, many countries have tried to address housing affordability by providing financial assistance to those who cannot pay their monthly housing expenses on their own. […]
First Thursday Virtual Webinar: Chattahoochee Riverlands
Join us for the final Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects series of “First Thursday” virtual webinars. There is a lot of crossover between planning and landscape architecture, so please consider attending one or more of these webinars to support this worthy cause!
SCaRP Alumni Networking Hour
We may be physically distant, but let’s reconnect with old friends! The Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning invites you to gather for a virtual alumni networking event on the spatial video conference platform, Gatherly. In order to plan the best event, please let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you more information! […]
GPA Mentor Program Application Deadline – Extended
GPA facilitates an annual Mentor Program. This year’s program will run from January to June 2021. We’re going virtual with small group conversations in addition to our regular programs. GPA members who are practicing planners at any career stage are encouraged to apply. Participants benefit from leadership development, professional development, career advice, and networking. Learn More […]
GPA Spring 2021 Conference Session Proposals Due
The GPA Spring 2021 Conference session proposal window is open through January 15. We welcome proposals tackling a variety of topics facing our communities statewide.
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
This event is to bring together Georgia Power Company officials and city/county staff to discuss how jurisdictions can participate in and take advantage of financial savings through Georgia Power Company's energy efficiency offerings. This session will discuss multiple energy efficiency savings opportunities available to Georgia Power Company properties, many of whom are owned, leased and managed by our local governments.
#SMARTer Together Webinar Series
This series aims to challenge us beyond the immediate crisis and onto a newer state where we have another chance to build strong community-research partnerships for good. By focusing on complex, societal problems that communities all over GA and the rest of the world face, we aim to provide innovative research and create partnerships to empower all.