The Urban Land Institute invites you to the premier of its inaugural “ULI Atlanta Infrastructure Summit: A Region at the Crossroads.”

The Urban Land Institute invites you to the premier of its inaugural “ULI Atlanta Infrastructure Summit: A Region at the Crossroads.”

To spark the conversation, Rebecca Serna from the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will talk about the Atlanta Streets Alive program and the street festivals they have planned this summer.

An official "organizing meeting" will be held on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 P.M. at the Central Library of the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room. During this meeting, we will be going in to greater detail about:

Imagine a street full of people of all ages and backgrounds, walking, biking, creating and laughing, together. A street temporarily closed to cars, but open to people. Imagine residents safely enjoying their city, socializing with neighbors, and engaging in healthy activities. Imagine if all of this were free, with absolutely no barriers to participation. By the people, for the people. Sound good yet?

Rally, happy hour, and update on Fair Share for Transit campaign on Thursday, June 30, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.! JOIN US at the Margaret Mitchell House in Midtown Atlanta to meet with other supporters and discuss the importance of keeping key transit, pedestrian and bike projects on the Regional Transportation Roundtable list for next year's […]

Learn about the Statewide water planning process and next steps and engage with Council members regarding regional water plan implementation.

The Community Planning Institute provides training for citizens, staff and elected officials involved in planning and land development in their communities.

Who better to manage Georgia's forests than the very people who want to see them prosper? The Georgia Forestry Association is committed to protecting our forests and their future.

Hosted by the Congress for New Urbanism Atlanta Chapter and the Georgia Planning Association, Chris Faussemagne of Westbridge Partners will discuss the nuances of developing the Westside Provisions District.

Regional leaders can't lead effectively if we don't tell them what we want...

Shaw Afb And The Sumter Community: A Coordinated Comprehensive Planning Approach SCAPA’s mid-year conference will give attendees an opportunity to visit a vital Department of Defense asset in the State for a chance to learn more about its contributions to overall planning efforts. Many practicing community, city and regional, planners lack a full understanding about military […]

Dear Bicycle & Pedestrian safety stakeholders, I am pleased to announce a series of upcoming meetings to discuss the statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. That document was initially developed and finalized in 2008 and is due for updates and revisions.

Come Hear about "The Dunwoody Model" of Government

Join the faculty, staff, and friends of the School of City and Regional Planning as we welcome our returning students and incoming fall class.

This Road Show course takes a 4-hour condensed version of Good Urbanism 101 to Macon, GA, highlighting urban design examples specific to the city of Macon.

Although this event will shamelessly plug the District 10 Young Planners Group, as well as the Fall Conference, the event is primarily for socializing with area planners. Please plan on attending, and invite your colleagues! 

The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of Injury Prevention, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are pleased to offer the third annual workshop on Designing and Operating Streets and Roads to Accommodate Older Drivers and Pedestrians.

The first of Georgia Tech’s First Friday events for the new school year is coming up on Friday, September 9th. The GT students are hoping for some professional planners to attend!

Please join us and our selected panelists as we discuss the Georgia State Water Plan and its impact on water planning practices.

Join the Student Planning Association of Georgia Tech for Park(ing) Day 2011 (http://parkingday.org/) along Fifth Street in Tech Square. Park(ing) Day is an international event that encourages people to think about how space is used by turning metered parking spaces into green space, public space, and other creative uses. 

The GPA Fall Conference is returning to Georgia’s first city, and GPA’s most popular destination, beginning September 28! We want everyone to be there and you can sign up for the event right away.

The Southeast Regional Workshop is your opportunity to network with leading local government colleagues in the southeast and learn about key local sustainability topics. Sessions include Institutionalizing Sustainability, Communicating Sustainability and Climate, Best Practices for Engaging Business and Financing Sustainability.

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

A one-day symposium to introduce leaders from across disciplines to the factors that influence school siting decisions in Georgia and the Southeast. This workshop will explore alternatives for enhancing collaboration around school siting through policies and actions on the local, regional and state level. 

Join the Council for Quality Growth for the 2nd Annual CID Showcase to learn about our region's Community Improvement Districts, their initiatives, projects and their role as the economic engine of our Region.

Over the past few years, local governments across the country have searched for ways to “green” their organizations – from internal operations to recycling programs and alternative energy production. This workshop will highlight local governments in the region and how they have implemented effective green policies. Participants will come away with a better understanding of how these programs were initiated and are managed day to day.

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

Join the Georgia Conservancy's Growth Management Program and Georgia Tech professors Richard Dagenhart, Doug Allen, and David Green for a six-class course focusing on the history, principles, and current practices of designing better cities and a better Atlanta.

Three primary tracks include economic development, professional development and Clemson University related projects.  In addition, legal and ethics sessions will be included and a chapter business meeting.  We’ll also feature a Spirit Night reception Thursday evening.  Attendees can earn up to 10 AICP and SC continuing education credits.  Don’t wait until the last minute – register today!

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

The School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech is pleased to host Dan Immergluck for a lecture marking his promotion to professor: What's Next? Prognosis and Prospects for Housing and Urban Form After the Crisis

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

The City of Valdosta and its planning partners are preparing for Community Planning Month for October when we celebrate the value of quality Community Planning. This is a nationally recognized event sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA) and Valdosta has participated in it for the last three years.

ULI Atlanta presents its annual real estate trends and forecast meeting, featuring insights from leading experts both nationally and locally. The event will again feature a presentation on the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 report-a publication from PwC and ULI-as well as a session on the outlook for Atlanta area real estate, including a panel of leading area real estate investors and experts.

Have you found yourself in the past year in the awkward position of trying to defend our profession?

Beyond the Center / Landscapes Of Immigration / the Physical, Social, And Cultural Fabric Of Paris, Toulouse, and Atlanta

Cents & Sensibility: Atlanta's Transportation Vision, will be a panel discussion on the impact that next year's Atlanta Regional Roundtable event will have on the region's economy, environment and equity. This is a free symposium that the Student Planning Association (SPA) offers annually in celebration of the American Planning Association's World Town Planning Day (WTPD).

Upcoming lecture at the CDC Chamblee Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 16th 1:00 – 2:30 as part of CDC’s 2011 Sustainability Forum.

Community Planning Institute for Water Resource Management - Richmond Hill

You’re invited to our Winter 2012 Happy Hour, held in conjunction with the GPA AICP Exam Preparation Review Session. This is our third year hosting this combined event with GPA and we’ve had a great turnout the past two years. The Winter Happy Hour will follow the first day of the AICP exam prep review session. All planners and planning students are invited to attend. 

Dowell 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.

The 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 […]

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.

Engage 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

After successful courses for members in Savannah, Augusta and Macon, Good Urbanism 101 is on the road again and excited to travel to Columbus!

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.

Presented by the green Building Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association in partnership with the Atlanta Chapter of the American Institue of Architects. Steve Mouzon will be in Atlanta to present two education sessions and a lunch discussion about sustainable planning and design. This is a great opportunity for education and discussion among […]

The FHWA Georgia Division in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is hosting a Transportation and Public Health Workshop in Atlanta, GA.

Join Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute for their GIS for Economic Development course, August 8, 2012, and receive a hands-on introduction to tools and approaches that will make your strategies successful in today’s technology-driven environment. Let this course teach you how to create fact-based evidence that will drive your community activities. AICP CM credits have […]

Join the faculty, staff, and friends of the School of City & Regional Planning as we welcome our returning students and incoming fall class. Contact: or call 404-894-2352

The next GAZA (Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators) conference will be held August 23-24 in the Northeast Georgia mountains at the Brasstown Valley Resort. You can register online for the conference and read more info about the resort.

The most delightful CLE of the year—Experience Burge Plantation and enjoy a Burge Organic Farm lunch!

On Friday, September 21, a one-day Healthy Communities Summit, will take place in Atlanta to bring design and health professionals and public officials together to discuss and learn about ways to build livable neighborhoods together that support physical and mental health.

Designing Streets for Pedestrian Safety is a highly visual, hands-on workshop hosted by PEDS and customized for Metro Atlanta. Topics include street connectivity, access management, road diets, complete streets, intersection design, access to transit, and the nuts and bolts of creating safe crossings. During the afternoon, participants will apply what they’ve learned to a Livable […]

The goal of this year's summit is to develop a strategic framework that could become the precursor to a GA Green Economy Strategic Plan

After the YPG Reception, participants are invited to join The Loft’s Comedy Night starting at 10:00pm (limited free tickets on a first-come first-serve basis, otherwise $5). This is a great chance to network with other planners and see what’s going on in planning throughout the state.

Sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts, CSX, Mead’s Tree Service, SCE&G, Schneider Tree Care, Sox & Freeman, Duke Energy, and the SC Forestry Commission, this program will examine what it takes to make trees thrive in an urban environment.

The Southeast Association of Facilitators is hosting a one-day facilitation conference on Friday, October 26th in Kennesaw. They main presenter is Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer, Founder and President of AmericaSpeaks, and the other presenters are certified professional facilitators.

This book is the first to explore the dramatic amplification of global warming underway in cities and the range of actions that individuals and governments can undertake to slow the pace of warming.

The 60th Anniversary 1952-2012 celebration of the Architecture East building will be held on November 8, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30pm in the Hugh Stubbins Gallery. Alumni, faculty and students are invited to a reception to celebrate the opening of the original Architecture Building in 1952 and enjoy the exhibition A Half Century of Architectural Education 1906-1956.

Georgia Tech's Center for GIS and Student Planning Association are hosting a GIS Day map and poster competition to highlight the skills of the university's students.