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Deadline for GPA Board Nominations

Nominations for the GPA Board of Directors opened April 14. The nominations process is managed through the APA 2023 Consolidated Election through Survey and Ballot Systems. The portal opens April […]

Women & Planning Division Coffee Break

The Women & Planning Division would like to invite you to our monthly Coffee Break! Caroline Dwyer, the WPD Chair, will provide an update on APA’s efforts to strengthen anti-harassment policies, with Q&A to follow.

Safe System Summit

Forsyth Conference Center Lanier Technical College 3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming, GA, United States

All Georgia County Commissioners, County planners and recipients of the new Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A) Grant Program are invited to attend Georgia’s first Safe System Summit hosted by AAA.

Deadline for Fall Conference Session Proposals

The session proposal window has opened for the GPA Fall Conference, which will take place on September 20-22 at The DeSoto Hotel in the Savannah Historic District. The session proposal […]

Surviving Your First Year: Tips for Planners

Join us to talk about Surviving Your First Year. Our tips for planners will include "How to Catch Up Fast", "Dealing with Co-Workers",
"Dealing with Customers" and Q & A. All experience levels welcome.

Deadline for Nominations for 2023 Awards Program

The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The 2023 awards nominations are being accepted through 5:00 pm, Monday, July 24, 2023.

Summer Community Planning Institute

Emory Conference Center & Hotel 1615 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

CPI: Preparing and Implementing your Comprehensive Plan is a 2-day class for planning commissioners, elected officials and local government staff that covers the local planning process.  This class provides: An overview of […]

The INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference

City Springs Studio Theatre 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

Collaborate & Compete: Innovative Partnerships and Competitive Housing The INTERSECTION is the Council for Quality Growth’s Quality Development Conference that annually convenes the public and private sectors for an in-depth […]

Advanced Topic: Workforce Planning

Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, Midway

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

2023 Florida Planning Conference

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL, United States

Join the APA Florida in Jacksonville for their 2023 Florida Planning Conference. You don't want to miss this event with spectacular mobile tours and compelling sessions they have planned that will explore the Roots and Rivers of Florida.

APA/GPA Election Deadline

The 2023 ballot for the APA/AICP National Consolidated Elections has been emailed. If you are a member in good standing, you should have received an email from the APA Election Coordinator with your login information for the 2023 elections. The election period will close on September 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Fall Conference 2023

The DeSoto 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA, United States

GPA will return to Savannah for our three-day Fall Conference, which will take place on September 20 - 22, 2023. The conference will be held at The DeSoto, a historic […]

Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit

Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

This event will be an opportunity to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits with all forms of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas and propane, both within Georgia and the region.

$100

AICP Exam Registration Opens

AICP Certification brings value to your career, the organization you work for, and the communities you serve. Registration opens on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 9:00am CST and closes on […]

The Essentials – Midway

Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, Midway

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

The Essentials – Tifton

Georgia Chamber Tifton 1001 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA, United States

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

Advanced Topic-Housing 101: The Foundation

City of Madison Public Safety Complex 160 N. Main Street, Madison, United States

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

Sally Bethea MCP’ 80 Book Talk: Keeping the Chattahoochee

John and Joyce Caddell Building Caddell Flex-Space

This book talk event will be facilitated by Dr. Brian Stone, Professor of City & Regional Planning and feature Sally Sierer Bethea, MCP '80, author of "Keeping the Chattahoochee" with […]

Advanced Topic-Traditional Economic Development & Incentives

The Atrium-Douglas 114 N Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA, United States

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

MARTA’S Planning Speaker Series

MARTA Headquarters 2424 Piedmont Rd, NE, 1st Floor, Atlanta, GA, United States

This first speaker series will discuss Brookhaven’s Multimodal Study and feature Patrice S. Ruffin Dowdell, AICP, Assistant City Manager, Brookhaven, GA. CM credits are available.

Free

AICP Exam Registration Deadline

If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, you’ve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in […]

74th World Town Planning Day

Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning Caddell Flex Space

Wednesday, November 8th is recognized as World Town Planning Day, and the Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning (SCARP) invites you to a session on Collaboration, Ethical Principals, and Equity in Community Planning featuring City of Atlanta, Department of Planning Commissioner Jahnee R Prince.

Zoning Procedures Law Download Virtual Discussion

EPG is hosting our annual signature Law Panel this year focused on the Impact Fees in Georgia. Join us and our wonderful panelists for this virtual event to discuss Georgia's Impact Fees. 1.5 CM credit.

Drawdown Georgia: Climate + Equity

Agnes Scott College 141 E. College Ave, Decatur, GA, United States

Drawdown Georgia invites you to a powerful, in-person conversation that will explore the many ways that Georgians can--and already are--working to ensure that we all have access to the environmental, economic, and health benefits associated with advancing climate solutions in our state.

The Essentials-Atlanta

Georgia Municipal Association 201 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

Advanced Topic-Workforce Planning-Midway

Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, Midway

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

$195

Mentor Program Application Due

GPA facilitates an annual Mentor Program. The 2024 program will run from January to June. Applications are due by December 1.

Deadline to Log CM Credits

AICP Members - Only a Couple of Weeks Left in the CM Reporting Period! The AICP Certification Maintenance Credit Reporting period ends on December 31, 2023 - don’t forget to […]

Spring Session Proposals Due

The GPA 2024 Spring Conference session proposal window has been extended. Proposals will be accepted through Wednesday, January 31, at 11:59 pm. 

Conference Sponsorship Deadline

Is your organization interested in reaching planners from across Georgia? Consider becoming a conference sponsor! GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization. Deadline is March 15.

Deadline for Early Registration for Spring Conference

Join planning colleagues for a great selection of sessions, a Keynote Address by Tom Nissalke, Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and networking with peers in the planning industry. Early registration ends on March 8.

GPA EDI International Women’s Day Panel Discussion

Georgia Municipal Association 201 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Georgia Planning Association's Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to present a panel discussion featuring four accomplished women planners who come from a range of backgrounds and offer […]

GT SCaRP Alumni-Student Mixer

Caddell Flex Space 280 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Student Planning Association, in partnership with SCaRP, would like to invite you to an Alumni-Student Mixer! Knowing there is such a rich community of alumni in the Atlanta metro, we wanted to plan an event to bring together cohorts from across the years.  

GPA Climate Action Committee Meeting

At this meeting of the Climate Action Committee we will continue our work empowering planners on climate action. Please email Marilyn Hall for more information.

AICP Office Hours

AICP Office Hours to help answer your questions about the spring 2024 AICP certification cycle. Please review the materials first. Open to members and nonmembers.

Parks & Greenspace Conference

Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Each year, Park Pride hosts the annual Parks & Greenspace Conference, the largest parks conference in the southeast, showcasing thought leaders from Atlanta and across the nation.

Climate Planner Book Club

Grab your lunch and join us from your desk to talk about our spring title - "The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration" by Jake Bittle.

Free

2024 GPA Spring Conference

Mark your calendar, the 2024 GPA Spring Conference date has been confirmed for March 27, 2024, at the Georgia International Convention Center.

2024 National Planning Conference

MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER

NPC24 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in the vibrant city of Minneapolis and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will […]

GPA Board Nominations Open

It's that time again. GPA will be accepting nominations for the GPA Board of Directors beginning April 30, 2024. Can we count on you to lead our Chapter in serving […]

Local Wetlands Protection Workshop

Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United States

The UGA River Basin Center and UGA School of Law Land Conservation Clinic will co-host a Local Wetlands Protection Workshop at the University of Georgia on May 7. Learn more and register.

Radical Adaptation

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum 441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Carter Library, Trees Atlanta and A Cappella Books welcome Georgia Tech Professor Brian Stone Jr. for a look at three significant impacts of climate change affecting every major city around the world: extreme heat, flooding, and drought.

Free

Board Nominations Due

GPA is looking for candidates for the following positions: President-Elect District Director for Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 AICP Director-at-Large (two positions) Serving as an elected leader in APA […]

Earning and Logging CM Credits Extended

Take time now to make sure you have the credits required for the reporting period which closed on December 31, 2023. The grace period for earning and logging CM credits […]

GPA Award Nominations Open

GPA is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024 Awards Program application cycle beginning Monday, June 10, 2024. 

Climate Action Committee Meeting and Field Trip

Middle Georgia Regional Commission 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA, United States

Meeting followed by tour of the Robins Solar Project & Echeconnee Creek WMA Expansion.

Free

GPA Programs Committee Meeting

GPA members interested in getting involved in the Fall and/or Spring Conference planning can attend the GPA Programs committee meeting held virtually.

2024 ConnectATL: The Future of Mobility and Community

Georgia World Congress Center 285 International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Atlanta Regional Commission is excited to invite you to attend this year's ConnectATL event with our friends from the Georgia Department of Transportation. We have crafted an incredible day […]

Community Action for Climate Change Webinar

This webinar, featuring Cate Mingoya, Author of Climate Action for Busy People, and Mara Parker, Montgomery County, MD Climate Adaptation Program Manager, will present a roadmap with helpful case studies for anyone who wants to boost their community’s climate resilience and move the needle toward environmental justice. 1.5 AICP CM credits

GPA Programs Committee Meeting

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to […]

The Intersection Quality Development Conference – Where Housing & Infrastructure Meet

With housing still top of mind in our metro’s now 89 local governments, we continue this conversation this year, through the lens of infrastructure. It is high-quality and sustainable infrastructure that makes our developments work, and as a region and state, we must prioritize this investment to support the expected population growth and ensure housing continues to be built. Attend this event. 4 CM credits approved.

Joint GAITE-GPA Meeting

Sandy Springs Conference Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

Attend this joint meeting and lunch to hear about local government efforts around planning and designing safer streets and roads using federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding. Panel will feature a variety of speakers from government agencies. PDHs and CM credits available.

Fall Conference Session Submission Deadline

The session proposal window for the GPA Fall Conference scheduled for October 9-11 in Augusta is now open. GPA is accepting submissions until Friday, August 16 at 11:59 pm.

GPA Programs Committee Meeting

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to […]

Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan Kickoff – Virtual

The Atlanta Regional Commission is developing the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan (MACAP) for the 29-county Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and invites you to participate.

Free