Good Urbanism 101 – Augusta (CM | 4.0)
Augusta State University, Allgood Hall 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA, United StatesGood Urbanism 101 travels to Augusta for a half-day seminar focusing on the history, principles, and current practices of community design, including an emphasis on walkability, integration of alternative transportation options, sustainability, and the relationship between public infrastructure and the pedestrian experience in Augusta. Join the Georgia Conservancy’s Growth Management Program and Georgia Tech professors Richard Dagenhart, David Green, and Doug Allen to learn about sustainable community design and how different professions can collaborate to improve our cities, including Augusta.
Planner's Network Chapter Meeting
Central Library of the Atlanta One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA, United StatesAn 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:
Atlanta Streets Alive
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?
Fair Share for Transit
Margaret Mitchell House Atlanta, GA, United StatesRally, 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 […]
Planning for Implementation of Regional Water Plans (CM | 4.50)
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center 1 International Drive, Savannah, GA, United StatesLearn about the Statewide water planning process and next steps and engage with Council members regarding regional water plan implementation.
Successes in Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares (CM | 1.5)
Online SeminarThis Web briefing provides background and examples of collaborative planning, community and thoroughfare design, design issue resolution, innovative financing, value capture through redevelopment and public/private partnerships. It will provide two examples of the use of the Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) approach to develop a vision, objectives and design for an urban thoroughfare in areas targeted for redevelopment.
Community Planning Institute
The Community Planning Institute provides training for citizens, staff and elected officials involved in planning and land development in their communities.
Georgia Forestry Association Annual Conference
The Westin Savannah, GA, United StatesWho 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.