The Northeast Georgia Planning Collective is arranging a Jane Jacobs walk in East Athens to be led by local residents of the neighborhood. The discussion will focus on the residential neighborhood, its history, evolution and where it might be going into the future.

Join the Emerging Planners of Georgia (EPG) for a virtual Social & Trivia Night Happy Hour at the close of the second day of the GPA 2020 Fall Conference. Grab […]

Join GPA for the 2020 Legislative Update to learn more about legislative issues affecting our industry during the GPA 2020 Fall Conference. Learn more and register.

Dr. Ariane Middel, Arizona State University, is a recent NSF CAREER recipient and will discuss the approach and methodology for her research as proposed in the CAREER project. She will […]

The planning program at the University of Georgia is preparing to be reviewed for accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). The PAB values the input of the professional community […]

The Georgia Walks Summit brings together transportation and public health professionals, elected officials and city managers, community advocates, and other engaged professionals to share best practices, make pedestrian safety a priority and build momentum for walkable communities

Urban planning philosophies support planning for altruism, social wellbeing and the public good--and more recently, for happy neighborhoods, support of mental health and cultivation of social capital. This work advocates […]

Our First Friday networking event between practicing professionals and students is back! Only this time, you can build those connections from the comfort of your couch. While we would love […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

The Georgia Tech Student Planning Association, Black Lady Planners, and the School of City and Regional Planning are excited to host Darryl Haddock of the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) for […]

The DCA Office of Planning, in partnership with the Georgia Planning Association, offers a class called the Community Planning Institute to Georgia’s planning commissioners, elected officials, and local government staff.

Is your organization seeking a targeted opportunity for sponsorship?  Please consider becoming a Spring Conference sponsor. GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization. […]

Don't miss your opportunity to attend the virtual 2021 GPA Spring Conference. Registrations must be received by April 21st.  Register Here

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.

NPC21 will be fully digital, May 5-7, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic and COVID-19 public gathering restrictions currently in place in Boston, NPC21 will take place as a virtual event. The NPC21 Call for Reviewers and Call for Proposals are both open now. We're looking for new and diverse voices, unique insights, and innovative, practical approaches that enable the planning community to successfully adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Serving on the Board is a great way to network, connect and give back to GPA, and help build an Association that you can be proud of. Take the opportunity […]

This series of four 2-hour seminars is designed for transit service planners & other transit staff to best practices and techniques around data management.