Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit
Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis 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.
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 Monday, October 30, 2023 at 3:00pm CST. LEARN MORE
The Essentials – Midway
Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, MidwayRegister for The Georgia Academy for Economic Developmentās courses, āThe Essentialsā and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.
The Essentials – Tifton
Georgia Chamber Tifton 1001 Love Avenue, Tifton, GA, United StatesRegister for The Georgia Academy for Economic Developmentās courses, āThe Essentialsā and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.
Advanced Topic-Housing 101: The Foundation
City of Madison Public Safety Complex 160 N. Main Street, Madison, United StatesRegister for The Georgia Academy for Economic Developmentās courses, āThe Essentialsā and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.
Sally Bethea MCP’ 80 Book Talk: Keeping the Chattahoochee
John and Joyce Caddell Building Caddell Flex-SpaceThis 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 discussion, Q&A, and reception to follow. Light hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be served. Due to capacity limitations, this event will be limited […]
Advanced Topic-Traditional Economic Development & Incentives
The Atrium-Douglas 114 N Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA, United StatesRegister for The Georgia Academy for Economic Developmentās courses, āThe Essentialsā and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.
MARTA’S Planning Speaker Series
MARTA Headquarters 2424 Piedmont Rd, NE, 1st Floor, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis first speaker series will discuss Brookhavenās Multimodal Study and feature Patrice S. Ruffin Dowdell, AICP, Assistant City Manager, Brookhaven, GA. CM credits are available.
AICP Exam Registration Deadline
If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, youāve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in your professional development to take the next step to get accredited through the AICP. The AICP exam registration window for Fall 2023 is open through […]
74th World Town Planning Day
Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning Caddell Flex SpaceWednesday, 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 StatesDrawdown Georgia invites you to a powerful, in-person conversationĀ 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 StatesRegister for The Georgia Academy for Economic Developmentās courses, āThe Essentialsā and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.
Advanced Topic-Workforce Planning-Midway
Coastal EMC 1265 S Coastal Highway, MidwayRegister for The Georgia Academy for Economic Developmentās courses, āThe Essentialsā and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.
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 - donāt forget to log your hours! Visit your CM log on the APA website to add credits for past events and find additional opportunities to earn credits.
AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship Applications Open
Interested in scholarship for the May 2024 AICP exam or the June 2024 Experience Assessment? The window to apply for the AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship will open January 8, 2024, and close February 29, 2024. Please visit theĀ APA websiteĀ for more information. Direct questions here. Learn More & Apply
APA Women & Planning Division Book Club & Monthly Coffee Break
The APA Women & Planning Division invites you to participate in ourĀ bi-weekly book club and monthly Coffee Breaks in 2024, as we read "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein.
Spring Session Proposals Due
TheĀ GPA 2024 Spring ConferenceĀ session proposal window has been extended.Ā Proposals will be accepted throughĀ Wednesday, January 31, at 11:59 pm.Ā
Panel Series on Climate Careers: Climate Migration and Housing
The Climate Action Committee wants to spread the work about a Panel Series on Climate Careers.Ā The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Task Force on Climate Change has organized a spring lecture series on careers in climate planning. There are three sessions, each featuring current or past planning students. All panels will be […]
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.
AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship Applications Close
Interested in scholarship for the May 2024 AICP exam or the June 2024 Experience Assessment? The window to apply for the AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship opens January 8, 2024, and closes February 29, 2024. Please visit the APA websiteĀ for more information. Direct questions here. Learn More & Apply
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 StatesThe 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 a wide array of expertise. Representing various stages of careers and disciplines, the four panelists will share stories about their own experiences growing and developing […]
GT SCaRP Alumni-Student Mixer
Caddell Flex Space 280 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe 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.Ā Ā
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 HallĀ 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.
Panel Series on Climate Careers: Decarbonization and Transportation
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Task Force on Climate Change has organized a spring lecture series on careers in climate planning. There are three sessions, each featuring current or past planning students. Virtual.
Parks & Greenspace Conference
Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesEach 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.
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.
Spring 2024 AICP Certification Registration Starts
If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, youāve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in your professional development to take the next step to get accredited through the AICP. TheĀ American Planning Association AICP Exam pageĀ provides information on eligibility, application requirements, […]
2024 National Planning Conference
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTERNPC24 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 empower you to analyze, imagine, and plan for the future of the planning profession. Learn More & Register
Panel Series on Climate Careers: Climate Planning in Local Government
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Task Force on Climate Change has organized a spring lecture series on careers in climate planning. There are three sessions, each featuring current or past planning students. Virtual.
Spring 2024 AICP Certification Registration Closes
If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, youāve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in your professional development to take the next step to get accredited through the AICP. TheĀ American Planning Association AICP Exam pageĀ provides information on eligibility, application requirements, […]
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 and providing professional development support to our membership? We are looking for candidates for the following positions: President-Elect District Director for Districts 2, 4, 6, […]
Local Wetlands Protection Workshop
Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 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 StatesThe 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.
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 offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact of the organization. The portal for candidate […]
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 extends through May 31, 2024.Ā Opportunities to earn and log credits before May 31 include: Attending the GPA Spring Conference on March 27 (registration will […]