The Georgia Smart Communities Challenge helps communities statewide explore how technology and data can support your community’s priorities and address common challenges. Georgia Tech staff know that dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 has become a priority for governments statewide, reducing staff time to focus on other things. Therefore, the application deadline has been extended to June 12, 2020.

Fall 2020 GPA Conference session submission form opens. Deadline is July 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

Fall Conference session submission form closes. Deadline is July 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm.  Learn more.

The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association (GPA) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2020 Awards Program application cycle on Monday, July 13, 2020.

All are invited to the upcoming free Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Webinar on the current socioeconomic conditions in Metropolitan Atlanta. This interactive webinar will marry the latest real-time socioeconomic data with human behavior data to stitch together a narrative to help explain how Metro Atlanta is grappling with the public health and economic crises. Mike […]

You’re invited to join the Georgia Tech Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation Initiative as they announce the winning communities and researchers for the 2020 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge!

The GPA 2020 Awards Program applications are due by the close of business on Friday, August 7.

Georgia Bikes has announced that its 11th Georgia Bike Summit will be offered entirely online from September 17-19, 2020. The event includes presentations and breakout sessions of interest to bicycle advocates, community members, business leaders, planners and engineers, elected officials, and government staff members. In light of the increased bicycling during the pandemic, Georgia Bikes decided to make the summit FREE to attend. 

Monday, September 21, 2020 is the final day to register for the GPA 2020 Virtual Fall Conference. Registration fees are: GPA Member: $100 Non-GPA Member: $125 Retired/Unemployed: $50 Student: Complimentary   Register Now

Join GPA conference attendees for a virtual Networking Hour with Sponsors at the close of the first day of the GPA 2020 Fall Conference.  Learn more and register.

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting virtually during the GPA 2020 Fall Conference. Immediately following will be the Keynote Address: "Dismantling Exclusion by Design" by Suzanne Burnes and Dwayne Patterson, Partnership for Southern Equity. Learn more and register

Don't miss the Keynote Address, Dismantling Exclusion by Design, during the GPA 2020 Virtual Fall Conference by Suzanne Burnes and Dwayne Patterson of Partnership for Southern Equity.  Learn more...

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.

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 your favorite beverage and join us on Thursday, September 24 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm for fun and socializing! Sign up at the time of […]

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 present her published work based on a novel tool she has designed for measuring senseable heat called "MaRTy". Her future project aims to build a […]

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 in the accreditation process. Please take a moment to provide your insights in your interaction with the University of Georgia and its planning program. Due […]

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 for a shift in planning towards interpersonal relationship and social network-oriented planning. This shift is important in today’s increasingly virtual, lonely world. It is also […]

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 the opportunity to get together and talk in person, a highlight of a virtual event is that planners from around the state can participate all […]

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 his contention that who can belong in our cities will ultimately determine what our cities can become. He will illustrate his ideas with examples from […]

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 result, many countries have tried to address housing affordability by providing financial assistance to those who cannot pay their monthly housing expenses on their own. […]

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 on the spatial video conference platform, Gatherly. In order to plan the best event, please let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you more information! […]

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 members who are practicing planners at any career stage are encouraged to apply. Participants benefit from leadership development, professional development, career advice, and networking. Learn More […]

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 World Planning Day. The discussion will educate attendees on some equity and nature-based solutions for change and the WAWA Way.  World Town Planning Day is […]

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. For questions or more information, email Andrea Foard, VP of Programs. All submissions must be received by April 16, 2021. Become a Sponsor Now

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 to learn more about your profession and the organization making great communities happen in Georgia. Learn more here.  The nominations are due by May 15, […]

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

Georgia Tech’s Partnership for Inclusive Innovation is excited to announce our May - June line-up for the #SMARTer Together webinar series.

GPA is now accepting proposals for sessions for the GPA 2021 Fall Conference! The session submission window will close on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 5:00 PM

Stay abreast of state and federal policy initiatives and monitor policy trends at the local level by attending these committee meetings.

The mission of the EDI committee is to promote more inclusive, just, and equitable communities through a planning profession as diverse and inclusive as the many communities we serve, and to equip planners to perform inclusive planning and work effectively across diverse communities.

The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The 2021 awards nomination process will close on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

At this IEDC Accredited Basic Economic Development Course, you'll learn the foundational concepts of economic development, plus what communities are doing to capitalize on their unique assets and how Placemaking can be successfully used as an economic development tool.

Register by September 17, 2021, to receive the early registration discount.