2020 Legislative Update
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.
First Thursday Virtual Series: Equity in the Commons
We are teaming up with the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a series of three “First Thursday” virtual webinars, beginning in October. There is a lot of crossover between planning and landscape architecture, so please consider attending one or more of these webinars to support this worthy cause!
Human Thermal Exposure in Cities – Novel Sensing and Modeling to Build Heat-Resilience
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 […]
UGA PAB Accreditation Board Survey Due
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 […]
Georgia Walks Virtual Summit
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
Planning for Interpersonal Relationships: Data, Analytics, and a Romantic Case Study
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 […]
First Thursday Virtual Webinar: Healthy Cities
We are teaming up with the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a series of three “First Thursday” virtual webinars. There is a lot of crossover between planning and landscape architecture, so please consider attending one or more of these webinars to support this worthy cause!
First Friday Professional/Student Networking Event
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 […]