The Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities, in partnership with the NADO Research Foundation, the Development District Association of Appalachia, and USDA Rural Development, are convening this event. The purpose of this interactive workshop is to learn about best practices in creating strong, vibrant rural communities; to discuss […]

All planners are invited to join the GPA Young Planners Group for a tour of the Gulch area in downtown Atlanta and a presentation on the multi-modal passenger terminal (MMPT). The proposed MMPT will serve as a hub for existing and future transit systems and will also serve as a catalyst for development in the area. The tour will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 24th, beginning at 5:30.

The 2012 Georgia Institute of Transportation Engineers (GA ITE) Summer Seminar is being held July 15-18 in St. Simons Island at the beautiful King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort!

Public officials at the state and local level are frequently called on to consider the siting of freight intermodal terminals, inland ports, and warehouses and distribution centers.

Session example: What are the emerging trends and challenges in the 21st Century and how are planners well-positioned to lead and innovate as we move forward as a profession?