August 1, 2023
President’s Message – August
Stormwater is overflowing our systems. Extreme heat is setting records. And, still we're...
Recent news about the GPA, Georgia, legislation, and more.
August 1, 2023
Upcoming GPA Elections
On August 10, the election period for the Georgia Planning Association, American Planning Association, and American Institute of Certified Planners opens. Please be on the lookout in your email for...
July 25, 2023
Spotlight on Planning’s Role in Housing Solutions
Leading policymaker voices recently joined GPA President Whitney Shephard for a conversation on Georgia’s current housing trends – and the role of planners in helping solve...
July 20, 2023
AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship
The American Planning Association is committed to providing opportunities for all to achieve excellence in planning by fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the organization and in the...
July 20, 2023
Log Those CM Credits
A friendly reminder from APA. The current reporting period for AICP members is from January 1, 2022 to December 31,...
July 3, 2023
President’s Message: June was a Doozy!
A few days shy of our Board Summer Retreat, I spoke to Axios about the job-housing mismatch in Georgia and the critical role community planners’ play in ensuring that housing choice and...
July 3, 2023
GPA Climate Working Group
The Climate Working Group would like GPA members to be aware of APA resources on sustainability and climate change. Planners have the expertise, perspectives, and skills to lead the local and...
July 1, 2023
It’s a Wrap: GPA Mentoring Class
Another successful GPA Mentoring class completed the program this month. A big thanks to the committee who helped create and facilitate the...
June 29, 2023
Watch: A Conversation on the Economic Forces Shaping Housing Affordability
Planners provide data-driven insights, an understanding of broad community impact and a long-term perspective to help decision makers accelerate housing production. Hear more from GPA's Whitney...