Planetizen - Announcements

Student Writing Competition - Deadline Extended!

darbonic — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:54 -0800

The APA Urban Design and Preservation Division is hosting a writing competition for undergraduate and graduate students. The student who submits the best entry will receive a Student registration to the 2010 National Conference in New Orleans and a $300 stipend for the travel to the conference.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Request for Proposals

Tim Halbur — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:43:07 -0800

Funding for obesity prevention through policy and environmental change. This RFP solicits proposals from cities, community-based organizations, and school districts in Los Angeles County.

NEW NCI 2009 Best Practices Report

NCI — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:44:30 -0800

2009 NCI Best Practices Report Focuses on Sustainable Community Charrettes

Build your expertise in sustainable planning, public participation, urban design or real estate

lvazquez — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:21:43 -0800

Bloustein Online Continuing Education Program offers affordable, high-quality professional development in community development, economic development, land use law, professional practice, sustainable development and urban design

Call for Nominations

darbonic — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:07 -0800

Greetings! The Urban Design & Preservation (UD&P) Division is calling for candidates for the positions of Chair-Elect, and Secretary/Treasurer. Members interested in running for one of these positions should contact Peter Klear, AICP, Nominations Committee Chair, at (859) 292-3880 or pklear@campbellcountyky.org

Housing Policy Debate to be published by Routledge from 2010

adann — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:56:56 -0800

Routledge Journals and the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech are proud to announce a new publishing partnership. In 2010, Routledge will become the publisher of Housing Policy Debate. The journal came to Virginia Tech and Routledge after the dissolution of the Fannie Mae Foundation, which had previously supported the journal with a generous grant. Following the loss of this financial support the journal will now be available via subscription only.

Smart Growth in Small Towns Pacific Northwest Tour

lgc — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:58:47 -0800

February 1-3, 2010 •
Seattle, Washington

November Sale: 33% Off Planetizen's Economics Course

Nate Berg — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:44:42 -0800

During the month of November, registration in ECON-201: Economic Thinking for Planners and Developers has been discounted. For just $66, you'll receive six months of access to the course, available online 24/7

D.C. Area Professional Development Courses Offered in Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability– Last Chance to Register!

Elizabeth Morton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:39:50 -0800

Earn 12 AICP CM Credits, including law credits, in the National Capital Region

Step Up Your Site Analysis with Planetizen's Advanced Google Earth Webinar

Nate Berg — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:50 -0800

Join us November 11 for a hands-on, one-hour webinar session about how to use Google Earth Pro to visualize and analyze site plans