Year-End Learning: Upcoming Talks and On-Demand Webcasts

Happy holidays, planners! We hope that you are all enjoying some well-earned down time over the next month with friends and family. This also marks the end of the year, so a great time to catch up on CM credits! There are some great upcoming talks, as well as an on-demand webcast expiring soon. Take a look below!

Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or stay updated on the latest trends and best practices, these trainings offer invaluable insights to propel your career forward and stay ahead of AICP requirements:

1. Expiring Soon! New Developments in Planning Case Law

•  Date: On-Demand, but expiring at the end of December
• Time: On-Demand
• Description: From due process to the First Amendment, planning and land use cases present interesting issues for lawyers and planners alike. Join attorneys from Ancel Glink, P.C. in Chicago for a discussion of the most recent and interesting updates in planning law, including riparian rights, affordable housing, short-term rentals, and adult uses.
• CM Equivalence: 1 with 1 Legal Credit
• Cost: Free!
• Watch Here

2. Planning & the 2024 Elections

• Date: December 10, 2024
• Time: 10 AM PT
• Description: Join APA on Tuesday, December 10 at noon CT for a breakdown of national and state election results and our staff experts’ analysis of what election outcomes mean for the planning profession. A panel of Washington insiders will also join APA to unpack how changing politics and new dynamics in the White House, Congress, and states will affect planners’ efforts to increase diverse, attainable, and equitable housing supply for all.
• CM Equivalence: 1.25
• Cost: Free!
• Register here

3. Green Stormwater in Parks: A Win-Win for Urban Resilience

• Date: December 17, 2024
• Time: 10:30 AM PT
• Description: By managing stormwater naturally, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in parks helps to reduce flooding (and its financial impacts) while also enhancing biodiversity. In addition to increasing resilience, green infrastructure in parks can create new green amenities, reduce urban heat, and improve public health. As the largest natural areas in urban places, parks and other public green spaces offer ideal sites for implementing GSI. However, they remain underutilized for GSI due to various challenges. Join us to learn how to foster better collaboration between parks and water agencies on capital projects, community engagement, planning, and maintenance, so your city can fully tap into parks' potential for GSI. Guest speakers from Boston and Tucson will talk about their different approaches to this collaboration, and we will share new Alliance resources to help make the case for nature-based solutions like GSI in parks—a win-win for urban resilience.
• CM Equivalence: 1.25
• Cost: Free!
• Register Here

Of course, there are always other FREE trainings available on Planetizen and the APA Ohio based Planning Webcast Series!

Stay tuned for more updates and valuable resources in our upcoming newsletters!

And, as always, please reach out to Continuing Education Committee Chair Justin Patterson with any questions or ideas for training opportunities at [email protected].