News, events, and more from the APA Sustainable Communities Division.

e-Bulletin for 03/21/2013

See you at the National Conference!

Sustainable Communities Division Events at the Annual APA Conference

Join us for a drink, stay for the strategic planning! We're active at this year's national conference (Chicago, April 13-17) at four different events:

Sunday 11:00am - 1:00pm, SCD Meet at Greet the Expo Hall. Stop by and say hi during the Sustainable Communities Division shift at the APA Divisions Council booth!
Sunday 3:00 PM, SCD Facilitated Discussion: "Mobilizing Sustainability Planning." Hear how some APA State Chapters are cataloging sustainability resources, and how the Sustainable Communities Division might help coordinate nationally.
Sunday 4:30 PM, Plaza B, SCD Business Meeting and Reception. Everyone's invited to our annual projects organizing meeting -- over drinks and food!
Monday 1:00 PM, SCD Session: "Best Practices in Sustainable Community Planning." How can planners and regulators lead the way in crafting more sustainable communities?

We need volunteers to help with facilitation at the business meeting / reception. Interested? Let us know!

Seeking sponsors for 2013

This year’s reception – our first as an official Division – will promote our message within the APA and provide valuable networking and collaboration opportunities for Division members and sponsors. Sponsorships pledges will be accepted through March 29th. Visit our website or contact us at apascp@gmail.com for more information.

What's New on Our LinkedIn Site

The Sustainable Communities Division LinkedIn group has over 2,700 members! Here’s a sample of what members have posted recently.

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New From APA

BLOG POST: C an Detroit Works Possibly Work?

March 6, 2013 - On March 1, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced that was appointing an emergency financial manager for the City of Detroit. APA Senior Research Associate David Morley, AICP, discusses the implications of the recent appointment for the implementation of Detroit Future City, a long-term strategic framework for the city.

Looking for Funding?

Visit EPA’s calendar of 2013 grant opportunities for funding that will open up later this year, including Urban Waters (Opens October 2013) and Environmental Justice (Opens December 2013) Small Grants.

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Upcoming Events

APA

Free workshop series, April 1-5 2013, NY/NJ – Planning in a Post-Sandy World CM | 7.0 (full day) and CM | 4.0 (half day)

Regional Planning Association

April 19, 2013, in New York, NY– RPA’s 23rd Annual Assembly: A Resilient Region

Congress for New Urbanism

May 29-June 1, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT – CNU 21: 21st Annual Congress for the New Urbanism

Sustainable City Network

Webinar series, May 14 - July 23 , 2013 – LEED Material and Resources Webinar Series
See more upcoming events for the entire year on the Sustainable City Network.

The Conservation Fund - Conservation Leadership Network (CLN)

Course, May 20-24, 2013 in Shepherdstown, WV – “GI 101”: Strategic Conservation Planning Using a Green Infrastructure Approach
Read about more upcoming courses from CLN here.

Be sure to visit our e-Bulletin archive for previously-announced events.

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