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Home My WebLink About2004 06 23 Regular Item A , Please copy for all conference attendees. Audio Conference Attendee Handout Land Use, Planning, and Environmental Law June 23,2004 Thank you for joining us today for the thrid installment of the 2004 audio conference series brought to you by the American Institute of Certified Planners. Please see www.plannine:.ore:/audioconference/lupelaw.htm to find: · Paper copy of the PowerPoint slides · Fax your question form · Evaluation form · Supplemental reading materials To view a list of APA's products and services for practicing planners please visit http://www.planning.org/professionals/index.htm . For general information about AICP's audio conference programs, or other APA educational programs and services contact the Education@planning.org or 312-786-6729. Weare pleased to present our distinguished panel of speakers: Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Bingham McCutchen LLP Walnut Creek, California John J. Delaney, AICP Linowes and Blocher LLP Bethesda, Maryland Dwight Merriam, FAICP Robinson & Cole, LLP Hartford, Connecticut Naney E. Stroud, AICP Weiss, Serota, Pastoriza & Guedes LLP Fort Lauderdale, Florida Stuart Meek, FAICP, moderator Senior Research Fellow American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois Enjoy the conference! ! ~ FOR USE DURING LIVE AUDIO CONFERENCE FAX QUESTION FORM Fax to: (312) 431-9985 Attention: Carolyn Torma, Director of Education Peter Wilhelm, Education Assistant American Planning Association PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Your Name: Commission or Board: City and State: Your Fax #: My question for the panelists is the following: After the conference you may continue to submit questions to the speakers via email. We will be accepting em ailed questions through the morning of Thursday, June 24th at Educati on@olanning.org. \ Please make a copy of this form for each attendee. Land Use, Planning, and Environmental Law, June 23,2004 PROGRAM EVALUATION Fax or mail to: American Planning Association Education Department 122 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Fax: 312-431-9985 This form can also be downloaded from www.planning.org/audioconference/luoelaw.htm. and can be emailed as an attachment to Education@planning.org. Instruetions: Please circle the number of your response. 1. Please indicate your title, and if you are a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP): Appointed Official 1 Elected Official 2 Planning Staff 3 Consultant 4 Other 5 AICP 6 2. This program introduced me to new ideas or provoked me to think more critically about planning. Agree Strongly I Somewhat Agree 2 Neutral 3 Strongly Disagree 5 Disagree 4 3. This topic and the issues discussed were relevant to my community, now or in the future. Agree Somewhat Strongly Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 4. Staff or Planners: The ideas or techniques presented in this program are useful to me in my role as staff member or as a planning consultant. Agree Somewhat Strongly Agree 1 2 5. Planning Commissioners and other Publie Offieials: The ideas or techniques presented in this program are useful to me in my role as a public official. Agree Somewhat Strongly Agree 1 2 Neutral 3 Strongly Disagree 5 Disagree 4 Neutral 3 Strongly Disagree 5 Disagree 4 6. The presenters were knowledgeable and presented their material well. Agree Somewhat Strongly Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 7. The reading materials included with this program were useful. (If you did not receive information about the reading materials, please ask your conference host or visit www.olanning.org/audioconference/luoelaw.htm to download copies. Agree Somewhat Strongly Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Have not reviewed 6 8. I felt the best aspect of this program was: 9. Suggestions for improving this program: 10. Topics I would be interested seeing in future program are: Other comments: Optional: Name of your community, commission, or organization: The 2004-2005 Audio/W eb Conference Series Please visit www.olanninl!.orl!/audioeonferenee/ for information on how to registrer for these programs. Planning Commissioners, Appointed Officials, and Elected Officials Series (60 minute programs) Economic Development for Small Towns October 6, 2004 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., E.T. Small towns are challenged by the need to develop and maintain an economic base. Sometimes the challenges are so great that officials are tempted to accept whatever revenue-generating business or enterprise is available. In this program you' ll1earn how communities have learned to set their own agenda, found innovative ways of developing new business, reinforced viable existing businesses, and adapted to changing markets. What should a sound economic foundation be and what are the sources of revenue that produce a more stabile community? Hear case studies from around the country that illustrate differing aspects of this issue. CPDP: 1.5 Planning and Public Health December 1,2004 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., E.T. [replace with text from Marya] The new frontier in community planning is the border between public health and planning. Fitness and health problems related to obesity have dominated the news, but what is the planning connection? And, does the physical design of cities affect public health? The issues extend beyond design as public health is a major determinent of a community's sustainability, viability, and even image. How should these two fields be brought together and what does planning gain from the partnership? Find out about the research APA has undertaken for the Centers for Disease Control. CPDP: 1.5 Zoning Clinic February 16,2005 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., E.T. Here is your opportunity to ask the panel of experts about all those vexing zoning issues. While much of the program will be devoted to your questions, there will also be discussions of what practices result in litigation, how to develop defensible findings of fact, and how to prepare a solid record for decisions. Fast-paced, far-ranging, and absolutely practical, this program provides answers to your zoning questions. Attendees will submit questions ahead oftime or during the live program and the panelists commit to providing answers to them all. Zoning Practice is a co-sponsor of this program. CPDP: 1.5 Planning for Safe Growth April 20, 2005 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., E.T. Safe growth means planning and developing communities that resist natural disasters, that provide safe streets and public spaces, and that stand prepared for other emergencies. Learn what the components of safe growth are and how planning is becoming more central to safe growth. Explore programs that help communities deal with floods, wildfire, landslides, and weather-related problems. Identify technical assistance, planning tools, and funding sources. You' lllearn how communities plan for all aspects of community safety. Meet the people with answers and resources. CPDP: 1.5 Planning, Environmental, and Land-use Law for Planners and Planning Officials June 29, 2005 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T. This program is also appropriate for planning commissioners and officials. See below for description. CPDP: 3 AICP Training Practicing Planner Series (90 minute programs) New Technologies for Planning and Public Participation November 3, 2004 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T. Armed with technologies that bring information to their fingertips and with tools and techniques that increase civic engagement, community leaders and professionals have more options available than ever to improve the way planning decisions are made. In addition, these technologies allow decision makers and staff to improve the quality of those decisions. When carefully selected, these tools and techniques, called community design and decision-making tools, can integrate good information, comprehensive analysis, and strong civic engagement processes. Learn about the latest tools as well as the tools that have proved effective over time. Panelists will discuss information sources and the techniques by which data, design, and decisions come together. APA's Information Technology Division isa co-sponsor of this program. CPDP: 3 Project Management January 19,2005 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T. This program has two components. In the first part, you will learn the five-phased process for managing projects, from initiating to closing. Learn about the scope of projects, stakeholders, estimating costs and effort, and evaluating risk. In the second part, you'll explore computer systems for setting up, managing, tracking, and archiving projects, as well as designing electronically-connected work teams. Panelists provide insight into governmental, consulting, and non-profit project management. Good project management is a key to professional success, as well as effective planning, so don't miss this opportunity to improve your management skills. CPDP: 3 4 . ,.~ Development Finance and Pro Formas May 25, 2005 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T. It's one of the most overlooked skill sets needed for planning-development finance. This program will unravel the mystery and help you understand development and the financial calculations that go into proposals and projects. Planners, developers, and finance experts provide insight. You' lllearn how to assess development projects and understand the financial considerations faced by private developers and public-sector project leaders. How projects are financed and the impacts of financing strategies is important knowledge for planners and decision makers. Invest in your skill development. CPDP: 3 Planning, Environmental, and Land-use Law for Planners and Planning Officials Joint program June 29, 2005 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., E.T. The legal landscape for planning is ever changing. In this annual review, planning attorneys review important Supreme Court, federal circuit, and state court case law that is relevant to a national audience. Hear about new laws that have been enacted that will affect local planning and help set new policy directions. Learn about important land-use and environmental litigation. Speakers will also focus on emerging trends in tools, attitudes, and policies that effect the legal landscape. Can your community afford to miss this important overview of recent legal developments? Invite your city or county attorney to attend. This program is suitable for professional planners, planning commissioners, and other officials. CPDP: 3