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Calendar of Events
JANUARY
January 28
AICP Exam Prep Workshop. 10 AM–4 PM, San José State University, Pacheco Room, 2nd floor, Student Union Building. To register, contact Don Bradley, dr.donbradley@comcast.net or (650) 592-0915. Do not buy any other materials.
FEBRUARY
February 4
Bay Area League Day: Housing and the Bay Area’s Future. 9 AM – 2:10 PM, Oakland location: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street @Castro, Oakland. The League of Women Voters Bay Area presents Housing and the Bay Area’s Future. The keynote speaker will be David Rosen, a leading expert in the field of affordable housing finance, policy, land use, lending and investment strategic planning. There will be panels of experts on 1) meeting regional housing needs in light of the sustainable communities strategy, 2) difficulties of financing affordable housing, and 3) how to serve the hardest to house. Cost in advance: $30 ($15 without lunch); at the door $35 ($20 without lunch). To register, please write a check payable to “LWVBA” and mail, including your name and any guest names, to LWVBA, 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612. Registration is also available online through January 27 via PayPal at www.lwvbayarea.org. For more details, call (510) 839-1608 or send an email to editor@bayareamonitor.org.
CM | 5.0 pending
February 8
Is the "Fair Argument" Fair? 5:30 PM–8 PM, Pyramid Alehouse, 901 Gilman Street, BERKELEY. A buffet style dinner is included in the cost of the event. Public agencies, developers and CEQA practitioners alike express concerns that the "Fair Argument" in CEQA often results in expensive studies that some may not think necessary or reasonable. The panel will discuss the basis of the "ir argument"; in CEQA, its effects on CEQA practice and the legal standard, and how the "fair argument" could affect projects you may be working on in the years to come. $10 for AEP student members, $20 for non-AEP students, $25 for AEP members, $35 for non-AEP members. Register at http://bit.ly/yGiwrE. For more information, contact Peter T. Masson (Vice-President of Programs – East Bay) at pmasson@craworld.com.
CM | pending
February 9
APA North Bay Regional Advisory Council Mixer: Marin Brewing Company. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Larkspur Landing, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, LARKSPUR. Free. Join and meet fellow planners for the first of four mixers around the North Bay in 2012. This is a great opportunity for networking and catching up with your planning colleagues. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. RSVP to Kristine Gaspar at kristine.gaspar@ghd.com. For directions and more information about Marin Brewing Company, visit http://www.marinbrewing.com/.
February 18
Planning Commissioner Workshop. 9 AM to 12:15 PM, San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue, Estudillo Room, SAN LEANDRO. Free. A light breakfast will be provided. This is the first of three APA California–Northern planning commissioner workshops that will be offered from February to May 2012. This workshop covers the role of officials and staff; Roberts Rules of Order; public hearing procedures; making an effective public record; and basics of general plans and zoning. Registration details to follow. For information, contact Janet Palma, AICP, janetpalma@comcast.net
February 23
Sustainable Mobility & Cities: Marrying Technology and Policy. 8 AM - 5:15 PM, David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, BERKELEY. Breakfast and lunch provided; reception from 5:15 to 6:15 PM. The third of three major UC Berkeley-sponsored events in the 2011-2012 Conference Series on Urban Sustainability. Advanced registration required. $75 for private, $50 for non-profits. For more information and to register, go to: http://bit.ly/z1ycRY.
CM | pending
February 25
AICP Exam Prep Workshop. 10 AM–4 PM, San José State University, Pacheco Room, 2nd floor, Student Union Building. To register, contact Don Bradley, dr.donbradley@comcast.net or (650) 592-0915. Do not buy any other materials.
APRIL
April 7
Planning Commissioner Workshop. 9 AM to 12:15 PM, El Cerrito Community Center Garden Room, 7007 Moeser Lane. Free. A light breakfast will be provided. This is the second of three APA California–Northern planning commissioner workshops that will be offered from February to May 2012. This workshop covers land use legal principles and key cases; basic CEQA and environmental review; defensible findings and project conditions; and development project case study. For information, contact Janet Palma, AICP, janetpalma@comcast.net
ONGOING
Planning for Healthy Places with Health Impact Assessments. Now through December 31, 2011. A how-to guide for conducting health impact assessments (HIAs), developed by the American Planning Association and the National Association of County & City Health Officials. This online course—available free through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—will explain the value of and the steps involved in conducting an HIA. To participate, please visit http://professional.captus.com/Planning/hia/default.aspx CM| up to 6.0
Symposium, 1909–2109: Sustaining the Lasting Value of American Planning. This four-hour symposium on May 21, 2009, brought together federal officials, planners, academics, and grassroots advocates to focus on the achievements of America’s first 100 years of planning. See a video of the symposium (free) and earn CM credits. Visit http://www.planning.org/centennial/symposium/ CM| 4.0 may be earned by viewing all four parts of the symposium video.
Free podcasts of APA National's Tuesdays at APA may also be obtained for CM credits. Members may browse the distance education listing from the CM Activities page to find podcasts eligible for CM credit: https://www.planning.org/cm/search/
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