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Read the full issue(membership or subscription required) Training for CommissionersNational Planning ConferenceEvery annual conference contains a special track of sessions and workshops for planning commissioners and officials. APA Audio/Web ConferencesWe recommend the following courses for commissioners: Ethics and Food Systems Planning, Zoning for Small-Scale Businesses, Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning, and 2013 Planning Law Review. APA ChaptersMany APA Chapters offer convenient local training in your state or area. Find out what kind of training is being offered by chapters around the country. Streaming EducationOnline training, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Seven current products provide commissioner training on everything from "Design Review for Officials" to "Informed Decisions: A Guide to Gathering Facts and Evidence." These are now for individual use; group options will become available later. Planning Board BriefsPlanning Board Briefs is APA's specialty e-newsletter for planning board members and affiliates. Books and ReportsAdditional training resources for planning commissioners are available in a variety of topics and formats at APAPlanningBooks.com. Use the menu to search specific areas of the catalog or search by keyword. The Commissioner
Read The Commissioner right from your desktop. Recent issues in pdf format are available free to APA planning board members, affiliates, and subscribers. Read The Commissioner online(membership or subscription required) Current Planning Commission Profile"Apart from the city council, it's the most important body in the city" says John Lettelleir, AICP, referring to the City of Frisco, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission. Current Commissioner's VoiceA Guide to Urban Planning in Texas Communities, first published in 1978, is an extensive collection of articles that cover all aspects of planning in Texas. Read more commissioners' voices Current Resource FinderRecommended articles, books, and other resources featured in each issue of The Commissioner. Neighborhood planning is the topic for Summer 2013. Product FocusNew Edition! The Planning Commissioners Guide
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