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NPC20 early bird pricing ends soon
Don't wait to sign up for the planning event of the year! You can take advantage of the best price available by registering today. Early bird registration ends in one week, on March 4. |
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ACTIONABLE EDUCATION |
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Countless ways to learn
Our attendees say the lessons they learn at NPC are directly applicable to current community projects and help them prepare for the future.
- Curate your conference experience with our 13 peer-reviewed topical tracks.
- Bookmark some of the new session formats — storytelling sessions, ignite sessions, or interactive sessions.
- Also not to miss are the new spotlight sessions. These highlighted sessions cover topics of keen contemporary interest to the national planning community with a promise to move the discussion forward.
- Looking for more interactive options? Check out these sponsored workshops from Esri and Oracle covering everything from GIS to facilitating public engagement.
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Inspiring keynote addresses
Two energizing keynote addresses bookend the conference. Start the conference off with Valerie Jarrett, the longest serving Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, former Chairperson of the Chicago Transit Board, and current Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation.
Then after four great days with your fellow planning fanatics, close the conference with a panel composed of youth activists — Jonas Corona, Mari Copeny, and Alexandria Villaseñor — who focus their energy on bringing attention to issues such as homelessness, water quality, and climate change. |
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The 'Z' Word
There's a lot more to Houston than oil and gas.
Houston is famous for not having zoning, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have planning. Did you read Planning's January special edition on Houston? Find out more about this diverse and unique city before heading to NPC20. |
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CAREER ZONE |
Invest in your future
In the Career Zone, we have many different opportunities to explore resources and interactive activities to support your career development. |
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Managers as Leaders Institute
Sharpen up your supervision toolkit and attend management intensive activities during NPC20. Managers as Leaders is a full day of interactive training. CM | 5.5
Planning Supervisor's Workshop
Can't devote a day to one session? Look at the Planning Supervisor's Workshops — there are three options with sessions on team building, management skills, and creating a strategic vision. CM | 7.0 |
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Say cheese!
Is your LinkedIn profile picture a bit dated? Stop by the ever-popular professional headshot station — sponsored by WSP Global — to get a refresh. |
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#StudentSunday is back
NPC20 offers several activities throughout the conference for students and emerging planners. From mentor matches to mixers, #StudentSunday will have it all. Check out a few can't-miss activities on Sunday.
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MOBILE WORKSHOPS |
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Minding the Gap Between Bayous and Trains
This workshop will introduce new bikeways in Near Northside, one of the most historic and diverse neighborhoods in Houston. Learn how it was done on an east/west bike tour by stopping at community centers, transit stations, parks, schools, and north/south bikeways. CM | 1.5
The Future of Resilient Communities is Female
Learn how women are building the future of sustainable and resilient communities in Houston showcasing the transit system, Greater Third Ward, and the Port Authority. CM | 6.0 |
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SURVEY |
Your insights are needed: Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion
APA is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our membership. In order to move conversation into action, APA is joining 14 other national membership organizations, the Association Forum, and McKinley Advisors in a research study to understand motivations, perceptions, challenges, and needs among members and how APA can provide value to you.
By participating in this survey, your unique insights will help APA and the association community at large to move toward actionable solutions to achieve a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. APA recognizes that this is an evolutionary process that will require ongoing renewal of our commitment, and your participation in this effort is appreciated. Don't miss out – please respond by March 2. |
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP |
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Send questions or comments about Interact to interact@planning.org.
Interact is a member e-newsletter of the American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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