Register for the 2015 APA Texas Chapter State Planning Conference and Short Course for Appointed and Elected Officials October 7-9, 2015, Galveston, Texas!

The easiest way to register for the APA Texas Chapter Planning Conference and Short Course is to use the on-line registration at http://www.txplanning.org/chapter_conference_gal. Register now to receive Early Registration savings. Early Registration runs through September 1st and Regular Registration ends on September 15th. After that date, registration will be available on-site at the conference in Galveston. Click here to view the Preliminary Program!

The Opening Plenary Session will include introductory remarks by Chapter President Wendy Shabay, AICP. Mayor James Yarborough will welcome the conference to the City of Galveston. Former APA President, Mitchell Silver, FAICP, will be the Plenary Session speaker.

Click here to learn more about Mitchell Silver, FAICP.

Watch for updates on the program and speakers here!

During the week of June 15th, four TxAPA sections across the state hosted inaugural Lattes and Leadership events. These events feature a seasoned professional that leads an interactive discussion with other planners about career background, leadership involvement, and lessons learned. These events were well-attended and we’re looking forward to hosting more in the future! Visit the TxEPL page to learn more: www.txplanning.org/texas-emerging-planning-leaders-txepl/.

Thanks to our speakers from the June events:
Central Section – Rebecca Leonard, AICP
Midwest Section – Dana Burghdoff, AICP
North Central Section – Lori Schwarz, AICP
Southwest Section – Rudy Nino, AICP

Take your learning experience on the move! Enjoy mobile workshops in Galveston and Houston!

Beach management, Thursday 2:00 – 3:30: Get some sand between your toes as you explore along Seawall Boulevard and learn about the Galveston Park Board’s new Beach Park Master Plan.

Downtown Houston, Friday, 9:00 – 12:15: Learn about the METRO Re-imagining effort, a major transit planning initiative while you explore new developments along METRO’s light rail line, including Downtown and East End neighborhoods.

Historic Preservation, Friday, 2:15 – 3:30: Galveston is home to a treasure-trove of historic buildings, homes, churches, and other structures. Learn about historic preservation resources and planning efforts while you visit some of Galveston’s historic treasures.

Learn more about the Mobile Workshops here.

We are gauging interest from planners with an artistic bent in almost any medium-paint, digital/computer imagery, photography, fiber, cloth, ceramic, glass, writing, music, (dare we even think) performance art-who would be interested in displaying their work at the TXAPA 2015 Galveston Conference October 7-9, 2015.  The theme may be planning-related, but it need not be.

The show is dependent on having sufficient interest and space being available. Don't be shy! A nom de guerre (transl: alias) may be adopted if desired!

Learn more here: http://www.txplanning.org/call-for-galveston-conference-planning-artists/

The Midwest Section will host its annual Elected & Appointed Officials Workshop on Friday, July 31 in Arlington, Texas. Speakers include Dave Gattis, Ann Bagley, Laura Melton, Bradley Ford, Theresa O’Donnell, Christina Day, Ken Baker, and Kevin Lasher. Register online by July 27.

July 31st is the deadline for submitting nominations for planning awards and planning excellence recognition.   

Award recipients will be recognized at the Friday Awards Luncheon during the APA Texas Chapter Conference in Galveston. Further information about Planning Awards and the Planning Excellence program, including nomination forms and rules, is available on the here. Click Planning Awards or Planning Excellence to access corresponding forms.

Reserve your hotel room by calling (800) 392-5937. Identify yourself with the APA Texas group.

When calling, choose which hotel you want (subject to availability). Ask to be transferred to the Hilton Resort or Holiday Inn Resort in order to reserve at those hotels.

Conference Hotels include the following hotels and group rates:

San Luis Resort ($179)
Hilton Resort ($154)
Holiday Inn Resort ($124)

Cutoff for the group rate is September 15, 2015, after which hotel reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability.

Click here for more information.

Earn CM credits with these FREE webcasts for Texas Chapter members! Earn over 40 CM credits every year on your computer – at no cost to members of the APA chapters and divisions that support the Planning Webcast Consortium. 

Go to the Texas Events Calendar to view the upcoming webinars and register!