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Maryland Planning Commissioners Association 36th Annual Conference


  • Holiday Inn Express 1007 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen, MD, 21001 United States (map)

The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) is pleased to host its 36th annual conference at the Holiday Inn Express in Aberdeen, Maryland.

MPCA members have expressed a strong interest to address the multitude of changes regarding housing trends in Maryland.

We will cover topics pertinent to the changing needs of your community, including:

  • Accessory dwelling units

  • Short term rentals

  • Tax-incentivized development

  • Community involvement in housing projects

  • Workforce housing

  • Affordable housing / Vouchers

  • And much, much more!

This year will feature planning commission training and 1-1/2 days of current topical sessions. The conference fee of $130 for early-bird attendees and $70 for students includes the conference, lunch and dinner on Wednesday, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday.

Registration check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, followed by the Planning Commissioner Training Course, Open Meetings Act training, and events and sessions to be announced.

Thursday's sessions, November 7, will begin with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and continue to adjournment at 5:00 p.m.

The MPCA Conference offers Planning Commissioners, Board of Appeals members and anyone interested in citizen planning an opportunity to learn, share experiences, and exchange ideas.

A full list of event details and an agenda will be posted closer to the date of the event.

Register for the MPCA Conference here