2024 MPCA / APA MD Conference Registration Now Open!
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The wait is over! You can now register yourself, your staff, or your planning board members for the joint MPCA / APA MD conference, Two Tracks One Destination, at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City on October 20-22.
The MPCA and APA MD are offering an early bird discount of $20 off the professional rate and $10 off the student rate) to all who register before midnight on September 20.
The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) and the American Planning Association Maryland Chapter (APA MD) are hosting this first-of-its kind joint conference over two and a-half days. American Planning Association Maryland Chapter (APA MD) are hosting this first-of-its kind joint conference over two and a-half days.
With the multiple challenges of climate change, the affordable housing crisis, and the concurrent – and sometimes competing – needs of sustainable development and economic growth facing Maryland and the country, this conference could not be more timely.
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CONFERENCE SESSIONS: This conference will feature more than 40 sessions (and a chance to golf for those duffers amongst us!) and promises to be an outstanding network and educational opportunity for professional and citizen planners alike.
Throughout the conference, experts in their fields will be sharing best practices, insights, and lessons learned on topics such as equity in the planning process and within our communities, sustainable planning practices, the importance of community engagement, hazard mitigation strategies, transportation planning trends, and affordable housing challenges.
These are just a few of the compelling and highly instructive presentation topics available at this year’s MPCA / APA MD conference! The MPCA and APA MD will be sharing updates on the conference program and speakers over the next few months.
Here is a small sampling of the many engaging sessions lined up for this year's conference:
Balancing Conflicting Priorities
Planning for Common Ground through Brownfields
Planning Accessibility: Solving Challenges
Cultivating Happier Citizens Through the Planning Process
Building a Better Maryland; The Bottom-Up Approach
How to Work with Your Local Indian Tribe
On Track Towards a More Sustainable Maryland: Promoting Transit-Oriented Development along the MARC Penn Line
...not to mention some exciting 15-min lightning round sessions on topics including:
Joy and Lamentations: Emptying Houses of Worship
Strong Codes for Small and Rural Communities – How the Maryland Zoning Check-Up Can Help
Top Sex Reasons to Spell Check Your Pubic Documents (yes, you read that right)
HOTEL REGISTRATION: Take advantage of all the conference has to offer by booking a room at the Turf Valley Resort! We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted price, valid until September 20, 2024. Make sure to take advantage of all the conference has to offer by booking a room at the Turf Valley Resort! We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted price, valid until September 20, 2024.
SPONSORSHIPS: While some of the special offerings have been taken, some terrific opportunities for conference sponsorships including unique company branding ideas are still available. You can learn more on the conference webpage and by accessing e Conference Sponsorship Package and Sponsorship Form.
Sponsors will have ample opportunities to engage with planners from Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, including access to conference offerings, depending on sponsorship amount. Sponsors will also be included in digital conference communications and materials.
Sponsorships go a long way in helping these important volunteer-based organizations expand their educational and assistance offerings to Maryland’s planners year-round. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the links above.
The MPCA and APA MD are looking forward to joining everyone at the Turf Valley Resort and sharing best practices, networking, and enthusiasm for the next generation of planning in Maryland! Please submit any registration questions or inquiries about becoming a sponsor to contact@apamaryland.org.
