Current Trends in Planning Law

Monthly Webcasts For CM Credits

The Virginia Chapter has partnered with other APA chapters throughout the United States to offer these no cost monthly webcasts that can be accessed directly from any registered computer. Participants in all remaining webcasts can earn up to 16.5 CM credits through the rest of 2009. To register for the monthly webcasts, go to http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm. Participants will need an Internet connection and a telephone. Register soon, as space is limited.

Current Trends in Planning Law (CM LAW CREDIT): June 5, 2009; 1 pm – 2:30 pm EDT

Daniel Spitzer, JD will present on current issues in law. With the start of a new administration to continuing efforts to resolve economic difficulties, planners are presented with one of the most challenging periods in recent times.  From continuing upheaval in the housing markets and instability in the financial markets, to new efforts to create a green economy while preserving traditional sources of employment, Planning Law is in flux as new court decisions and legislation shape our ability to respond  to these issues.  Current Trends in Planning Law will go behind the latest decisions to examine how communities can find opportunities from the challenges we face, from dealing with the wave of new digital signs to integrating climate change concerns into our planning process. Qualifes for 1.5 CM Law credit.

AICP related questions? Contact Glenn at 804/748-1970 or pdo@apavirginia.org.