Fall 2010 - Symposium
Mimslyn Inn
Luray, Virginia
September 23-24, 2010
“Prospects for growth and development in emerging rural communities”
The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association in coordination with the Shenandoah Section is pleased to announce this year’s Fall Symposium will be held in Luray, Virginia on September 23 and 24. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Prospects for Growth and Development in Emerging Rural Communities.” This one and half day event will feature a day- long presentation and workshop by Randall Arendt on “Conservation Design and Commercial Corridors.” The second, half day will offer six individual sessions and a mobile workshop. More details on the individual sessions and mobile workshop will be forthcoming.
10 CM credits have been applied for the Symposium
Registration (limited to 120 attendees)
$55.00 for APA Virginia member (regional APA Chapters receive member fee)
$65.00 for non-members
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Email/Mail/Fax-in Registration Form (forms must be postmarked prior to September 3)
Accomodations
The Mimslyn Inn is an exceptional facility, built in the 1930’s and recently undergoing an $8 million major renovation. There are only 45 rooms in the Mimslyn Inn so they are available on a first come, first serve basis. Of the 45 rooms, 19 are suites.
The Mimslyn Inn has offered a Symposium rate of $79.00 per night based on a two-night reservation. Please mention that you are attending the Fall Symposium when making reservations.
For Reservations call 1-800-296-5105
There are many other hotels and B&Bs in the vicinity of the Mimslyn. Two close by choices are the Best Western and the Luray Caverns Hotel. Once the Mimslyn Inn is full, other options for lodging are availabe. View Luray Lodging Options
Questions:
Dan Painter, Vice-President for Sections
434-825-8970
Brandon Davis, Section Director-Shenandoah Valley Section
540-452-6190
Ligon Webb, Town Planner, town of Luray
540-478-2240
Featured Guest: Randall Arendt
Author of Rural by Design, Conservation Design for Subdivisions, and Envisioning Better Communities
Presenting a workshop on Conservation Design and Commercial Corridors
Symposium Highlights:
- Transfer/leasing of development rights
- Tools for accommodating growth
- Conservation subdivision design
- Sustainable development in rural communities
- Commercial corridor growth and design strategies
- Strategies for small-town downtowns
- Traditional neighborhood design
- Earn AICP Certification Maintenance credits
Schedule:
Thursday, September, 23
Randall Arendt will be presenting his discussion and workshop on Conservation Subdivision Design and Commercial Corridor Design
7:30 – 8:30 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 -10:15 AM – Session One: Conservation Subdivision Design
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Morning Break
10:30 – 12:00 PM – Session Two: Hands-On Design Exercise
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Buffet Lunch
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Q/A & Discussion
2:00 – 4:00 PM – Session Three: Commercial Corridor Design
4:00 – 4:30 PM - Discussion
Evening
Dinner on your own
6:00 -7:00 PM - Complimentary Tour of Luray Caverns
7:30 - ? – Bluegrass Band and Complimentary hor d’oeuvres at the Victorian Inn
Friday, September 24
There will be two concurrent tracks offered between 8:30 -11:30 AM.
Track A – Blueridge Room
- UDA’s
- Water Supply Planning - Lessons Learned and Practical Applications for Planners in Virginia
- Joining Forces: Creating Community Advocacy for Brownfields Redevelopment
Track B – Speakeasy Lounge
- VDOT’s Requirements for Transportation Analysis and Small Communities
- Planning for Expanded Bus Service: Using Citizen Survey Data to Replace Existing Service
- Implementing Zoning Ordinance Changes in Altavista and Updating the Comprehensive Plan in Luray
- A mobile workshop will also be offered that will highlight the Town of Luray’s trail system, the use of Enhancement Grant funds and the public process that culminated in the prized network. The workshop will begin at 8:30 AM and ending by 10:30 AM.
