Upcoming APA Utah Events

We are pleased to announce that Envision Utah is hosting the third Quality Communities Academy. The Quality Communities Academy is training on how to plan for quality communities (benefits, good design, implementation, etc.) The academy will cater to city councilors, planning commission members, city planning staff and others interested in good land use and transportation (more…)

Participate in ULCT’s COVID-free “Throwback Thursday” training series  Thursday, June 11 12:00 – 1:15 pm During the month of June, ULCT will provide an opportunity to learn the latest about the basic essentials in managing municipal government. Our second session will be Land Use 101- General Plans and Zoning Codes. What are they, What are the (more…)

With the weather heating up and public health and safety in mind, communities wrestle with some tough decisions about when and how to open recreation facilities. Do we hold off a few weeks to assure safety… or do we move ahead and implement all the social distancing measures we can? When faced with that choice, some (more…)

Webinar #1 The National View April 23, 12-1 pm Dave Biggs of Metroquest (Former ULCT Keynote) With the initial shock of March behind us, many planning teams are reimagining public engagement to keep their key projects moving forward during what could be 18 months of disruptions. Our panelists, Shane Sawyer from Virginia Department of Transportation, (more…)

April 29 – May 1, 2020 | #stayhome #NPC20atHome NPC20 @ Home NPC20 @ Home is a digital conference experience bringing the spirit of NPC to the planning community. Connect with the planning community on topics relevant to today’s environment: rebuilding community, planning in the digital era, and navigating the future of planning. Register Now   (more…)

This webinar will provide participants with tools and techniques that planners can use to successfully manage planning projects. A five-phased process for managing projects based on industry standards adopted by the Project Management Institute will be discussed. The session is built around the five phases of project management: Initiating; Planning; Executing; Controlling; and, Closing. Discussion (more…)

Attendees will hear from three leading practitioners in the emerging field of micromobility, each presenting a different angle on the changes that nimble, on-demand transportation options mean for street design and streetscapes, transit service, and travel patterns. Our presenters will be Jess Stetson – Head of Growth for Ride Report, Alvaro Villagran – Program Manager (more…)

We’ll discuss those components that make up beloved mixed-use cities and towns, how they work, and why they matter. We’ll explore a variety of housing types – including missing middle types – that energize neighborhoods and make them more vibrant. We’ll discuss the critical differences between building these types – which may be subtle differences (more…)

This event is a continuation of our community engagement efforts for the updated Thrive Montgomery Plan 2050 and addresses the need for increased awareness of key community issues through the lens of equity and inclusion. Together, we will learn from a panel of practitioners and researchers about their personal and professional experiences working at the (more…)

What the future looks like after COVID-19—and what local leaders can do to help their communities emerge stronger and better than before. A Live Presentation by Charles Marohn and Quint Studer April 28th, 3 p.m. CDT REGISTER NOW Charles Marohn Quint Studer Charles Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, and Quint Studer, author of Building a Vibrant (more…)

Transforming your community for the better doesn’t mean big, expensive, top-down projects. It’s the small neighborhood investments that can make your town or city truly strong. A Live Presentation by Charles Marohn Strong Towns, Founder and President April 21st, 12 p.m. CDT REGISTER NOW Risky, low returning projects too often become expensive boondoggles that haunt (more…)

April 14th, 12 p.m. CDT REGISTER NOW Few communities consider the important role that local tax systems play in planning, zoning, placemaking, and capital improvement planning. In this free webinar, Joe Minicozzi will change the way you think about the cost of development, sprawl, and the value of land. Make sure to attend this presentation (more…)