Fall Conference – October 26-27, 2021

AICP CM Event #9220738

Some Sessions May Be Online via Zoom Conferencing

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Conference Flyer

Conference Schedule

Conference Panelists – Background Information

Conference Materials

Tuesday, October 26

1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Fifteen Years of Ombudsman Advisory Opinions and a General Discussion of Utah Land Use Law Topics.  Speakers will include Brent Bateman, Jordan Cullimore, Craig Call and others who will respond to questions about Utah land use law and the evolving role of the Ombudsman.  A review of past advisory opinions, including a complete database of topics, will be provided.

Wednesday, October 27

8:25 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Plenary Session – Regional Development Authorities and Utah Planning Practice – The changing relationship between the legislature, local government and property owners/developers.  Senator Jerry Stevenson, Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Prof. Arthur C. (Chris) Nelson, MIDA director Paul Morris and The Point manager Alan Matheson will join others in the conversation.

Noon – 1:15 p.m. – Luncheon speaker Mary Kay Peck, former President of the American Planning Association will discuss land use ethics and professionalism, with a focus on ensuring fairness and equity as we lead our communities.

1:30 – 4:50 – one hour breakout sessions: times to be arranged.

The Legislature and Housing Affordability – What’s Being Planned for 2022 and Beyond?

Bargaining for Development – is Seeking Trade-Offs for Density Now the Norm?

Pandemic Long-term – What Has Changed in How We Deal with Land Use Issues?

The Role of the Planning Commission – Time to Rethink or at Least Reboot?

Design and Construction Solutions for Housing Affordability

Shall We Zoom?  Innovative Methods to Engage the Public and What We Learned from the Pandemic.

Continuing Education Credit for our Fall Conference will be sought for Attorneys, Planners, and other professions.   These sessions qualify for the minimum four-hour training that planning commission members must complete under the new requirements in the Utah land use code.

Register Now! We appreciate your participation and support.  You can sign up for one session or all five at one time – HERE

Questions? Email info@utahlanduse.org or call 801-859-2255.