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APA Mississippi Chapter

October 15-17, 2008 Jackson, MS

It's that time again! Time to mark you calendars and register for the annual Fall Conference. This year's conference will feature approximately 16 concurrent sessions, a tour to a new lifestyle center and award winning development in Madison County as well as a walking tour of downtown Jackson. On Wednesday you can attend the planner's retreat and housing colloquium at the University Center. All of this for only $125 if you register prior to September 25th!

Proposed Sessions and Invited Speaker (click on link to print out agenda.)

Using Land Use Code to Achieve Good Development, Connie Cooper, FAIC

Transportation Choices for Tomorrow, Patrick Quinn,

The Mississippi Bypass Guidelines (John Poros, and Cari Varner, Director and Assistant Director of MSU Carl Small Town Center

Belhaven Community—Planning for Tomorrow, Corinne Fox, AICP, Rob Farr, AIA and Virgi Lindsay, Main Street Director

Sustainable Sites Initiative, Michael Gammill, ASLA

Jackson’s Urban Forest, George Ewing, ASLA

New Models for the “Burbs,” Mark Frascogna, Developer of Lost Rabbit

Ridgeland's Master Plan, Patrick Moore, Moore Planning Associates

Ethics for Planners, Connie Cooper, FAICP

Seven Principals of Inclusive Playground Design

Backyard Habitats and Butterfly Gardens, Pete Heard, USDA

Alternatives for Stormwater Control, Chad Davis, ASLA

Tools for Historic Preservation, David Preziosi, AICP

Planning Tools for Cities and Counties, Patricia Brantley, AICP and Mary Merck, AICP.

LEED - ND Design, Perry Richardson AIA and Ann Sommers, AIA

To print out your registration form, click here.

Housing Colloquium

	Ben Mokry, Mississippi Home Corporation
	Otha Burton, Jr., Chair, JSU Department of Urban and Regional Planning
	Louis Armstrong, Deputy Director, City of Jackson Economic Development and Planning
	Kimberly Hilliard, Jackson State University

Mobile Tours

	Madison County Tour—The Township on Highland Colony Parkway, The Town of Lost Rabbit on the Reservoir, and Renaissance Lifestyle Shopping Center (Limited Seating)
	Downtown Jackson—Historic and restored buildings and prominent landmarks (Conducted by Todd Sanders, Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Food and Fellowship

	Opening Reception at award-winning restored “Electric Building” in downtown Jackson, live entertainment!
	Thursday Luncheon Speaker: Ben Allen, President, Downtown Partners

Approximately 12 —14 APA CM credits will be applied for including the Wednesday housing workshop, and the Thursday and Friday sessions. All ASLA sessions will be certified for ASLA members. Final details to follow.

Register Today. Just click on this live link, print out the application and return by e-mail, fax or mail.

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Last Edited: 09/22/2008