From new zoning reform grants to the roll out of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs, federal resources for planning are growing both in size but also complexity. Find out what the opportunities are and what’s been learned from initial implementation efforts.

Transit agencies outside metro areas often don't have reducing emissions at the top of their to-do list. Learn how transit providers are tackling the issue head on and striving to make a difference.

The session will explore new ways to address old problems regarding lack of housing. Five International Fellows in MIT’s Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies will discuss how Buenos Aires is trying to integrate “informal areas”, both economically and politically, into the main city; Mexico’s Social Housing Federal Program; the work of Without Borders to retrofit and strengthen old housing; construction of infrastructure in Bhutan’s low-income settlements; and a proposed zoning tool to enable middle to low income landlords in Mexico City develop mid density housing without having to sell their land to private developers or partner with them if they prefer.

This session will introduce the significant advancements in GIS highlighting new tools and workflows changing the way planners work to create smarter recommendations and plans.

Get ready to be inspired and motivated at the Opening Keynote! Join us as we welcome Lori Pace, for an unforgettable morning of passion, inspiration, and personal growth.

Learn from seasoned municipal planners leading diverse teams in Miami, Charlotte and Chicago as they successfully adapt to the challenges of recruiting and retaining staff.

Navigating your career is daunting, and in an era of hybrid work, this process is shrouded in even more uncertainty. Join early- and mid-career professionals to discuss the lessons learned from starting careers in a hybrid world.

Learn the keys to launching, implementing, and adapting a nationally recognized program for eviction diversion. The program has undergone several changes since its inception during the pandemic. Presenters us data and outcomes reporting to tell the story.

Planners have a role in emergency management, especially in the post-disaster recovery process, which can be very complex. Planners have the knowledge/coordination skills needed to help their communities recover. Discover the disaster recovery process now before disaster strikes your community!

Lost a great idea to the rigidity of a municipal attorney? Prep to pass the Planners' Bar, thinking critically about land use law, its impact on our projects and profession, and the change we can make for the future.

Planners play a pivotal role in defining the uses that determine a balance of residential and nightlife. New nighttime governance systems require planners’ input to facilitate safe social spaces, anticipate mobility challenges for patrons and workers, and prevent late-night disturbances.

The disruption of the nation’s food supply brought by COVID-19 showcased the need to plan for a more resilient food system. Learn how planners can address systemic vulnerabilities and increase food security at the national, regional, and community levels.

The follow-up to the popular Planning Supervisors’ Playbook, Part 1, includes 3 interactive sessions that go deeper into key managerial skills. Sessions will focus on reimagining your team, building an inclusive environment and supporting resiliency.

Jumping into a supervisory role or any level of management is a career goal many people share. While basic management skills are a necessity, there are unique challenges and situations which only a planner will face. This six-part series course is designed to provide you with tools needed for supervisory success.

The focus on the transition to zero-emission technologies is increasing. Learn how planning with the community helps ensure that those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change can benefit and not be burdened in the transition.

This two part course will introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of planners in the hazard mitigation planning process. In particular, you will learn how to effectively plan, mitigate, and advocate for effective risk reduction and community resilience.

Learn about NYC's climate action efforts in environmental justice communities through incorporating climate budgeting, growing the green economy, and improving air and water quality for all residents.

Farmers continue to face environmental, social, and economic challenges to their agricultural operations which outdated land use policies and regulations can exacerbate. Planners have opportunities to adapt land use regulations in order to support farm viability.

In 2019, a critical arterial in Manhattan was transformed into the 14th Street Busway, prioritizing transit and trucks, while banning nearly all vehicles. This Case Study explores how the project was implemented and created a template for urban mobility corridors.

It is estimated that up to 100,000 houses of worship will soon close. Some houses of worship have partnered with developers to transform their buildings into new community assets that continue to deliver faith-based services in new and innovative ways.

$250,000,000,000: the estimated cost of five disasters impacting the Houston-Galveston MPO since 2016. H-GAC will expand upon a 2018 FHWA Resiliency Pilot Program to inform a Regional Resiliency Plan to increase the region’s resiliency to climate change and billion-dollar disasters.

Protecting community and environmental health can be advanced by smart digital web application tools that automate detection, notification, and future forecasting of water pollution and flooding. Philadelphia Water has deployed automated early warnings of pollution/future flooding to public/water agencies.

Monuments are more than reminders of the past; they communicate powerful messages about belonging in the present. Learn how cities are rising to the challenge to develop inclusive communities by reimagining who, and how, we remember in public.

Covid highlighted the importance of civic infrastructure and placemaking to rethink public spaces important to neighborhoods and the nation. Planners from the DC region discuss how public space transformations promote community revitalization and build support for larger capital investments.

This session dives into the journey from inception to execution of planning and constructing local restricted housing in various western mountain owns, with an in-depth study of McCall, Idaho, Summit County, Colorado, and Jackson, Wyoming.

You have a regional climate collaborative, now what? Listen as presenters share an approach to developing a proactive roadmap for regional climate change adaptation that was informed by focus groups, interactive tools, and an Equity Workshop.

What must local planners do to comply with their state legal requirements on regulating — or prohibiting — marijuana businesses? This course is approved for 1.5 CM Law.

This Case Study highlights an innovative, often unorthodox, strategy to repurposing a 450-acre industrial site near Dallas. Learn how planning, environmental analysis, and municipal diligence resulted in the reuse of a former asbestos pipe manufacturing site.

Building resilience demands an ecosystem approach. This enables the complexity and interconnectedness of a community's ability to cope with uncertainty. This session will transform your toolkit and create new pathways to drive solutions.

In an era of rapid urbanization and climate uncertainty, urban planners must navigate uncharted territories. Explore how innovative technologies fortify city resilience, equipping planners to create adaptive, sustainable, and future-ready urban landscapes.