[SDAPA-List] SDAPA News and Announcements

[Greg Konar]

SDAPA News and Announcements

      Nominations for WalkSandiego Golden Footprint Awards - January 16, 2009 - Nominations are now being accepted for WalkSan Diego's Golden Footprint Awards. This year, WalkSanDiego will give the Golden Footprint Award in one or more of the following categories: Individuals (both Adult and Youth), Private or Non-profit Organizations, Programs or Projects, and Government Agencies. The awards will be made at WalkSanDiego's 10th Anniversary Gala on February 12, 2009. To nominate a project, please complete form below. Nominations are due January 16 so don't delay.  
      Golden FootPrint Award Nomination Form 
     
      APACA Diversity Summary Report - A copy of the report summarizing the Third Annual California Chapter of the American Planning Association Diversity Summit which was held at the 2008 APACA Conferernce in Hollywood, CA is now available in the Diversity Resources section of the SDAPA library. The report consists of written speeches of the speakers and transcription and notes taken during break-out portion of the program by the various group discussion facilitators. 
      Download Report  
        
      UC San Diego Extension: Winter 2009 Urban Planning & Development Courses Begin January 5 - Start the New Year right with practical education through UC San Diego Extension. The Professional Certificate in Urban Planning & Development provides a thorough understanding of the processes that define planning in both California and the San Diego region and exposes you to factors that impact development. Gain an understanding of foundational concepts, current trends and wide variety of challenges facing the planning and development industry today, from "in-filling" and smart growth strategies to compliance with complex environmental regulations. Electives and seminars offer exposure to new subject areas and allow you investigate specific topics in depth, like affordable housing, GIS, investment opportunities, resource management, CEQA and project management. 

      Note: Winter Quarter starts January 5, 2009, and courses are available NOW for enrollment. Enroll early. 
      For more information: Elizabeth Stiles at estiles at ucsd.edu or (858) 882-8020 or visit our 
      Website.  
        
      APACA Call for Presentations - January 30, 2009 - The APACA 2009 Conference Committee is now accepting session abstracts for the APACA 2009 Conference at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, September 13-16, 2009. Deadline for submissions is January 30, 2009! Abstracts should be submitted on the "Session Submission Form" available from the APACA website (see link below). Notification of selected submissions is scheduled for mid-March 2009. 
      Conference Information
      Session Submission Form  


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