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Monday, April 27, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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APA Community Engagement IG Coffeeklatsch
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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APA Community Engagement IG Coffeeklatsch
Location: HPCC, Food Court
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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LGBTD: Detroit's Queer History and Geography
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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LGBTD: Detroit's Queer History and Geography
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Michael Boettcher, AICP (he/him/his)
– City of Pontiac Community Development Department
Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Michael Frisch, FAICP (he/him/his)
– Urban Planning + Design, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2.5
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Preserving Heritage, Planning Progress: North End in Transition
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Preserving Heritage, Planning Progress: North End in Transition
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Marja M. Farrow
– Farrow Group, Inc.
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Monica Edmonds
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2.25
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Quiet Room
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Quiet Room
Location: HPCC, Rm 357
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Registration
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Registration
Location: Hall A
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Speaker Ready Room
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Speaker Ready Room
Location: HPCC, Room 141
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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National Planning Awards Lounge
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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National Planning Awards Lounge
Location: Outside of Hall D
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ombuds Office
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ombuds Office
Location: HPCC, Room 252A
Presenter:
Nnena Odim
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Planning Accreditation Board Meeting
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Planning Accreditation Board Meeting
Location: Marriott, Joliet A
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Why Planners Should Lead Infrastructure Project Development
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Why Planners Should Lead Infrastructure Project Development
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Brian G. Pieplow, AICP
– mcfa
Speaker:
Michael Fuhrman
Speaker:
Hannah Bacso, AICP (she/her/hers)
– mcfa
Transportation and Infrastructure
CM: .75
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Leading Change: Planning Strong Futures for Black Communities
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Leading Change: Planning Strong Futures for Black Communities
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Angela D. Brooks, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Philadelphia
Moderator and Speaker:
Aldea Coleman (she/her/hers)
– Vital Healthcare Capital
Speaker:
Anita Cozart (she/her/hers)
– Washington DC Office of Planning
Speaker:
Antoine Bryant
– Gensler
Speaker:
Lakisha Hull, AICP
– Georgetown University
Navigating the Political Landscape
CM: .75
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Efficiency from Within: Proven Self-Evaluation Methods
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Efficiency from Within: Proven Self-Evaluation Methods
Location: HPCC, Room 330AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Aaron C. Baggarly, AICP
– Matrix Consulting Group
Speaker:
Cori Reaume, AICP
– City of North Richland Hills, TX
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .75
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Fluvial Hazard Zones: A Bold Community Vision Ahead
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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Fluvial Hazard Zones: A Bold Community Vision Ahead
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Victoria Leonhardt, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Speaker:
Jonathon Kusa
– Inter-Fluve, Inc.
Speaker:
Luke Ness
– Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: .75
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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From Encampment to Empowerment: Aloha in Action
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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From Encampment to Empowerment: Aloha in Action
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Jeffrey Seastrom, AICP
– G70
Speaker:
Mark Kawika McKeague, AICP (Kanaka Maoli)
– G70
Speaker:
James Pakele
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: .75
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Adapting Law to Promote Disaster Resiliency and Justice
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Adapting Law to Promote Disaster Resiliency and Justice
Location: HPCC, Room 140A-F
Moderator and Speaker:
Christine Marie Quattro, AICP
– Appalachian State University
Speaker:
Kimberley Mickelson, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City Attorney's Office, City of Houston
Speaker:
Oday Salim (he/him/his)
– University of Michigan Law School
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: 1 Law
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Planning with AI
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Planning with AI
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Ievgeniia Dulko (she/her/hers)
– American Planning Association National
Speaker:
Devin J. Lavigne, FAICP
– Houseal Lavigne
Speaker:
Keith Cooke
Speaker:
Jennifer Lilley
Emerging and Evolving Technology
CM: 1
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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APA Smart Cities Interest Group Forum
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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APA Smart Cities Interest Group Forum
Location: Marriott, Cadillac A
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Homeward: The Housing Tradeoffs Game for Communities
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Homeward: The Housing Tradeoffs Game for Communities
Location: HPCC, Room 251A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Deborah L. Myerson, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Myerson Consulting, LLC
Speaker:
J. Catherine Rollins
Speaker:
Fabiola Alvarez Yurcisin, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Urban Plan Institute
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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It's More Than Elementary: Customizing Actionable Youth Engagement
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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It's More Than Elementary: Customizing Actionable Youth Engagement
Location: HPCC, Room 250A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Corrin Hoegen Wendell, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– YEP! Youth Engagement Planning
Speaker:
Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt, AICP (she/her/hers)
– MassDOT
Speaker:
Anna K. Laybourn, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– APA Small Town and Rural Planning Division
Speaker:
Jessica Garrow, FAICP
– Design Workshop
Speaker:
Meagan Booth (she/her/hers)
– Utah APA
Upskilling for the Future
CM: 1.5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Equity-Centered Planning for Neighborhood Park Transformation
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Equity-Centered Planning for Neighborhood Park Transformation
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Juliana T. Fulton (she/her/hers)
– City of Detroit
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Jai Singletary (he/him/his)
– Woodbridge Neighborhood Development
Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Rob Streit
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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A Tale of Two Cities: Brownfield Transformations
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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A Tale of Two Cities: Brownfield Transformations
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Lindsay Bell, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Novi
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Michelle Aniol
– City of Dexter
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Justin Quagliata, AICP
– City of Northville
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Barbara McBeth, AICP
– City of Novi, Michigan
Economic Trends and Transformations
CM: 3
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Urban Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Urban Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Lauren A. Week (she/her/hers)
– Public Sector
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Dana Thompson (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2.5
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Health Equity Interest Group Meetup
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Health Equity Interest Group Meetup
Location: Marriott, Richard AB
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Preserving Detroit’s Historic Legacy Through Equitable Neighborhood Revitalization
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Preserving Detroit’s Historic Legacy Through Equitable Neighborhood Revitalization
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Dave L. Walker, AICP (he/him/his)
– W A L K Studio llc
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Gabrielle Sherrer
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Rhea Bautista
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Michelle Lee
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Rochelle Cole
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Jay Biernat
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2.75
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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A Food Sovereign Detroit: Food Systems Tour
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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A Food Sovereign Detroit: Food Systems Tour
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Patrice Brown (she/her/hers)
– City of Detroit
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Tepfirah Rushdan
– City of Detroit
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: 4
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Local Programming: People First: Equitably Evaluating Housing & Economic Development
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Local Programming: People First: Equitably Evaluating Housing and Economic Development
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Ben Honeyford (he/him/his)
– Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .5
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Planning in the Middle: Between Policy and Politics
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Planning in the Middle: Between Policy and Politics
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
James A. Castaneda, AICP (he/him/his)
– Somos Group
Speaker:
Nolan Zaroff, AICP (he/him/his)
– Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Speaker:
Reuben Duarte (he/him/his)
– Somos Group
Speaker:
Alexandria D. Teague, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Auburn (Washington)
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: .75
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
ET
Visualizing Planning: Design Tools to Engage Stakeholders
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Visualizing Planning: Design Tools to Engage Stakeholders
Location: HPCC, Room 330AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Laurel Harbin, AICP
– FSU and UF
Speaker:
Devan Leavins
– Eight 0 Nine Group
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .75
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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CANCELLED: Local Programming: Redevelopment Ready Communities: Positioning Michigan Communities for Reinvestment
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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CANCELLED: Local Programming: Redevelopment Ready Communities: Positioning Michigan Communities for Reinvestment
Economic Trends and Transformations
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
ET
Reality Bites: The Gen Z Edition
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Reality Bites: The Gen Z Edition
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Lauren Miller, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Municipality of Lakeshore
Speaker:
Erin Ollig, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Overland Park, KS
Speaker:
Zoe Brown, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Olsson
Speaker:
Clarence Sirmons, AICP
– City of Riviera Beach
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .75
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
ET
Developing a Campus Planning Platform
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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Developing a Campus Planning Platform
Location: Hall A, Esri Theater
Presenter:
Michelle Flemming
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
ET
From Permit Gridlock to Instant Clarity: How AI Is Rewriting Zoning Compliance
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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From Permit Gridlock to Instant Clarity: How AI Is Rewriting Zoning Compliance
Location: Hall A, Technology Theater
Presenter:
Paul Gosselin
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
AICP Experience Assessment: Get Answers
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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AICP Experience Assessment: Get Answers
Location: Hall A, APA Pavilion
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Gentle Movement Chair Yoga
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Gentle Movement Chair Yoga
Location: Hall A, Wellness Center
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Career Connections: Job Board Mixer
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Career Connections: Job Board Mixer
Location: Hall A, Career Center
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ET
Morning Networking Break in the Hub
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ET
Morning Networking Break in the Hub
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
APA Pavilion
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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APA Pavilion
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
APA Shop
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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APA Shop
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Book Nook at NPC26
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Book Nook at NPC26
Location: Hall A, APA Pavilion
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Career Center and Job Board
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Career Center and Job Board
Location: Hall A, Career Center
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Discovery Zone
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Discovery Zone
Location: Hall A, Hub
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Motown Mini Golf in the Hub
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Motown Mini Golf in the Hub
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Technology Theater
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Technology Theater
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
The Hub
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The Hub
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Wellness Center
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Wellness Center
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ET
Developing a Vacant Land Strategy from the Grassroots
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ET
Developing a Vacant Land Strategy from the Grassroots
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Tepfirah Rushdan
– City of Detroit
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: 3
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
ET
Picture Perfect Headshot Booth
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Picture Perfect Headshot Booth
Location: Hall A
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
ET
Planning Insights Theater
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ET
Planning Insights Theater
Location: Hall A
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
ET
Mall Makeover – From Obsolete Retail to Community Asset
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
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Mall Makeover – From Obsolete Retail to Community Asset
Location: Hall A, Esri Theater
Presenter:
Devin J. Lavigne, FAICP
– Houseal Lavigne
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
ET
Meet NOGAS: A Digital Toolkit for Tacking Design Issues of Suburban Car-based Urbanism and Autonomous Universal Access
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
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Meet NOGAS: A Digital Toolkit for Tacking Design Issues of Suburban Car-based Urbanism and Autonomous Universal Access
Location: Hall A, Planning Insights Theater
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Curb Court: Trials of the Right-of-Way
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Curb Court: Trials of the Right-of-Way
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Jane Wilberding
– Sam Schwartz Consulting
Speaker:
Phillip Green, AICP (he/him/his)
– Village of Hoffman Estates
Speaker:
Andy Cross, AICP
– The Lakota Group
Speaker:
Aaron J. Gatdula, AICP (he/him/his)
– MUSE Community + Design
Speaker:
Fiona Kennedy, AICP (she/her/hers)
– MUSE Community + Design
Transportation and Infrastructure
CM: .75
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
From Immersion to AI: Redefining Public Engagement
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
From Immersion to AI: Redefining Public Engagement
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Bruce Meighen, AICP
– Logan Simpson
Speaker:
Megan A. Moore, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Logan Simpson
Emerging and Evolving Technology
CM: .75
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Solving the Housing Crisis in Indian Country
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Solving the Housing Crisis in Indian Country
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
B Danielle Schulte, AICP
– Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Speaker:
John D. Tovey, III, AICP (he/him/his)
– Conf. Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .75
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Neighborhood Conditions Index: Planning for All Tulsa Neighborhoods
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Neighborhood Conditions Index: Planning for All Tulsa Neighborhoods
Location: HPCC, Room 330AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Beatriz Paulina Baeza-Denis
– City of Tulsa
Speaker:
Susan Miller, AICP
– City of Tulsa
Speaker:
Jeremy Banes, AICP
– City of Tulsa
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: .75
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
Small Developers, Big Impact: Growing Community from Within
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Small Developers, Big Impact: Growing Community from Within
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Abigail Newsham, AICP
– Olsson
Speaker:
Allison Thurmond Quinlan
Economic Trends and Transformations
CM: .75
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
The Future of Federal Housing and Transportation Policy
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ET
The Future of Federal Housing and Transportation Policy
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Jason L. Jordan
– American Planning Association
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .75
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ET
LEED for Cities: How to Certify Your Community
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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LEED for Cities: How to Certify Your Community
Location: HPCC, Room 140A-F
Moderator and Speaker:
Sarit Sela, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Gainesville
Speaker:
Dan Zhu, AICP
– City of Gainesville
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: 1 Sustainability and Resilience
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
2026 Student Planning and Design Competition Final Presentations
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
2026 Student Planning and Design Competition Final Presentations
Location: HPCC, Room 250A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Kohl Malo, AICP (he/him/his)
– Renaissance Planning
Speaker:
Amanda Miller
– American Planning Association
Speaker:
Kris Kris Krider, AICP (he/him/his)
– Arlington County, VA
Speaker:
Bianca Mers (she/her/hers)
– University of Pennsylvania
Upskilling for the Future
CM: 1.25
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
The 90-minute Transportation Fix Challenge
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
The 90-Minute Transportation Fix Challenge
Location: HPCC, Room 251A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Divya Gandhi (she/her/hers)
– AECOM
Speaker:
Em Hall (she/her/hers)
– Em + H Chicago LLC
Transportation and Infrastructure
CM: 1.5
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
2026 Fellows Orientation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
2026 Fellows Orientation
Location: HPCC, Rm 320
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
Plot Twist: Rhetoric Techniques from Compelling Storytellers
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Plot Twist: Rhetoric Techniques from Compelling Storytellers
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Andy Boenau, AICP
– City of Richmond Department of Transportation
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .5
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
What Does Managed Retreat Even Mean?
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ET
What Does Managed Retreat Even Mean?
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Joseph DeAngelis, AICP (he/him/his)
– American Planning Association National
Speaker:
Scarlet Andrzejczak, MCP (she/her/hers)
– American Planning Association National
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: .50
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Finding the Right Rhythm: Optimizing Client–Consultant Relationships
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Finding the Right Rhythm: Optimizing Client-Consultant Relationships
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Jami Williams
– RRM Design Group
Speaker:
Martha Miller, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Miller Planning Associates
Speaker:
Cynthia Marsh (she/her/hers)
– City of Lodi, Community Development Department
Speaker:
Jeremy Lochirco (he/him/his)
– City of Hayward, CA
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .75
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
State Housing Reform: From Momentum to Movement
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
State Housing Reform: From Momentum to Movement
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Kiley Chapley (she/her/hers)
– American Planning Association
Speaker:
Salim Furth
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .75
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Hot Takes: What NOT to Do When Planning
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Hot Takes: What NOT to Do When Planning
Location: HPCC, Room 330AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Catherine Clarke, AICP
– SmithGroup
Speaker:
Kendra Hyson (she/her/hers)
– SmithGroup
Speaker:
Kathleen Duffy, AICP (she/her/hers)
– SmithGroup
Speaker:
Mausharie Valentine
Navigating the Political Landscape
CM: .75
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Local Programming: Getting Real: Building Ground Truth in Housing Condition
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ET
Local Programming: Getting Real: Building Ground Truth in Housing Condition
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Martha Potere, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Detroit
Speaker:
Kat Hartman (she/her/hers)
– City of Detroit - Department of Innovation and Technology
Emerging and Evolving Technology
CM: .75
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
ET
From Map to Permit: Simplifying Planning with MCCi Community Development & ArcGIS
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
ET
From Map to Permit: Simplifying Planning with MCCi Community Development & ArcGIS
Location: Hall A, Esri Theater
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
ET
Meet Paralympic Medalist John Register
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Meet Paralympic Medalist John Register
Location: Hall A, APA Pavilion
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Networking Break in the Hub
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
ET
Networking Break in the Hub
Location: Hall A
12:05 PM - 12:55 PM
ET
STaR Division Planning Awards
12:05 PM - 12:55 PM
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STaR Division Planning Awards
Location: Marriott, Nicolet AB
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
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Get Your Kicks: Mapping Historical Records for Preservation on Route 66
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
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Get Your Kicks: Mapping Historical Records for Preservation on Route 66
Location: Hall A, Esri Theater
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
ET
How to Design a Thriving Community Using ArcGIS as a Planning System
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
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How to Design a Thriving Community Using ArcGIS as a Planning System
Location: Hall A, Technology Theater
Presenter:
Keith Cooke
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ET
Planner to Leader Toolkit: Mid-Career Development
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Planner to Leader Toolkit: Mid-Career Development
Location: Hall A, Career Center
Presenter:
Kyle Dost, AICP
– University of Florida
Presenter:
Kayla Huetten, AICP
– Benesch
Presenter:
Sofia Thordin
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
ET
ChargedUp! - The Energy-Equity Connection
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
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ChargedUp! - The Energy-Equity Connection
Location: Hall A, Planning Insights Theater
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
ET
The Power You Pay For
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
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The Power You Pay For
Location: Hall A, Planning Insights Theater
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Living on the Edge: When Managed Retreat Looms
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Living on the Edge: When Managed Retreat Looms
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Melissa May, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Haley & Aldrich
Speaker:
Nancy M. McPherson (she/her/hers)
– State of Hawai'i Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands
Speaker:
April J. Surprenant, AICP (she/her/hers)
– SSFM International
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: .75
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Building Together: Development Partnerships for Community-Oriented Growth
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Building Together: Development Partnerships for Community-Oriented Growth
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Tyler J. Bump (he/him/his)
– ECONorthwest
Speaker:
Minjia Yan
– Millennium Commercial Properties
Speaker:
Sarah A. Meggison, AICP (she/her/theirs)
– City of Tucson Planning & Development Services
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .75
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Destination Districts as Catalysts for Economic Development
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Destination Districts as Catalysts for Economic Development
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Morgan Wortham
Speaker:
Caroline Harrelson
– The Retail Coach
Transportation and Infrastructure
CM: .75
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Learning from the Sins of Our Past
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Learning From Past Planning Mistakes
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Caitlin S. Frye (she/her/hers)
– Michael Baker International
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: .75
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Future of reform with the Housing Supply Accelerator
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
ET
Future of Reform With the Housing Supply Accelerator
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Jason L. Jordan
– American Planning Association
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .75
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ET
Ethics Cases of the Year
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ET
Ethics Cases of the Year
Location: HPCC, Room 140A-F
Moderator and Speaker:
Karen Wolf, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– American Institute of Certified Planners
Speaker:
Staron Faucher, AICP
– Halff Associates
Speaker:
Erin N. Perdu, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Stantec
Speaker:
Ralph R. Willmer, FAICP (he/him/his)
– American Planning Association
Upskilling for the Future
CM: 1 Ethics
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Rebranding Affordable Housing
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Rebranding Affordable Housing
Location: HPCC, Room 250A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Jasmine Gunn
– Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Speaker:
Erika Sellke, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Speaker:
Tamara Fou, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: 1.5
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Defying Gravity & Solving Wicked Problems in Planning
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Defying Gravity and Solving Wicked Problems in Planning
Location: HPCC, Room 251A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Nina Idemudia, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Center for Neighborhood Technology
Speaker:
Chandra Christmas-Rouse
Speaker:
Julia Jannon-Shields (she/her/hers)
– City of Seattle Department of Transportation
Navigating the Political Landscape
CM: 1.5
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Upskilling Initiative - Simplifying Complex Information
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Upskilling Initiative — Simplifying Complex Information
Location: HPCC, Room 330AB
Moderator and Speaker:
David Morley, AICP (he/him/his)
– American Planning Association National
Speaker:
Rachel Shindman, AICP
– Economic & Planning Systems
Upskilling for the Future
CM: 1.5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Esri Theater
10:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Esri Theater
Location: Hall A
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Planning the Road to Retail Success
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ET
Planning the Road to Retail Success
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Drew Sanchez Lucco
– AndAccess
Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Bobby L. Boone, AICP (he/him/his)
– &Access
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Martha Potere, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Detroit
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Madison Schillig (she/her/hers)
– Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Economic Trends and Transformations
CM: 1.25
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
ET
Creating Space: LGBTQ+ Community Development in Detroit
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
ET
Creating Space: LGBTQ+ Community Development in Detroit
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Hank Kelley, AICP (xe/xyr or they/them)
– City of Ann Arbor
Mobile Workshop Guide:
jes allie
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Kevin Heard
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Roland Leggett
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Chase Cantrell
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2.75
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Boomtown to Black Bottom, to Bust and Back
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Boomtown to Black Bottom, to Bust and Back
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Rodney L. Arroyo, FAICP (he/him/his)
– City Photos and Books, Inc.
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Michael Boettcher, AICP (he/him/his)
– City of Pontiac Community Development Department
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Carly Mitchell, AICP (she/her/hers)
– HNTB
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Rebeka J. Rooks, AICP (she/her/hers)
– AECOM
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 3.25
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Pero Primero, La Cultura: Development Pressures in Mexicantown
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Pero Primero, La Cultura: Development Pressures in Mexicantown
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Megan McGreal
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Tanya Saldivar-Ali
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Stephanie Elaine Pena, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Greg J. Mangan
– Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA)
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Mona Ali
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 3.25
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
It Takes a Village: Arts-led Neighborhood Redevelopment
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
It Takes a Village: Arts-Led Neighborhood Redevelopment
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Dave L. Walker, AICP (he/him/his)
– W A L K Studio llc
Mobile Workshop Guide:
laura walker
– Other Work
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Alicia George
Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Michele Flournoy (she/her/hers)
– Planning & Development Department, City of Detroit
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 2
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Bike Belle Isle & Talk Car Culture
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Bike Belle Isle and Talk Car Culture
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Meagan Elliott
– Belle Isle Conservancy
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Amanda Treadwell
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Eamon O'Connor, MUP / MPA
– Gehl
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 3
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Urban Highways Today and Tomorrow: Traffic Safety Transformations
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ET
Urban Highways Today and Tomorrow: Traffic Safety Transformations
Location: Mobile Workshop Departure Area
Lead Mobile Workshop Coordinator:
Nani A. Wolf, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority
Mobile Workshop Guide:
James VanSteel
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Stephen Lindley
Mobile Workshop Guide:
Emily Schneider
Transportation and Infrastructure
CM: 2.75
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Fostering Accessibility Through a Digital Planning Process
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ET
Fostering Accessibility Through a Digital Planning Process
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Yichen Chen, AICP (she/her/hers)
– AECOM
Emerging and Evolving Technology
CM: .5
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
Drawing Engagement: How Comics Make Zoning Accessible
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
Drawing Engagement: How Comics Make Zoning Accessible
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Deanna Dupuy, AICP
Speaker:
Lena Walker (she/her/hers)
– City of Boise
Speaker:
Rachael Aziz (she/her/hers)
– All Together
Speaker:
Andrea Bell (she/her/hers)
– Freelance
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: .75
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
CANCELLED: Driving Nature-Based Infrastructure: Planning's Role in Leading Design
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
CANCELLED: Nature-Based Infrastructure: Planning's Role in Leading Design
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
Historic Easements as a Creative Planning Resource
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
Historic Easements as a Creative Planning Resource
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Friederike H. Mittner, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– Town of Palm Beach
Speaker:
Nore V. Winter (he/him/his)
– Winter & Company
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .75
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
Creatively Imagining Our Shared Futures: Art + Policy
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
ET
Creatively Imagining Our Shared Futures: Art + Policy
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Ellie Hohulin (she/her/hers)
– Metropolitan Council
Speaker:
Amanda Lovelee (she/her/hers)
– Stanford University
Speaker:
Henry McCarthy (he/him/his)
– Metropolitan Council
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: .75
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Planner Peer Exchange
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Planner Peer Exchange
Location: Hall A, APA Pavilion
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Student Planning and Design Competition Awards
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Student Planning and Design Competition Awards
Location: HPCC, Rm 320
Presenter:
Kris Kris Krider, AICP (he/him/his)
– Arlington County, VA
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Henry Ford Museum - All American Tour
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Henry Ford Museum Tour
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
ET
How to Design a Thriving Community Using ArcGIS as a Planning System
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
ET
How to Design a Thriving Community Using ArcGIS as a Planning System
Location: Hall A, Esri Theater
Presenter:
Keith Cooke
Presenter:
Silvia Casas
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Afternoon Networking Break in the Hub
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Afternoon Networking Break in the Hub
Location: Hall A
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Foresight: Career Trends for the Future
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Foresight: Career Trends for the Future
Location: Hall A, Career Center
Presenter:
Ievgeniia Dulko (she/her/hers)
– American Planning Association National
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Knowledge and Research at APA
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ET
Knowledge and Research at APA
Location: Hall A, Planning Insights Theater
Presenter:
Joseph DeAngelis, AICP (he/him/his)
– American Planning Association National
Presenter:
Sagar Shah, PhD, AICP (he/him/his)
– American Planning Association
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
What's New in State Zoning Reform
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
What's New in State Zoning Reform
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Donald L. Elliott, FAICP (he/him/his)
– Clarion Associates
Speaker:
Brian J. Connolly (he/him/his)
– University of Michigan
Speaker:
Kristian Grant
Speaker:
Daniel Lightfoot
– League of Minnesota Cities
Housing Challenges and Solutions
CM: .75
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
The Placemaking Playbook: Economic Development Through Public-Private Partnerships
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
Placemaking Playbook: Economic Development Through Public-Private Partnerships
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Morgan Wortham
Speaker:
Chris Mefford, AICP
– Community Attributes Inc.
Speaker:
Rachel Selsky, AICP
– Camoin Associates
Economic Trends and Transformations
CM: .75
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
From Politics to Points: Data-Driven Capital Planning
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
From Politics to Points: Data-Driven Capital Planning
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Fatima Wajahat, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Harris County Precinct 4
Speaker:
John Serrano, AICP (he/him/his)
– Harris County Precinct 4
Speaker:
Shelby Duncan
– Harris County Precinct 4
Transportation and Infrastructure
CM: .75
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
Don't Ignore the Plan Behind the Curtain
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
Don't Ignore the Plan Behind the Curtain
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
David Henning, AICP (he/him/his)
– Inspire Placemaking Collective
Speaker:
Carol Kuhn, AICP
– City of DeLand
Navigating the Political Landscape
CM: .75
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
Tactical P3, Big Impact for Labor and Innovation
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
ET
Tactical P3, Big Impact for Labor and Innovation
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Alex Lantsberg, AICP (he/him/his)
– SF Electrical Construction Industry
Speaker:
Judy Y. Chang (she/her/hers)
– it's electric
Emerging and Evolving Technology
CM: .75
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ET
Thriving in a Changing Climate: Proactive Planning Strategies
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ET
Thriving in a Changing Climate: Proactive Planning Strategies
Location: HPCC, Room 140A-F
Moderator and Speaker:
Melissa E. Tiedemann, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Stanley Consultants Inc.
Speaker:
William Holloway (he/him/his)
– Resilient Analytics
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
CM: 1 Sustainability and Resilience
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ET
Equity in Practice IRL: Continuing the Momentum
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ET
Equity in Practice IRL: Continuing the Momentum
Location: HPCC, Room 330AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Michael Brown, II, AICP (he/him/his)
– Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Speaker:
Libby Kaiser, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City and County of Denver
Speaker:
Minjee Kim
– Florida State Unviersityhttps://coss.fsu.edu/durp/faculty/minjee-kim/
Speaker:
Christopher Auffrey
Inclusive Planning for Social Change
CM: 1 Equity
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(Silver) Foxes in the Henhouse: Age as Superpower
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
(Silver) Foxes in the Henhouse: Age as Superpower
Location: HPCC, Room 250A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
Caroline Dwyer, AICP (she/her/hers)
– Renaissance Planning Group, Inc.
Speaker:
Silvia E. Vargas, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
Speaker:
Karla Ebenbach, AICP
– Ebenbach Consulting LLC
Speaker:
Karen Wolf, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– American Institute of Certified Planners
Speaker:
Tippe Morlan, AICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Saratoga Springs
Upskilling for the Future
CM: 1.5
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Seeing the City: Experiential Walkabout
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ET
Seeing the City: Experiential Walkabout
Location: Renaissance Center Lobby
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Lightning Talk 3
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Lightning Talk 3
Location: HPCC, Room 410AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Stephanie Osborn, AICP
– Make Food Not Waste
Moderator and Speaker:
Bradley T. Cornelius, AICP (he/him/his)
– Wade Trim, Inc.
Moderator and Speaker:
Charlie Doyle, AICP
Moderator and Speaker:
Jill S. Bahm, AICP
– Giffels Webster
Navigating the Political Landscape
CM: .5
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
An Even Better Way to Zone
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
An Even Better Way to Zone
Location: HPCC, Room 310AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Donald L. Elliott, FAICP (he/him/his)
– Clarion Associates
Navigating the Political Landscape
CM: .5
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Are We Planning for Process or Outcomes?
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Are We Planning for Process or Outcomes?
Location: HPCC, Room 142A-C
Moderator and Speaker:
James A. Castaneda, AICP (he/him/his)
– Somos Group
Upskilling for the Future
CM: .5
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
So You Graduated, Now What?
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
So You Graduated. Now What?
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Moderator and Speaker:
Angela D. Brooks, FAICP (she/her/hers)
– City of Philadelphia
Upskilling for the Future
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Got Plans? How Planning Makes Cents
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ET
Got Plans? How Planning Makes Cents
Location: HPCC, Room 420AB
Moderator and Speaker:
Keasha C. Hall (she/her/hers)
– Community Planning & Revitalization
Economic Trends and Transformations
CM: .5
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ET
APA PA Meet and Greet
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ET
APA PA Meet and Greet
Location: Social Brews, 211 West Fort Street, Detroit
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ET
All-Iowa Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ET
All-Iowa Reception
Location: The Social Brews, 211 W Fort St #100, Detroit, MI 48226
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ET
Minnesota & Wisconsin Joint Chapter Get-Together
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ET
Minnesota & Wisconsin Joint Chapter Get-Together
Location: Social Brews, 211 West Fort Street, Detroit
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ET
Utah NPC26 Reception
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ET
Utah NPC26 Reception
Location: The Social Brews | 211 West Fort Street, Detroit
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
Delaware APA - Joint Reception
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
Delaware APA - Joint Reception
Location: Detroit Beer Co, 1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
Economic Development Division Awards and Reception (joint Event)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
Economic Development Division Awards and Reception (joint Event)
Location: Detroit Beer Co, 1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
New York Upstate Chapter Reception (Joint Event)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
New York Upstate Chapter Reception (Joint Event)
Location: Detroit Beer Co, 1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
STaR Joint Reception
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
STaR Joint Reception
Location: Detroit Beer Co, 1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ET
Economic Development (+MultiDivision) Awards Ceremony Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ET
Economic Development (+MultiDivision) Awards Ceremony Reception
Location: Detroit Beer Co, 1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ET
Hazard Mitigation Disaster Recovery Division Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ET
Hazard Mitigation Disaster Recovery Division Reception
Location: Two James Spirit, 2445 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
ET
One World Reception and SCD Awards
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
ET
One World Reception and SCD Awards
Location: Guardian Building 32nd Floor, 500 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226