APA-LA 2022 State Conference

545 Saint Charles Avenue,New Orleans LA 70130

09 November, 2022

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2022 State Planning Conference: Building our Collective Future: Planning and Public HealthNovember 9-11 • Gallier Hall, 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans How does the built environment impact health outcomes for residents of Louisiana? What strategies can planners use to ensure policy and long-range plans are implemented effectively and equitably to improve quality of life in all communities? What initiatives are Louisiana planners leading in resiliency planning, transit, and affordable housing? What lessons have we learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that could inform how we plan, build and engage communities in the future? From November 9 to 11, planners from across the state will gather at historic Gallier Hall in Downtown New Orleans to engage and learn about local and statewide planning efforts related to public health; including health and the built environment, safe and complete streets, connections between health and housing, planning for vulnerable populations, and economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s conference will feature over 25 panels, workshops, networking events, and expert-led sessions. Register for the State Planning Conference Today!Conference Registration Rates*$200 - APA Members - Early (closes October 10)$250 - APA Members - Late (closes October 24)$75 - APA New & Retired Members - Early (closes October 10)$100 - APA New & Retired Members - Late (closes October 24)$50 - APA Student Members - Early (closes October 10)$75 - APA Student Members - Late (closes October 24)$250 - Non-Members - Early (closes October 10)$300 - Non-Members - Late (closes October 24)*See FAQs below regarding complimentary registrationConference Hotel Loews Hotel, 300 Poydras St, New Orleans Click HERE to book at the State Planning Conference group rate (hotel block closes October 10) Group Rates Available: November 9 - November 11, 2022Guest Room Rates: starting from $239 plus taxGroup Block Closes: October 10, 2022Group Details: Nightly Destination Fee is waived for registered group guests.Conference Program at a GlanceClick HERE to view a PDF version of the draft program. (Note: CM credits pending.) Sponsor the 2022 State Planning ConferenceAs a sponsor of this year’s conference, you will have the opportunity to connect with 150+ planning professionals working at the front lines of Louisiana’s planning. Your generous sponsorship will provide the opportunity to promote your brand to hundreds of influential leaders and policy makers across the state while demonstrating your commitment to quality development and innovation that supports a safer and more resilient future. Refer to the chart below to learn about Sponsorship benefits! Sponsorships must be committed by September 30th to receive full recognition in the Conference Program. Complete the Sponsorship Form to pledge your commitment to this year’s conference! Conference FAQsWhy attend/sponsor the Statewide Planning Conference?The APA-LA Statewide Planning Conference is the signature annual professional development event for the planning profession in Louisiana. Over the course of three days, planners and allied professionals from across the state will gather in New Orleans to engage in local and statewide planning work addressing land use, transportation, housing, public health, resilience, and other sectors. This year’s conference will feature over 25 panels, workshops, networking events, and expert-led sessions. In addition, through the annual Statewide Planning Awards ceremony, the conference recognizes achievements in excellence for plan-making and implementation in Louisiana. Attendees and sponsors will have the opportunity to engage, learn from, and network with a diverse cross-section of planners working at the front lines of Louisiana’s planning. What is included with conference registration?Registration grants conference attendees access to all three days of programming from November 9-11, and includes access to the following: 25+ sessions, workshops, panels, and networking events16+ Certification Maintenance (CM) credit opportunities for AICP planners, including all mandatory CM sessions (Law, Ethics, Equity, and Sustainability/Resilience)*Breakfast and bunch service on November 10 and November 11**Chapter awards reception on November 10***CM Credits Pending.**Capacity may be limited; pre-registration required.I have complimentary conference registration. How do I register?If you or your organization is eligible for complimentary tickets based on your sponsorship level or as a conference volunteer, you will be sent a special registration code that will allow you or selected members of your organization to register for no charge. Please contact Chapter Treasurer Melissa Guilbeau([email protected]) with any questions.