Community Planning Academy
The Community Planning Academy (CPA) offers high-quality and cost effective training and workshops to appointed citizen planners, local elected officials and local government employees. CPA provides planners and decision makers with tools to make effective decisions regarding their community's future.
For more information about CPA courses, please contact Stephen Causby at 404.463.3216 or Crystal Jackson at 404.463.3217.
- Upcoming Classes -
ArcGIS Desktop II
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Date: Wednesday, July 15 - Friday, July 17 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: ARC Offices, 3rd floor, Downtown Atlanta
Objective: The objective of ArcGIS Desktop II is to build on the skills gained in Desktop I to help participants perform complex functions within ArcGIS. This three-day course is taught by an ESRI-authorized instructor and will create a framework for becoming a successful ArcGIS Desktop user. There are only 12 spots in this class. Spaces are available to local government and school district employees only on a first come, first served basis.
Cost: $340 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
See course table of contents here
How to Stay Above Board:
Legal Concepts and Implications of Planning and Redevelopment
Date: Wednesday, August 19 | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: College Park Public Safety Training Facility | 3717 College Street, College Park
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Objective: From the legal relationship between the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan to the benefits of creating a tax allocation district, elected and appointed officials as well as planning and economic development staff can benefit from the experience of local attorneys who have specific knowledge of these tools and issues and how to navigate them successfully.
The objective of this course is to transmit an understanding of the basics of key legal concepts related to planning and redevelopment. Participants will come away with a clearer view of tools they might use to facilitate and spur redevelopment in their communities.
Cost: $50 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
Register online here
ArcGIS Desktop I
Dates: Wednesday,
September 2-Thursday, September 3 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: ARC Offices, 3rd floor, Downtown Atlanta
Objective: The objective of ArcGIS Desktop I is to provide planning officials and staff with a basic introduction to GIS. This course will also take the participant through facilitated exercises to help familiarize them with the capabilities of this planning tool. There are only 12 spots in this class. Spaces are available to local government and school district employees only on a first come, first served basis.
Cost: $225 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
Register online here
Training for Planning Officials
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Dates: September 16, October 14 & November 18 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Clarkston Community Center, Angora Hall | 3701 College Avenue, Clarkston
Objective: The flagship course of the Community Planning Academy, this course is targeted at local government elected and appointed officials and citizen planners. In these three days, participants will gain a thorough understanding of issues that should be considered when planning in the Atlanta region. From water resource planning to land use and transportation, this course offers valuable information from some of the region's experts. Don't miss this class!
Cost: $175 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
Register online here
ArcGIS Desktop II
Date: Wednesday, October 21 - Friday, October 23 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: ARC Offices, 3rd floor, Downtown Atlanta
Cost: $340 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
See course table of contents here
Register online here
Waiting out the Storm: Addressing Planning & Development Issues of the Current Economy
Date: Thursday, November 5 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Objective: Throughout the past year, local governments have been dealing with decreased tax revenues, foreclosed homes and neighborhoods, budget cuts and staff reductions. These issues are driving conversations about how cities and counties in the region will survive the downturn and emerge with policies and plans in place to stabilize local economies. This workshop will provide updates on key issues and ideas on how to move forward.
Cost: $50 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
Register online here
Understanding Access Management
Date: Thursday, December 10 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Objective: Access management is the systematic control of the location, spacing, design, and operation of driveways, median openings, interchanges, and street connections to a roadway. This workshop will take a look at how local governments can integrate access management into their existing plans, create safer roadways for all users and facilitate economic growth and development.
Cost: $50 and includes breakfast, lunch and all workshop materials.
Register online here
Training Catered to Your Needs
ARC will conduct training on topics that best suit your community's needs. ARC staff has conducted a variety of different one-day workshops on topics including "Planning for Large Scale Retail," "Impact Fee Planning," "Downtown and Activity Center Economic Development," "Financing Your Plan," and "Linking Water Resource and Land Use Planning."
We have also worked with individual cities and counties to develop training workshops about issues and trends specific to that community. If your community has identified a training need, contact us at 404.463.3212.
For information about Community Planning Academy courses or to be placed on our mailing list, contact us at 404.463.3216.
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