The 2007 Great Northwest Planning Conference —
Planners Without Borders conference presentations are now available for online viewing or download at
www.washington-apa.org/2007conf/program.html.
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Washington and Oregon APA chapters and joint Conference Committee, we invite you to join us at the
2007 Great Northwest Planning Conference. This marks the third time Pacific Northwest planners have united to share insights and learn from one another--this time in Tacoma, Washington, the City of Destiny.
The conference theme, PLANNERS WITHOUT BORDERS, not only reflects the commonalities of our two states… but also how global challenges affect us and offer solutions. Whenever the two state APA chapters come together, we find that comparing and contrasting our approaches to problem solving stimulates critical thinking and interesting dialogue and yields positive approaches to resolving issues in our local communities.
Sessions in five conference tracks provide ample opportunity to examine issues of the day, and eight mobile workshops around the area offer planners a chance to see and reflect on outstanding planning projects up close. You'll find inspiring presentations from speakers across the planning continuum, including keynote speakers
Anthony Flint from the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, and
Dr. Milica Bajic Brkovic, Secretary General for the International Society of City and Regional Planners.
The Tacoma host committee has lined up a variety of fun events, including a reception to network with colleagues, make new friends, mingle with exhibitors and view student posters; a sunset dinner at Chambers Bay (bring your golf clubs to
play at the new championship course before or after the conference); and an evening at the Emerald Queen Casino. There are also numerous local attractions such as the celebrated Museum of Glass and Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, and the revitalized waterfront and shoreline esplanade all within easy walking distance from the Sheraton Tacoma, our headquarters hotel, and the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center.
We look forward to seeing you in Tacoma!
Philip Farrington, AICP
Conference Co-Chair, Oregon
Oregon Chapter APA President
Peter Huffman
Conference Co-Chair, Washington
Joe Tovar, FAICP
Washington Chapter APA President
The conference will take place
October 3-5, 2007 at the
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, Washington 98402
253-830-6601
www.tacomaconventioncenter.com
Check back for regular updates.
