APA SCD Annual Symposium 2024
Please join us for the third annual SCD Symposium (virtual), this year we are focusing on health, equity and climate change. This year’s symposium will feature a keynote by Melissa Jones, Executive Director of the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII), a panel focusing on equity and public health and a panel on integrating climate into public health planning. We will close with speakers from the symposium reflecting on what we’ve heard and key take-aways for the planning community.
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Registered attendees will receive a Zoom webinar link prior to the event. You can attend one session, or multiple sessions. CM Credits will be available for individual sessions. AICP CM Credits pending (3 hours).
SYMPOSIUM OUTLINE:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
(1-5 pm EST, 12-4 pm CST, 11 am – 3 pm MST, 10 am – 2 pm PST)
Welcome: Introduction to the Symposium with Karla Ebenbach, Chair-Elect of the APA Sustainable Communities Division and Shannon Roberts, Partnerships Co-Chair (10 min)
Introduction from EDI Committee & Planning in the Black Community Division with Dr. David Abraham (10 min)
Keynote: Health, Equity and Climate Change (20 min)
Melissa Jones, Executive Director Executive Director of the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII)
Session 1: Integrating Equity in Public Health Community Planning (1 hour, 20 min)
Integrating equity into public health community planning is a fundamental approach that seeks to ensure fair and just distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes within diverse populations – our panel will discuss on their work addressing these challenges, where there are opportunities to integrate equity and health, and what still needs to be addressed.
Anna Rosenblum (Moderator), EcoDistricts AP, LEED O+M AP, LFA, evolveEA
Robyn Bussey, JUST Health Director at the Partnership for Southern Equity
Lindy Wordlaw AICP, Chicago Recovery Plan Director
Becky Basch, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Break: 10 min
Session 2: Integrating Climate in Public Health Community Planning (1 hour, 20 min)
Integrating climate considerations into public health community planning is a crucial initiative that recognizes the intricate interplay between environmental factors and public well-being. Learn how our panel is integrating climate considerations into their work and where they would like to see it expand in the future.
Donny Goris-Kolb, AICP, LEED AP O+M, Envision SP (Moderator), VHB
Matthew Tejada, Senior Vice President of Environmental Health, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Dr. Patrice Williams, Professor, Northeastern University
Dr. Ann-Christine Duhaime, Pediatric Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital
Symposium Reflections & Closing (30 min)
Shannon Roberts, AICP, LEED BD+C, PMP (Moderator), Jacobs
Keynote: Melissa Jones
Session 1: Lindy Wordlaw, Chicago Recovery Plan Director
Session 2: Dr. Patrice Williams, Northeastern University
Navigating the Climate Crisis Together: COP 28 Recap
REGISTER HERE: ISSP
As the world unites to address climate change at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28), we are gathering experts to break down the key takeaways and commitments that emerge from COP 28. Then, we’ll unpack the potential impacts on relevant industries and countries.
PAYING FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDING AND INCENTIVES
Join RMI and the World Resources Institute for the sixth installment of our Federal Funding Learning Series to introduce our “AFFORD” tool and unpack relevant upcoming federal opportunities. “AFFORD” (America’s Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources for Decarbonization) makes it easy for state and local governments, tribes, higher education, faith, health care, and cultural institutions to find, compare, and prioritize federal funding opportunities for clean energy and decarbonization projects.
AFFORD is the latest upgrade to the tool formerly known as FFOLD, now packed with more Inflation Reduction Act incentives and redesigned for easier navigation and a broader audience. After introducing the tool and our enhanced and highly tactical “Funding Guidance,” we will highlight a few upcoming federal programs and incentives that should be on your radar and take questions based on your direct experience navigating new and existing federal programs. Learn more and register.
RMI Launch of HOMEBUILDERSCAN to Reduce Embodied Carbon Initiatives
Join us as homebuilder and embodied carbon expert Chris Magwood introduces HomebuildersCAN: a supportive Carbon Action Network initiative. Developed by RMI with an industry stakeholder group, HomebuildersCAN will support builders as they learn about embodied carbon and provide the industry with a consistent approach to incorporate embodied carbon into decarbonization strategies. The program will assist members in three key areas: 1) increasing performance on embodied emissions from new homes, 2) advocate for alignment across the sector, and 3) adopt and scale profitable climate-smart building practices. Meeting climate targets requires that the building construction industry addresses embodied carbon emissions for holistic sector decarbonization, in line with RMI’s mission to secure a clean, prosperous, and zero-carbon future for all. Learn more and register.
Webinar - Award-Winning Sustainability 2023
Register Here: Microsoft Teams
The SCD’s annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects, plans, policies, individuals, and organizations whose work is dedicated to supporting and growing sustainable communities. This webinar will kick off with an overview of the 2024 awards process.
Stay tuned to the SCD website for an awards kick-off announcement!
For this webinar, speakers representing three of the 2023 award winners will speak about their award-winning projects/plans, which include:
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Climate Action Plan (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
City of San Luis Obispo Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery (San Luis Obispo, California)
Sun Valley Healthy Living Initiative and “SOL” Phase 3 Health Action Plan (Denver, Colorado)
1.5 AICP CM pending (live viewing only)
NPC23 Multi-Division And SCD Awards Reception
Join us for the APA NPC 23 Multi-Division Reception & SCD Awards in Philadelphia!
Event Hosts:
APA Sustainable Communities Division
APA Food Systems Division
APA New Urbanism Division
APA Housing & Community Development Division
The APA Sustainable Communities, Food Systems, New Urbanism, and Housing & Community Development Divisions, invite you to a Multi-Division Reception and Celebration of the 2023 SCD Annual Excellence in Sustainability Awards.
The event will be held during NPC 23 at AIA Philadelphia (Center for Architecture and Design), across the street from the National Planning Conference at the convention center.
Please join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we announce the winners of SCD’s Awards for Excellence in Sustainability and enjoy each other’s company in a casual atmosphere.
Ticket Price
Members of hosting divisions: $12.51
($10 Reception Fee + 2.51 EventBrite fee)
Non-members: $17.85
($15 Reception Fee + 2.85 EventBrite fee)
APA Planning Academy Session 2 - Brave New World, CA State Housing Legislation Update
This session will provide an overview of recent major changes in California housing legislation. Jay Higgins, John Parke, and Dan Klemann will present an update on 2023 California Legislation that includes legislation related to parking reductions, by-right housing in commercial zones, non-discretionary permit streamlining, housing elements, minor adjustments to State Density Bonus Law, further amendments to ADU law, and other bills important to highlight. There will be time for a question & answer session at the end of the session.
WEBINAR: REINVESTING IN ENERGY AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT
A webinar with RMI Manager and coal transition expert Jeremy Richardson. The webinar focuses on ensuring a just, equitable, and fair transition for coal workers and communities, and how we can unlock benefits for communities while helping utilities shift their portfolios through Inflation Reduction Act programs. At this webinar, you will learn more about the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program (EIR), a loan program that offers a unique opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive long-term community economic development beyond the energy sector. The program is designed to lower customer rates while allowing utilities to reinvest in clean energy and transmission upgrades.
APA SCD Annual Symposium
Join us for APA Sustainable Communities’ 2nd annual Climate Symposium. This virtual event will be held on February 23, 2023, between 1pm to 5pm (EST) / 10am to 2pm (PST). We’ll kick things off with a deep dive update on the Division’s Leadership in Climate Action and Resilience, followed by the presentation of various perspectives and experience from our esteemed guest panelists on the topics of “Decarbonization” and “Applying Systems Thinking”.
Symposium Agenda
1-1:10 p.m. Symposium Welcome
1:10 -1:50 p.m. Sustainable Communities Division Leadership in Climate Action and Resilience
Deep Dive into the PAS Report, Matt Bucchin – Halff Associates, Inc.
2023 Preview of Sustainability and Resilience CMs, Karla Ebenbach – Ebenbach Consulting LLC.
Open Questions
1:50-2:00 p.m. 10 min break
2:00-3:20 p.m. Decarbonization: Operational + Embodied
As the discussion of combatting climate change is shifting from reducing energy consumption to decarbonizing our networks – our panel will explore what this means at the federal, state, municipal and project levels.
Donny Goris-Kolb – VHB, Moderator
Lance Davis – GSA
Chad Laurent – Cadmus
Prof. John Nolon – Pace Law School
Maxine Paul – Adelante Consulting
Greg Mella – SmithGroup
3:20-3:30 p.m. 10 min break
3:30-4:50 p.m. Applying Systems Thinking
How can and why should systems thinking be applied to our built environments? How should planners, architects, and engineers incorporate this way of thinking to address our changing climate and the inequities which disproportionally affect the most vulnerable in our communities? Learn how our panel is applying systems thinking in their work and where they would like to see it expand in the future.
Shannon Roberts – Jacobs, Moderator
Mark Reiner – Jacobs
Scott Edmondson – SF Planning
Kirstin Weeks – Bio Studio
Sandy Mendler – Gensler
4:50-5:00 p.m. Closing
Mitigation and Recovery From Natural Disasters: A One-Day Interactive Workshop
(6 CM Credits for AICP Planners)
In this workshop, you will learn the essential skills and considerations in planning for hazard mitigation and disaster recovery with a real case study from a coastal community.
Using Hurricane Harvey as a case study, you will learn about wind and flooding impacts, common mitigation methods, and community recovery needs, including the use of green infrastructure, strategies to revitalize economic activity, commercial districts, and restoring livability in residential neighborhoods.
Webinar - Award-Winning Sustainability 2021: Part 4
Free Webinar Series: Lessons Learned from the Winners of APA-SCD’s 2021 Awards Program
The SCD’s annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects, plans, policies, individuals, and organizations whose work is dedicated to supporting and growing sustainable communities.
Award winners speaking on this webinar include teams representing the Etna EcoDistrict Plan (2021 winner in the Community Plan category) and the Pasadena, Texas, Healthy Parks Plan (2021 winner in the Park, Recreation, or Open Space Plan or Project Category).
This webinar will kick off with an overview of the 2022 awards program, which is currently open for submissions. See https://www.apascd.com/awards for more information.
Webinar - Award-Winning Sustainability 2021: Part 3
Free Webinar Series: Lessons Learned from the Winners of APA-SCD’s 2021 Awards Program
The SCD’s annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects, plans, policies, individuals, and organizations whose work is dedicated to supporting and growing sustainable communities.
Award winners speaking on this webinar include teams representing the Southern California Regional Climate Adaptation Framework (2021 winner in the Policy, Law, or Tool category) and the Grove City Sustainability Plan (2021 winner in the Student Project Category).
This webinar will kick off with an overview of the 2022 awards program, which is currently open for submissions. See https://www.apascd.com/awards for more information.
Webinar - Award-Winning Sustainability 2021: Part 2
Free Webinar Series: Lessons Learned from the Winners of APA-SCD’s 2021 Awards Program
The SCD’s annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects, plans, policies, individuals, and organizations whose work is dedicated to supporting and growing sustainable communities.
Award winners speaking on this webinar include teams representing OurCounty: The Los Angeles Countywide Sustainability Plan (2021 winner in the Municipal, State, or Regional Plan category) and representatives from Kim Lundgren Associates (2021 winner in the Leadership in Sustainability Category), who will discuss key tactics for achieving climate action goals.
This webinar will kick off with an overview of the 2022 awards program, which is currently open for submissions. See https://www.apascd.com/awards for more information.
Webinar - Award-Winning Sustainability 2021: Part 1
Free Webinar Series: Lessons Learned from the Winners of APA-SCD’s 2021 Awards Program
The SCD’s annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects, plans, policies, individuals, and organizations whose work is dedicated to supporting and growing sustainable communities.
Award winners speaking on this webinar include a team representing the Dallas Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Plan, winner of the 2021 Energy Plan or Project Award.
This webinar will kick off with an overview of the 2022 awards program, which is currently open for submissions. See https://www.apascd.com/awards for more information.
Times shown are in ET.
0.5 AICP CM.
Webinar slides: PDF
Webinar recording: YouTube
Fire & Water: Extreme Weather Trends and Community Infrastructure | Practitioners’ Roundtable
Fire & Water: Extreme Weather Trends and Community Infrastructure
With:
Panelist Edith Hannigan, Land Use Planning Program Manager with the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, on wildfire resiliency planning
Panelist Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, on flood resiliency planning
Moderator Jim Schwab, Jim Schwab Consulting LLC
Moderator Jill Schreifer, The Schreifer Group
Join your APA colleagues to learn more about this timely issue for our communities in these first webinars of the new Sustainability & Resilience Series. Panelists and discussions will examine current extreme weather trends, address their impact on infrastructure and social vulnerability, and suggest a role planners can play to improve outcomes. Each of these Planning Webcast Series sessions earns 1.0 AICP CM.
8th Awards for Excellence in Sustainability Nomination Window
Honoring projects, plans, policies, individuals, and organizations whose work is dedicated to supporting and growing sustainable communities.
