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NCAPA Summer Planning Institute
Registration Deadline: May 22
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The North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association annually sponsors the Summer Planning Institute. It provides opportunities for practicing planners, public officials, planning educators and others with an interest in planning to share ideas/experiences and learn skills relating to a variety of planning issues.
Appalachian State University will host the 2009 Summer Planning Institute in Boone May 28 & 29. The program includes several topical sessions including economic development, stormwater management, internet-based mapping and public involvement, and steep slope development.
It's a great time of the year to make a trip to the mountains. Mark your calendars now, and plan to attend.
COSTS
The 2009 Summer Planning Institute is a two-day conference. Participants have the option of registering for one day or both days. Or, participants may choose to attend the one-day Computer-Intensitive Lab – Internet Mapping and Public Participation – to be held May 29 in conjunction with the Institute.
Click here for a tentative agenda.
Two-Day Registration Fees: $125 (price includes evening reception on Thursday, May 28)
One-Day Registration Fee: $85
One-Day Internet Mapping and Public Participation Workshop (GIS):$110 (price includes lab fee)
Thursday Program and Friday Internet Mapping and Publich Participation Workshop (GIS): $195 (price includes lab fee)
Evening Reception (Thursday, May 28): $20
Registration is waived for full-time students enrolled in a planning program. Students will be asked to show their student ID at registration. If they do not have an ID, they will be asked to pay the appropriate registration fee. Students must pay for the evening reception.
Note: A $30 surcharge will be added for all onsite registrations.
Lodging
Rooms are available at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center, 800-951-6048.
Visit the High Country Host or call 800-438-7500 for additional accommodation suggestions.
Questions
For questions or information regarding the 2009 program, contact
Dr. Richard Crepeau, Associate Professor of Community and Regional Planning
Department of Geography and Planning
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC, 28607
(828) 262-7052
crepeaurj@appstate.edu
For questions regarding registration, contact Conferences and Institutes via e-mail or at 828-262-3045.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your conference registration on or before for a full refund minus the $30 non-refundable deposit. After there will be no refunds.
Register Now
Please complete our online registration form whether paying by credit card or check.
To pay by check, print the online form to mail with your payment. Please note spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The program may filled before we receive your payment. We suggest registering now with a credit card using our secure server.
If you decide to cancel your registration, the $30 non-refundable deposit will be withheld from the refund.
If you choose to mail a check, please mail your completed registration form and check made payable to Appalachian State University to:
Office of Conferences and Institutes
ASU Box 32042
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608-2042