Are you…a planning innovator? …involved in cutting-edge research?
…interested in sharing ideas or projects? If so, we need you as a presenter at the APA Arizona 2011 State Planning Conference! This year’s theme is
“Practical Applications in Planning,” and we are seeking session proposals in the following tracks: o Regional Planning o Alternative Energy/Environmental Planning/Sustainable Future o The New Normal and Working Together o Rural Planning and Economic Development Tools o Healthy Communities o Planning Nuts and Bolts
We are focusing on success and ways to move forward in challenging economic and political environments to help our communities, the State of Arizona, and America build a stronger and more prosperous future in our rural, suburban and urban areas.
We will explore the opportunities before us to work collectively–in neighborhoods, towns, cities and regions– to pool limited resources, improve efficiency and effectiveness of planning in Arizona. It is time to actively lay the foundation for a new era of personal and professional responsibility.
Let us think differently about Arizona’s future while promoting smarter growth and sustainability. Join us at the APA Arizona State Planning Conference September 28-30, 2011.
Examples of possible presentation topics include, but are not limited to: o Sustainable Future - Alternative Energy, Green Building, Habitat Conservation, Solar Opportunities,
Climate Change o Transportation - Infrastructure Planning, Linking Transportation and Housing, Multi-Modal
Transportation o Natural Resources - Stormwater Management, Water Quality, Water Harvesting, Regional
Wastewater Planning o Technology - Use of GIS and Web Based Programs for Planning Purposes o Urban Issues - Community Gardens, “Zombie” Subdivisions, Zoning Codes and Health o Hot Zoning Topics - Medical Marijuana, Changes to General Plans and Zoning Ordinances o Administrative Procedures - Code Enforcement and Public Outreach o Economic Development - Grants Available, Success Stories, What’s Driving Planning in our
Community o Cultural Diversity - Public Schools Curriculum, Immigration Reform, Native American Tribal
Development o Professional Development - Sessions for New Planners, Finding a Job, Time Management

Submittals must provide the following information:
1. Session or workshop title: a short/catchy title that accurately reflects the focus of the session
2. Presenter Name/Credentials/Employer/Biography: This information, necessary for each presenter, is used in the conference brochure, the on-site program and for applying for certification maintenance credit.
3. Abstract: a short description of the session and relevance to the conference topic (no more than 100 words). This abstract will be used in the session selection process and, if session is selected, to generate interest in participating in the conference.
4. Take-Away Summary of the session: a short description of the session that will describe what the participant will take away from the session. This will be used in the on-site conference program (no more than 20 words)
As a conference presenter, you will contribute to advancing the planning profession and gain visibility and recognition as a leader by sharing your expertise. Planners, commissioners, and others from Arizona and beyond will be exposed to your expertise and more than 300 will attend this conference. Show how your innovative work will benefit them in the years to come!
Presentation proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. April 29, 2011. Late/incomplete proposals will not be considered. Your proposal must include all presenters.
Presentations should last 75 minutes and focus on the topics previously described.
Visit www.azplanning.org/2011Conference / to obtain additional information about the conference. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah More at (520) 822-8853 or smore@ci.sahuarita.az.us
or Kelly Lee at
(520) 623-6146 or klee@azplanningcenter.com
.

PROPOSED SESSION TITLE: ______________________________________
MODERATOR NAME: ___________________________________________
MODERATOR CREDENTIALS: _____________________________________
FIRM/ORGANIZATION: __________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________
CITY: _________________ STATE: ________ZIP CODE: _____ ____
TELEPHONE: ____________________ EMAIL: _______________________________________________
Speaker/Panelist Name: ____________________ Speaker/Panelist Name: _____________________
Credentials: ______________________________ Credentials: ______________________________
Organization: ____________________________ Organization: ______________________________
Title: ___________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Email: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Speaker/Panelist Name: ____________________ Speaker/Panelist Name: _____________________
Credentials: ______________________________ Credentials: ______________________________
Organization: ____________________________ Organization: ______________________________
Title: ___________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Email: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Sessions are limited to a moderator and two speakers or a moderator and four-person panel maximum. A brief biography is required for all instructors.

Page Two
Abstract for session: Please provide a 3-5 sentence paragraph description of the proposed session.
Limited to 100 words. This abstract will be used in the session selection process and, if session is selected, to generate interest in participating in the conference.
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Take-Away Summary of the session: a short description of the session that will describe what the participant will take away from the session. This will be used in the on-site conference program (no more than 20 words)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Presentations should last 75 minutes and focus on the topics previously described.
Each meeting room will be equipped with a podium/microphone, panel table with microphones, LCD projector, electrical extension cord and screen. Moderators/presenters must provide their own
laptops.
Visit www.azplanning.org/2011Conference / to obtain additional information about the conference. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah More at (520) 822-8853 or smore@ci.sahuarita.az.us
or Kelly Lee at
(520) 623-6146 or klee@azplanningcenter.com
.
Presentation proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. April 29, 2011. Late/incomplete proposals will not be
considered. Your proposal must include all presenters. The Conference Planning Committee will make their final selection of sessions on May 27, 2011. Please submit your proposal to: Patti King, APA Arizona, by mail to 17235 N. 75 th Avenue, Suite D-145, Glendale, AZ 85308, or by email to info@azplanning.org
.