Conference Site
The entire 2007 AzPA conference, excluding the opening reception at the Dancing Fountains, will be held at the new
Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa, opening September 2007. The Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa is located at 9495
W. Coyotes Blvd., in the heart of Glendale’s new Westgate shopping and entertainment district. The hotel is just a short stroll
from upscale boutiques and fine dining, as well as the Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.
Accommodations
The host hotel, Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa, offers beautifully
appointed guest rooms. Come see for yourself what luxury is all about.
Each of the 320 rooms has been equipped with the modern conveniences
you expect. Surf the web with high-speed wireless Internet access
or relax on your extra sofa bed. Just steps from your room, a full-service
spa, pool, fitness center, restaurant, lounge and outdoor patio along with
an Internet café offer everything you need to make your conference stay
complete.
The Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa has set aside a block of rooms for the Arizona Planning Association conference
attendees. Please make room reservations at your earliest convenience to ensure room rate and availability. The discounted
group rate for our block is $144 plus tax per room. Conference attendees can reserve room accommodations by calling the
Renaissance directly at 800-468-3571. You must identify yourself as an Arizona Planning Association conference attendee.
Reservations must be made by October 3 to receive this rate and be guaranteed a room. Room reservations must be
guaranteed with a major credit card.
Parking and Directions
The Renaissance Convention Center parking structure is located on the east side of the hotel, but charges will apply. There
are complimentary self parking lots directly across the street from the main entrance of the hotel. These may be entered from
either 95th Ave. or Coyotes Blvd. There is also a complimentary surface lot across from the Media Center, and it may be
entered from Maryland Avenue.
Getting to the conference hotel is easy. To drive to the Renaissance, take Loop 101 to Glendale Avenue. Drive east on
Glendale to 95th Avenue and turn right. Turn left on Coyotes Boulevard and proceed to the hotel. The Convention Center is
directly adjacent to the hotel.
Renaissance Glendale
Hotel & Spa Conference
and Media Center
Aerial Photos courtesy of
The Ellman Companies
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The Arizona Planning Association website
www.azplanning.org
is an excellent source for updated conference
information. For other conference information,
please contact the association office at
(602) 866-7188
or by e-mail at
info@azplanning.org
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Registration and
Information Desk
The registration and information desk will be located just
inside the Renaissance Convention Center and will be
open the following days/times:
Wednesday 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Cancellations/Refund Policy
Advanced registrants unable to attend the conference are
eligible to receive a full refund by sending a written
request no later than October 31, 2007. Refunds will be
issued following the conference. Registrants unable to
attend may appoint a substitute.
AICP Certification Maintenance Credits
Sessions at this conference will be eligible for CM credits. Details on the specific sessions and events that will be granted
credit will be available later this summer online.
Area Restaurants & Attractions
Conveniently located in the new Westgate City Center in Glendale, the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa is surrounded
by professional sports venues, great entertainment, upscale shopping and fine dining. One of the premier developments in
the country, Westgate features the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, Fiesta Bowl and
Super Bowl and the Jobing.com Arena, home of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. The new 4,000 seat AMC Westgate 20 will
offer you a movie-going experience like no other and
an ideal way to spend your free time during the
conference. Or, feel free to take a short drive to
Historic Downtown Glendale, where you’ll find unique
shops and great history. This is the perfect opportunity
to explore all Glendale and the West Valley has to
offer!
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