7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. Registration/Information Desk Open 8:30 a.m. – NoonMobile Tour Take this exciting opportunity to venture on to the Marine Corps Air Station-Yuma (MCAS) which supports 80 percent of the nation’s Marine Corps air-to-ground aviation training. MCAS annually hosts about 100 aviation units, bringing an average of 600 aircraft and 14,000 personnel for on-going training that takes place throughout the year. This tour includes guided access to key components of the air station. These include the new rebuilt residential area, the flight simulator display area, the firearms simulator and a static display of Marine Corps fighter aircraft. In addition, attendees of this mobile tour will be able to witness a static display of current tactical military vehicles provided by the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG). YPG is a premiere test facility for the U.S. Army. A huge variety of weapon systems and munitions are tested, including: long range artillery; missile firing aircraft; cargo and personnel parachutes; direct fire weapons; unmanned aerial systems; and technologies to defeat roadside bombs. Separate registration fee of $40 includes refreshments and transportation. Important Note: Registration and admittance for this mobile tour will require a personal background check for all attendees. Therefore, registration deadline will be firm at October 15, 2008. |
8:30 a.m. – NoonMobile Tour This year our conference will include a two-hour canoe tour, beginning at the confluence of the Gila and Colorado Rivers. Attendees of this tour will witness ongoing restoration efforts taking place in the both the east and west wetland areas. The tour also showcases the return of many native birds akin to wetland areas. Canoes and life preservers will be provided. Register early to get a spot on this fantastic tour. Separate registration fee of $40 includes refreshments and transportation. |
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Healing the Gila: A Regional Approach to River
Restoration In 2005, the Flood Control District and numerous project partners, including the cities of Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear, completed the El Rio Watercourse Master Plan for an 18-mile stretch of the Gila River in southwestern Maricopa County. Environmental issues, development pressures and the spread of non-native species, including salt cedar, have threatened the Gila River’s ecosystem in the El Rio project area. The El Rio plan outlines a river restoration strategy that incorporates sustainable floodplain management, economic development, recreation, environmental enhancements, and control of invasive species. Using El Rio as a case study, this session will focus on tools and techniques for the implementations of regional river restoration plans. Topics include
Presenters: Doug Williams, AICP,
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Developing a Park Along the Colorado River Using examples of trail and park development along the Colorado River, the context of this session explains parks are a fundamental part of the planning process connecting housing, transportation, land use, economic development and environmental quality. Along with a representative from the City of Yuma to showcase local trails and river-related development, other cities using the Colorado River as an economic development resource are Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction, Colorado and Moab, Utah. Format will be PowerPoint presentation and handouts describing the Colorado River’s interface with the identified communities (including Yuma) to be followed by an open discussion on issues or opportunities for other Arizona communities. Presenters: Tom Dixon, AICP, Valley Investments, Inc.; Charles Flynn, City of Yuma Heritage Program
No Adverse Impacts Floodplain This session will present an overview of the Association of State Floodplain Managers’‘No Adverse Impact Floodplain Management Initiative’ with an emphasis on long range planning programs. Topics will consist of:
Presenters: Doug Plasencia, PE, CFM, Michael Baker Corp and Julie M. Lemmon, Esq. Moderator: Thomas R. Loomis, Flood Control District/Chair of Maricopa County, Arizona Floodplain Management Association, Registered Civil Engineer, Registered Land Surveyor, Certified Floodplain Manager |
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The Arizona Smart Growth Scorecard This session will be an in-depth discussion of the Arizona Smart Growth Scorecard and its role in guiding community development. The scorecard is a smart growth diagnostic tool for local communities that state agencies will use to prioritize discretionary funding decisions. This session promises to be interactive and educational, as well as critical to ensuring successful completion of the scorecard. The State of Arizona is officially launching the Arizona Smart Growth Scorecard in January 2009, so do not miss this opportunity! Presenters: Kristen Keener Busby, AICP, Arizona Department of Commerce; Shannon Scutari, Governor’s Office; Deb Sydenham, AICP, Arizona Department of Commerce Form-Based Code – The Future of Zoning in
Arizona “Form Based Code” has become a buzz phrase in the world of zoning. If there are trends in zoning, Form Based Codes appear to fit that category. So what is a Form Based Code? How does it differ from Exclidean Zoning? And how might your community apply a Form Based Code to either new development or to existing development? Get answers to all those questions and other questions that you may have regarding a Form Based Code (FBC); learn how FBCs are being used in Arizona; and have an opportunity to talk with the “experts” to get some tips as to how you can implement a FBC in the future. Presenters: Dean P. Brennan, FAICP, City of Phoenix Planning Department; Shaine Alleman, AICP, Dioguardi Flynn Jones, Attorneys at Law; Roger Eastman, AICP, Zoning Code Administrator, City of Flagstaff 11:45 – 12:30 p.m.Networking Time 12:30 – 1:45 p.m |
Scenic Corridor and Trails Analysis Northern Scottsdale is located in the Upper Sonoran Desert and maintaining its desert environment, open space and rural character is a high priority for the City of Scottsdale. The presenters will explore the use of today’s research and planning methods, such as GIS and InDesign that aided in the creation and visualization of the Scenic Corridor and Trails Study. This assessment helped with the public outreach process and lead to the prioritization of capital improvements along the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive funded by the Scottsdale Bond 2000. Presentation with Q & A will be given to illustrate how technical tools can be utilized through public participation to generate a consensus on the use of bond funds. Presenters: Tim Conner, City of Scottsdale, Planning and Development Services Department; Joanie Cady, LEEP AP City Zoning for Sustainability and Flexibility This session will feature two speakers addressing two exciting new trends in zoning. The author of a new book on city zoning reform entitled A Better Way to Zone will present ten principles identified in the book to make zoning more effective, understandable and relevant to modern growth pressures. The second speaker, Chris Duerksen, currently drafting a sustainable development code, will discuss an evolving Beta version of that work. Participants will enjoy an entertaining and insightful program on the future of zoning in the U.S. Presenters: Don Elliott, Clarion Associates; Chris Duerksen, Clarion Associates |
Awards and Keynote Luncheon - Ballroom WelcomeAPA Arizona President, Jill Kusy, AICP, and Conference Chair, Noah Michael G. Cullis, will introduce the conference committee, Yuma’s Mayor, Lawrence K. Nelson and Chairman of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors, Greg Fergusson, who will officially welcome the APA Arizona 2008 conference attendees to Yuma. Keynote Speaker—James GarrisonThe Future of Planning is a Matter of Debate
These are some of the questions to be addressed by James Garrison, Arizona’s State Historic Preservation Officer, in his presentation “The Future of Planning is a Matter of Debate.”With a power point produced specifically for this conference, Mr. Garrison will discuss how planners can move from ideas to implementation, how planners can grow beyond “chicken and egg” discussions and how planners can guide communities into the future. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 was a call for planning reform in relationship to the nation’s historic and cultural resources. Two generations later taking heritage resources into account in community planning is still not a rote exercise. Learn how integration of historic properties into planning for the future can help create a sense of place, save energy and encourage a sustainable environment. Mr. Garrison will close with a list of the top ten current trends in preservation planning that can have direct application to any planning project. Presentation of 2008 State Planning Awards
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Climate Change and Planning This presentation will review the current state of climate change knowledge and discuss its relevance for planning globally and in particular in Arizona. How will climate change affect planning and policy? What kind of planning will be climate friendly? How can creative urban and site planning techniques help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, and how can we adapt to the inevitable consequences of Climate Change through planning? Presenter: Ambika P. Adhikari, Dr. Des., AICP, SRPMIC/Arizona State University TOD and Proposition 207 The cities of Phoenix and Mesa in partnership with Valley Metro Rail, a private non-profit organization, have collaborated with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency under the 2007 Smart Growth Implementation Assistance Program. The collaborative effort will involve working with a variety of stakeholders in the region to analyze and provide recommendations for establishing Transit-Oriented Development land use regulations under the newly enacted State of Arizona Proposition 207 known as the “Private Property Rights Protection Act.”The passage of Proposition 207 severely restricts the city’s ability to adopt Transit-Oriented Development land use regulations along existing and future light rail corridors. In addition, federal funding for future light rail extensions requires cities to establish transpiration supportive land use regulations. Presenters: Benjamin Limmer, AICP, METRO Light Rail; Sandy Zwick, City of Phoenix |
Understanding LEED Development This presentation will include an overview of the USGBC’s LEED Green Building Rating Systems, as well as an introduction to the LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Rating System. Currently in pilot form, LEED-ND integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism, and green building into the first national standard for neighborhood design. The presentation will include case studies of LEED-ND projects in order to provide a real-life context, as well as suggestions for how local governments might integrate LEED-ND in order to achieve their sustainability goals. Presenter: Matthew Ackerman, LEED AIA, Catalyst Architecture, LLC Growing Smarter – Ten Years Later Growing Smarter in Arizona: where we started, where we are, where we are going. It’s been ten years since the first Act of Growing Smarter was passed, and many communities and counties are now updating their plans. Panelists will discuss key policies and events that have transpired, highlight the opportunities and challenges with local implementation, and explore trends and best practices emerging today. Presenters: Carol Johnson, AICP, City of Phoenix; Kristen Keener Busby, AICP, Arizona Department of Commerce; Peggy Fiandaca, AICP, Partners for Strategic Action |
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Mobile Tour–Historic Yuma Walking Tour The unique location of the Yuma Crossing on the Colorado River played a significant role in the nation’s history. Join City Historian/Archaeologist, Tina Clark, for a walking tour of historic downtown Yuma and the riverfront. You will learn the important role that Yuma played in the “opening of the West,” hear stories and meet the personalities related to the Riverboat Era, Yuma’s central role in the Gold Rush, and the arrival of the railroad to Arizona. You will also learn why Yuma was called the “Gateway to the Great Southwest.” Some tales and folklore about Yuma’s haunted past will be included, as well as on site descriptions of Yuma’s historic architecture. Separate registration fee of $25 includes refreshments. |
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Prefurbia – Reinventing the Suburbs from
Distainable to Sustainable Our methods are specific to suburbia; however, elements can be applied to urban planning as well. This session will provide a general overview of these new concepts (there are many), which balance the major elements involved in achieving balance to sustainability today’s suburban designs. Much of this relies on new ways to think which will be taught in this session. Presenter: Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison Site Design 2008 Arizona Legislative Overview Presenters will provide an overview of legislation that impacts planners from the 2008 Arizona State Legislative Session and will discuss prospective legislation of interest to the planning profession likely to be introduced during the 2009 session. Topics presented will include the state’s budget and general political climate as it relates to planning issues. A complete list of the 2008 Legislative Session bills on planning related issues will be provided to all audience members. In addition, a detailed overview will be provided on legislation or initiatives regarding Arizona State Land reform, transportation funding, green building/energy programs, Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLETs) reform, Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) and municipal development fees (impact fees). The detailed discussion will highlight the changes for Arizona APA members so that they could better understand the changes resulting from the new legislation, the reasons why some of the legislation was not passed and how the outcome impacts land use planning in the state of Arizona. Presenters: Rob Lane (APA Arizona Vice President for Legislative Affairs), Land Use Planner, Gammage & Burnham P.L.C.; Tom Dorn, President of Dorn Policy Group Inc.; Eric Emmert, Vice President of Dorn Policy Group Inc. 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.Refreshments and Live Entertainment on the Patio Enjoy refreshments and live entertainment on the patio while the ballroom is prepared for the Planners’ Bazaar. 5:45 – 8:45 p.m. Planners’ Bazaar This annual event is a conference favorite. Network, visit the exhibit booths and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as well as the music of a local jazz band. As always, great door prizes will be awarded, but this year there’s a fun and innovative twist to fully engage your interest in this event. |
Development Fees – Practices and Procedures So you have an adopted development fee; now what? This session is an opportunity to discuss and pose questions on practices and procedures. The panel will be composed of experts from two respected firms conducting development fee studies across the state and practitioners from two governmental agencies where development fees have been adopted. Bring your questions and participate in the discussion to learn how other communities are administering their development fee programs. Presenters: Jennifer Albers, AICP, City of Yuma; Chris Cullinan, TischlerBise, Inc.; Clancy Mullen, Duncan Associates; Tim Tilton, AICP, City of Phoenix; Angela Sanchez, Pinal County Local Live, Sketch Up, Google Earth and Snag It
as 3D Visualization and Planning Tools There are many new tools available to illustrate and simplify planning issues for non-planners. Many of these tools are inexpensive and easy to use. This session will demonstrate how to use Local Live, Snag-It, Google Earth Pro, ArcMap and Arc View to create virtual models that are easy to manipulate and share with others. These techniques have been used to make determinations for contentious planning cases and modeling of a planned urban development. Presenters: Brian Hancock, City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services Department; Jason Song, City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services Department
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Are you being blamed for a perceived lack of planning? 
Russell Lambert, AICP, this year’s awards committee chairman, will facilitate the presentation
of the 2008 State Planning Awards honoring the best of the best of
planning projects, programs and persons. 