Opportunities for CM Credits Your Hour With APA Virginia & Other Webinars
Monday, Dec 13, 12-1pm (one week early due to holidays)
Interpreting 2020 Census Data & Virginia's Demographic Trends
This presentation will examine key demographic trends for Virginia planners that are observable in 2020 Decennial Census and recent Census products. The impact of the pandemic as well as the Census Bureau’s new respondent privacy algorithm on the accuracy of Census data will also be examined.
Speaker :
Hamilton Lombard is the Estimates Program Manager for the Demographics Research Group at the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. His expertise is in demographic change, particularly the different components of population growth and decline, population estimates, school enrollment projections, and the effect of government policy on population patterns.
Hamilton has worked in local and regional planning in Virginia and the United Kingdom. He earned his B.A. in History and and B.S. in Planning from the University of Virginia.
Have you missed a past webinar and want to watch it? Visit our YouTube page! All recorded webinars are eligible for CM credits
Interested in presenting? Email us! info@apavirginia.com
Additional CM Credit Opportunities
APA VA Member Spotlight
APA VA wants to hear from you! As in every community we plan, there are stories to its citizens. As a community of planners, we would like to highlight some of our amazing planners across the Commonwealth. If you or someone you know has a great planning story to tell, please reach out to Robert Narvaez, AICP, Director of Inclusion or anyone on the APA VA Board. We can’t wait to hear from you!
2021 General Assembly Session APA Virginia Final Legislative Report
Download APA Virginia's Preliminary Legislative Report to read a list of key bills passed during the 2021 General Assembly session.
The following report lists key bills passed by the 2021 General Assembly. The current status of the bill is shown after the bill summary. If the status says “Approved by the Governor” then the bill has completed the process and generally takes effect on July 1, 2020. If the status says “Governor's Action Deadline, March 31, 2021” then the bill has been sent to the Governor for his action (approval, veto or suggestion of amendment). The Reconvened session, to consider Governor’s amendments and vetos, will be on Wednesday, April 7. Joint Resolutions do not go to the Governor and are approved once signed by Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.
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Planning Resources COVID-19 Resources
Planners continue to play an essential role in community response to the pandemic. From holding online public meetings, to positioning your community for economic recovery, to using data analysis to ensure the recovery is equitable, you need information to help you serve your community. Visit our COVID-19 resources collection, organized by topics that are foremost in your mind.
Below is a link to the Department of Labor's COVID-19 resources and guides.
What the Chapter Offers
The APA Virginia Chapter gets you involved in APA close to home. We're your local source for networking and professional development. You'll share experiences with colleagues and broaden your perspective beyond your commission or office.
We provide a variety of services that show the real value of membership, providing opportunities that allow planners to grow their careers, networks and skills. Specifically, our services include:
- The Annual Conference
- Annual Symposiums
- Networking Events
- Training Opportunities
- Preparation for the AICP Exam
- The Chapter's Legislative & Policy Program
- An Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Program
- Section Events
- Student Resources
- Publications
- A Regular Newsletter
- Social Media, and
- Leadership Opportunities
Our Mission
Our mission is to make great communities happen in Virginia by offering continuing professional development and other valuable services to our members that will enable them to excel in their practice. We are committed to raising awareness about the many benefits planning offers as a foundation for effectively addressing the physical, economic, and social changes that take place in Virginia, and to providing effective leadership in planning advocacy reflective of a diverse geography and population.
Virginia Chapter Reddit Page
Ever have a planning question that you'd love to receive the input of your colleagues on but don't know who to reach out to? Now you do! The Virginia Chapter has started a Reddit page to allow planners from across the Commonwealth to connect and respond to one another on issues, events and trends that they're experiencing.
Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration
The Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration is a joint venture of the Maryland, National Capital Area, Virginia and West Virginia Chapters along with the Maryland Department of Planning, Maryland Planning Commissioners Association, Rural Planning Caucus of Virginia and West Virginia University's Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic. The intent is to address topics that may be of interest to people involved in planning at all levels across multiple regions.
Upcoming Events
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December 7, 2021
Land Use Law Update
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December 13, 2021
Interpreting 2020 Census Data and Virginia’s Demographic Trends
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January 24, 2022
Richmond Racial Equity Essays: Strategies for Dismantling Racism in Richmond, Virginia (and other US cities)
Chapter News
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