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The First Coast Section is pleased to host the 2023 Florida Planning Conference in Jacksonville! We will be meeting Sept. 5-8, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency on the St. Johns Riverfront in Downtown Jacksonville. This year we will focus on dynamic speakers, break-out sessions and mobile tours that will facilitate future ready cities. An emphasis will be placed on equity, diversity, and inclusion within the planning profession and provide a “lessons learned” aspect for the enrichment of attendees. We hope you will join us at our pre-conference workshops and receptions to meet old and new friends, and experience all Jacksonville has to offer.
HYATT REGENCY JACKSONVILLE RIVERFRONT SEPTEMBER 5 - 8, 2023 Florida Planning Conference Overview floridaplanningconference.org #FPC23
Florida Chpater of the American Planning Association 2017 Delta Blvd., Suite 201 Tallahassee, FL 32303
SEE YOU THERE!
FLORIDA PLANNING CONFERENCE 2023
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
PRE-CONFERENCE TRAININGS, INTERACTIVE SESSIONS (Tuesday, Sept. 5)
INSPIRING FEATURED SPEAKERS
This year you will notice a small price increase as hotel catering and service costs have also increased significantly. We understand that prices have increased everywhere, and we are sorry to do the same. This adjustment will allow us to continue hosting this stellar event for you. Please note, however, we will open registration two weeks earlier, the week of June 5, with our Early Bird Discounted price. There will also be a late registration window beginning August 5. There will be no on-site registration.
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
Early Discounted
Regular
Late
Through July 14
July 15 - Aug 4
Aug 5 - 25
APA or APA Florida Member
$430
$510
$560
APA Retired Member
$225
$275
$325
Planning Commissioner
$430
$510
$560
Non-Member
$530
$610
$660
New Member
$315
$395
$445
Full Time Student
$150
$150
$150
Single Day Wed or Thurs: Member
$275
$325
$375
Single Day Wed or Thurs: Non-Member
$375
$425
$475
Single Day Fri: Member
$170
$220
$270
Single Day Fri: Non-Member
$270
$320
$370
Register online at floridaplanningconference.org/registration
HOTEL INFORMATION HYATT REGENCY JACKSONVILLE RIVERFRONT 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: (904) 588-1234
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RECEPTIONS AND NIGHT EVENTS OPENING PLENARY Gil Penalosa Founder & Chair 8 80 Cities
KEYNOTE LUNCH Ilana Preuss Founder & CEO Recast Your City
CLOSING BRUNCH Aminah Ricks Founder Future Planners
SESSION FOCUS DOWN TO THE ROOTS: This track explores regulatory topics such as ethics, planning law, private property rights (climate change effects, case for eminent domain), and moratoriums. The track may also include other current conversation topics, such as short-term rental and sign regulations. NATURE & NURTURE: This track describes innovative strategies for equitable and inclusive planning solutions, including but not limited to, age-friendly and legacy communities, school and transportation planning, community engagement, missing middle housing, and workforce housing. SEVEN BRIDGES: This track centers on equitable and inclusive placemaking and redevelopment, mobility, infrastructure, complete streets, sustainable communities, and planning for increased population growth. RIVER TO SEA: This track concentrates on community health and equity, park planning, wildlife corridors, resiliency, green infrastructure, environmental planning, and food policy. Emphasis should be placed on equitable and inclusive projects and solutions. STANDING WATCH: This track focuses on facility and resiliency planning. Topics covered may include military planning, coastal planning, floodplain management, planning for natural disasters, and declaration of emergencies, and planning for schools and emergency services. CHANGING TIDES: This track will zero in on land use, the use of geographic information systems (GIS), planning with new technology, technology solutions, and urban design and development.
COMPELLING MOBILE WORKSHOPS
ROOM RATES $148 / night for single-double occupancy Discounted self-parking: $15 / night. There are instructions for tax-exempt organizations on the conference website.
St. Augustine and Master Planned Communities (5-6 hours)
NEW THIS YEAR: Room reservation links will not be available until you have registered for the conference.
Jacksonville’s Original Superhighway: The St. Johns River (3-4 hours)
Room block closes at 11:59 pm ET, Aug. 14 or when filled, whichever comes first.
Tuesday
Opening Reception, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville River Deck
Wednesday
First Wednesday Art Walk, Downtown Jacksonville
Thursday
Closing Reception, The Jessie Ball duPont Center
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES This year, the Florida Planning Conference will include a Student Poster Competition & Session encouraging students to participate and share their work with the conference audience. Posters will be on display in the exhibit hall for the duration of the conference. The conference program will include an announcement with the chosen poster applicants’ names and areas of interest. This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet and connect with planning professionals while displaying their work. Go to florida.planning.org/students for more information. Poster entries are due by July 17.
SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS* Diamond Annual Sponsors AARP Florida The Corradino Group Inspire Placemaking Collective Plusurbia Theriaque & Spain Tyler Technologies Wade Trim Platinum England-Thims & Miller, Inc. HNTB Corporation Stearns Weaver Miller
Gold Benesch Metro Forecasting Models University of Central Florida, School of Public Administration WGI, Inc. Silver Hole Montes, Inc.
Bronze SB Friedman Development Advisors, LLC Exhibitors Chen Moore & Associates University of South Florida
*As of time of printing preliminary brochure
Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, and the Timucuan Preserve (5-6 hours) Riverside/Avondale & San Marco (3-4 hours) Emerald Trail, Black History, and Withintrification (3-4 hours) The River Towns of Northeast Florida (3-4 hours) JAXPORT: Behind the Scenes (3-4 hours)
STUDENTS There is a separate small block of student rooms for $119 (up to four occupancy) at the hotel. Please contact the chapter office at connect@floridaplanning.org or 850-201-3272 to get access to that block. Deadline is NOON ET, Aug. 14 or until filled, whichever come first.
AICP Exam Preparation Seminar Planner to Leader: A Mid-Career Bootcamp Cities for Everyone with Gil Penalosa Planning for Healthier Communities: Consider a Nurse with AARP Florida
The Beaches Communities: Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach (3-4 hours) Downtown Redevelopment Tour (3-4 hours) The Sports & Entertainment District, Historic Springfield, and Eastside (3-4 hours) Schedule of mobile workshops is to be determined. Please check conference website for up-to-date information.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE:
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the chapter office at (850) 201-3272 no later than Aug. 4, 2023. Special accommodation with respect to lodging should be handled directly with the hotel.
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are still available! Visit floridaplanningconference.org for more details or to sign up!