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22nd Annual Colorado Transportation Symposium
We look forward to seeing you for the 22nd Annual Colorado Transportation Symposium! We’ll gather on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Denver.
NPC26 APA-IL and Friends Reception!
APA Illinois, APA Colorado, and APA Texas invite you to connect, celebrate, and network at our Friends Reception during NPC26 in Detroit.
We are thrilled to announce an unforgettable evening for networking will be hosted at the Henry Ford Performance Center - where the Detroit Pistons train, sweat, and sharpen the skills that drive one of basketball’s most storied franchises.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST - Tour or Presentation of facility. (CM | 0.5 pending) This facility combines elite sports training with public-facing sports medicine and retail, driving economic development in Detroit's New Center neighborhood. Opened in 2019, this $90 million, 185,000-sq-ft facility acts as a mixed-use community hub that promotes physical health and economic revitalization.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST - Reception, including open bar (wine, beer & non-alcohol options) and fajita bar
Happy Hour at Launch Pad Brewery
Networking happy hour at Launch Pad Brewery
884 S Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO
ADA Compliance for Local Governments Webcast
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that most local government entities perform a self-evaluation of their facilities and programs, services, and activities (PSA) to identify physical and programmatic access to persons with disabilities and prepare an ADA Transition Plan to lay out a plan for removing those barriers over time. Evaluations are required within both public areas and employee areas that are common use and involve reviews for compliance with applicable standards developed by the U.S. Access Board and others. The City of Lakewood, Ohio, recognized the need to be compliant with these requirements and enlisted the assistance of DLZ Ohio, Inc. to prepare their ADA Transition Plan. DLZ worked closely with City staff and the ADA Transition Plan Task Force, a group comprised of City staff and residents, with many of the residents having a disability. The ADA Transition Plan for Lakewood was completed in the fall of 2023 and the City is currently implementing recommendations to address identified barriers. This presentation will review the specific ADA requirements for local governments, provide details about the scope of the project completed for the City of Lakewood, and the current and planned steps for implementation of the Transition Plan by the City as they move to eliminate barriers to access to City programs.
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Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee will meet every other Friday from 12:00–1:00 PM throughout the legislative session. These meetings are open to all APA Colorado members, and participation can range from simply listening in to actively helping track bills, develop positions, and support APA’s advocacy efforts.
We hope you’ll join us as we dive into the session and shape APA Colorado’s legislative work together. Feel free to bring questions, curiosity, and your lunch.
Or dial: (US) +1 484-301-5234 PIN: 947 389 397#
Jane's Walk in honor of Jane Jacobs
Hosted by the American Planning Association's Federal Planning Division and Colorado Chapter
Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. Jacobs (1916–2006) was an American-born writer and activist best known for her writings about cities. Her first book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961), upended the ideas of modernist city planning and building, and offered a new vision of diverse, fine-grained cities made for and by ordinary people.
On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbors.
Our Colorado Springs route will take us to historic properties such as the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and historic Day Nursery to modern designs such as Weidner Field and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. We'll also explore newer activated spaces such as the Meanwhile Block. On the way, we'll have a conversation about urban spaces and people-centered planning. The walking route is about 1.5 miles with an optional coffee/refreshment stop.
AICP Office Hours
Join an upcoming AICP Office Hours session to get your AICP questions answered and connect with others preparing for the AICP exam. Office Hours are open to members and non-members, but you must register.
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Questions? Email AICP@planning.org.
Reimagining the Industrial Past: Context-Sensitive Design in the 2026 APA Student Competition Webcast
This year's Student Planning and Design Competition focused on the Division-Schoolcraft neighborhood along the Joe Louis Greenway in the NPC26 host City of Detroit. Situated northwest of downtown, the competition site is bisected by a newly completed section of the JLG and diverse land uses ranging from light industrial to vacant school buildings with established neighborhoods in between. This site presents a model opportunity to explore sensitive and strategic infill solutions while complementing the existing neighborhoods and facilitating growth of jobs through the rebirth of light manufacturing. Join us post-NPC conference with representatives of the three student team finalists and members of the final jury to discuss the student work and the broader response to reimagining the industrial past.
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APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public.
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Public Training Course: Facilitation, Engagement, and Collaboration in Environmental Conflicts
CDR’s Facilitation, Engagement, and Collaboration in Environmental Conflicts (FEC) training offers practitioners a unique opportunity to enhance their professional skills relating to work in land use, disaster resilience, transportation & mobility, and water resources. Participants will:
- LEARN: Equip yourself with the tools to intervene, facilitate collaboration, and build relationships to stimulate change
- APPLY: Sharpen your facilitation and engagement skills through hands-on activities that mirror real-world challenges
- ENGAGE: Dive into purposeful dialogue, inspire new ideas, and co-create solutions to today’s challenges
- NETWORK: Connect with other professionals and create connections with practitioners and thought leaders
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CASTA 2026 Spring Training Conference
CASTA holds two conferences a year: the Spring training conference in May, and the Fall conference and expo in September. Transit agencies have the chance to gain and share helpful information in a number of sessions, improving both the knowledge and network of the transit community.
Trees in the West
Trees in the West is a one‑day conference on urban & community forestry taking place May 13 at CSU Spur (Denver and virtual). The 2026 focus is Community Engagement—effective approaches for working with residents and partners to develop and maintain urban tree canopy.
CML Election Series Webinar - Election Debrief & Tales to Tell
This webinar is part of CML's 2025–26 Election Series for municipal clerks. During this webinar, a wide-ranging conversation will engage attendees in an election debrief, provide insights, and share stories covering what worked, what did not, and what clerks wished they had known ahead of the elections.
DBIA Rocky Mountain Regional Education Summit
Join us for our Annual Region Education Summit on May 14th, 2026.
The DBIA Rocky Mountain Region is dedicated to turning innovative ideas into tangible outcomes. By pushing the boundaries of project design and construction, providing advocacy and support, and attracting professionals who embrace change, we are shaping the future of collaboration and raising the bar for innovative design-build thinking. Our goal is to create a lasting impact on our industry.
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee will meet every other Friday from 12:00–1:00 PM throughout the legislative session. These meetings are open to all APA Colorado members, and participation can range from simply listening in to actively helping track bills, develop positions, and support APA’s advocacy efforts.
We hope you’ll join us as we dive into the session and shape APA Colorado’s legislative work together. Feel free to bring questions, curiosity, and your lunch.
Or dial: (US) +1 484-301-5234 PIN: 947 389 397#
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee will meet every other Friday from 12:00–1:00 PM throughout the legislative session. These meetings are open to all APA Colorado members, and participation can range from simply listening in to actively helping track bills, develop positions, and support APA’s advocacy efforts.
We hope you’ll join us as we dive into the session and shape APA Colorado’s legislative work together. Feel free to bring questions, curiosity, and your lunch.
Or dial: (US) +1 484-301-5234 PIN: 947 389 397#
WTS COS “Next Gen” Young Professionals Luncheon
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
11:00-11:30 AM Networking; 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Panel & Lunch
Kinder Morgan Building first-floor conference room at 2 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Join us for a lunchtime conversation featuring emerging professionals in transportation, engineering, planning, and design. The panel will highlight what it’s like to build a career in the Pikes Peak region, particularly in a city without local STEM or transportation‑focused degree programs, and what the “next generation” of our industry needs to thrive.
Our panelists include Zoe Foxhall, PE, Transportation Design Engineer with WSB; Emma Bernick, Injury and Violence Prevention Planner with El Paso County Public Health; Jackie Arellano, EIT, Roadway Engineering Analyst with Kimley‑Horn; and Lauren Maberry, Staff Engineer with BASIS Partners. The conversation will be moderated by Lisa Gagnon, MPH, Transit Planner with the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments.
Event registration will be shared soon. We hope to see you there!
DBIA Colorado Golf Tournament
Our Annual Golf Tournament is Back – and Better Than Ever!
We're thrilled to announce that this summer's tournament is moving to the stunning Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, one of the premier courses in the region! This event is always a sell-out, so don't miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable day.
Enjoy a perfect mix of networking, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition on the greens. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just here for the connections, you'll love the atmosphere, prizes, and surprises we have in store.
AICP Office Hours
Join an upcoming AICP Office Hours session to get your AICP questions answered and connect with others preparing for the AICP exam. Office Hours are open to members and non-members, but you must register.
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Questions? Email AICP@planning.org.
Planners' Day on Capitol Hill 2026
A bespoke, hands-on approach to advocacy training
What do you need? Your data-driven insights, on-the-ground expertise, and community impact stories.
You will receive:
- Access to at least one congressional meeting.
- Tailored training to develop your voice, communicate the critical role of planners in right-sized zoning reform, and identify your personal stories to change public policy at the federal, state, and local levels. This training will prepare you for your congressional meeting and impart skills you can utilize in your own community advocacy.
- Guidance on the latest pro-planning and pro-reform federal legislation from subject matter experts.
- Inspiration from planning champions working alongside planners to produce housing, transportation, and resilience outcomes nationwide.
- Opportunities to connect with other planners just like you, who want to come together to elevate the voice of our profession.
- A story worksheet and day-of resources, including talking points for your meetings.
- One-on-one coaching for additional preparation by request.
- 4 CM Credits for participating in the training series and opening session.
CPI On The Road
Join us in Buena Vista on June 13th & 14th (with an optional early check-in on June 12th) for a weekend that celebrates the rich history and vibrant cultural identity of this remarkable Colorado region! Organized by CPI and local partners, “On the Road” invites you to experience what makes Buena Vista unique. More details to follow.
This immersive, two-day event brings together local leaders, preservation professionals, and curious visitors for hands-on training, behind-the-scenes tours, and exclusive access to preservation projects that highlight the unique history and character of each host community. In addition to educational sessions and site visits, the event features a lively Taste Of celebration—an evening dedicated to showcasing the area’s local music, cuisine, artisans, and cultural traditions. With an average attendance of 75 to 150 participants, Saving Places On the Road offers a unique opportunity for communities to share their preservation successes, explore region-specific challenges, and foster meaningful connections with a statewide network of advocates.
DBIA Certification Workshop
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars. We advise attendees to take the code of conduct webinar before the workshop.
Coffee/tea will be provided in the morning and lunch will be provided at approximately 12 noon.
- Code of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop)
- Day 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success
- Day 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes
- Day 3: Contracts & Risk Management
- Exam Prep Webinar (Post-Workshop)
Visit DBIA National's Education Page to register: https://education.dbia.org
AICP Office Hours
Join an upcoming AICP Office Hours session to get your AICP questions answered and connect with others preparing for the AICP exam. Office Hours are open to members and non-members, but you must register.
Questions? Email AICP@planning.org.
DBIA Colorado Sporting Clay Tournament
Mark Your Calendars – Our Annual Colorado Sporting Clay Tournament is Coming!
Get ready for an action-packed day of fun, networking, and friendly competition at one of Colorado's favorite outdoor traditions. The tentative date is August 14, and while the planning committee is just getting started, we promise an unforgettable experience for shooters of all skill levels.
Stay tuned for more details on registration, sponsorship opportunities, and exciting surprises. This is one event you won't want to miss – so start practicing your aim and keep an eye out for updates!
APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 846 411 9529
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AICP Office Hours
Join an upcoming AICP Office Hours session to get your AICP questions answered and connect with others preparing for the AICP exam. Office Hours are open to members and non-members, but you must register.
Questions? Email AICP@planning.org.
CASTA 2026 FAll Conference & Expo
CASTA holds two conferences a year: the Spring training conference in May, and the Fall conference and expo in September. Transit agencies have the chance to gain and share helpful information in a number of sessions, improving both the knowledge and network of the transit community.
Drive | Lead | Succeed Annual Conference
Our signature Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference is geared towards nurturing the growth of Colorado’s economy by offering essential resources by:
- Uniting leading industry influencers and thought leaders to exchange invaluable insights and tackle distinctive challenges.
- 2. Introducing innovative tools and solutions to address pressing economic issues within Colorado’s professional economic development community.
- 3. Cultivating meaningful collaboration and facilitating the exchange of fresh ideas among Colorado’s foremost Economic & Workforce Development professionals, business and non-profit leaders, government staff and officials, and beyond.
DBIA Collaborate Delivery Leadership Academy: Building a Strong Foundation
THIS COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE. IT MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO THE REMAINING 5 COURSES IN THE COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Leadership matters. Distinguishing different ways to lead is at the crux of Design-Build Done Right®.
This session will focus on introducing the distinctions of Design-Build Leadership Done Right. This course will introduce the 18 competencies associated with the universal model of effective leadership and share why only 20% of all leaders demonstrate these characteristics. These 18 competencies are well researched and shown to be positively correlated to leadership effectiveness and business performance and are highly aligned with Design-Build Done Right®.
The course will:
- Identify the 11 tendencies leaders usually default to, especially under pressure, and how these default behaviors often diminish our effectiveness and hinder our growth as leaders, especially in design-build.
- Point out that our industry primarily operates from the Egocentric and Reactive levels and how Design-Build Done Right® Leadership requires moving to the Creative level at minimum, and hopefully onto the Integral level.
- Distinguish 4 tiers or levels of leadership – Egocentric, Reactive, Creative, and Integral. Each one, and all the behavioral categories associated with them, will be defined and illustrated.
- Cover the human capacity for learning beyond our 20s and point out how most leaders stop learning and developing after their mid- 30s which is why we have such a gap between the leaders we have and the leaders we need across all of business, design-build included.
- Discuss the notion of creating a leadership development strategy for your company and what its impact might be on performance. We will show how leadership effectiveness directly correlates with business performance.
Visit DBIA National's Education Page to register: https://education.dbia.org
2026 Colorado Planning Conference
See you in Keystone for 2026 Colorado Planning Conference!
APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public. This in-person Board Meeting will take place at the 2026 Colorado Planning Conference.
More details to come!
2027 Colorado Planning Conference
See you in Colorado Springs for 2027 Colorado Planning Conference!