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The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will host informational webinars on April 22 and 25 to provide guidance and clarity around the Proposition 123 requirement to expedite review of affordable housing.

Proposition 123 states that, in order to remain eligible for Proposition 123 funds in the next three-year cycle (2027 to 2029), local governments must demonstrate they have implemented an expedited review process for housing projects where at least half of the units are affordable. While the law states that expedited review must take place within 90 calendar days of a complete application submission, there are many additional details to consider.

DOLA’s guidance does not prescribe an approach but instead provides a list of strategies and approaches. Each community will need to determine which strategies are most effective for their local processes. Grant funding(External link) is available to support local governments with the implementation process.

Register for One of Two Upcoming Webinars

• Monday, April 22, noon to 1:30 p.m.(External link)
• Thursday, April 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The APA Colorado Awards Committee, upon approval by the APA Colorado Board, has changed the Chapter Awards categories to more closely reflect those of APA National. These changes were presented to the Chapter Board in the fall of 2023 and will take effect this year.

While many of the categories have changed in name only, a few have been removed or combined. The Awards Committee is now accepting nominations, so get ready to submit your projects. We look forward to seeing a record number of nominations this year!

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Hi Northern Colorado planners! Are you looking for a great way to network and get some Spring outdoor time? On Friday, April 26 th , join fellow planners on an easy-going hike at Devil’s Backbone Open Space. We’ll meet at 8 a.m. at the trailhead and start our approximately 3-mile hike around 8:15 -- to get you back to the office (or computer) by mid-morning. If our group is larger than 15 people, we’ll break into two groups, and one may decide to do a longer hike.

There is a permit cost of $10 per vehicle. The first 10 permits will be covered by CO APA. It helps if you carpool, because the permit is per vehicle, and parking is limited. Light pastries and fruit will be provided at the trailhead. Bring your own water! If you bring Fido, bring a leash.

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The rrailhead is off US 34, just past mile marker #88 on Hidden Valley Drive.

Please RSVP to Lesli at NorthCentral@apacolorado.org if you will attend. Hope to see

you on the trail!

The Colorado Resiliency Office is excited to invite you to this one-day (or 8-hour) in-person course provided by the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC). The FEMA certified course aims to improve hazard mitigation through the implementation of land-use planning tools. It provides training on the integration of hazard mitigation and land-use planning efforts and on choosing land-use tools that address different natural hazard challenges. The course will include both community-scale land-use planning tools, like comprehensive plans and hazard mitigation plans, as well as site-scale tools like setback requirements and transfer of development rights (TDR) programs.

As a management-level course, this training is intended to provide participants with a working knowledge of land-use planning tools that can mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and help local governments to protect community assets. Eligible for continuing education credits: American Planning Association (6.5 CM), International Association for Continuing Education and Training (0.6 CEU).

Register today - Seats are limited! This is an in-person training. Attendance is FREE! (Use registration code: 71206)

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Join Landmarks Illinois CEO Bonnie McDonald to discuss the preservation field's current challenges based on her interviews with preservation professionals and advocates. Key findings from the Relevancy project include creating a just preservation movement, dismantling preservation's "culture of preciousness," focusing on affordable housing, addressing climate change, and preservation job opportunities.

CM | TBD

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Please join us in preparing for the 2024 legislative session. This year’s legislative session promises to be interesting and full of work for the Legislative Committee to ensure APA Colorado’s interests and priorities are represented. We will be meeting every other Friday from 12 – 1 pm throughout the session (with a couple of pre-session meetings to get us kicked off). Please join us to discuss our initial thoughts on Legislative Priorities, Planners Day at the Capitol, and some potential committee assignments.

Meeting info for Google Meet: meet.google.com/ihj-vpyi-zdq
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https://tel.meet/ihj-vpyi-zdq?pin=1658413535865
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Phone call in: +1 954-637-3664
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The Honorable Sara Bronin, Chair of the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, will discuss the Council's recently adopted federal policy statements on Housing and Historic Preservation and Climate Change and Historic Preservation and how they relate to our broader planning issues. Chair Bronin will also discuss her recent report and recommendations to the Council on applying and interpreting federal historic preservation standards.

CM | 1.5

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When carefully planned with their surroundings, new sports facilities offer the opportunity to revitalize communities, promote economic development, and create great places. Learn lessons from renowned urban designer and architect Janet Marie Smith, who was instrumental in designing the pioneering Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, the renovation of Fenway Park in Boston, and the recent modernization of Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles.

CM | 1.5

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Automating software workflows enables planners to conduct analysis to inform decision making accurately and efficiently, opening up more time to engage with results. In this webcast, planners will be introduced to the capabilities of ArcGIS Pro's Model Builder, with a focus on its components and advanced features like iterators and model-specific functions. The session will provide practical tips for creating efficient, modular workflows alongside guidance on developing parameterized tools from models, and considering aspects like workspaces and documentation. Additionally, we'll discuss the limitations of Model Builder in handling highly complex workflows. This session is tailored for planners looking to integrate GIS automation into their work, offering practical insights for effective application to common planning tasks.

CM | 1.5

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Triggers to “Not in My Back Yard” are often rooted in fear. Fear of loss of quality of life, property values, environmental degradation, health effects, or distrust in technology, government, and management. Other triggers can be ideology or impacts on symbolic places. NIMBY-ism is not simply a U.S. phenomenon, it happens everywhere. Research from around the world reveals useful techniques for anticipating NIMBY arguments, improving systems to avoid triggers, and recognition of the importance of local political cultures where “we are in this together” versus “everyone for themselves”.

CM | 1.5

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Convened by TRB, the 7th International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (WGiT) will be held September 9-11, 2024 at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, CA. The conference theme is Progress and Possibilities: Bridging Perspectives. It highlights how far recognition of gendered issues in transport have come, while also noting the important work ahead to bridge inequities.

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BETTER TOGETHER

October 2-4, 2024
Loveland, Colorado

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Loveland
4705 Clydesdale Parkway Loveland, CO 80537

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