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CML Election Series Webinar - Ballots & Canceling An Election
This webinar is part of CML's 2025–26 Election Series for municipal clerks. During this webinar you will learn about ballot order, circumstances that must exist for a municipal election to be canceled, canceling an election, determining terms i the event of vacancies, and procedures for verifying mail ballot signature verification. While intended for clerks who municipalities will be having elections in spring 2026, all clerks are welcome to participate.
DCI Financing the Project I: Leverage Federal Brownfield Funding Webinar
DESCRIPTION | The Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields program talks about the funding available for Brownfield redevelopment projects and how those funds can help environmental remediation and redevelopment in your community.
LEARNING LESSONS
- Comprehensive funding options for brownfield support
- Different options for publicly and privately held parcels
- Estimation tools, templates, and realistic project costs
- Benefit of fiscal support in creating public-private partnerships
EDCC Legislative Luncheon
We are at a critical moment. With state, municipal, and county budgets increasingly constrained, intentional alignment is no longer optional—it is the key to reducing redundancy and maximizing every dollar spent to grow our economies.
Join the CO|Align coalition for a free virtual session that breaks down the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as your vital roadmap for a resilient Colorado. This session will explore the CEDS "nesting" architecture, illustrating how our statewide framework is powered by local action. You will learn how to leverage the five core strategies—built directly from 14 regional and 2 tribal priorities—to ensure your community’s initiatives are the driving force behind our collective success.
Discover how to move beyond fragmented planning to secure critical funding, increase capacity, and turn your unique regional priorities into a catalyst for shared prosperity.
Perfect for:
- Municipal/County staff
- New and existing Economic Development professionals
- Local elected officials
- Workforce and nonprofit partners
- Higher Education and Community College Leadership
- Business/Industry Leaders (especially those serving on boards)
DOLA Housing Strategies Peer Exchange
Topic: Housing Needs Assessments and Housing Action Plans in small communities
The Community Development Office is hosting a monthly peer exchange series for local governments working on affordable housing strategies and land use issues. Each month will feature a different topic with presentations from selected Colorado communities, with ample time allowed for questions and discussion.
This interactive virtual series will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. Register for the series to add the Zoom event to your calendar and receive updates about future scheduled topics. Upcoming and previous events are listed below with links to the videos and presentations.
CML Mayors' Summit
Presented exclusively for Colorado mayors, the Mayors' Summit is a day and a half workshop designed to provide targeted insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections.
APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public.
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Webcast: Local and Global Perspectives on Extreme Urban Heat
Extreme heat driven by climate change has become an increasingly urgent challenge for cities worldwide, and planners are uniquely positioned to lead efforts to strengthen heat resilience and adaptation. The APA Cross-Divisional Sustainability Working Group will present Local and Global Perspectives on Extreme Urban Heat featuring an open, facilitated discussion with a panel of experts who will share how planning policies, strategies, and tools are being used across communities and countries to address extreme heat. Participants will gain insight into current best practices for heat-resilient planning across different city types and learn from international and global perspectives that can inform local action.
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DCI Financing the Project II: Getting Creative with your Capital Stack Webinar
DESCRIPTION | Tax Increment Financing and other non-traditional funding resources are more attainable than you think, especially for the right project. If you are challenged with funding your community vision, affordable housing, revitalization, historic preservation, public art, environmental sustainability, and more, learn about case studies that demonstrate a creative capital stack and a successful project.
SPEAKERS | Andy Arnold
LEARNING LESSONS
- Current market conditions for incentives
- Municipal incentive budgets for brownfields / redevelopment
- Mechanisms for community oversight of incentive funds
- TIF, State, and Federal funding options for project support
ASLA Portfolio Night 2026
Join ASLA Colorado/Wyoming for a portfolio night aimed at gathering all 3 of the landscape programs in Colorado (UCD, CSU, and CU Boulder) for a night of reviews, networking, door prizes, and fun! We will spend the first portion of the evening having professionals review student portfolios and end with a social hour including food, beverages, and a book swap! More details on the event will be provided closer to the event.
EDCC Legislative Day at the Capitol & Luncheon
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) provides valuable opportunities for Colorado’s economic development professionals and stakeholders to engage with state legislators through its annual Legislative Luncheon and Day at the Capitol. The Legislative Luncheon is a key platform for building relationships, promoting dialogue, and advocating for policies that support a strong Colorado economy. By showcasing the collective expertise and concerns of the economic development community, the luncheon reinforces the importance of considering their perspectives in legislative decisions.
Webcast: Breaking Bread, Breaking Tradition: A Masterclass in Collaborative Planning
What happens when four planning firms ditch the pitch and come together? Real talk planners actually need—no competition, just collaboration. In this interactive session, four principals share hard-won lessons from the field, proving that collaboration and healthy competition can coexist to level up people and places. You’ll gain practical, ready-to-use insights on consultant-client alignment and visualization best practices; uncovering authentic community stories that humanize data and strengthen plans; and mobilizing partners, resources, and momentum to move from planning to implementation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a new planner, you’ll leave with actionable strategies, fresh perspectives, and renewed confidence in the power of collaborative planning.
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ASLA Pro Green Expo
Your Gateway to Green Industry Insights and Growth.
At ProGreen Expo You Will:
- Learn the latest industry trends to better prepare for the upcoming growing season.
- Learn new dynamic methods and best practices to grow your company.
- Get an up-close look at new technologies and products from leading suppliers – both national and local.
- Hear from experts across the industry to expand your knowledge, work toward certifications and grow your career.
DCI Public-Private Partnerships: Doing "Smart" Redevelopment Webinar
This webinar explores how communities can effectively partner with the private sector to drive redevelopment projects. It covers how to craft agreements, set milestones, define deliverables, and ensure alignment with community goals—using examples applicable to both large and small-scale projects.
LEARNING LESSONS
- How to identify and recruit the right development partners for your project.
- The role of municipalities in structuring development agreements that meet community needs.
- Streamlining the development process while ensuring alignment with community goals.
- Examples of site data and descriptions that effectively appeal to developers.
- How to use RFQs and RFPs to tell your community’s story and attract the right partners.
CPI 2026 Saving Places Conference
CPI’s 2026 Saving Places Conference will highlight three monumental anniversaries to include the 60th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act (establishing a national program to protect historic and archaeological sites in the United States), the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s entrance into the Union, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
NEW for 2026 – CPI is pleased to introduce a new Preservation Workforce Development Track, featuring hands-on training in traditional trades while looking at ways to advance and expand the career field of preservation. This initiative not only connects those interested in joining the preservation workforce with educators and employers, but also explores the challenges and opportunities of developing a more robust and inclusive preservation career field.
APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public.
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CML Legislative Workshop
Join us for a day-long deep dive into key municipal issues, the 2026 legislative landscape, and the latest updates on federal developments and legislating in a year with no money.
DOLA Housing Strategies Peer Exchange
Topic: Proposition 123 Fast Track implementation / adoption panel
The Community Development Office is hosting a monthly peer exchange series for local governments working on affordable housing strategies and land use issues. Each month will feature a different topic with presentations from selected Colorado communities, with ample time allowed for questions and discussion.
This interactive virtual series will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. Register for the series to add the Zoom event to your calendar and receive updates about future scheduled topics. Upcoming and previous events are listed below with links to the videos and presentations.
DCI Small but Might Development Webinar
This webinar highlights the potential of small-scale redevelopment projects to drive significant community change. It examines case studies where limited budgets, community goals, and sustainability practices align to create impactful developments. The module also covers public and private funding strategies, crafting a compelling project pitch, and conducting follow-up assessments.
LEARNING LESSONS
- How to achieve a big impact with small-scale development.
- Strategies for using small placemaking activities to enhance community character.
- Best practices for proactive communication with the development community.
- How to manage multiple sites within a larger redevelopment program.
- Preparing municipalities to respond quickly and effectively to nimble, small-scale development opportunities.
DBIA Progressive Design-Build Done Right
The flexibility of design-build project delivery allows an Owner to choose among various approaches for procurement and contracting. In progressive design-build (PDB), the Owner "progresses" towards a design and contract price with the team, making it an increasingly popular delivery option. Using real-world case studies of exceptional outcomes, taught by some of the nation's most experienced PDB Owners and practitioners, this course will help participants:
- Gain insight into the flexibility of design-build project delivery and the trade-offs, key considerations, and opportunities of the various procurement approaches.
- Understand how Design-Build Done Right® best practices and principles apply to Progressive Design-Build (PDB).
- Take a deep dive into PDB, including a close look at what it means, key characteristics, and how to determine if PDB is right for a project.
- Learn key elements of successful procurement, contracting, and post-award execution for PDB.
Visit DBIA National's Education Page to register: https://education.dbia.org
Western Places | Western Spaces Conference
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark zoning case Euclid v. Ambler, and the 250th anniversary of our nation. As we look back and all around in order to look forward, we can’t help but think that rock legends David Bowie and Queen had it right: This is ourselves…under pressure.
CML Election Series Webinar - Canvas, Recounts, & Final Questions
This webinar is part of CML's 2025–26 Election Series for municipal clerks. During this webinar, participants will learn information and tips on what happens after the polls close, including recounts and canvassing the vote. Additionally, you will have a chance to ask your final election questions. While especially intended for clerks whose municipalities will be having elections in spring 2026, all clerks are welcome to participate.
DCI In The Game Vibrant Downtown Event
IN THE GAME is a Vibrant Downtown Event that combines community problem-solving and cutting-edge ideas about what is next for downtowns and our state. This unique event will get participants out of their seats and into the host community, where they will explore the places and projects that vibrant downtowns love to see.
We invite you to join the fun and to learn and share at our 26th Annual IN THE GAME Vibrant Downtown Event on April 1-3, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colo.
DCI's IN THE GAME experience provides valuable educational opportunities and peer-to-peer exchange for the leaders of Colorado's communities who are responsible for economic and community development. The event annually features nationally recognized keynotes and Colorado-based speakers with the shared goal of inspiring participants to action.
DCI’s fun and diverse Dine-Around Lunch Sessions, get participants out of their seats and showcase Downtown Grand Junction, and Challenge Workshops, which allow community champions to share insights and solve challenges together, will be part of the program again. IN THE GAME, Grand Junction will also feature some cutting-edge ideas about what is coming next for downtowns and our state.
2026 Denver South Annual Event
2026 Denver South Annual Event
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
More details to come!
APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public.
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Western Planner: Western Matters Rural Summit Conference
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.
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.
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.
APA Colorado Board Meeting
The APA Colorado Board meets regularly, and Board Meetings are open to the public.
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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.
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
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.
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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.
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!