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Intro... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Info.........................................................................................4

Conference Host...................................................................................5

At A Glance.........................................................................................6

Special Events.......................................................................................7

Mobile Tours............................................................................................10

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Thursday Concurrent Sessions............................................................20

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A P A A R I Z O N A S T A T E P L A N N I N G C O N F E R E N C E

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Dear Members of the Arizona Planning Association and Honored Guests,

It’s time for the 2019 Arizona State Planning Conference! We are excited to present this year’s event at the Hilton El Conquistador in beautiful Oro Valley at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. This year’s conference is geared to be exciting, informative and especially interactive!

The 2019 conference theme, “In the Midst of Transition,” is a perfect theme as we move forward in planning and in the growth of Arizona. It has been approximately 10 years since the “time which must not be named.” As a result of Arizona’s resilience and of lessons learned, we have emerged stronger and more diversified with development opportunities and investment within the state. This year’s tracks help convey those lessons learned, new opportunities and ways to provide a sustainable and calculated growth through that knowledge.

We are especially proud to have the current APA National President Kurt Christiansen, FAICP, as our keynote speaker. We are honored that Mr. Christiansen has chosen our chapter conference as one of the few to attend this year. Mr. Christensen previously supported our chapter at the 2017 Great Places ceremony for Congress Street in downtown Tucson. He is very excited to be back in Arizona, and I encourage all of you to introduce yourselves and make him welcome.

This year we had an outstanding number of submissions for the sessions which enabled the committee to offer a variety of topics to appeal to the many professionals in our field. We hope you enjoy this year’s program and encourage you to write down and submit your own session for 2020 when an idea strikes.

If you haven’t done so, check out the mobile tours available, they are a great way to get more in-depth knowledge and create some memories with past and future colleagues. Everyone remembers those connections made through friendly conversation and experiences at the conference. The conference provides a number of these opportunities through special events such as: the opening reception, the Planners’ Bazaar, and Friday’s post-conference lunch.

Finally, a huge thank you to our conference co-chairs Anna Casadei, AICP, and Orlanthia Henderson from the Town of Sahuarita as well as their entire committee! They have come together to deliver an amazing conference.

Be sure to take advantage of your time in Oro Valley to have some fun, network, attend new sessions and creative mobile tours and stay the weekend to relax by the pool.

Go Wildcats!

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The APA Arizona State Planning Conference will be held at the foot of majestic Pusch Ridge in the Santa Catalina Mountains at the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort, located in Oro Valley, Arizona, from September 11 to 13.

NUTS & BOLTS ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITIES

This year's conference will have over 35 sessions and mobile workshops covering planning best practices from Arizona as well as national trends, grouped into four tracks.

GENERAL INFO


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CONFERENCE HOSTEl Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort10000 North Oracle RoadTucson, Arizona 85704

Book your room for APA Arizona’s 2019 ConferenceBook your hotel room before it ’s too late! APA Arizona’s block of rooms will sell out fast. There is one other hotel nearby, but all others are at least several miles away. Don’t delay - book today! There are currently rooms at a special rate at the Hilton. These rooms will go fast so take this opportunity to reserve one now.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

The conference group rate is $125.00

A block of rooms has been reserved for September 10, 2019 - September 13, 2019The special room rate will be available until August 20 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes f irst.

Parking: Ample free parking is available.

Registration and Information DeskThe registration and information desk will be in the conference center.

The desk will be staf fed the following days and times:Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Friday: 9:00 – noon

Conference Cancellations/Refund PolicyAll registration cancellations must be received in writing by Monday, August 26, 2019, to be eligible for a refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations af ter this date and conference no-shows will be responsible for the full amount of the registration because your attendance will have already been guaranteed. You may send a substitute in your place in the event you are unable to attend or not able to cancel in time.

Conference Contact InformationThe APA Arizona website, www.azplanning.org, is an excellent source for updated conference information. For other conference information, please contact the association of f ice at 602-866-7188or by email: [email protected].

C L I C K H E R E TO R E G I S T E R N OW !


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https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/T/TUSHTHH-AZP-20190910/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

https://arizona.planning.org/conference-events/2019-state-planning-conference/

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AT A GLANCE

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

8:30 - 10:15 a.m.

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

P lann ing E t h i c s

APA Ar izona Annua l Bus iness Mee t ing

P lenar y Sess ion

Risks Related to Climate Change and Reclamation in the Southwest

Transitioning Public Policies and Regulations to Encourage Local

Food Production

Planning for Resilience in the Face of Climate Change and Changing

Rainfall Patterns

THRIVE IN THE 05: A Collaboration of Three Initiatives for the Transformation of Tucson’s

Historic Northern Gateway

Establishing a Downtown Core District Through Visioning, Zoning

and Design Guidelines

Speed Date a Planner

Revitalizing Downtown: Transformation and Activation of

Public Spaces in Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and Chandler, AZ

Legislative UpdateCobre Valley CHEER:

5-4-3 Framework

“Be Prepared” AICP Exam Preparation

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Lessons on Navigating a

Professional Planning Career from Some Arizona “Senior” Planners

Mobile Home Parks, RV Parks, and theFuture of Affordable Housing:

Highlighting the Project Cities Program in Apache Junction

Lean in to Lead Lunc heon

Planning Directors’ RoundtableDirectors from the Four Largest

Arizona Cities Talk AboutChallenges and Issues Facing Them

Revitalizing Downtownsthrough Public/Private

Partnerships

Density, Design and the Bottom Line Homebuilder Decision

Making: An Unfiltered Discussion

The Connection Between Land Use and Water Planning:Session 1 - The Evidence

The Connection Between Land Use and Water Planning:Session 2 - The Practice

Patagonia, The Nature Conservancy and CRS

Advancing What Matters Most to Arizonans: The Arizona We Want

Progress Meters

Transforming Mobility in Tucson Through Complete Streets,

Community Partnerships, and Innovative Project Delivery

Planning for a Driverless Future

Development Outcomes to Transit: National and Arizona

Perspectives

The Future of Autonomous and Connected Vehicles

What Are Arizonans Thinking?

Centering Equity in Planning Healthy and Diverse Communities

Getting the Data You Need Quickly and Easily

Border Downtown Reuse and Revitalization: Partnerships for

Housing, Public Health and Economic Development in Nogales, Arizona

Fast and FunnyPlanning Stories

THE GAME!

Opportunity Zones – What an Opportunity!

Incentivizing Infill Along Tucson’s Modern Streetcar Route

How the Phoenix T2050 Mobility Improvement Program is Enhancing the Connection of Neighborhoods and Services

Bike Your Community:Creating a Roadmap for the Development of a Community

Relevant Bicycle Hub

Improving Health Through Planning: Arizona’s Health

Improvement Plan & Assessment

Planning Opportunities and Challenges in Southern Arizona’s

Border Communities

Participatory Workshop:What’s Impacting the

Affordability of New Homes?

Curren t P lann ing Law10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Keynote Lunc h

Awards Lunc heon

Open ing Recep t ion

P lanners ’ Bazaar

AICP Tr i v ia N ight and Mixer

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

8:30 - 10:00 p.m.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

1:45 - 3:15 p.m.

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Mobile Tour:NatureMeeting

Urbanization

Mobile Tour:Infill Along

Tucson’s Streetcar Route

Mobile Tour:

Tucson: UNESCO City of

Gastronomy

Mobile Tour:Bike The Loop

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Nuts & Bolts

Nuts & Bolts

Nuts & Bolts

Environment

Environment

Environment

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Communities

Communities

Communities


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BOARDS & COMMISSIONS TRAINING WORKSHOP

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9:30 A.M. - 2:45 P.M.

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WORKSHOP AGENDA

Registration 9:30 - I 0: 15 a.m. 10:15- 11:45 a.m. 12:00 - I: 15 p.m. I :30 - 2:45 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustments IO I

Keynote Lunch: Current Trends in Planning Planning & Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustments 20 I

TAKEAWAYS • Hone decision-making, nuts and bolts, and leadership skills• Learn roles and responsibilities for planning commissions and boards of

adjustment• Discuss current trends, case studies, and engage in interactive dialogue

REGISTRATION FEE

$100 - Registration includes lunch.

Registration is limited to 70 attendees.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

QUESTIONS?

PARKING Parking is free.

Contact the APA Arizona Office at (602) 866-7188 or [email protected]

American Planning Association

Arizona Chapter

Making Great Communities Happen

https://arizona.planning.org/conference-events/2019-state-planning-conference/

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Lunch Keynote 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.

CM Credits: 1.25

The Vice Mayor of Oro Valley, Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett, will welcome our group at the start of the keynote lunch. The keynote speaker is Kurt Christiansen, the current APA national president. Kurt is the former Economic and Community Development director for Azusa, California. He has been active in APA serving as the California Chapter president as well as holding regional and national positions. He is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Opening Reception5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

This year’s opening reception will be held at the Oro Valley Community Center. Attendees will be able to soak in the sunset over the mountains, enjoy the twinkling lights of downtown Tucson and delight in the local tastes of Oro Valley by Chef de Cuisine, Tory Fitch. The conference committee have also planned a fun new twist to enhance your enjoyment of the evening.

Two motor coaches will depart at 5:15 and 5:30 from a designated location at Hilton El Conquistador. Riders will be returned to El Conquistador at 7:30 and 8:15. There is also ample parking at the community center if you wish to drive. The center is located at located 10555 N. La Cañada Drive.

A student poster competition will be featured during the opening reception. Please take the time to vote for the Planners’ Choice Awards.

This evening will include dinner and two drink tickets with registration.

AICP Trivia Night and Mixer8:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Location: The Sundance Patio at The Overlook

Planning to take the AICP Exam? Retaking the AICP Exam? Enrolled in the AICP Candidate Pilot Program? Planning trivia nerd? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this unconventional session is for you! Meet for a brief question and answer session led by recent exam takers, followed by a trivia night style study session. Teams are encouraged, but not required. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team or individual. Attendees will benefit from the experiences of recent AICP exam takers and leave with an enhanced sense of confidence.

Kurt Christiansen, APA National President

Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor of Oro Valley


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SPECIAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Plenary Session8:30 – 10:15 a.m.

The plenary speaker is Steve Farley, a long-time state senator from Southern Arizona who last year was a candidate for governor. Steve is an artist whose work can be seen in Downtown Tucson. He was among the first advocates for Tucson’s modern streetcar and is currently running for Mayor of Tucson.

Awards Luncheon12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Come celebrate our award-winning colleagues and their projects at the annual awards luncheon.

Planners’ Bazaar5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Come enjoy great food, drinks, and exhibits by conference sponsors. This evening will include dinner and two drink tickets with registration. The University of Arizona will host an alumni event in conjunction with the Planners’ Bazaar. Please look for the area designated as such.

Make sure to find the Women in Planning Group’s table at the Planners’ Bazaar for a free gift, and afterwards at the Colibri Lounge at El Conquistador for a great networking opportunity!


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SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Lean in to Lead Luncheon12:00 – 1:30 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1

Location: The Last Territory Restaurant(on El Conquistador Property outside main building)

This has been a popular post-conference function for the past several years. Join planning profession leaders who will share learning experiences, ethical issues encountered, good bosses, bad bosses, state and national conference anecdotes, milestones achieved, and obstacles yet to overcome. The purpose of the session is to learn from each other about planning in Arizona and the tasks ahead of us as well as the opportunities for every planner to lean in and lead in these many endeavors. This is an interactive session. Quiz the panelists about their planning history, past projects, pontifications and purpose.

Separate registration required, but open to all attendees.


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MOBILE TOURS


Nature Meeting Urbanization1:30 - 4:15 p.m. CM Credits: 2.75

The transition from nature to the built environment is being addressed in a number of ways in Pima County. The first stop of the mobile workshop will be the Oracle Road wildlife bridge. Completed in March 2016, this 150-foot-wide bridge is the first of its kind in the Sonoran Desert. Participants will learn about the development process for the wildlife bridge and its success.

The second stop is Oracle State Park, a natural island in a built environment. Participants will enjoy the short drive from the bridge to the park surrounded by a beautiful mountain backdrop, desert flowers and cacti. At Oracle State Park, the group will have the opportunity to view hieroglyphics and an original ranch house in what was once a 78-square-mile ranch in this spectacular setting.


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Bike the Loop7:00 – 9:00 a.m.CM Credits: 2.00

This mobile workshop involves a bike ride along an extension of Tucson’s famous Loop. Thursday, September 12, 7:00 to 9:00 AM. Maximum 20.Participants will ride along a paved, off-street extension of The Chuck Huckleberry Loop through Oro Valley; the Canada del Oro Bike Path. The Loop system consists of over 120 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes connecting unincorporated Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson, and South Tucson. These connections are made possible by successful cooperative partnerships facilitated by Pima County. The Loop provides access to numerous amenities and services and can be enjoyed on foot, bike, skates, and horse.

John Spiker, P.E. (Civil Engineering Manager- Pima County Regional Flood Control District) and Nancy Ellis (Multimodal Planner- Town of Oro Valley) will provide presentations along the ride. Riders will learn about the history, development, and future of The Loop while viewing scenic desert vistas and local art installations. The ride will begin and end at the Oro Valley Marketplace, and distance will be determined by weather, discussion lengths, and rider’s interests and abilities. Restroom breaks, and rest stops will be available as needed. Participants are welcome to bring their personal bicycles (and transport them to and from the starting point); however, bicycles will be provided courtesy of TUGO bike share and Shift Transit. Helmets will be provided and are required at all times while riding.

MOBILE TOURS


Infill Along Tucson’s Streetcar Route8:30 – 11:45 a.m.CM Credits: 3.25

Tucson has found a way to increase urban densities with neighborhood involvement. The Modern Streetcar and new development and redevelopment along the streetcar route and nearby areas have changed the urban model for Tucson significantly, and there are still additional development opportunities to be realized. Infill development strategies, however, are not without critics, especially those concerned with historic preservation and gentrification. Panelists will discuss the tools being used to carefully plan increased land use intensities, strengthen the market for the development of vacant and underutilized land, and improve interconnectivity, as well as the lessons learned. Participants will have a chance to ride the streetcar and see in person the development that has taken place as a result of infill strategies that have been implemented along the streetcar route.


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Tucson: UNESCO City of Gastronomy9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CM Credits: 4.5

In 2015, Tucson was designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy – the first such designation in the United States. Tucson, with the longest agricultural history of any city in North America, has become an incubator for borderland cuisines and is working to use its unique food culture in a variety of ways from economic development to addressing food insecurity. Dr. Jonathan Mabry, one of Tucson’s most knowledgeable experts on this designation, will narrate aboard the bus as it travels to:

Caridad Community Kitchen. Caridad Community Kitchen offers a culinary and job skills training program for low-income or unemployed individuals and a community meal program for the community’s hungry and homeless. Abby Rosen, a chef and program instructor, will introduce the Community Kitchen to participants.

Manzo Elementary School Garden. The school garden and ecology program, which began in 2010, is integrated into the curriculum of every classroom. Tucson’s school gardening movement sprouted from Manzo. Blue Baldwin, the ecology coordinator of Manzo, will meet with participants.

Mission Gardens. Mission Gardens is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran-Desert-adapted heritage fruit trees, traditional local heirloom crops, and edible native plants on a plot of land that’s been producing food for 4,000 years. At the Mission Gardens, participants will meet Diana Hadley, retired director of the Arizona State Museum’s Office of Ethnohistorical Research, who specializes in the history of land use and ecological change in the southwestern U.S., as well as with others who have been actively involved in this collaboration of the City, County, University of Arizona, nonprofits, and businesses.

Heritage LunchWhile at the Mission Gardens, participants will enjoy a heritage lunch catered by one of Tucson’s top chefs, Janos Wilder, a recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southwest (2000).

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Planning Ethics8:30 – 10:00 a.m.CM/Ethics Credits: 1.50

Description: This participatory session will provide the required refresher of the APA ethical principles and the AICP Code of Ethics in a hopefully entertaining yet educational manner. Fabulous prizes - maybe. Come experience and learn with two Planning Fellows.

Presenters: Arlan Colton, FAICP, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Arizona, School of Landscape Architecture & Planning; Sarah More, FAICP, Planning & Building Director, Town of Sahuarita

Keynote Lunch12:00 – 1:15 p.m.

Current Planning Law10:15 – 11:45 a.m.CM/Law Credits: 1.50

Description: This session will present a municipal attorney’s view of laws pertaining to telecommunications, short-term rentals, food trucks, signs, and other hot legal topics for planners.

Presenters: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, Town of Marana


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CONCURRENT SESSIONS


Risks Related to Climate Change and Reclamation in the Southwest1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: This session will focus on strategies to develop climate resiliency through reclamation plans, urban planning and landscape design.

Description: This session will focus on strategies to develop climate resilient reclamation plans. Panelists will discuss steps to build resilience, how reclamation efforts create climate mitigation opportunities, and how urban planning can complement these reclamation plans and promote widespread adoption of resilient strategies across cities. Through several examples of roadway and floodplain projects, this session will illustrate how landscape architects and planners transform disturbances caused by urban development into opportunities to promote native ecology, stormwater management, and public health.

Panelists: Alexandra Stoicof, Landscape Designer, Wheat Design Group; Leslie Watson, Principal, Watson Environmental; Philip Stoker, PhD, Assistant Professor, UA College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture

Establishing a Downtown Core District Through Visioning, Zoning and Design Guidelines1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Learn about the multi-faceted and collaborative approach used to create a unique Downtown Core Zoning District and Design Guidelines.

Description: With the momentum from the updated Town Center Plan in 2017, the Town of Queen Creek transitioned its planning efforts to create a special Downtown Core area that reinforces the unique character of the Town. Planning and Economic Development staff, working alongside the community’s stakeholders, created a new Downtown Core Zoning District and Design Guidelines to help guide future development in the Downtown area. Both elements were crafted in order to jumpstart new development in the Downtown Core, help attract redevelopment of higher and better uses, provide flexible development standards, and create a unique, marquee destination.

Moderator: Jeffrey M. Denzak, Partner, Swaback, PLLC

Panelists: Jennifer Lindley, Downtown DevelopmentManager, Town of Queen Creek, Economic Development;Kyle Barichello, AICP, Planner II, Town of Queen Creek,Planning Division

MOBILE TOURNature Meeting Urbanization1:30 – 4:15 p.m.


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THRIVE IN THE 05:A Collaboration of Three Initiatives for the Transformation of Tucson’s Historic Northern Gateway1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: How to leverage opportunities through collaborative planning and doing to transform a once thriving economic corridor.

Description: Tucson has had an unusual windfall of “riches” focused on the 85705 zip code featuring Tucson’s historic gateway. The windfall includes a $1.3 million HUD Choice Neighborhood Planning grant and a Rose Fellowship awarded to the City and a $1 million DOJ Crime Reduction grant awarded to Arizona State University. The project area “tells” a well-known story, i.e., a thriving route is bypassed by the interstate, commercial activity declines, and over time neighborhoods experience increased crime and deterioration. Panelists will discuss their collaborative efforts to address the challenges through a planning and doing process that champions inclusivity.

Moderator: Alison Miller, Project Manager for the HUD Choice Neighborhood Planning Initiative received by the City of Tucson

Panelists: Mary Ellen Brown, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University; Ian Roark, Vice President of Workforce Development, Pima Community College; Albert Elias, AICP, Assistant City Manager, City of Tucson; Barbra Coffee, Director, City of Tucson Economic Initiatives

Incentivizing Infill Along Tucson’s Modern Streetcar Route1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Track: Transportation | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Learn about the tools used and lessons learned in Tucson’s quest for smart infill investment.

Description: Tucson has found a way to increase urban densities with neighborhood involvement. The Modern Streetcar and new development and redevelopment along the streetcar route and nearby areas have changed the urban model for Tucson significantly, and there are still additional development opportunities to be realized. Infill development strategies, however, are not without critics, especially those concerned with historic preservation and gentrification. Panelists will discuss the tools being used to carefully plan increased land use intensities, strengthen the market for the development of vacant and underutilized land, and improve interconnectivity as well as the lessons learned.

Moderator: Koren Manning, Planning Administrator, City of Tucson

Panelists: Tom Warne, Commercial Real Estate Developer/Investor; Scott Clark, Director of Planning & Development Services, City of Tucson; Michael Peel, Southern Arizona Director, Local First Arizona and Local First Arizona Foundation; Corky Poster, Owner and Principal Architect and Planner, Poster Frost Mirto; Keri Silvyn, Partner, Law Offices of Lazarus, Silvyn & Bangs, P.C.


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Improving Health Through Planning: Arizona’s Health Improvement Plan & Assessment1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Track: Communities | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Learn about the health status of Arizonans and how planners can help move forward the Arizona Health Improvement Plan strategic actions to better connect the built environment to community health.

Description: Where people live, learn, work, play, and pray impact the health and wellbeing of Arizonans. In fact, it is estimated social and economic elements and physical environment contribute to almost 50% of the factors affecting health whereas genes, biology, and clinical care account for 20%. Health behaviors, which can be influenced by our communities account for the remaining 30%. How can a 13-mile difference lead to a 14-year difference in life expectancy?

This session will share data from the recent State Health Assessment and how improving the built environment is featured in the Arizona Health Improvement Plan.

Moderator: Leslie Dornfeld, FAICP, Planner, PLAN*et Communities

Panelists: Sheila Sjolander, Assistant Director, Public Health Prevention Services, Arizona Department of Health Services; Carla Berg, Chief Strategy Officer, Arizona Department of Health Services; C. J. Eisenbarth Hager, Director, Healthy Communities, Vitalyst Health Foundation

Fast and Funny Planning StoriesTHE GAME!3:00 – 4:15 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Audience members will hear other planners’ trials, bond over experiences, and learn some tips and tricks for their job.

Description: This interactive session will group the audience into teams to compete with other planners. The moderator will pose questions, and teams will compete for “worst” or “best” story. Audience members who prefer not to be on a team may participate in the voting process. The team with the most points will win a medal!

Questions may be similar to:What was your worst public meeting experience?What was the most unique project you have ever worked on?What is the one planning story no one ever believes you tell?

Moderator: Jessica Sarkissian, AICP, LEED AP, Owner of Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC


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Bike Your Community:Creating a Roadmap for the Development of a Community Relevant Bicycle Hub3:00 – 4:15 p.m.Track: Transportation | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: The session introduces a tool to help diverse, community-led partnerships utilize asset-based planning in the creation of sustainable bicycle hubs.

Description: In this highly interactive session you will be introduced to techniques to build bicycling resources, programs, and environments that are tailored to the unique culture of the communities that they serve. The replicable model focuses on multi-sectoral partnerships interested in embracing cycling for health promotion, transportation, recreation, and as an economic driver. Digital stories created by community members will highlight key points and stimulate discussion and will introduce a planning exercise that can help diverse coalitions envision their goals and examine the opportunities available and the potential barriers they must overcome to achieve success.

Moderator: Martha Moore-Monroy, MA, University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Panelists: Donna Lewandowski, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator, Arizona Department of Transportation; Lily Williams, Outreach Manager, Desert Senita Community Health Center

Participatory Workshop:What’s Impacting the Affordability of New Homes?3:00 – 4:15 p.m.Track: Communities| CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: How private developers/ homebuilders bring new subdivisions to market and how various project costs impact home pricing and affordability.

Description: Roll up your sleeves and join planners, subdivision engineers, new housing analysts, and homebuilders for a fast-paced, hands-on participatory workshop on private sector costs of new community design. Real project examples and costs are shared. This session focuses on the importance of understanding what influences costs and the role of cost control in community design, new home construction and market affordability to buyers.

Moderator:Priscilla Storm, Vice President, Diamond Ventures, Inc.

Panelists: Bill Carroll, Principal, Environmental Engineering Consultants, EEC; Ginger Kneup, Owner, Bright Futures; John Ward, Urban Environments (Formerly KB Homes); Justin Smith, Project Manager, Lead Solutions (formerly Mattamy Homes); David Godlewski, Southern Arizona Homebuilders; Robert Tucker, Diamond Ventures, Inc.


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Opportunity Zones – What an Opportunity!3:00 – 4:15 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will come away understanding this the Opportunity Zone Law and how it can best be applied.

Description: This panel of experts will discuss the ins and outs of Opportunity Zones! The discussion will focus on how the tool is incentivizing investment and how investors and municipalities are using the incentive to better economic growth and development. The panel will offer advice to industry professionals on how to attract this type of development and how to best navigate these uncharted waters. Recent case examples where both the land owner/developer and the Municipality have successfully worked together on O Zone projects will be discussed, as well as advising on challenging obstacles. This will allow for a ground-breaking and relevant discussion!

Moderator:Alisse Caton, Land Use Planner, Rose Law Group pc

Panelists: Dan Gauthier, Esq., Rose Law Group pc; Robby Richards, Manager/Principal, Phoenix Opportunity Fund, LLC; Fernando Garcia, Economic Development Specialist, City of Casa Grande

Planning for Resilience in the Face of Climate Change and Changing Rainfall Patterns3:00 – 4:15 p.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: The impacts of climate change and changing rainfall patterns encompass existing infrastructure and future developments. The first step in mitigation is analysis of precipitation dynamics and runoff.

Description: The current hydrologic flood and flow estimates rely on regional regression analyses, with few local hydrology studies projecting future trends. These are all based on looking backward at historical records, with no consideration of changing weather patterns that are anticipated to occur in Arizona’s future. Join a dialogue around planning and water resource management in Arizona. This session will focus on the impacts of climate change on water resources and the roles planners and water resource professionals have taken to adapt. Based on the APA Water and Planning Connect Conference, this session will provide a “chance to collaborate with others and brainstorm new, better ways to manage water needs and respond to water crises”.

Moderator: Ladd Keith, Assistant Professor in Planning, University of Arizona

Panelists: Bill O’Brien, Principal Engineer, President, NextGen Engineering; Sara Harders, Assistant Engineer, NextGen Engineering; Sandra Espinoza, Training and Exercise Coordinator, Pima County Office of Emergency Management; John Hayes, Santa Cruz County Floodplain Manager, Santa Cruz County; Joshua Bednarek, Deputy Director, Planning, City of Phoenix; Irene Ogata, Urban Landscape Manager, Tucson Water, City of Tucson; JoAnn Scordino, Community Planner, FEMA Region IX

Opening Reception5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

AICP Trivia Night and Mixer 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.


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Mobile TourBike the Loop 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Mobile TourInfill Along Tucson’s Streetcar Route 8:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Plenary Session8:30 – 10:15 a.m.


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Transitioning Public Policies and Regulations to Encourage Local Food Production10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will be provided with tools to advocate for and implement policies/regulations that support local food production in their communities.

Description: What are the roles of the general plan and zoning in the production of local food? Do your community’s general plan policies and zoning regulations encourage or discourage local food production?

The Maricopa County Food System Coalition recently completed a Community Food Assessment. A critical element of the Assessment was the analysis of how local general plan policies and zoning regulations impact, both positively and negatively, the production of and access to healthy food.

This session will describe how communities in Maricopa County are transitioning local policies and regulations to be more responsive to the needs of local food producers.

Moderator: Dean Brennan, FAICP, Policy Work Group, Maricopa County Food System Coalition (MarCo)

Panelists: Maria Masque, Principal, Community and Regional Planning, The Planning Center; Kenneth Steel, Health Policy Analyst, Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Revitalizing Downtown: Transformation and Activation of Public Spaces in Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and Chandler, AZ10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Attendees will learn about the development of successful public spaces with three case studies, including plaza, streetscape, and downtown redevelopment.

Description: What is a “heart of a city”? What makes successful public space? What activates urban environments? This exciting session will explore recent transformations of civic spaces in the Southwest and outline how the designers achieved successful pedestrian-scale development for these vital core areas. Development of urban environments with a true sense of place adds tremendous value to a community’s economic, cultural, and environmental resilience. The presenters will outline three case studies from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona, describing how these communities have successfully revitalized their downtown spaces.

Moderator: Aaron Allan, RLA, ASLA, J2 Engineering & Environmental Design

Panelists: Jitka Dekojova, Associate Landscape Architect, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini; Todd Briggs, Principal Landscape Architect, TRUEFORM Landscape Architecture Studio; Jeffrey Velasquez, Vice President and Principal Landscape Architect, J2 Engineering & Environmental Design; Kim Moyers, Downtown Redevelopment Manager, City of Chandler


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Planning Opportunities and Challenges in Southern Arizona’s Border Communities10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Communities | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will take away a better understanding of current challenges and opportunities in border city planning.

Description: Mexico is Arizona’s #1 foreign trade partner and Mexican visitors spend more than $7.3 million a day in Arizona stores. Cities along the US-Mexico border play a vital role as ports of entry to the rest of the state. Federal policy changes and heightened national attention to the border have brought additional challenges in planning for cities on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Panelists representing cities on the border will discuss the current challenges and opportunities they face, including changes in border security, binational infrastructure initiatives, and local economic development efforts.

Moderator: Frank Dillon, Community Development Director, Santa Cruz County

Panelists: Jose Antonio Guzman, Director of Planning and Zoning, City of San Luis, David Carranza, Economic / Community Development Director, City of Douglas

How the Phoenix T2050 Mobility Improvement Program is Enhancing the Connection of Neighborhoods and Services10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Transportation | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Session attendees will gain an inside understanding of the Phoenix Mobility Improvement Program and the likely outcome of the program.

Description: The Phoenix T2050 Mobility Improvement Program was established to enhance mobility, safety and connectivity for all roadway users within a variety of Phoenix area neighborhoods (Mobility Assessment Areas). The purpose of the program is to identify and prioritize sidewalk, bike facility, mid-block crossings, and other mobility-oriented connections to neighborhood services and transit stops. Using technical analysis and community and stakeholder input, identified projects are considered for inclusion in a 5-Year T2050 Mobility program for construction. This session will provide a review of the Program life-cycle, program funding, GIS analysis, public involvement, project prioritization, and a case study of one neighborhood illustrating how this program is improving the lives of Phoenix area residents.

Moderator: Kevin Kugler, AICP, Consultant Planning Department Manager, Michael Baker International

Panelists: Brian Fellows, Principal Transportation Planner, City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department; Joseph Perez, City of Phoenix Bicycle Coordinator, City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department; Brian Snider, Transportation Planner, Michael Baker International; Caroline Lobo, Hatcher Urban Business Alliance Chairperson, Hatcher Urban Business Alliance


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The Connection Between Land Use and Water Planning: Session 1 - The Evidence1:45 – 3:15 p.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Learn evidence of how land use and water resource planning can be coordinated to help resolve your community’s water issues.

Description: Session 1 - The Evidence: As water resources become scarcer and urban growth continues to drive increasing water demand, the connection between land use planning and water resource planning has been suggested as a critical component for resolving this dilemma. Yet the evidence to support how coordinating land use and water planning can or cannot address this issue is limited. These sessions (Evidence Session and Practice Session) will examine the integration of land use and water resource planning from the view of academic research and practical experience. This evidence session will present recent research related to the connection between land use planning and water resource planning and how it supports or constrains how land use planning can help resolve water resource issues.

Moderator: Ray Quay, FAICP, Research Professional, Decision Center for a Desert City a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University

Panelists: Philip Stoker, Assistant Professor of Planning and Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona

Legislative Update1:45 – 3:15 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will take away an understanding of recent legislative acts and reoccurring proposals being made in the Arizona Legislature and other state legislatures.

Description: An overview of the recent legislation to planning and zoning of land in Arizona as well as trends from proposed legislation in Arizona and the United States.

Panelists: Noel Griemsmann, AICP, Senior Urban Planner, Snell & Wilmer; Tom Dorn, President, Dorn Policy Group

Speed Date a Planner10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: Not Eligible for CM Credit

If you are a student or new professional, this session is for you! Come mix and mingle with some of Arizona’s best. This is your opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with experienced planning professionals in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. If you are undecided about your planning future, this is a great opportunity to network, as questions, and to get resume input and career advice from those working in the planning profession. It is also a great way to meet new people and have some fun!

Awards Luncheon 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.


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Centering Equity in Planning Healthyand Diverse Communities1:45 – 3:15 p.m.Track: Communities | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to conduct radically inclusive outreach that reimagines equitable transit-oriented development in a diverse neighborhood.

Description: In 2015, Phoenix City Council approved ReinventPHX, a community-based vision with a set of action plans for a transit-oriented model for development along the city’s light rail system. Through radically inclusive outreach that centered health and equity, Phoenix’s global diversity was highlighted as an important asset to protect. In 2016, the semi-annual Phoenix World Bazaar & Community Market was launched as a celebration of immigrant and refugee business owners and makers. This project stands out as a powerful cross-partner collaboration between 9+ stakeholders committed to preserving equity amid increasing gentrification along Phoenix’s light rail system. This session will feature the story of the ReinventPHX master planning effort, presented by the key stakeholders.

Moderator: Anna Darian, Storytelling Coach and owner at Story Boss Nation

Panelists: Kimber Lanning, Founder and Executive Director of Local First Arizona; Lisa Huggins-Hubbard, Neighborhood Specialist, City of Phoenix; C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Director, Healthy Communities, Vitalyst Health Foundation; Krista Roy, Neighborhood Specialist, City of Phoenix

Transforming Mobility in Tucson Through Complete Streets, Community Partnerships, and Innovative Project Delivery1:45 – 3:15 p.m.Track: Transportation| CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Learn about Tucson’s Complete Streets Initiative, Tactical Urbanism demonstrations, Pop-up Public Engagement Activities, and Voter-Approved Bond Funding for Key Projects.

Description: Tucson has several key initiatives underway to help transition from an auto-dependent city to offering various mobility options. This session will feature four women, all working collaboratively to transform mobility and information will be presented on:

Tucson’s Complete Streets Policy and the development of a Mobility Master PlanInclusive public engagement strategies coordinated by the Living Streets Alliance, a Tucson non-profit focused on good street design ‘Lighter, quicker, cheaper’ demonstration projects Shared mobility offerings including Tugo Bike ShareTucson’s $225 million bond voters approved to improve parks and construct key walking and bicycling connectors

Moderator: Arlie Adkins, Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture

Panelists: Jenn Mabry, AICP, Project Manager / Adjunct Lecturer, City of Tucson Department of Transportation / University of Arizona; Ann Chanecka, Special Projects Manager, City of Tucson City Manager’s Office; Evren Sonmez, Program Manager, Living Streets Alliance; Krista Hansen, Lead Planner, City of Tucson Department of Transportation

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Cobre Valley CHEER: 5-4-3 Framework1:45 – 3:15 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: The Cobre Valley CHEER 5-4-3 Framework session delves into the five principles, four recommendations, and three sites proposed for the area.

Description: This session will focus on the development of a framework for Cobre Valley, Arizona. The vision for the Cobre Valley CHEER 5-4-3 Framework was to foster healthy communities with sustainable economic growth through an environmental lens. This project aims to provide a guide for the improvement of the area through a three-pronged approach: understanding the existing challenges and opportunities; proposing social, physical, and economic connections; and prioritizing an implementation process.

Moderator: Arlie Adkins, Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture

Panelists: Ashley Hullinger, Research Analyst, Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Arizona; Monica Landgrave-Serrano, PhD Candidate, University of Arizona; Emma Thompson, Urban Planner, The Planning Center

The Connection Between Land Use and Water Planning: Session 2 - The Practice3:30 – 4:45 p.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Learn practice of how land use and water resource planning can be coordinated to help resolve your community’s water issues.

Description: Session 2 – The Practice: As water resources become scarcer and urban growth continues to drive increasing water demand, the connection between land use planning and water resource planning has been suggested as a critical component for resolving this dilemma. Yet the evidence to support how coordinating land use and water planning can or cannot address this issue is limited. These sessions (Evidence Session and Practice Session) will examine the integration of land use and water resource planning from the view of academic research and practical experience. This practice session will present the viewpoint of urban planners that have been actively engaged in bridging land use and water resource planning and what the opportunities and barriers are for helping resolve water resource issues. There will also be an open discussion among a panel of academic researchers and practitioners with audience engagement.

Moderator: Ray, Quay, FAICP, Research Professional, Decision Center for a Desert City a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University

Panelists: Jim Holway, FAICP, Director of Babbitt Center for Land Use and Water Policy


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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Lessons on Navigating a Professional Planning Career from Some Arizona “Senior” Planners3:30 – 4:45 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will learn from the experiences of senior planners and be able to apply to their careers the lessons learned from the past.

Description: There’s an old adage that “you can’t teach old dogs new tricks”. Well maybe, but you can certainly learn from the experiences, mistakes, and successes of planners with 30+ years of experience. Join us for an informal, fun, and informative session that is bound to be entertaining. Listen to the stories from some Arizona planners who have seen it all, indeed the good, the bad, and the ugly of local government planning. Be prepared to engage with the panelists and learn from their past experiences so you can build on their successes and not repeat their mistakes.

Moderator: Roger E. Eastman, AICP, Director, Development Codes and Planning, Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.

Panelists: Jon Vlaming, Community Development Director, City of Eloy; Jerry Stabley, AICP, Planning Manager, City of Eloy; Jim Cronk, Planning Director, City of Flagstaff; Margo Wheeler, FAICP, Faculty/Lecturer, Northern Arizona University and Chair, Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning for a Driverless Future3:30 – 4:45 p.m.Track: Transportation | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Develop a familiarity with new transportation technologies, innovation on the horizon, and the challenges they present from a municipal planning perspective.

Description: This session will evaluate and discuss how the major American metropolitan areas are addressing the challenges brought on by the rapid evolution in the means and modes of transportation. Driverless cars, ridesharing, rentable bikes and electric scooters, and advances in public transit are drastically changing the way municipal planning departments address parking, traffic, and public infrastructure. We will look at how cities are addressing these disruptive forces to pave the way for the next generation of development and facilitate building cities of the 21st century.

Moderator: Jason B. Morris, Esq., Land Use Attorney, Withey Morris, PLC

Panelists: Benjamin L. Tate, Land Use Attorney, Withey Morris, PLC; George Pasquel, III, Planning Consultant, Withey Morris, PLC


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Density, Design and the Bottom Line Homebuilder Decision Making:An Unfiltered Discussion3:30 – 4:45 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Insight regarding factors that influence homebuilder decision making and how public planners and private developers can each achieve their goals.

Description: Homebuilders and city planners often find themselves at odds. Squaring off over setbacks and lot coverage, detached sidewalks and street widths. Why would a builder process an entire zoning case to modify interior garage dimensions? This session will provide insightful and unfiltered perspectives into the most noteworthy issues homebuilders face during the entitlement and design review process, as well as a peek behind the curtain of the corporate land acquisition and project approval process. With perspectives from deeply experienced homebuilders and master planned community developers, this informal panel is intended to generate a lively, free-flowing discussion.

Moderator: Susan E. Demmitt, Land Use Attorney, Gammage & Burnham, PLC

Panelists: Shannon Francoeur, Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development, Taylor Morrison / Arizona, Inc.; Jill Hegardt, AICP, Vice President of Entitlements, DMB, Inc.

Getting the Data You Need Quicklyand Easily3:30 – 4:45 p.m.Track: Communities | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: A demonstration of free interactive map viewers with statewide Census, employer, and schools’ data, custom maps, reports, and analysis.

Description: With just a few clicks of the mouse, you can easily get demographic data from the Census Bureau, information about employers, or the latest school performance measures all using the Maricopa Association of Governments interactive map viewers. MAG staff will demonstrate how to use these viewers to get data from the American Community Survey, MAG Statewide Employer Database, and AZ Department of Education. You can use these tools to create custom maps, reports, and analysis that will fit seamlessly into your reports and presentations for whatever project you’re working on.

Moderator: Scott Wilken, AICP, Senior Planning Project Manager, Maricopa Association of Governments

Planners’ Bazaar5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Great food and drink and exhibits by conference sponsors. This evening will include dinner and two drink tickets with registration.


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APA Arizona Annual Business Meeting7:45 – 8:45 a.m.

All members are encouraged to attend this meeting, where you’ll learn about the board’s role in managing APA Arizona.

Mobile TourTucson: UNESCO City of Gastronomy.9:00 – 1:30 p.m.



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Development Outcomes to Transit: National and Arizona Perspectives9:00 -10:15 a.m.Track: Transportation | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will gain insight into transit’s effects on economic development, population and housing patterns, and on social equity

Description: For the first time since the end of WWII, transit ridership is increasing faster than automobile ridership. Dozens of American metropolitan areas have invested in light rail transit (LRT), bus rapid transit (BRT), commuter rail transit (CRT) and streetcar transit (SCT). But there has been no systematic research into the extent to which these fixed guideway transit (FGT) systems influence development patterns. This session will report national research into FGT system development outcomes, and will also report findings for Phoenix’s LRT and BRT systems as well as Tucson’s SCT system. Lessons for transit and land use planning will be offered.

Moderator: Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP, Professor of Planning and Real Estate Development, University of Arizona

Panelists: Dr. Kristina Currans, Assistant Professor of Planning, University of Arizona; Robert Hibberd, Doctoral Graduate Assistant in Planning and Geography, University of Arizona

Patagonia, The Nature Conservancy and CRS: A Brief Case Study on the Benefits of Protected Open Space Within Town Limits9:00 – 10:15 a.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: This session will provide a local example of the multiple benefits of the Community Rating System (CRS) Program; provided by protecting open space within a community, and how conservation organizations and local government can partner to provide tangible benefits to residents.

Description: In 2018 the Town of Patagonia successfully qualified for the Community Rating System (CRS) program. CRS is a National Flood Insurance Program voluntary program for recognizing and encouraging community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP standards. The major factor in gaining enough “points” to qualify was recognition of The Nature Conservancy’s property in town as open space in the Open Space Preservation activity of the CRS program. Creative partnerships were a significant contributing factor in achieving this recognition and success. This project has broadened local awareness on not only how much of the Town is within the Special Flood Hazard Area but also how much of this area is currently held in open space and the multiple benefits this provides the community.

Moderator: Ian Wan, NextGen Engineering

Panelists: Damian Rawoot, Land & Water Protection Manager, The Nature Conservancy; Murphy Musick, Community Rating System Coordinator, Town of Patagonia; Greg Saxe, Pima County’s NFIP Community Rating System Coordinator


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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019Mobile Home Parks, RV Parks, and the Future of Affordable Housing: Highlighting the Project Cities Program in Apache Junction9:00 – 10:15 a.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: This session highlights recommendations for affordable housing demand and mobile home community needs through zoning and development in Apache Junction.

Description: In 2018, ASU’s Project Cities and the City of Apache Junction partnered to examine several critical issues. One of these projects focused on the challenges and opportunities in the city’s mobile home communities, which comprise approximately 50% of the city’s housing stock. These communities provide valuable affordable housing, but many are non-conforming and current conditions raise concerns for residents and the city alike. This session will highlight the Project Cities partnership with Apache Junction, as well as forward-looking recommendations for how to respond to affordable housing demand and mobile home community needs through innovative zoning and development.Moderator: Meagan Ehlenz, PH.D., AICP, Assistant Professor, School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning, Arizona State University

Panelists: Steven Russell, Program Manager, Project Cities, Sustainable Cities Network, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University; Rudy Esquivias, Senior Planner/Zoning Administrator, City of Apache Junction; Maggie Dellow, Program Manager, University Affairs, Arizona State University

“Be Prepared” AICP Exam Preparation9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Take-Away: Obtain a clear overview of the AICP exam process, exam tips, and exam content.

Description: The taking of the AICP exam is one of the most important professional steps for a planner. It is a complex process and can be a difficult exam. The session will provide an overview of the process and what to expect on the AICP exam. The AICP moderator will provide tips on taking the exam. Two recent AICP exam takers will share their experience on preparation and taking the exam.

Presenters: Jerry Stabley, AICP, and Barbara Becker, FAICP


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Planning Directors’ Roundtable – Directors from the Four Largest Arizona Cities Talk About Challenges and Issues Facing Them10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participant will gain an understanding of planning directors’ roles in major cities and the issues and challenges these positions face.

Description: This session is a discussion by the planning directors of Arizona’s four largest cities. The directors will discuss the challenges and issues facing planning directors and their departments. They will talk about how they handle day-to-day crises, how they supervise their staff, how they deal with complicated political issues and what they see as major accomplishments of their department and major problems they have to deal with in their critical positions of their city’s government.

Moderator: Jim Mazzocco, AICP

Panelists: Scott Clark, Acting Planning and Development Services Director, City of Tucson; Randy Grant, Planning Director, City of Scottsdale; Nana Appiah, Ph.D., Planning Director/Zoning Administrator, City of Mesa; Alan Stephenson, Planning Director, City of Phoenix

Advancing What Matters Most to Arizonans: The Arizona We Want Progress Meters10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Environment | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Participants will be able to use Progress Meters for their own communities.

Description: The Arizona We Want Progress Meters are an evolving, dynamic tool to measure the priorities that Arizonans identified of critical importance to the future of the state. The metrics were carefully considered and included the following criteria: easily understood; supported by publicly available, trusted, and regularly updated data; and useful as a guidepost for assessing policy and practice. The Progress Meters, listed below, may evolve over time with the input of Arizona’s leaders, communities, and technical experts.

• Jobs• Education• Young Talent• Health & Well-Being• Natural Resources• Infrastructure• Civic Participation• Connected Communities

Moderator: Evelyn Casuga, Director, Community & Economic Prosperity, Center for the Future of Arizona

Panelists: Ian Dowdy, AICP, Director, Progress Meters, Center for the Future of Arizona; Kristi Tate, Director, Civic Health Initiatives, Center for the Future of Arizona


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Border Downtown Reuse and Revitalization: Partnerships for Housing, Public Health and Economic Development in Nogales, Arizona10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Communities | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: Explore the challenges and successes in developing multi-sector collaborations in rural areas for historic reuse and downtown revitalization.

Description: Historic property reuse and revitalization efforts in rural communities today require multi-sector public-private collaborations. We describe our decades-long partnership building effort that integrates affordable housing, public health and economic development services in Nogales, Arizona. We explore the adaptive reuse of a historic building for affordable housing and redevelopment of a historic warehouse building for co-housing public health and small business innovation services. These projects are also aligned with a downtown community market and community kitchen that assists small business owners in launching products and services that capitalize upon the region’s economic strengths in fresh produce.

Moderator: Angie Donelson, AICP, Ph.D., President, Donelson Consulting LLC

Panelists: Nils Urman, Program Coordinator – Pima County One-Stop Center, and Executive Director, Nogales Community Development Corporation; Patty Molina, Senior Director, Mariposa Community Health Center Inc.; Frank Dillon, Assistant City Manager / Planning and Development Director, City of Nogales

Revitalizing Downtowns through Public/Private Partnerships10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: New possibilities for development incentives and code implementation ideas to achieve what the municipality and the developer wants, downtown success.

Description: Public/Private Partnerships in developing downtowns can incentivize and spur new growth and development. This session focusses on the Downtown areas of Gilbert and Phoenix and will go over the original obstacles and ways they overcame them to become two of the biggest hotspots for development in educational and commercial investment in the valley. You will hear from City staff and developers who came together to continue to invest and find new creative ways to implement code and incentives to keep momentum going, creating the nightlight and weekend activity they had always hoped for.

Moderator: Jessica Sarkissian, AICP, LEED AP, Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC

Panelists: Rick Naimark, Associate Vice President for Program Development Planning, Arizona State University; Eric Johnson, AICP, Deputy Economic Development Director, City of Phoenix; Dan Henderson, CeCD, Director of Economic Development, Town of Gilbert; David Sellers, President/CEO, LGE Design Build


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The Future of Autonomous and Connected Vehicles – What Are Arizonans Thinking?10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Track: Transportation | CM Credits: 1.25

Take-Away: This session will help planners anticipate the impact of AV/CV in community and transportation planning.

Description: An Autonomous Vehicle and Connected Vehicle (AV/CV) transportation system appears inevitable. Much of the discussion about AV/CV focuses on the auto technology, but what about the planning and policies that will be critical for success? Arizona Forward held a series of discussions around the state of Arizona, designed to bring together community leaders to explore the opportunities and impacts from AV and CV. Sessions were held in Flagstaff, Phoenix and Tucson, and at the Rural Transportation Summit, with the goal of developing a baseline of how communities are considering AV/CV in their current planning process, and to evaluate how this baseline differs around the state.

Moderator: Jennifer Pyne, Deputy Director, Corridor Planning, Valley Metro

Panelists: Dayna Wasley, Transportation Planner, AECOM; David Skinner, Area Operations Manager, HDR; Lori Singleton, Executive Director, Arizona Forward

Lean in to Lead Luncheon 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.Track: Nuts and Bolts | CM Credits: 1

Location: The Last Territory Restaurant(on El Conquistador Property outside main building)

Join us after the conference for lunch at this popular post-conference function. Sit with planning colleagues and leaders in the field who will share their personal lessons learned, ethical issues encountered, good bosses, bad bosses, state and national conference anecdotes, achievements, and obstacles in the field. The purpose of the session is to learn from each other about past planning in Arizona and the opportunities for every planner to lead in Arizona’s planning future. This is a fun and interactive session where you can participate as much or as little as you like. Quiz the group about their career journey, past projects, pontifications and purpose.

Separate registration fee is required, and this fun event is open to all.


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