Urban Planning Webinars

Watch the Recording! 11/4 APA-CMS & ILASLA Designing and Codifying Climate Change Adaptation

Sea level rise? Nope. Wildfires? Unlikely. More frequent, more powerful storm events? Unfortunately, yes, that's what climate change...

APA-IL PlanNotes: Managing Public Meetings (CM | 1.5)

Public Meeting synonyms: scary, stressful, impending doom. Alright, that may be a little dramatic. But, if you have ever felt unprepared...

7/15/21 - MPC Drinking Water 1-2-3 Academy 2021 Virtual Event #2 (CM | 2)

It's time for the Metropolitan Planning Council's (MPC) second session of this year's Drinking Water 1-2-3 Academy. Tune in to hear from...

7/7 - The Evolving World of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations (CM LAW)

Donald Elliott, FAICP, of Clarion Associates, a high energy urban planner and lawyer, explores how America’s cities and counties are...

6/9 - Open Streets – What happened, what did we learn and what’s next?

During the pandemic North American cities and towns provided greater space for active mobility and social distancing – but will they now...

6/4 - Broadband Funding Opportunities (UPDATE)

Details regarding historic federal funding opportunities for broadband expansion and affordability are starting to emerge. Join Illinois...

PrideScapes: A New Speaker Series from OLIN Labs

OLIN Labs is hosting PrideScapes, a research initiative and three-part virtual speaker series this June exploring LGBTQ+ landscapes and...

5/25 - An innovative solution to unlock potential & address poverty in your community

Well-intentioned programs may not achieve sustainable impact without proper understanding of local dynamics and community context in...

5/19 - Reversing the Exodus: Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Young Adults in Rural Communities

In 2018, 86 of Illinois’ 102 counties experienced population decline. Almost every rural county in Illinois has experienced an...