2009 OAPA Conference - June 3-5, 2009

The conference offers a full day of mobile workshops, and a variety of sessions that will get you up-to-date on a number of planning topics, including stimulus funding, ADA compliance, planning for the baby boomers, economic development, and much, much, more.  Online registration is closed, however, you may still register onsite at the Oregon Convention Center starting at 8am Thursday, June 4th.

Click on the following links for information: Schedule At-A-Glance; Workshop Descriptions; Map of Conference 

For more directions to the Oregon Convention Center or parking information go to:  OCC

For a printable registration brochure:  2009 Conference Brochure

Plan now on attending this conference. There will be one day of mobile workshops (June 3) and two days of sessions on topics that planners grapple with everyday, including economic development, planning for an aging population, dealing with multicultural issues, land use and energy, and much more. A special, all-day session is planned on climate change on Friday, June 5.

The rates for the conference are:

• OAPA Member: $225 (before May 1), $275 (after May 1)
• Non-member: $280 (before May 1), $330 (after May 1)
• Thursday only: $155
• Friday only: $130
• Student: $30

Mobile workshops are an additional fee, and you do not need to sign up for the conference to attend a mobile workshop.

Lodging is available at the Red Lion Convention Center. Call (503) 235-2100 and ask for the American Planning Association Conference rate ($105 +tax).

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