2008 Regional Planner Forums Schedule
These forums provide an opportunity for planners, planning commissioners and elected officials to talk informally about local issues, share ideas, and receive updates from state and federal agencies whose work impacts land use. These are preliminary dates, some are subject to change. For more information, contact the people below.
All meetings are held at Moses Lake, Big Bend Community College, ATEC Building
January 16
July 16
October 15
Northwest Washington: Contact Doug Peters; 360-725-3046 douglasp@cted.wa.gov
Meetings are held either in Mount Vernon or Bellingham
January 16, location Mount Vernon
July 16, location TBD
October 15, location TBD
Olympic Peninsula: Contact Tim Gates; 360-725-3058, timg@cted.wa.gov
Meetings alternate between Northerly and Southerly Peninsula locations
January 18, Port Angeles, Vern Burton Meeting Room
July 18, Quilcene
October 17, Suquamish
January 17 - City of Woodland, Woodland City Hall, 100 Davidson Avenue, Woodland
July 17 – Skamania County, Rock Creek Community Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson
October 16 – City of Vancouver, Development Review Services, 4400 NE 77th Avenue, Vancouver
The Short Course on Local Planning
One of several ways in which Growth Management Services provides direct assistance to local communities is through the Short Course on Local Planning. This three-hour workshop which covers the legal basis of planning in Washington State, explains the basics of comprehensive planning and plan implementation, and discusses the role of the planning commission.
The Short Course is co-sponsored by the Planning Association of Washington. There is no charge to attend (or sponsor) a course session. Courses are scheduled at the request of local communities, and are always open to the public.
Copies of the Short Course Manual are available on CD. Please email Crystal Harper to request a copy of the Short Course CD.
Questions about holding a Short Course in your community? Call Dave Catterson, Short Course Manager, at 360.725.3049
or email questions to: Dave Catterson
Upcoming Scheduled Courses - May 2008 Schedule - Updated April 24, 2008
Links to the Short Course Manual (New June 2006)