Events

The Peninsula Summer Forum will be held in-person on August 28, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Cotton Building at 607 Water Street, Port Townsend WA 98368. Also, 1:00 – 2:00 pm: walking tour of the Port of Port Townsend campus Register Today

Cost: Members – $30, Non-Members – $40, Students – Free Register Today About the Webinar: Implementing a comprehensive plan’s climate element requires more than adopting policies—it calls for coordinated action across local government, community organizations, utilities, businesses, and the systems that support social, civil, environmental, and economic well-being. This interactive session offers planners a practical framework for moving from policy development to implementation. Drawing on case studies from Washington and Oregon, presenters will demonstrate how early collaboration and meaningful engagement with frontline populations, technical professionals, service providers, contractors, developers, and other implementation partners can produce policies that respond to urgent...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10 AM – 11:30 AM Cost: FREE AICP Sustainability Credits Pending Register Today Webinar Overview Washington’s 2023 Climate Planning Law (HB 1181) added a climate goal to the Growth Management Act and requires counties and cities to include a climate change and resiliency element in their updated comprehensive plans. However, plan adoption is only the first step. Successful implementation requires jurisdictions to track progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust strategies over time. This webinar will explore practical approaches for implementing climate elements and measuring progress. Presenters from state and local government and the private sector will discuss...

This Bootcamp will be a day long, deep dive, into planning basics. The intent is to supplement key skills new planners need to feel confident in their new position and provide a refresher to those who have been on the job a while. The audience is expected to be land use planners new to the profession, land use planners who need a refresher, planning students, any student with interest in these topics, and others who are interested in planning topics (Planning Commission, Parks Committees, etc.). Registration and more information coming soon!