Events

Save the Date! The next Eastern Washington Planners’ Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Topics for the Summer Forum include: Natural Resource Lands – Commerce Vernal Pools – Ecology Please use the link below to register. The agenda will be sent out registered attendees closer to the event. Register Today CM Credits: If you attended the following presentations on April 16, 2026, CM credits are available: Spring 2026 – Eastern Planners’ Forum. If you have any trouble claiming CM credits, please contact AICPCM@planning.org. Urban Growth Areas: UGA Guidebook Overview and Expansions, Reductions, and Swaps (1 CM) Planning Ethics (1 CM/1 Ethics) The Washington State...

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...