The Planning Association of Washington is delighted to announce our 2026 conference theme: “Pathways to Possibility: Planning, Policy, and Practicality”. We hope to see you in Chelan on April 22-24, 2026, for learning, networking, and exploration!

Date: April 22-24, 2026

Location: Campbell’s Resort – Chelan, WA | Chelan Chamber of Commerce (Click for dining and more!)

Conference Information

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• 2026 PAW Certificate of Completion
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Conference Materials | Presentations

Thursday, April 23rd:

• Implementing Inclusive Design in Comprehensive Plan and Code Updates
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Turning Urban Forest Data into Informed, Equitable, and Actionable Policy
• Practical Hearings: A Panel Discussion on Hearing Best Practices and Experiences
• Proactive Planning: Pathways to Resilient Communities and Landscapes
• Everyday Ethics
• Driving Progress: State Parking Reform
• Planning for Improved Public Health in Local Land Use Decisions
• Streamline, Standardize, Scale: Putting the Starter Home Production Plan Into Action
• Transit Oriented Development Practical Steps
• 2026 Shoreline Management Act Rulemaking: Planning Ahead

Friday, April 24th:

• From Adoption to Action: Early Lessons from Middle Housing Implementation in Washington
• Shoreline Co-benefits: A Public Access, Habitat, and Flood Control Primer
• From Olympia to Ordinance: A Practical Guide to Code Updates
• A Practical Pathway for Siting Clean Energy across Washington State
• Growth Management Hearings Board Update
• Case Law Update

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