The 2026 Speaker Series theme, Building Better Communities Together, focuses on strengthening relationships and bringing together the diverse voices that create resilient and livable communities. It will highlight collaborative stories across sectors, disciplines, and communities that have depended on new and old relationships to advance planning. We hope you can join us in person, but we will have a live streaming option for all sessions at the same price as attending in person.
Time:
All sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please check in prior to 9:30 a.m. and enjoy coffee. Join us for networking after each session from 11:30 a.m. to Noon.
Parking:
Free parking is available at 1271 West Capitol Avenue, behind Walgreens. Bike parking is available outside of the building, and YoloBus routes 37, 40, 41, 42A, 42B, and 240 serve the facility.
Pricing:
Members of Speaker Series Partner Organizations: $25.00/session
Non-Members: $35.00/session
APA Members that are Young Planners (under 35): $20.00/session
Approved for 2.0 AICP CM credits per session.
For more information, please contact:
Professional Events at jeni@proeventsjt.com or (916) 997-7002
10/30 - Development Economics for Inclusive Infill Development
Hosted by: AEP
Panelists: Greta Soos, AICP, Senior Planner, City of Sacramento; Katie Hanten, P.E., President, Vertical Pacific, ULI Housing Chair; Affordable Infill Developer, TBD
With construction costs remaining stubbornly high in many places and rents becoming unachievable in many communities, this session will focus on successful approaches and examples of how we can foster affordable infill development.