Preparing a Form-Based Code - Design Considerations
This course goes into depth on how to create and use building form and public space standards within a regulating plan in already built-out communities, Greenfield sites, redevelopment sites and regional plans. Architectural standards, imaging techniques for charrettes, and code document design are also covered. The course includes not only lectures presenting design principles and case studies but also hands-on participation creating regulation plans and their components
This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute
This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2009.

Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650.
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Time: Jan 8, 2009 8am-5:00 pm, Jan 9, 8am-6:15pm followed by a reception till 7:30pm,

A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator Laurel Arndt for more information.

Nearby accommodations:
www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com
www.wyndhamphx.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Registration will go active December 2008

Public participation is the norm for any private or public development, and having them has become common place. Conducting a meaningful public meeting is an art form and needs to be carefully crafted in order to get the information developers, planners, designers and municipal staff need to create good projects.  How do we ensure that the public meetings we hold will elicit this information?  This workshop will focus on some of the details of creating that proper context and look at public participation regarding current issues such as transportation oriented development, infill development and intensification.

Cost: $300 for private/corporate and $250 for public/ non-profits.

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Time: 8:00am-4:30pm

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Preparing a Form-Based Code - Design Considerations
This course goes into depth on how to create and use building form and public space standards within a regulating plan in already built-out communities, Greenfield sites, redevelopment sites and regional plans. Architectural standards, imaging techniques for charrettes, and code document design are also covered. The course includes not only lectures presenting design principles and case studies but also hands-on participation creating regulation plans and their components
This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute
This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2008.

Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650.
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Time: March 10 - 8:00am-6:15 pm, followed by a reception till 7:30pm, March 11- 8:00 am-6:00pm
Course Outline: Agenda
A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator Laurel Arndt for more information.

Nearby accommodations:
www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com
www.wyndhamphx.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

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Are you a planner, project manager, site reviewer or a citizen planner interested in urban design who does not have a "design background"  Do you wonder what design elements create vibrant neighborhoods by ensuring the right mix of uses and people? Urban design is not just the realm of designers, a broader segment of the professional and public community can engage with the issues of neighborhood and community form and pattern. This workshop will help understand the design elements, frameworks and issues that need to be addressed in order to create quality communities and neighborhoods through a hands on lab.

Cost: $250 for private/corporate and $200 for public/ non-profits.

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Time: 8:00am-4:00pm

This course covers a checklist for evaluating the effectiveness of a Form-Based Code, an in-depth look at the advantages, disadvantages, and mechanics of mandatory, parallel and floating-zone forms of FBCs; how to structure the coding process, including what must happen before and after the code is drafted; what to keep and what to discard from an existing conventional code; the legal aspects of adopting a FBC i.e. its consistency with the comprehensive plan, adoption mechanics and insulating against potential challenges; and post-adoption implementation.

Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650.

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Time:May 18-19, 2009 8:00am-5:00pm,

Course Outline: Agenda

A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator Laurel Arndt for more information.

Nearby accommodations:

www.marriott.com

www.hyatt.com

www.wyndhamphx.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

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The landscape of the public realm (sidewalks, trailheads, plazas and streetscapes is at best lacking in sustainable design, installation and maintenance. How can we make the landscape of the public realm enhance and define our public spaces? The proper use of plants is important in order to utilize them for the functions they are capable of performing. The careful design, installation and management of plants can provide positive solutions to many problems existing in our contemporary environment. The workshop will focus on landscape function, sustainable design and maintenance solutions to environmental issues such as air and noise pollution, micro and macro climate improvements, energy and water efficiency and budget considerations.

Cost: $350 for private/corporate and $300 for public/ non-profits.

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Consumer demand for more walkable, mixed-use, and concentrated neighborhoods is already on the rise among some demographic groups—the 70 million retiring baby boomers, for example, and young professionals seeking transit-oriented development for shorter commutes. But for others, density continues to have negative connotations. In many established urban neighborhoods, concerns about traffic congestion and parking, and strains on infrastructure, schools, and parks have led to resistance to more concentrated settlement patterns.
Into this context, landscape architect and land planner Julie Campoli and aerial photographer Alex S. MacLean have joined forces a program to illustrate and help planners, designers, public officials, and citizens better understand, and better communicate to others, the concept of density as it applies to the residential environment. This workshop will share this information and show attendees how density can be designed to be a solution instead of a problem.

Cost: $450 for private/corporate and $400 for public/ non-profits
Location: PURL
Time: November 6, 2007- 8:00am-1:00 pm

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Green Building is going mainstream, are you onboard?  More and more commercial and residential construction projects are looking at how they can be green.  Do you understanding the benefits of green building? 
This course will help professionals understand the concepts of green building as a design and construction practice that promotes economic, human and community benefits as well as reducing environmental impacts.  This workshop will also look at the long term financial implications of sustainable design and the opportunities and constraints for professionals and practitioners to implement sustainable design into private and public development.
Instructors will share best practices of sustainable design and analyze cost considerations through review of best practices, case studies and literature.

Cost: $300 for private/corporate and $250 for public/ non-profits
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Time: October. 4, 2007 8:00am -5:00pm
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Preparing a Form-Based Code - Design Considerations
This course goes into depth on how to create and use building form and public space standards within a regulating plan in already built-out communities, Greenfield sites, redevelopment sites and regional plans. Architectural standards, imaging techniques for charrettes, and code document design are also covered. The course includes not only lectures presenting design principles and case studies but also hands-on participation creating regulation plans and their components
This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute
This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2007.

Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650.
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Time: September. 10 - 8:00am-6:15 pm, followed by a reception till 7:30pm, September. 11- 8:00 am-6:00pm
Course Outline: Agenda
A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator Laurel Arndt for more information.

Nearby accommodations:
www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com
www.wyndhamphx.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

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Today’s development and design professional need to know how to navigate the turbulent maze of the zoning process. Many projects never get past the first stage of entitlements because of the increasingly complex process. The reason the zoning and entitlement process can be so difficult is that each jurisdiction has different rules and regulations, which are constantly changing and evolving. It is valuable to have an understanding of the zoning and development process from a legal and planning viewpoint. This course will provide attendees with a practical base knowledge of land entitlement regulations and processes from a private and public perspective. Speakers: Darin Sender of Sender Assoc, Dennis Newcombe of Beus Gilbert PLLC and Michelle Dodds, Planner with the City of Phoenix.

Cost: $250 for private/corporate and $200 for public/ non-profits
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Time: January. 26, 2007   9am-5:00 pm.
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As cities acknowledge the short comings of conventional zoning, they may look to other methods of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form. This workshop is an introduction to a zoning code based on form as a mechanism for creating a different pattern of urban life. Form-based codes create a predictable public realm by controlling physical form primarily, with a lesser focus on land use, through city or county regulations. This is done by addressing the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. Participants in this class will learn what constitutes a form based code, what it includes and how to construct them.
This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute
This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2007. Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650. 
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Time: Feb. 21 - 8:00am-5:00 pm, Feb. 22- 8:00 am-5:00pm
Course Outline: Agenda
A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator-Laurel Arndt for more information. 

Nearby accommodations:
www.wyndhamphx.com
www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

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This National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) course will use an interactive approach to learning the basics of NEPA.  The course focuses on exploring each phase of the NEPA process, including formulation of alternatives to meet project purpose and need, appropriate public involvement, impact analysis, the Record of Decision, and maintenance of an administrative record.  The complexity of NEPA's regulatory management is synthesized into a presentation that is usable and understandable.  NEPA case studies are used selectively to learn how to manage a project from kickoff through publication of the Record of Decision. This brief course is designed for both the NEPA novices and experts.  Participants will leave this course with a better understanding of how to work with NEPA, to get your projects successfully implemented. This course is offered in collaboration with SWCA Environmental Consultants. Speakers:  Matt Peterson of SWCA.

Cost: $350 for private/corporate and $300 for public/ non-profits.
Location: PURL.
Time: March 22- 9:00am-3:00 pm, March.23- 9:00 am-3:00pm

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Affordable housing is not a stand alone issue; it involves people, communities and cities. From this perspective, an affordable home is a means to family success and neighborhood stability, and a key component of social and economical development for the region
This course will examine what it will take to make affordable housing a reality in Phoenix: The opportunities and constraints will be explored through case study and analysis.

Cost: $250 for private/corporate and $200 for public/ non-profits.
Location: PURL.
Time: April 5, - 9:00am-3:00 pm, April 6, - 8:00 am-12:00pm


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The green building market is exploding.  LEED project registrations in all catagories are expected to increase more than 50% in 2007. Companies need to consider how to positin thier services and product offerings to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving marketplace. Thisworkshop focuses on specific market sectors andoutlines theopportunities: participants will learn the steps in marketing green building services and products, culminatingin branding and positioning. This course is offered in collaboration with NAIOP of Arizona.

Cost: $150 with discounts for multiple attendees from a company.
Location: PURL.
Time: May 24, 2007, 8:00am-12:00 pm

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A diverse aging population remains in the workplace, requiring a demand for universal design accommodations. Customers of all ages, sizes and abilities are demanding products, housing and public spaces to meet their needs.  This one day program offers a thorough presentation of the design guidelines, and introduces participants to universal design solutions with measurable benefits for clients.  This workshop is in coordination with AIA Arizona Chapter and will be held at the AIA location of 30 N. Third Ave. Ste 200. Phoenix, Arizona.  Please contact AIA Arizona for registration 602-252-420

Are some people just born creative, or can the rest of us learn to be more creative? What are creative people doing when they're being creative? When being creative, do people "think" or "feel"? Is creativity more an intrinsic property (personal trait) or a set of behaviors that anyone can learn? What about all that "left-brain, right-brain" stuff? These questions and more will be explored in this lively, interactive, experiential seminar, and workshop   Please RSVP to Laurel Arndt. Speaker: Jay L Brand PhD. Cost: No charge, lunch provided by sponser.  Location: PURL Time:11:45-1:15 pm

This course will be valuable to environmental and land use professionals in the public and private sector as well as to anyone desiring a better understanding of water is managed in Arizona. Taught by practicing professionals and ASU faculty, the course concentrates on three basic areas. The workshop will look at history and resources. It will evaluate water quantity management in Arizona by looking at where we are now with a review of current federal and state laws and regulations. Lastly the course will discuss current controversies and where water management is heading through an examination of case studies include international and interstate controversies over the Colorado River and linkages between growth and water.  Offered in Partnership with the Global Institute of Sustainability. Speakers: Jim Holway, Associate Director at the ASU's Global Institute of Sustainability and past Assistant Director of Arizona Dept. of Water Resources, Kathy Jacobs, Executive Director at The Arizona Water Institute and past director of the Tucson AMA for Arizona Dept. of Water Resource and Ray Quay, Assistant Water Services Director at the City of Phoenix.. Cost: $150 for private/corporate and $100 for public/ non-profits.  Location: PURL. Time:7:30-4:30.

GIS information can be presented succinctly and clearly in the form of a map and accompanying report, allowing decision makers to focus on the real issues rather than trying to interpret the data. Because GIS products can be produced quickly, multiple scenarios can be evaluated efficiently and effectively. This course is designed to help the design professional, government official, and policy maker make more informed and effective decisions by relating data to place. A basic understanding of GIS is valuable. Cost: $150/$100.  Location: PURL. Time: Friday 1 pm -5pm, Saturday 9 am -1 pm

Today a Planner needs more than traditional graphic skills. The current computer based programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, sketch –up, etc are needed to be competent and professional. A planner who knows how to use these programs can improve the quality of presentations, documents and photos. Participants In this course will develop graphic communication skills that will improve their ability to create and prepare visual messages.

Cost: $250/$200.  Location: AED/CDN 330. Time:TBA

As cities acknowledge the short comings of conventional zoning, they may look to other methods of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form. This workshop is an introduction to a zoning code based on form as a mechanism for creating a different pattern of urban life. Form-based codes create a predictable public realm by controlling physical form primarily, with a lesser focus on land use, through city or county regulations. This is done by addressing the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. Participants in this class will learn what constitutes a form based code, what it includes and how to construct them.

This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute

This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2007. Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650.  A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator-Laurel Arndt for more information. 

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Time: Feb. 21 - 8:00am-5:00 pm, Feb. 22- 8:00 am-5:00pm

Course Outline: Agenda

Nearby accommodations:

 www.wyndhamphx.com

www.marriott.com

www.hyatt.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

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