APA-AL  would like to issue a call for Speaker/Presentation Proposals for the APA-AL/MS conference, and we’d call on you to share your stories and experiences that illustrate how our communities develop their identity via the interplay of varied and oft-times conflicted nodes, sub-areas, and initiatives. We are seeking interesting, informative, and engaging session proposals that attendees will find valuable and compelling. We welcome submittals from private firms, municipal entities, and educational institutions. Session proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. CDT, July 15, 2019.

Currently, there is a bill working its way through the Mississippi Senate, which has been referred to the Finance Committee and the Public Property Committee for consideration. SB 2856, also known as the Land Bank Act, would create a Land Bank that will allow for a more efficient and effective process for redeveloping blighted property into more productive uses. The deadline to support SB 2856, the “Land Bank Act,” is this Tuesday, February 5!

Trees, Shrubs, Pollinators, Blooms, and All Things Landscapes - The MS Urban Forest Council Conference will be held November 1-2 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. APA Member Shelly Johnstone, AICP will be speaking on The Value of Design Principles in Rural and Urban Communities.

APA Mississippi extends congratulations to our chapter’s newest AICP recipients Emily Corban, AICP and Daniel Havelin, AICP! Do you know someone who has recently received their AICP, started a new job, or was honored for planning work? Please let us know at apamississipi@gmail.com

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University along with the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association collaboratively host a Brown Bag Panel Discussion on the 2018 Planning Month Theme: HOUSING AS COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE