The Planners’ Forums are a combined effort on behalf of Department of Commerce, the Planning Association of Washington, and the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association to educate and support planners throughout our state with new and important topics to planning.
The Planners’ Forums offer a unique opportunity – at no charge – for planners, planning commissioners, elected officials and community members to talk informally about local issues, to share ideas and to receive updates from state and federal agencies whose work may impact land use.
The Planners’ Forums also satisfy requirements for credentialed planners toward professional development through advanced-level presentations provided by professionals on an array of timely and relevant planning subjects. Registration is not necessary for this training.
Forum schedule
Fall 2024
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Current and past Eastern forum materials.
Eastern forum contact
Amy Hilland, Senior Planner
Email: Amy.Hilland@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 509-606-3525
Fall 2024
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
*In-person event at the Burlington Public Library
- Register for the Fall 2024 Northwest Planners’ Forum
- View the Fall 2024 Northwest Planners’ Forum agenda
Current and past Northwest forum materials.
Northwest forum contact
Lexine Long, AICP Senior Planner
Email: Lexine.Long@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-480-4498
Current and past Peninsula forum materials.
Peninsula forum contact
Carol Holman, MUP Western Regional Manager
Email: Carol.Holman@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2706
Fall 2024
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Current and past Southwest forum materials.
Southwest forum contact
Catherine McCoy, Senior Planner
Email: Catherine.McCoy@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-280-3147