About CCAPA
CCAPA is
the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association, the national organization of professional planners
and citizens involved in planning for our nation's communities. CCAPA is dedicated to advancing the practice
of good planning in Connecticut by providing our members with up-to-date information about current planning issues
and techniques, by building public and political awareness of the importance and benefits of good planning and by bringing
the Chapter's diverse membership together from throughout the state to share experiences with colleagues.
CCAPA has adopted a Strategic Plan to guide the organization in
restructuring to meet our members needs.
CCAPA members include professional planners working at all levels of government, private consultants, land use
professionals from business and industry, university students and professors, attorneys and land use board members.
Click here to learn more about member benefits and programs.
CCAPA AWARDS - Call for Entries
Click here for CCAPA Awards Entry Form
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
CCAPA Communications Plan
The CCAPA Executive Committee has adopted a chapter communications plan which is attached. We have articulated the image, style and objectives for CCAPA in the area of communications. We are now seeking volunteers to work on small teams to develop position papers on priority planning issues. You will find these issues in the attachment.
Mark Pellegrini, immediate and past president, is organizing the communications teams. If you are interested in volunteering to work on one of the priority issues, or any issue for that matter, please contact Mark at markp@ci.manchester.ct.us or 860-647-3043. If you would like to discuss these ideas with Mark before you commit to volunteering, please feel free to call him as well. Once volunteers have been assembled into teams, Mark will contact team members and provide the basic framework and formatting for the position papers.
This is a great opportunity for CCAPA members who have particular interest in a policy area to contribute to developing position papers which we can adopt for the chapter. These position papers will form the basis for such activities as testifying at the Legislature, participating or offering to participate on panels on specific topics, promoting our positions through the written media and our website.
Donald Poland, AICP
President, CCAPA
Upcoming Events
2008 New England RC&D Association Regional Fall Conference
"Building Viable Communities from the Sound Up"
October 23-25, 2008
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ICSC 2008 Connecticut Alliance Program
Thursday November 6, 2008
Hartford Marriott Downtown
Hartford, CT
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Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program
Monday August 18, 2008 or Wednesday September 3, 2008
7:00 pm on the Gateway Community College North Haven Campus
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Growing Trends in CT Agriculture
September 10, 2008
Everyone is welcome to attend an event sponsored by the Natural Resources Council of Connecticut, Inc. (NRCC) on September 10, "Growing Trends in CT Agriculture: How Family Farms Are Successfully Competing In Today's Market". Registration is required for lunch (fabulous catered buffet of CT grown products), but brown bagging is fine, and walk-ins are welcome as well. For further information about the event, you may call (203) 488-2632 - Erin O'Hare, Secretary, NRCC
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Second Annual Statewide Smart Growth Conference
November 13, 2008
Sponsored by 1000 Friends of Connecticut
Omni Hotel, New Haven, Connecticut
Keynote speaker: Bruce Katz, Brookings Institution
Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association Quarterly Luncheon
We are delighted to have William Hogan from the Department of Enviromental Protextion and Dan Morely from the Office of Policy and Management to join us to discuss the very important topic of "SEWER PLANNING AND THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT."
| When: |
Thursday July 17, 2008 |
| Where: |
Brothers Restaurant and Banquet Facility |
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33 North Cherry Street |
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Wallingford, CT 06492 |
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2008 SNEAPA Conference
The 2008 SNEAPA Conference will be held in Providence on September 4-5, 2008 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The Preliminary Program has been issued containing program information, and hotel and conference registration information. The program can be found at www.sneapa.org.
Community Builders Institute: Where Planning Meets Economic Development Seminars (March-November)
Save the dates for the 2008 “Community Builders Institute: Where Planning Meets Economic Development”, co-sponsored by CCAPA, CL&P, Yankeegas, DECD, NEDA, CEDAS, CLEAR, and LULA. CM credits will be sought for all these seminars:
March 18, 2008: Planning for Economic Development Course, Part II
May 8, 2008: Creative Tax Plans for Development
June 5, 2008: Moving to the “A” List – How to Get Your Town Noticed
Date TBD: Implementing Responsible Growth
September 4, 2008: Growing Your Own – Tending to Your Own Businesses
October 14, 2008: Issues in Infrastructure
November 13, 2008: Staying on “The Show” – How to Win the Site Selection Process
What’s New
Click here to view our 2007-2008 Annual Report (pdf)!
Click here for notes from our focus group meetings.
CCAPA Executive Committee adopts a position statement on the proposed mandatory
certification maintenance program for AICP members.
Click here for the Chapter's January 8, 2007 position statement (pdf).
Click here or the Chapter's March 20, 2007 position statement (pdf)
FAICP
Election to Fellow in AICP is one of the highest honors that the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
bestows upon a member. Connecticut is graced with a number of professional planners who could meet the criteria
for election as Fellow. Click here to view procedures that have been established by
the Chapter to facilitate this process. List of eligible candidates.
Congratulations to Horace Brown, AICP, who was nominated by CCAPA for induction into the College of Fellows of AICP, and whose induction has been approved by APA. The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for the APA National Conference in Las Vegas in April, 2008.
AICP Certification
| Congratulations to the following
planners who received their AICP certifications: |
| Haylin Alpert, AICP |
(November, 2007) |
| Rebecca Augur, AICP |
(November, 2007) |
| Lois Davies, AICP |
(July, 2007) |
| Sam Eisenbeiser, AICP |
(July, 2007) |
| Delia Fey, AICP |
(November, 2007) |
| Michelle Frye, AICP |
(May, 2006) |
| Samuel Gold, AICP |
(November, 2006) |
| Kevin Kennedy, AICP |
(May, 2006) |
| Stephen Lecco, AICP |
(November, 2007) |
| Ryan Malloy, AICP |
(November, 2007) |
| Neil Pade, AICP |
(November, 2006) |
| Brian Palaia, AICP |
(November, 2006) |
| Robert Phillips, AICP |
(November, 2007) |
| Laurel Stegina, AICP |
(November, 2006) |
| Michiel Wackers, AICP |
(July, 2007) |
Certification Maintenance
On April 13, 2007, the AICP Commission approved a mandatory Certification Maintenance Program for all certified Planners. This program replaces the optional Continuing Professional Development Program. Please see the Continuing Education page of this website, here for program details.
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