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NNECAPA Annual Conference Material on the Web!
The Annual NNECAPA Conference was a success in Belfast, ME this past week with over 140 participants. Thanks to the Maine delegation for their hard work in organizing the event.
Posted on: 2009-09-28
MoreActive Travel and Schools in Montreal and Trois-Rivieres
AN interesting report from our friends up north...
Posted on: 2009-02-19
MoreAPA Webcasts Series 2009 Schedule is out!
Several APA chapters have worked together to develop a series of online trainings available to all APA members for FREE. Don't miss out on those great opportunities.
Posted on: 2008-12-02
MoreNorthern New England Professional Planners Exchange - Options and Best Practices
In 2008, the Consensus Building Institute (CBI) researched models of professional exchange programs throughout the country and identified a range of interests and concerns around a Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association NNECAPA) planners exchange program. The goal of the research was to help NNECAPA to create an implementable short-term exchange program available to planning professionals in Northern New England. CBI used web-based research tools, phone interviews, and staff analysis to develop the findings and recommendations presented in this report. Kate Harvey, Associate, Consensus Building Institute was the primary researcher and can be reached at kharvey@cbuilding.org or 617-844-1136 for additional information.
Posted on: 2008-10-06
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