APA Conference 2011 in Boston

Economic development at APA's 2011 National Planning Conference
Join APA's Economic Development Division in Boston for the planning event of the year!  Get an update on division business and network with other division members. Attend sessions on new federal funding and responding to changing economic conditions. Hear the latest on stabilizing areas hit by foreclosure, promoting asset-based development, and cultivating biotech and clean tech. Activities hosted by the Economic Development Division:   Economic Development Division Business Meeting and Reception (X002)   Opportunities/Challenges in Rural Tourism Planning (S527)   Growing the Green Economy: Linking Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development (S527) Dinner and program You might also be interested in:   Wearing the Planning and Economic Development Hats (S814)   End-User Focused Strategy for Brownfield Redevelopment (S587)   The Redevelopment of Historic Hingham Shipyard (W021)   Municipal Development and Finance Short Course Hosted by the Divisions Council:   Local Foods Dinner and Program (P006) With featured speaker Ken Meter	Discounts for APA members Register by February 10 and save even more!   Register CM credits AICP Members: Most conference activities offer CM credit.   Activities that offer CM credit Discounted hotel rooms Save by reserving your Boston hotel room through APA's official housing bureau.   Conference hotels Important Dates Early registration deadline: February 10 Registration deadline: March 10 Conference dates: April 9–12 (Saturday-Tuesday)