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Apr. 26, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: Decriminalizing Jaywalking: A National Discussion

Look at the creation of the class laden word “jaywalker” first used in 1917 to describe “an idiot, dull, rube,…

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Apr. 23, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

America Walks Free Webinar: Fixing the “Notorious” US Federal Traffic Control Manual

USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg is facing an early test of his commitment to reform – will he call for reframing…

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Apr. 22, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Conference Paper Call: Waterfront Heritage & Waterfront Renewal-Malmo Sweden

Waterfront heritage and waterfront renewal Conference in Malmö, Sweden 11-12 November 2021 Call for paper – deadline April 30 It…

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Apr. 22, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar with Jeff Speck: What is a Walkability Study?

In 2008, Oklahoma City was named the least walkable city in the United States by a national magazine. Mayor…

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Apr. 19, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: Ancestors in Our Attic with Community Curator Catherine Clement

This event will feature remarks from The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy and will be moderated by CBC’s Gloria Macarenko. Catherine…

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Apr. 13, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: Multiple Community Benefits: The New Role of Parks and Recreation

Smart Growth America and the Maryland Department of Planning presents a free webinar: Parks and recreation systems have evolved…

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Apr. 12, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Cherry Blossom Time in Pandemic Vancouver

This year the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has again shifted nimbly during the pandemic to provide marvellous virtual offerings of…

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Apr. 12, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Post-Covid Mobility in B.C.’s Fastest Growing Region: Free Webinar

Post-Covid Mobility in B.C.’s Fastest Changing Urban-Region: Join us for MOBILITIES 2021. Date: April 20th 2012. Time: 7:00 to 9:00…

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Apr. 05, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

America Walks: How Do You Host a “Virtual” Walking Event?

NEW WEBINAR: Best Practices for Hosting a Virtual Walking Event DATE: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Time: at 11:00 AM to 12:00…

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Mar. 29, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: University of Florida Transportation Institute on Equity

The University of Florida Transportation Institute presents a free webinar on Transportation Equity This webinar series will include two sessions.…

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Mar. 23, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: Replenish-Virtuous Cycle of Water & Prosperity

Another great webinar sponsored by Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network with author Sandra Postel, Stockholm Water…

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Mar. 16, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: Gray to Green Cities-Affordable Housing & Sustainability

Communities are facing the twin challenges of creating affordable housing while also addressing climate issues. How can we move from…

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Mar. 15, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Free Webinar: Reversing Car Dependency with the International Transportation Forum

Via Eric Doherty in Victoria the International Transportation Forum is presenting a free webinar on Reversing Car Dependency: Summary and…

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Mar. 10, 2021 / Sandy James Planner

Smart Growth America Webinar-Dangerous By Design

Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition will release Dangerous by Design 2021. This is the most up-to-date…

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