2021 Virtual Conference
Planning for Opportunity – Bracing for Impact
| Opening Keynote: Amenity Migration and the Changing Landscape of the Rural West Danya Rumore, Ph.D. Presentation Materials | Ada County Transportation Action Plan Leon Letson & Wende Wilber, AICP | M: County Roundtable Tim Hibbard & Michelle Fuson | The Long and Short of Short Term Rentals Krista Paulsen, Aaron Qualls, AICP & Michelle Groenevelt, AICP Presentation Materials |
| The Times They Are A-Changin’: Growth and Demographics in Idaho Vanessa Fry, Matthew May, Saleh Ahmed & Elizabeth Eklund | Idaho’s First Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study – A Collaborative Effort Cameron Waite, Jason Longsdorf & Karen Hiatt Presentation Materials | Affordable Housing Developments – Private Partnerships Shellan Rodriguez & Dana Rommerdahl | Hybrid Successes and Innovation: Combined Virtual and In-Person Public Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration Elizabeth Spaulding, Jennifer Switzer & Addison Coffelt |
| UAL / Urban Active Lanes – Shifting the paradigm from streets to MOVE to streets to BE Emiliano Espasandin | M: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Resilience – Planning in Idaho Lila Klopfenstein & Dr. Brittany Brand | Keynote: Idaho Past and Present: Using the past to help envision our future Ryanne Pilgeram, PhD Presentation Materials | How Does Growth Impact My Community’s Bottomline Carson Bise & Colin McAweeney |
| M: Urban Plan Lighting Round Workshop Alexandra Monjar & David Greensfelder | The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing: Planning Implications Erik Kingston, Elizabeth McNannay, Heidi Aggeler & Tony Tenne Presentation Materials | Idaho’s Heritage: Preparing Historic Preservation Plans Sheri Freemuth, Kirk Huffaker, Pete L’Orange & Hilary Anderson Presentation Materials – Kirk Huffaker Presentation Materials – Pete L’Orange | M: Ethics, Equity & Empathy: A Panel Discussion of the New E’s of Transportation Michael Hintze, Nina Schaeffer, Lisa Brady, Theresa Mcleod & Brad Cramer |
| Incorporating Health Equity in Comprehensive Plans, Multi-Sector Approach Kendra Witt-Doyle, Erik Calloway, AICP, Leanne Bernstein, Lisa Ailport & Kirsty Bruce, GISP Presentation Materials – Kristy Bruce Presentation Materials – Erik Calloway, AICP Presentation Materials – Leanne Bernstein | M: Understanding Population Change in Idaho: An Analysis of DMV Data from 2010-2021 Jaap Vos | M: Ethics Cases of the Year 2021 Diane Kushlan, FAICP, Deanna Dupuy, AICP, Lisa Ailport & Micah Austin | Livable Streets Performance Measures for Bicyclists and Pedestrians Ryan Head Presentation Materials |
| Bridging Planning Education and Practice via Emerging Information Technologies Shin Kue Ryu | M: Using the Wisdom of the Crowds to Plan for a Future Your Residents Will Embrace Amy Luft & Carl Miller Presentation Materials | Last One In, Lock the Door. We’re All Full! – Land Use Law and Growth Issues in Idaho Randy Adams, JD, Warren Wilson, JD, Caitlin Kling, JD, Jarom Wagoner, Hilary Anderson Presentation Materials |
2020 Virtual Conference
Strengthen Roots – Cultivate Change
| Ending Parking Minimums – A Case Study Aaron Qualls Presentation Materials | Leading & Negotiating- A Planner’s Best Friends Michelle Fuson & Mauri Knott | Land Use Challenges for Small Towns: Legal Perspectives on Issues and Obstacles Matthew Johnson, J.D. & Kirk J. Houston, J.D. Presentation Materials | Regional Approaches to Meeting Housing Needs Amy Haase, AICP Presentation Materials |
| Athens of the Sagebrush: Arid Farming in the Boise Valley Brandi Burns Presentation Materials | Ethics Cases of the Year Diane T. Kushlan, FAICP, Mary Huff, AICP, Brad Cramer, Daren Fluke | The 2020 Census – Road to Change Hailey Townsend, Dr. Wayne Rysavy, Carolina Valderrama Echavarria | What’s This Going to Cost Me? Fiscal Analysis of Land Use Patterns Nichoel Baird Spencer, Cindy Donovan, Carl Miller Presentation Materials |
| Idaho Tribal Sovereignty and Planning Caj Matheson,Laura Laumatia, Desi Moses, Elva (Cookie) Allan | Urban Design Legacies, Agency and Academic Collaboration in Pocatello, Idaho Caroline Lavoie, Todd Johnson, Hannah Sanger, Ben Swaner, Jim Anglesey, Ariel Wright | Where do you want to go? People Mobility and the New Commercial Strip Alex Dupey, Stephen Hunt, Kathleen Lacey Presentation Materials | Clearing the Fog on Historic Preservation Planning Ted Vanegas, Pete L’Orange, Dan Everhart Application Materials1 Application Materials 2 Application Materials 3 |
| Managing Change and Conflict Ashley Nichols & David Nichols Presentation Materials Free Texbook Download | Planning for Public Transportation in Rural Idaho Communities Skyler Beebe, Jody Bieze, Terri Lindnberg Presentation Materials | Housing Stability and Equity in the Time of COVID Erik Kingston, Eve Picker, Brian Woodward | Protecting Working Landscapes: Thinking Outside of the Urban Planning Box Jaap Vos, PhD., Mauri Knott, Mary Huff, AICP |
| Keynote Address: Growing a Healthy and Sustainable Community Food System for All Guest Speaker: Mayor McLean, Guest Speaker: Janie Burns, Keynote: Mark Winne | Cultural Planning for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Amanda Ashley, Dr. Carolyn Loh, Karen Bubb, Dr. Leslie Durham Presentation Materials | The Health of our Housing: an Assessment of Housing Needs Chris Danley, Rhiannon Avery Presentation Materials | AICP 101 & Study Group Kick Off Diane T. Kushlan, FAICP |
| County Roundtable Kelli Brassfield, Michelle Fuson | Development 101 Shellan Rodriguez, Ryan Armbruster, Patricia Nilsson Presentation Materials | The Orchard Street Realignment: A Chance to Connect a Community Molly Loucks, PE,Steve Thieken, PE, PTOE, AICP, Brooke Green, MBA, PCED Presentation Materials | Planning 101 Jerome Mapp, Jeff Patlovich |
| Housing and Community Access: Inclusive Planning for Success Dianna Willis, M.A., M.Ed., Jeremy Maxand, M.A., Dana Gover, MPA, Stephen Miller, J.D., M.C.P., AICP, Erik Kingston Presentation Materials – Erik Kingston Presentation Materials – Steven Miller | Vision Zero – From Policy to Action Wende Wilber, Nick Foster, Steven Rhyne Presentation Materials | Local Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories and Climate Action Planning in Idaho Communities Michelle Groenevelt, Sharon Grant, Kelli Cooper, Jami Goldman, Amy Parrish Presentation Materials | Planning for Idaho’s Agriculture, Not Just Around It Julia Freedgood, Addie Candib Presentation Materials |
| Planning for Risks in Long-Range Transportation Planning Jennifer Z. Carver, AICP, Dennis J. Smith, AICP, Jeremy Crute, Ruth L. Steiner, Ph. D., Kristine Williams, AICP Presentation Materials | Public Involvement during a Pandemic: Idaho’s Lessons Learned Jerry Mason, Brad Cramer, Caroline Mellor Presentation Materials Hearing Procedures Resolution Sign Up Sheet |
2019 Conference in Twin Falls
Planning Magic
| Zoning For Wireless Communications – Matthew Lewis Presentation Materials | AICP Exam Prep – Diane Kushlan, AICP | Healing the Scars – Brian Toombs, P.E. | Urban Renewal in Idaho: Magic vs. Reality – Nathan Murray |
| Complete Streets – Molly Loucks, PE & Kendra Schenk, PE, PTOE, RSP Urban Renewal in Idaho: Magic vs. Reality – Nathan Murray | Cars, Now You See Them, Now You Don’t – Preston Stinger Presentation Materials Complete Streets – Molly Loucks, PE & Kendra Schenk, PE, PTOE, RSP | The Rural Housing Gap and Homelessness Puzzle – Erik Kingston, PCED & Patricia Nilsson, AICP Presentation Materials | Traffic Studies: How We Let the Boogie Man Ruin Our Cities – Chris Danley, & Donald Kostelec, AICP |
| Using the Whole Bag of Tricks – Benjamin Becker & Aaron Montgomery The Rural Housing Gap and Homelessness Puzzle – Erik Kingston, PCED & Patricia Nilsson, AICP Presentation Materials | Planning it Safe – Kendra Schenk, P.E., PTOE, RSP Traffic Studies: How We Let the Boogie Man Ruin Our Cities – Chris Danley, & Donald Kostelec, AICP | Idealism in Planning – Hilary Anderson, Aaron Mondada, Kaite Justice, Leon Letson & Nicolette Womack Presentation Materials | County Roundtable – Michell Fuson & Kelli Brassfield |
| Opening Eyes with a Walk: Using a Facilitated Walk Audit for Community Education, Engagement, and Planning – Mark Fenton | Twilight Zoning: Slow Fade to Housing Diversity– Erik Kingston, PCED, Diane Kushlan, AICP, Patricia Nilsson, AICP, Alexandra Monjar, Jenah Thornborrow, AICP, Michelle Groenevelt, AICP, Brittany Skelton & Shawn Hill Erik Kingston PowerPoint Jenah Thornborrow PowerPoint Jenah Thornborrow Notes McCall Local Housing Program | How Public Health and Urban Planning Collide: Twin Falls Healthy Conditions Assessment – Chris Danley | Balancing Needs & Goals within the Public Rights-of-Way – Steve Thieken, P.E., PTOE, AICP & Amy Rosepiler, P.E. |
| They didn’t teach you about signs in school… – Jonathan Spendlove, AICP, & Steve O’Connor Presentation Materials | Ebbs & Flows – Mitra Mehta-Cooper, Strategic Planning Manager; Ada County & Russ Phillips, AIA, Principle, INSIGHT Architects Presentation Materials | Ethics Cases of the Year – Diane Kushlan, AICP |
2018 Conference in Boise
The New West – Passionate Planning for People and Places
| COMPASS Freight Study; Using data to understand freight mobility – Liisa Itkonen | Vacation Rental Legislation – Jerry Mason | Overview of Survey Research Principles – Jeffrey Lyons | Past + Present = Future: How History and Culture Builds Business, Community & Cool Places – Karen Bubb, Jen Stevens, Amanda Ashley, Ted Vanegas |
| Mega Corridor Planning for an Uncertain Future – Maria Vyas | Regulating Short-Term Rentals (or not) – Jerry Mason, Aaron Qualls, Sean Holm, John Spuhler | The Annexation & Development of Quigley Farm – Lisa Horowitz, Robyn Davis | Will I Survive My Commute Today? The Daily Adventures of a Bicycle Commuter – Jaap Vos |
| Accelerate Outreach: Facilitation & Public Meeting Basics, Best Practices & Fresh Techniques – Jen Schneider, Ellen Campfield Nelson | Ethics for Planners – Diane Kushlan | City Planning Roundtable – Brian Billingsley, Jess Harrison, John Evans | Planning for, and with, Aviation – Bill Statham, Byron Schmidt, George Parker, Rick Patton |
| Idaho City: Navigating Impending Change – Jaap Vos, Elizabeth Allen, Erik Kingston | County Roundtable – Michelle Fuson, Kelli Brassfield, County Directors | Boise River Mobile Tour – Jenah Thornborrow, Bud Compton | Engaging Diverse Communities -Sam Byrd |
| What Every Planner Should Know about Public Finance – Phillip Kushlan | City-Initiated Annexation ABC’s – Panel, Elaine Clegg, Rebecca Casper, Michelle Ziel-Dingman, & Brad Cramer | Creating Inclusive Communities – Sam Byrd | Airport Planning Tools for City & County Planners – Rick Patton T-O Engineers |
| New Technologies That Can Make a Planner’s Life Easier – Jaap Vos | Wander Outside the Comfort Zone – Master Facilities Plan – Mitra Mehta-Cooper, Russ Phillips | Economic and Social Impacts of Agriculture – Dr. J.D. Wulfhorst, Dr. Paul Lewin, Dr. Neil Rimbey, Scott Jensen Presentation 1 Presentation 2 | Using Passion to Positively Influence Planning Related Legislation – Jarom Wagoner |
| Management & Organizational Skills – Micah Austin, Daren Fluke, Brad Cramer, Patricia Nilsson | Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Mobile Tour | Taking the Show on the Road- Nick Foster, Brooke Green, Michelle Groenevelt, Krissy Gilmore | Speed sessions: * Education for Small Acerage Landowners – Scott Jensen * Grassroots Planning in Cascade – Melissa Hamilton |
| River to Ridge Jogging tour, Ellen Campfield Nelson, Leon Letson | Form-Based Codes 101 – Sharen Hauri, Kelly Gillman, Brad Cramer Presentation 1 Presentation 2 | Customer Service and Conflict Resolution – Adam Nielsen, Jeff Lowe, Mary Huff | Student Poster Session |
| Count Me In: Preparing for the 2020 Census So Everyone Counts – Amy Luft, Margie Gonzalez, Mitra Mehta-Cooper, Mayor Nathan Leigh, Tom Laws | How to Write (or Re-Write) a Zoning Code – Micah Austin, Diane Kushlan, Brad Cramer | Code Enforcement for Cities & Counties – Beth Bresnahan, Larry Robertson, Joe Venneman | How to Legally Bullet-Proof Staff Reports and Decision Maker Findings – Stephen R. Miller |
| Effective Citizen Boards & Commissions; It Is Our Responsibility – Diane Kushlan | Cards Against Urbanity – Fun social networking activity | Downtown Parks & Public Spaces Mobile Workshop – Leon Letson, Matt Edmonds |
2017 Conference in Ketchum
Plan Big
2016 Conference in Boise
Bridging Tradition and Innovation Through Planning
2015 Conference in Sandpoint
Rural Spaces and Urban Places – Charting the Future of Idaho
2014 Conference in Boise
Building Better Partnerships