The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program and the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association are co-sponsoring a professional development workshop on resiliency planning for city planners on July 17, 2015, at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. This hands-on, comprehensive workshop will offer participants the opportunity to learn about some of the regulatory options and choices being explored in the state of Mississippi related to smart growth, stormwater management and environmental resiliency. 

A diverse array of speakers will discuss some of the current trends in sustainable planning, share information on and offer ideas on enhancing your community’s resiliency to changing environments. Organizers have applied for AICP continuing education credits.

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