21 - MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION ASSET MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE.
Upfront & Company, Marquette, MI. The objective of this conference is to examine the relationship between asset management, pavement management, and road funding using various examples from road agencies in Michigan and across the country. PA 199 of 2007 now requires the development of a pavement management system for all federal aid eligible roads. Fee: $30-$100. To register, contact Michigan's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at 906-487-2102. For more information, contact Terry McNinch, Director of Michigan's LTAP, email: tlmcninc@mtu.edu

22 - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
Oakland University, Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester, MI. Hosted by Oakland University, Energy Management. Renewable, or sustainable energy systems are receiving a great deal of attention in recent months due to rising energy costs, the security of fuel supply, climate change, and the need to foster this emerging manufacturng sector to create jobs, and to provide educational curriculums to support this growth. This workshop will discuss wood chip boiler systems and community & small scale wind power. Fee: $100. Seating is limited. Contact Fran Cutler at cutler@oakland,edu or by phone at 248-370-4434 to request a seat.

27 - June 26 - NEW PLANNING ENABLING ACT TRAINING PROGRAMS.
On March 13th Governor Granholm signed SB 206 into law as PA 33 of 2008. This act is the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. It repeals the Municipal Planning Act, the Township Planning Act and the County Planning Acts as of September 1, 2008.

A comprehensive training program and new Michigan Planning Guidebook will be presented at 29 new training programs beginning May 27 and running to June 26th. The tentative dates and locations of programs are listed below.

To register, go to: http://pzcenter.msu.edu/registerMPEAtraining2008.php

Alpena, Alpena Community College, Granum Theater, 665 Johnson St., Wednesday, May 28th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, Building A, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Tuesday, June 3rd (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Attica, Lapeer County Ed. Tech Center, 690 N. Lake Pleasant, Thursday, June 5th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Benton Harbor, Lake Michigan Comm. College, Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Ave., Wednesday, June 11th (trainer Brad Neumann)

Big Rapids, Holiday Inn, 1005 Perry Avenue, Tuesday, June 3rd (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Charlevoix, Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton Street, Wednesday, June 25th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Clinton Township, MSU Extn Assembly Room, Entrance E, 21885 Dunham Rd., Wednesday, May 28th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College, L14 Auditorium, 5101 Evergreen Road, Tuesday, June 24th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

East Lansing, Kellogg Center, Auditorium, 55 S. Harrison Rd., Thursday, June 5th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

East Tawas, Tawas Bay Beach Resort, 300 E. Bay Street, Tuesday, June 10th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Gladstone, Terrace Bay Resort & Conv. Center, 7146 P Road, Monday, June 9th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Farmington Hills, Oakland Com. College, Orchard Ridge Campus, Bldg. J, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Monday, June 9th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Frankenmuth, Bavarian Inn Lodge Conference Center, 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Thursday, May 29th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Gaylord, University Center, M-Tech, 80 Livingston Blvd., Tuesday, June 3rd (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Grand Rapids, Grand Inn & Conference Center, 3221 Plainfield Ave., NE, Wednesday, June 4th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Houghton, Michigan Tech Univ., Noblet Forestry Building, 1400 Townsend Drive, Wednesday, June 11th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Room 8570, 6767 West O Avenue, Tuesday, June 10th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Manistee, Ramsdell Theater Ballroom, 101 Maple Street, Tuesday, May 27th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Marquette, NMU, The Don H. Bottum University Center, 1401 Presque Isle Ave., Tuesday, June 10th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Marshall, Calhoun County ISD, 17111 G Drive North, Thursday, June 26th (trainer Mark Wyckoff)

Monroe, Monroe Co. ISD, 1101 Raisenville Road, Thursday, June 12th (trainer Jasneet Sharma)

Mount Pleasant, Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission, Wednesday, June 25th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Muskegon, Muskegon Community College, Stevenson Center, 221 S. Quarterline Road, Monday, June 2nd (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Newberry, Americas Best Value Inn, 12956 State Highway M-28, Thursday, June 12th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Roscommon, Kirtland Community College, Center for the Performing Arts, 10775 N. Saint Helen Road, Tuesday, May 27th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Peck (S of Sandusky), Sanilac County Career Center, 175 E. Aitken Road, Wednesday, June 4th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

St. Ignace, Little Bear East Arena and Community Center, 275 Marquette St., Wednesday, June 11th (trainer Mary Ann Heidemann)

Traverse City, Hagerty Center at NMC, 715 E. Front Street, Wednesday May 28th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Watersmeet, Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Conference Center, 5384 U.S. Highway 45 N, Thursday, June 12th (trainer Kurt Schindler)

Note: Michigan State University reserves the right to substitute trainers as may be necessary.

29-30 - DESIGNING HEALTHY LIVABLE COMMUNITIES: The Power of Policy.
The Lansing Center, Lansing. Presented by the Michigan Department of Community Health; with support from The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. The conference will provide an opportunity to learn about public policies that have helped to enhance healthy nutrition and physical activity in communities; and will provide specific ideas for improving public health through land use, community design, physical activity, nutrition and transportation choices. Fee: $50-$165. For additional information, contact Diane Drago, Diversified Management Services at email: DMSdiane@concentric.net.

June

6 - ROUNDABOUTS
Bloomfield Open Hunt, Bloomfield Hills. Sponsored by the Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services. The presentation will review the fundamental concepts and operation of modern roundabouts. Learn what planners should know regarding the impacts and benefits of construction of modern roundabouts, including site selection, Right-of-Way requirements, and other considerations. Cost for lunch: $21.00. For questions, call Dick Wiser at 248-858-0483 or email: wiserd@oakgov.com.

12-13 - DEVELOPING MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES: DENSER, CLOSER, SMARTER.
17th Annual Urban Land Institute (ULI) Conference, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Developers of master-planned communities must continue to find new ways to stay competitive and create new communities that excite buyers. Program highlights include: Reinventing for the long term; LEED-ND and other certifications; Blueprint for Change: A tool for revolutionizing MPCs; and Closer, Denser, Smarter: Urban MPCs. Fee: $395-$1,295. To register, go to: www.uli.org/register; phone 1-800-321-5011.

12 - GROWING COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE:
Building on Our Success, Preparing the Way. Prince Center, Grand Rapids, MI. Join Grand Valley Metro Council's for it's 15th Growing Communities Conference where they will be examining the breadth of change in their planning and development practices over the last 15 years and examining where they are most likely going from here. Sessions will include discussions about how and why they have adopted a variety of new techniques and innovations and to conclude with what might be ahead and where these practices may be taking them from here. Early registration $75 per person, After May 23rd $85. Contact Gayle McCrath - mccrathg@gvmc.org or 616.776.7613.

17-18 - 2008 SMALL WIND CONFERENCE.
Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. Topics to include: Test results and updates on turbines and equipment under development - The real costs of system installations - Successfully navigating your way through insurance, zoning and the permitting process, and - Update on NABCEP installer certification. Fee: $100-$150. For more information, phone Kirsten at (715) 592-6595. Register online at http://www.the-mrea.org/smallwind.php

18 - CODE: Michigan Rehabilitation Code for mixed use development of downtown buildings.
Workshop location in downtown Pontiac at 30 North Saginaw, Pontiac. Experts will present the code provisions which address historic structures, barrier free requirements and the 2006 Michigan Rehabilitation Code itself. Fee: $85.00. For more information, contact JoAnn Browning at 248-452-2166 or visit: www.MainStreetOaklandCounty.com

18-19 - 2008 ADVANCED ACADEMY.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University campus, East Lansing. Sponsored by the Citizen Planner, Land Policy Institute, Michigan State University Extension. Participants will learn about new legislation and important case law, site plan review, community planning tools, and advanced zoning techniques. Fees: $95-$210. For more information, visit www.citizenplanner.msu.edu or phone 517/432-7600; email: cplanner@msu.edu

29-July1 - THINKING AND ACTING STRATEGICALLY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Rushmore Plaza-Holiday Inn, Rapid City, South Dakota. Sponsored by the City of Rapid City, South Dakota and the South Dakota Municipal League. Sessions will include: A Presidentail Debate: Working Strategically in Local Government, Strategic Planning for Local Government Leaders, and Strategic Management for Local Government Leaders. Fee: $395-$495. For more information, call 202-626-3170. Visit website at: http://www.nlc.org/CONFERENCES___EVENTS/trainingseminars.aspx

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