Montana Association of Planners 2024 Annual Conference
Finding Our Center in Lewistown
In the inspiring landscapes of Central Montana, we invite you to be a part of the 2024 MAP Conference. As we gather in the heart of Big Sky Country, this conference provides an opportunity for finding common ground in our diverse experience.
Conference Dates: October 7-9, 2024
Location: Yogo Inn, 211 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457
To book your room call the Yogo Inn OR use the link below!
Yogo Inn Phone: (406) 535-8721
MAP is thrilled to once again collaborate with Bike Walk Montana for a the second year. Bike Walk Montana makes biking, walking and rolling, whether for transportation or recreation, safe and accessible within and between our communities. This collaboration allows our organizations’ diverse memberships to once again cross-pollinate ideas and advocacy at the intersection of planning, transportation, resilience, and community vitality.
Conference Agenda
The Montana Association of Planners (MAP) is thrilled to release the Abbreviated Agenda for the 2024 MAP Conference in Lewistown. This year’s tracks are Community & Connectivity, Process & Practice, and Rural Planning.
The Conference will include off-site tours and events, special on-site activities, awards, and a keynote address.
*Up to 4 sessions may run concurrently; final schedule subject to change.
Meals: Lunch is included each day of the conference. Evening events will include heavy appetizers.
Conference Keynote Speakers
Danya Rumore, Ph.D.
Keynote Title: Conflict resolution
Danya Rumore is the Director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Environmental Dispute Resolution Program, a Research Professor of Law, and a Clinical Associate Professor of Planning at the University of Utah. She is a facilitator, collaborative process designer, and conflict resolution professional with a particular passion for understanding and addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural regions in the American West. Danya founded and now co-directs the Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR) Initiative. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Policy and Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and she was the 2018 recipient of the Rob Williams Award for Emerging Environment and Public Policy Leaders.
Angela D. Brooks, FAICP
Angela Brooks is the Director of the Illinois office of the Corporation for Supportive Housing. She currently serves on the Chicago Board of Zoning Appeals, the Illinois Affordable Housing Advisory Commission, and is co-chair of the national Housing Supply Accelerator helping communities meet the housing needs of residents. Brooks is a native of Seattle and a graduate of Jackson State University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies, and the University of New Orleans, where she received a Master of Urban and Regional Planning. An active member of APA since graduate school, Brooks has held numerous leadership positions in the Housing and Community Development Division, Planning and the Black Community Division, Diversity Task Force, Washington Chapter, and co-chair of the Housing Policy Guide. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Incorporated.
MAP Awards Nominations
Do you know a planner who is worthy of recognition for the excellent work they are doing in their community or in the state? What about a plan or project that was particularly successful? Or someone who has dedicated their professional career and had a significant impact on planning in Montana? Please consider nominating these groups, individuals and projects for an award!
The Montana Association of Planners is excited to announce that we are once again recognizing the excellence in planning we so often see across our diverse state, but we need your help. The board is inviting you to submit nominations for the categories of Planner of the Year, Acheivement in Planning and Lifetime Acheivement Award. The winners will be presented at the 2024 MAP Conference in Lewistown, MT. Please try and submit your nomination by September 13 at 5pm.
Become a Sponsor
We are excited to invite you to partner with us as a sponsor for our upcoming conference. By sponsoring the conference, you will have the unique opportunity to showcase your company’s commitment to planning in Montana, gain exposure to a larger audience, and network with key decision-makers. Your support is vital in making this event a success and advancing our collective efforts in planning. We offer various sponsorship packages tailored to meet your marketing objectives. Join us in shaping the future of planning!
2024 Conference Sponsors
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