2026 OAPA Annual Planning Conference Sessions Due May 8

The Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA) invites submissions for session proposal(s) for the 2026 Annual Planning Conference, held September 15-17, 2026, at Seaside Convention Center in Seaside, Oregon.

We are still working on this year's theme!

Proposers are encouraged to propose sessions and mobile workshops that address any aspect of local and regional planning practice. 

Full call for session details can be found here. Submissions are due by May 8, 2026. 

Questions - contact Stephanie Green, oapa@oregonapa.org.

Submit a Session Today!

Better Planners Podcast Latest Episode - Sounds of Cities Part 2 - Influence and Inspiration

Welcome to part 2 of our two-part series on sounds of cities. In this episode we focus on how the sounds of cities have influenced and inspired art and culture, including some of the most famous musicians of this generation. We get into Billie Eilish, Adele, Aminé, Dr. Dre, Kendrik Lamar, and more! Find a playlist below that will add to the listening of this episode. Feel free to listen before, after, or during the episode.

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