Networking & Information Sharing
Last modified Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:50
In addition to the provision of technical assistance and resources, ARC encourages and facilitates peer-to-peer networking across many different levels of government through special events and publications.
October 22, 2008 (Wednesday)
Community Planning Academy: Community Design GuidelinesThis one-day workshop will provide participants with an understanding of design guidelines and how they are implemented in a range of communities across the region. A bus tour of three locations in the metro area is included.
October 29-30 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Community Planning Academy: Board of Zoning Appeals
This workshop will provide BZA members with legal, technical and organizational knowledge and skills to enhance and maintain a consistent and sound decision-making board.
December 3, 2008 (Wednesday)
Atlanta Regional 2009 Legislative Roundup
Join your local government peers and a panel of state legislators for an overview and discussion about the legislative issues facing local governments in 2009.
February 5, 2009 (Thursday)
Local Government Awards Breakfast
This breakfast and awards ceremony annally recognizes local government in excellence in Community Building, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Educational Excellence and Environmental Sustainability.
February 10, 2009 (Tuesday)
1st Annual Atlanta Regional Commission/ Public Technology Institute Technology Conference
This conference will intoduce local government officals to cutting edge technology service delivery trends being implemented across the country. This event will also feature a world class exhibit room.
Regional RoundupThe ARC Local Government Services Division strives to provide City and County officials with a regular update on regional issues, happening and challenges. This newsletter is unique in that it is composed of information that matters most to elected officials and this information is organized and presented on a sub-regional basis.
North East Newsletter June 2008
North West Newsletter June 2008
South East Newsletter June 2008
South West Newsletter June 2008
Local Government Managers Forum
ARC encourages and facilitates communications between local government managers through the production of a monthly newsletter and quarterly luncheons. Lunches are hosted by communities across the region to provide peer-to-peer networking opportunities and share best local government practices.
Managers Memo Newsletter: For City & County Managers & Representatives
March 2008
Economic Development
The 10-county Atlanta region is a designated Economic Development District (EDD). EDD designation is necessary in order to qualify for Economic Development (EDA) Administration assistance, which can ultimately be utilized to create alternative economies, fund job training and attract investment to diverse parts of the region. To this end, ARC has created a quarterly newsletter for local government economic development professionals and implemented quarterly luncheons for communities to share relevant economic development challenges, issues and opportunities.
Econ Info: A quarterly newsletter for local government economic development professionals in the Atlanta region
