The main Conference Program will span three full days with optional pre-conference events scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, and Sunday, February 1. The main program will kick off on Thursday morning (Jan. 29), and continue through Saturday afternoon. The schedule includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, focused trainings, experiential learning activities, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and coordinated networking activities. It will also feature exciting tours of local model projects in the greater Baltimore region.
Please visit the Healthy Food Systems and Local Policymakers pages for information on optional workshops scheduled for Wednesday, and visit the Conference Tours page for information on optional tours scheduled for Thursday and Sunday. Please visit the Special Features page for information on other exciting special events and conference features.
There will be something for everybody, from veteran experts to smart-growth novices, with close to 80 sessions and workshops to choose from. Learn from hundreds of speakers who cross disciplines to share insights, valuable tools and strategies for making smart growth a success in your community. The program will be infused with sessions and case studies focusing on important social equity and environmental justice issues.
Schedule at a Glance
Overview of the conference schedule as well as pre- and post-confernce workshops. More information…
Sessions by Time
The schedule includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and coordinated networking activities. More information…
Sessions by Track
The New Partners for Smart Growth sessions are grouped into tracks, designed to help you locate the sessions most applicable to your profession or interest. More information…
Equitable Development
This year’s conference features the 6th installment of the highly successful Equitable Development Workshop. More Information…
Healthy Food Systems
This half-day workshop will explore local and regional food systems through the lens of smart growth. More information…
Policymaker Workshop
This new workshop offers local elected officials from across the country a chance to hear from their colleagues on a variety of topics. More Information…
Conference Tours
Exciting tours will be included as part of the 2015 New Partners for Smart Growth Conference. More information…
Continuing Education
The Local Government Commission is currently pursuing securing continuing education credits for the following professions/designations, for many of the sessions included in the conference program. More information…
Special Conference Features
Details on optional workshops, networking activities, special events, and other conference features. More information…