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An international quality Land and Use planning conference by CIFAL Atlanta held at Lagrange College in Lagrance, GA - about an hour south of Hartsfield International Airport on I-85.  Here's the link. Here's the program info -

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The 2008 Cities for Sustainable Growth forum will explore opportunities for environmentally sustainable, community-centered “quality growth.” It will look at best practices in regional planning that have preserved the environmental and cultural integrity of an area while allowing for continued economic growth.

Employing a knowledge-sharing methodology used by CIFAL Atlanta's parent organization, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the forum will explore the following key themes:

-Encourage Economic Growth while Maintaining Quality of Life
-Develop Walkable Communities and Improving Transportation Options
-Preserve existing Greenspaces and Ensure Ecological Protection
-Foster Multi-stakeholder Collaboration between Local Governments, Academic Institutions, Citizens and the Private Sector.
-Develop Land-use Plans and Fiscal Policies that Encourage Smart Growth
-Implement Transfer of Development Rights Policies