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Citizens Planning Academy

Date & Time

October 9th 2019
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Location:

Community Room in Greenville Water’s Operations Building

517 West Washington Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29601

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Upstate Forever’s Citizens Planning Academy is an interactive 4-week course beginning Wednesday, October 9 designed to help Greenville residents, business owners, and neighborhood leaders become more effective and influential participants in City of Greenville planning and land use policy efforts. Participants will learn about a variety of planning and development topics, such as the history of planning, how development projects come together, and how to get involved in planning issues in your community. 

The Fall 2019 Citizens Planning Academy will feature both formal presentations and interactive group exercises. Presenters and speakers include City staff, professional planners, and other built environment professionals, such as architects, developers, and builders. Learn more and apply

Attendance is required at each of the four weekly sessions: 

Wednesday, October 9 — 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 16 — 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 23 — 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 30 — 5:30 - 8:00 pm

All sessions will take place at the Community Room in Greenville Water’s Operations Building located at 517 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601. A light meal will be served at the beginning of each session.

The cost to participate in the Fall 2019 series is $35. Details about payment will be shared upon acceptance. If this cost is prohibitive, a limited number of scholarships are available.

To learn more about or apply for the Fall 2019 Citizens Planning Academy, please click here.