Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida

!!!!Attention OMS Members The Walking Tour of Baldwin Park October 26th Event is Full and Sold Out and Registration has closed. !!!! For Everyone who has registered see you there !

!!!!Attention OMS Members This Event is Full and Sold Out !!!! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 - 11 am for an engaging on-site discussion as we explore how traditional placemaking principles and careful implementation have contributed to creating one of Orlando's most desirable neighborhoods. Earn 2 CM credits while you're at it! Our very own Marcos Bastian, Planning Practice Lead at AECOM, will be presenting. The tour will kick off at 9 am sharp. You can park in the Publix parking lot (1501 Meeting Place, Orlando, FL 32814) and meet us at the Baldwin Park Urban Square (the pocket park next to Planet Smoothie). Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! See you there! Registration link is below: https://lnkd.in/eQbAVvDX

Host City Spotlight: Eatonville! 🌟 In just five short weeks, our BIKE 5 Cities ride participants will be making their way through Eatonville! 🚴 Join us on Saturday, October 26th, for our 8th Annual BIKE 5 event and choose from three exciting ride options: 5 Cities, 5 Parks and 5 Miles. Beyond an exciting day on the trails, we are pedaling to advance equity through better transportation options, to build public support for a comprehensive network of connected bike routes and to show the community how to get around on bike-friendly roads. For more information on locations and start times and to register for a BIKE 5 ride, visit https://lnkd.in/dUYfqZpp

Discover Orlando's Vibrant New Packing District! Join ULI Central Florida for a guided walking tour of one of the city’s most exciting developments! Rooted in rich history and looking toward a future of innovation, the Packing District is set to transform Orlando with new opportunities for community wellness, connectivity, and modern living. This event is organized by the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) and open to all! Event Highlights: 📣 Presentation by Kenneth D. Robinson, President & CEO of Dr. Phillips, Inc. and The @Dr. Phillips Foundation. 🌳 Walking tour led by experts Monica Pinjani Chawla, LEED GA Principal with Sq Inch Design, Sheeba West, PSA, ISA ASLA Principal with Dix-Hite and Katy Magruder, AICP, CNU-A, LEED GA Public Policy Planner with Kimley-Horn. 🍹 Social Hour at Great Southern Box Food Hall (drinks at your own expense) Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow professionals while exploring the dynamic future of Orlando! https://lnkd.in/eZAd-a_h

Hunker down and stay safe from the storm everyone. And come join us in two weeks to hear about some of the exciting projects going on in south Lake County!!

Attention UCF PAB Certification Survey Participants! The University of Central Florida graduate planning program is undergoing accreditation review by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). Your input as a professional in the field is crucial to evaluating the program's effectiveness in educating future planners and serving the community. The Orlando Metro Section and APA Florida's involvement is vital. Your participation in this survey is essential. Your comments and submissions must be received by 5 pm on Oct. 6. Thank you for your cooperation.

Submit nominations October 1 through October 31st for the OMS 2024 Awards!! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/eScwvATK The Annual OMS Holiday Party & Inaugural Awards Celebration will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5. This year is the inaugural OMS 2024 Awards, honoring excellence and achievement in the Orlando Metro Section. We are thrilled to introduce three categories.  Project of the Year: We recognize a remarkable project that has made a significant impact on a local community in our section. Planner of the Year: Celebrating an individual who has done extraordinary planning work throughout the year.  Student Project of the Year: Highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of a student-led initiative.

The OMS Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6 - 8 pm at Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL. The meeting will include the sharing of the 2024 annual report, financial reporting, the 2025 draft work program, and draft budget. There will also be a panel discussion on AI in Planning led by Sabrina Dugan, Jason Burton, and Doug Kelly for CM credit. Sandwiches, chips, and drinks will be provided. Join us for this event and please register by noon October 7th so we can get an accurate headcount for food and drinks. The registration link is below: https://lnkd.in/ezqTfyr8

There has been some confusion with the links to register for, and obtain information on, the Planning Academy 102 Webinars that are coming up. Please see below for the links to register and the topics associated with them. Oct. 17 Floodplain Management webinar: https://lnkd.in/e5xq59_i Nov 21 CRAs webinar: https://lnkd.in/eiGx6Khj Dec. 19 GIS Basics webinar: https://lnkd.in/epJFHrG3 To view past Planning Academy 102 Webinars: https://lnkd.in/ewSyaKvc

This week, 8 jobs are waiting to be filled at APA Florida's JobMart! Take a look at these awesome employment opportunities from the following: - Miami-Dade County - Lee County BOCC - City of North Port Florida - City of Tallahassee - County of Volusia - Village of Estero - City Of Cape Canaveral Search through our current and expiring listings here: https://bit.ly/3KhRedu