7th Annual Assembly of Planners Symposium

Dates: August 17 & 18,  2022

Location:  Dusit Thani Guam blended in-person and virtual

Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join a discussion on how to create spaces that empower communities through;

 -good design

 -sustainable development

 -economic vibrancy

 -wise stewardship of our natural and cultural resources

Learn how the design process can become a catalyst for transformative change at all levels of decision-making, from individual projects to the larger scale. Explore what tools are already in place, what resources are needed, and how to work together to improve our quality of life. Hear from speakers such as the American Institute for Architects talk about how design can make a difference in carbon reduction and understand how that can make our local communities more resilient.

 -Updates from the Bureau of Statistics and Plan’s work to create an enforceable comprehensive development plan and how this can influence development decisions and reduce land-use conflicts.

 -Hear about  Underserved Communities, Environmental Justice, Smart Cities and how we can make this happen on Guam.

 -Understand the coordinated effort in maximizing federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act.

 -Learn about the progress being made to address flooding, improve water quality, and address Zero Waste and Illegal dumping.

 -Hear from the private industry on how we can develop attractions that make sense and are sustainable.

Workshops include:

 -Guam Blue Ocean Sustainable Development Targets

 -Understanding Federal Consistency

 -Guam Endangered Species

Other Topics Include:

 -Environmental Justice

 -Smart Cities

 -Underserved Communities

 -Affordable Housing in Guam

Presentations are being updated.