Join SCAPA aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point for the Fall 2015 Conference!Plan to attend beginning on Wednesday, October 14, when two of the mobile workshops will take off and conference sessions, including ethics and law sessions, will begin. Then, join us on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown on Wednesday evening for the “Top Gun” themed Welcome Reception and Dinner. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Top Gun characters or wear their 80s retro apparel!

The conference will be kicked off by Hugh Weathers, SC Commissioner of Agriculture, and features three session tracks (Tourism & Special Events, Economic Development, and Potpourri) with one ethics session, three law sessions, and three mobile workshops. Carol Rhea, President of the American Planning Association (APA), will be in attendance and will provide an overview of APA’s upcoming programs and activities as part of her closing keynote session. As the conference will take place aboard a ship, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes (no high heels!).

The USS Yorktown is located at 40 Patriots Point Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. The USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. Under construction as BON HOMME RICHARD, this new Essex-class carrier was renamed YORKTOWN in honor of YORKTOWN (CV-5), and sunk at the epic Battle of Midway (June 1942). Built in 16-½ months at Newport News, Virginia, YORKTOWN was commissioned on April 15, 1943, and participated significantly in the Pacific Offensive that began in late 1943 and ended with the defeat of Japan in 1945. YORKTOWN received the Presidential Unit Citation, and earned 11 battle stars for service in World War II. Much of the Academy Award-winning (1944) documentary “The Fighting Lady” was filmed on board YORKTOWN. In the 1950’s, YORKTOWN was modified with the addition of an angled deck to better operate jet aircraft in her role as an attack carrier (CVA). In 1958, YORKTOWN was designated an anti-submarine aircraft carrier (CVS), and would later earn 5 battle stars for service off Vietnam (1965-1968). The ship also recovered the Apollo 8 astronauts and capsule (December 1968). YORKTOWN was decommissioned in 1970 and placed in reserve; and in 1975, was towed from Bayonne, NJ to Charleston to become the centerpiece of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

Conference Hotel:The conference hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 300 Wingo Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843.606.4600), which has provided a reduced conference rate of $154 (plus tax) per night (rate includes a complimentary continental breakfast). To reserve a room, please click here or call the Hilton Garden Inn directly at 843.606.4600 and ask for a reservation in the “SCAPA” group block. This conference rate will be available on reservations made on or before September 28. A list of additional hotels in the Mount Pleasant area, including contact information, can be found on page 13 of this packet.

Source of historical information and picture above: Patriots Point Museum.

October 14 - 16, 2015USS Yorktown at Patriots Point

40 Patriots Point Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Conference Agenda

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Great Places in Charleston Mobile Tour (4.5 CM*)Tim Coghill, City of Charleston Tour Guide; Amy Southerland, AICP, Planner City of Charleston; and Kevin Keenan, Ph.D., AICP, Director, College of Charleston Urban Studies Program

Join this leisurely walking tour and visit three Charleston locations celebrated by the APA’s Great Places in America program. The tour will leave by water taxi from the Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, landing at Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, designated a Great Public Space in 2008. Learn how this 13 acre site slated for high-rise commercial and residential development was instead designed as a public space giving the citizens access to the waterfront. Mayor Riley describes Waterfront Park as “an outdoor cathedral surrounded by sky and stars, trees and water, and Charleston’s downtown skyline”. The tour will move next to Broad Street, designated as a Great Street in 2012. See how this street laid out in the Grand Modell in 1680 with its pedestrian orientation, stunning 18th century architecture and rich colonial history has been preserved despite natural disasters and economic downturns. King Street, named a Great Street in 2014, is the focus of the last and longest leg of the tour. This street is the lively spine of Charleston running through the peninsula with activity 24 hours a day given a variety of uses including residential, office, retail, restaurants, bars and institutional. The tour will conclude with a walk to the Cooper River viewing several parks along the way including the new Charlotte Street Park and the SC Aquarium and will conclude at the Maritime Center to board the water taxi back to the Yorktown. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing, the walk is approximately three miles. Rest rooms are available during the walk. This session is limited to the first 20 people that register for it. There is no up front fee for the tour; however, please bring $12 (cash or card) to pay for the water taxi trip. The workshop will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Registration (on the USS Yorktown)

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Boeing Facility Tour (4.0 CM*)Mark R. Elam, Esquire,Director of National Strategy and Engagement for Boeing; and Wannetta Mallette, Projects Manager, City of North Charleston Planning and Zoning Department

The Boeing Tour mobile workshop will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tour the manufacturing campus and afterwards get extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the 787, 787-8, and 787-9 jets assembled on the North Charleston production line before they take to the sky. The tour will include briefings from local officials and Boeing’s impact on development in the area. This session is limited to the first 20 people that register for it. The fee for this workshop is $20. Registrants will be required to fill out a security data form.

Mobile Workshop

Mobile Workshop

Scan the QR code to the right to access the conference app!

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Break

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm What’s Health Got To Do With It? Incorporating Healthy Eating and Active Living Into Comprehensive Plans (1.25 CM*)Jean Crowther, MCRP, Planning Associate, Alta Planning + Design; and John Newman, AICP, CFM, LEED-AP, Principal, John M. Newman Planning

The South Carolina Health + Planning Toolkit is a new guidebook to assist SC counties and municipalities incorporate healthy eating and active living principles into comprehensive plans. Join in a discussion of 1) the state of the practice of comprehensive planning in SC; 2) how to use the Toolkit (including an interactive audience exercise); and 3) examples of SC communities using the Toolkit for comprehensive plan updates.

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Legal Principles of Better Decision Making (1.5 CM Law*)C. Gregory Dale, FAICP, Principal, McBride Dale Clarion; Melissa Carter, Research and Legislative Liaison, MASC; and Owen McBride, Staff Attorney, SCAC

This session will provide a basic understanding of how the law can result in a better and fairer decision making process and will explore how planning commissions can best run meetings, hear evidence, deliberate fairly, and make sound findings that support strong decisions. It will also provide pertinent information regarding legislative initiatives impacting municipalities and counties.

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Break

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Ethics for Planners (1.5 CM Ethics*)C. Gregory Dale, FAICP, Principal, McBride Dale Clarion

This session will include an interactive dialogue about ethical principles and guidelines that professional planners face. It will cover the AICP Code of Ethics and will apply the Code to real world examples.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm “Top Gun” Themed Welcome Reception and Dinner aboard the USS Yorktown“Goodness, gracious, GREAT balls of fire.” Grab your aviator glasses, flight suit, your best wingman and ride into the Danger Zone at the “Top Gun” themed Welcome Reception and Dinner aboard the USS Yorktown. The reception will run from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on the Flight Deck and dinner will be served in Hangar Bay 3 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Top Gun characters or wear their 80s retro apparel...check your conference goody bags for a surprise that you can wear to the event!

The cost of the Welcome Reception & Dinner is included in the registration fee; however, please note there will be a cash bar. Extra tickets are available for $35.00 each and can be purchased when you register.

Law Credits

Ethics Credits

Potpourri

Breakfast and Registration7:30 am - 8:30 am

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Opening Remarks Ernie Boughman, AICP, SCAPA President; and Andrea Pietras, AICP, SCAPA President-Elect/Programs Chair

8:45 am - 9:00 am

WelcomeMayor Linda Page, Town of Mount Pleasant

8:30 am - 8:45 am

Opening Keynote - “50 by 2020” (1.0 CM*)Hugh E. Weathers, SC Commissioner of Agriculture

Combined, agriculture and forestry constitute South Carolina’s number one industry, agribusiness, accounting for $41.7 billion in economic impact and over 212,000 jobs. A collaborative approach to agribusiness development is needed now more than ever to meet the growing demand for local food and value-added products. South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh E. Weathers, will discuss the SC Department of Agriculture (SCDA)’s “50 x 20” goal to increase the economic impact of agribusiness to $50 billion by the year 2020 and how this can be supported at the local level.

Opening Keynote9:00 am - 10:00 am

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

Tourism Management (1.25 CM*)Amy Southerland, AICP, Planner, City of Charleston; Yvonne Fortenberry, AICP, Deputy Director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability, City of Charleston; Bridget Lidy, Director of Tourism Management and Ambassadorship, City of Savannah, GA; Daniel Carey, President and CEO, Historic Savannah Foundation; and Dan Riccio, Director of Livability, City of Charleston

Learn how Charleston and Savannah manage the millions of visitors to their cities each year. Tourism can provide economic opportunities for a city, but it can also represent challenges. Careful management and planning are required to ensure that tourism does not damage the authenticity of place nor negatively impact residents’ quality of life. In 1978, Charleston became the first city in the United States to adopt a tourism management plan. Savannah recently established the Tourism Management and Ambassadorship Department to maintain the City’s historic integrity and cultural assets, sustain the positive economic impacts of the tourism industry, enhance the visitor experience and preserve neighborhood integrity. Working with their Tourism Advisory Committee and other local non-profits, Savannah is in the midst of updating ordinances and developing a tourism master plan.

10:15 am - 11:30 am Tourism & Special Events

Growing Your Community! Programs and Grants of the SC Department of Agriculture (1.25 CM*)Amy London, Grants Coordinator, SC Department of Agriculture

Building on the themes and programs identified by The Honorable Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, in his plenary speech, this session will explore the many grants and programs available to help communities grow their economy, develop resilient food systems, increase food security, and improve community health. Money is available to assist your community!

10:15 am - 11:30 am

Potpourri

The Boeing Effect (1.25 CM*)Mary Graham, Chief Advancement Officer, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce; Darbis Briggman, Building Official, City of North Charleston; Matt DeAntonio, President, Charleston Trident Association of Realtors; and John Rhett Reidenbach, PE, LEED-AP, Davis & Floyd

“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” In 2007, Charleston leaders participated in Reality Check – an exercise that allowed participants to develop a vision for regional growth. In 2009, Boeing announced that it would assemble its 787 Dreamliner in North Charleston and has since invested more than $1 billion in the local economy. This session compares the “2007 Vision” to the impact Boeing has made on local development policies and land use decisions.

10:15 am - 11:30 am

Economic Development

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch and SCAPA Business Meeting

Water Access: Legal Issues (1.5 CM Law*)Ellison D. Smith, IV, Attorney with Smith, Bundy, Bybee & Barnett

Given its warm climate and miles of scenic rivers, lakes, waterways and coastal areas, South Carolina is well-known for its abundant opportunities to enjoy year-round, water-related recreational activities as well as numerous water-related commercial activities. But whether it’s recreational uses such as paddling, fishing, swimming, or boating, or a commercial use, some type of access is required, begging the question of how to balance the legal implications associated with public interest and private property rights. In this legal session hear from a local attorney who has expertise in matters related to zoning and regulation, and land disputes arising out of easements and other property interests. Planners will learn about these competing interests and how having sound and balanced zoning regulations in place can help protect landowners while recognizing and accommodating public rights, benefitting society as a whole.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pmTourism & Special Events

Law Credits

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts (1.25 CM*)Charlie Potts, CFO, Town of Mount Pleasant; Steve Bedard, CFO, City of Charleston; and Eric Budds, Deputy Executive Director, MASC

Tax Increment Financing has been a key tool for financing public projects in municipalities nationally and across South Carolina for many years. Successful TIF districts have made possible many redevelopment and public enhancement projects such as parks or even infrastructure improvements. Laws have changed, however, since several SC municipalities first implemented TIF districts. These changes have made their adoption and implementation more challenging. As planners we are often involved in public improvement projects that may benefit from tax increment financing. Hear from local government finance officers and others about the process for adopting a new TIF today, lessons learned from TIFs, and about some successful South Carolina projects. Though not required, this session would be a great introduction for those participating in the Mount Pleasant TIF Tour mobile workshop.

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Economic Development

Using the SC Scenic Highway and Federal National Scenic Byways Programs to Protect Significant Roadway Corridors (1.25 CM*)Marian D. Brailsford, Edisto Island Open Land Trust; Chris Bailey, Planner, BCDCOG; and Lauren Ponder, Director of Project Development, South Carolina National Heritage Corridor

South Carolina currently has twenty-one scenic byways and four National Scenic Byways comprising more than 450 miles throughout the state of South Carolina where visitors can enjoy significant scenic, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, commercial, and economic destinations along these routes and the surrounding areas. This session will address how and why it is important to utilize these state and federal designations and corridor management plans to preserve, protect and enhance the intrinsic qualities of the roadway corridors that make South Carolina special.

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Potpourri

2:15/2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break

2:45 pm - 5:30 pm Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Projects Mobile Tour (2.75 CM*)Christiane Farrell, MPA, Director, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning and Development Department; Kevin Mitchell, Engineer, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning and Development Department; Ashley Richardson, Cultural Affairs and Tourism Office, Town of Mount Pleasant; and Katherine Hendricks, Assistant Town Administrator, Town of Mount Pleasant

An ideal follow-up to the TIF Panel Session, this Mobile TIF Tour will allow attendees to experience first-hand how the successful operation of this financing tool can result in positive social, physical and economic changes in the community. The Tour will leave from the USS Yorktown and take participants by the Town of Mount Pleasant Farmers Market and Shem Creek Park, both a direct product of the Coleman Boulevard Revitalization efforts, financed through Tax Increment Financing. Next, the tour will go by the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, which is also part of a TIF District with improvements implemented based on the Master Plan for Improvement for the Memorial Waterfront Park, created in May 2007. The Mobile TIF Tour is a perfect opportunity for Planners to see how successful TIF districts have made possible redevelopment and public enhancement projects, parks, and infrastructure improvements in Mount Pleasant. This session is limited to the first 20 people that register for it. The fee for this workshop is $10.

Mobile Workshop

A Tale of Two Bases:Impacts of North Charleston and Myrtle Beach Military Bases (1.25 CM*)Mayor Keith R. Summey, City of North Charleston; Thomas C. Styers, Executive Director, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base; and Robert Ryan, Executive Director, Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority

In 1993, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission recommended that the North Charleston Naval Base and the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base be shut down. This session provides a brief history of the impact these two bases had while they were operating, followed by an explanation of why they were closed and how that impacted the communities. The session will conclude with a discussion of the redevelopment that has taken place on both bases since the closures over 20 years ago. Emphasis will be placed on how these two areas are being redeveloped and how the redevelopment is impacting the surrounding communities.

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Economic Development

Green Infrastructure & Grant Funding (1.25 CM*)Frances Waite, Coastal Region Urban Forester, SC Forestry Commission; Gerrit Jöbsis, Senior Director, American Rivers’ Conservation Programs Department; and Ashley Buffington, Graduate Student, College of Charleston

Green infrastructure refers to a community’s natural resources such as forests, agricultural soils, parks and open spaces, rivers, wetlands and bays, and other habitats. This session will address how these areas can be protected through land use and an interconnected network of blue trails and greenways that provide clean water, food, air quality, wildlife habitats and recreation. Speakers will address topics that include the economic impacts of blue and green trails, the new SC Forestry green infrastructure grants, how to implement a phone app to enhance user’s enjoyment of the outdoors and the importance of public/private partnerships.

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Potpourri

Managing Special Events (1.25 CM*)Dan Pennick, AICP, Director, Charleston County Planning Department; Nicole Harvey, Special Events Planner, Town of Mount Pleasant; Susan Griffin, Manager, Division of Business & Neighborhood Services, City of Charleston; Stella Fruit, Superintendent, City of Charleston Recreation Department; Laura Bowers, Comptroller, Boone Hall Plantation; William Barclay Hall, Charleston Tea Plantation

As South Carolina continues to be a tourist destination, special events such as music festivals, cultural festivals, and athletic events (obstacle courses, runs, etc.) continue to draw large crowds. This session focuses on the impact of these events on cities and counties, from personnel costs to traffic concerns to livability issues. Find out how South Carolina planners are applying zoning and land development regulations to these events and how planners are coordinating with other departments and agencies to ensure events are safe. Event planners and property owners will also be present to discuss how they plan these events and express their views on the coordination and permitting process.

2:45 pm - 4:00 pmTourism & Special Events

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Break

Economic Impacts and Initiatives:City of Charleston and SC State Ports Authority (SCSPA) (1.25 CM*)Jack Ellenberg, Senior Vice President for Economic Development and Projects, SCSPA; and Amy Barrett, Division Head, Business & Neighborhood Services, City of Charleston

This session will include representatives from the City of Charleston and the SC State Ports Authority, who will describe the economic development programs currently in place and those planned for the future. Attendees will also hear an overview of planned changes and upgrades to the state’s ports.

4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Economic Development

Bull Street: The Redevelopment of a State Mental Hospital (1.25 CM*)Joshua Martin, AICP, CNU-A, Principal, Turnberry Consulting, US Inc.

Columbia, South Carolina’s historic Bull Street Neighborhood (181 acre urban infill site in the state’s capital city) resides at the intersection of landmark architecture, contemporary needs, and an evolving population. This session will focus on the public sector and private sector elements involved in the redevelopment of a former state mental hospital founded in the tenets of smart growth in that it incorporates multimodal transportation patterns, the preservation of historically significant structures, a mix of land uses, and overall sense of community. The Bull Street Neighborhood includes the preservation of landmark buildings and the adaptive reuse of historic buildings on the site while maximizing the economic impact of the site for the City of Columbia and its citizens.

4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Potpourri

Parking and Mobility (1.25 CM*)Jeffrey Burns, AICP, Transportation Planning and Operations Manager, CARTA; Aaron Pope, AICP, Zoning Administrator, City of Folly Beach; Lt. Jason C. Emanuele, Charleston Police Department; and Chris Iser, Associate, Kimley-Horn

Managing parking and mobility for urban, suburban, and rural populations can be a challenge under normal circumstances. When a jurisdiction is experiencing rapid growth—as is currently the case in the Lowcountry of South Carolina—managing parking and mobility can become increasingly difficult. This session will provide diverse perspectives from the private sector, the police, transit, and city government regarding the policies that help manage the parking and mobility needs of tourists, residents, and local recreation/amenity seekers.

4:15 pm - 5:30 pmTourism & Special Events

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm President’s Reception at the Cooper River Room at Memorial Waterfront ParkJoin us at the Cooper River Room at Memorial Waterfront Park (99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464) for food, beverages (cash bar), fellowship and networking! Bring some $$ for the silent auction of framed pictures similar to the one on the cover of this packet - all to benefit the Debbie Lieu Scholarship Fund!

7:30 pm Dinner on Your OwnCheck out the local cuisine and see why people rave about the restaurants in Mount Pleasant! Your conference goody bags include a listing of area restaurants and their locations.

Friday, October 16, 2015

8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:30 am What’s Law Got To Do With It?A Review of Recent Case Law and Its Impact on Planning (1.5 CM Law*)Ross Appel, Associate Attorney with McCullough Khan, LLC

This session is an in-depth discussion of recent case law, including Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District and other cases. Ross Appel, an attorney with McCullough Khan, LLC, will dive into how case law impacts the planning process and also how decisions impact the citizens for whom we plan.

Law Credits

Revitalizing Florence’s Downtown Neighborhoods (1.25 CM*)Glenda Matute, Urban Design Manager, APD Urban Planning & Management, LLC; Jesse Wiles, Principal, APD Urban Planning & Management, LLC; Phillip Lookadoo, Director of Planning, Research & Development, City of Florence; Kendra Cobbs, Community Services Manager, City of Florence; and Scotty Davis, Director of General Services, City of Florence

The session will give an overview of the Florence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan completed in December 2014, which presents steps toward the stabilization and redevelopment of three residential neighborhoods surrounding downtown Florence. The Plan aims at guiding and leveraging the initial investment of $3 million in the neighborhoods by the city. The session will also include how the city has begun the implementation of the recommendations in the plan.

9:00 am - 10:15 am

Economic Development

The Benefits of Electronic Plan Review:A Case Study (1.25 CM*)Neva Fisher, Permit Application Center Coordinator, City of Rock Hill; and David Elliott, Product Manager, Infovision Software, Inc.

Cities and counties are faced with the pressure of increased development and limited resources. In this session we will explore how the City of Rock Hill successfully implemented Project Tracking software so that 85% of commercial submittals are now electronic plans. We will discuss the technology of electronic plan review, the maximized efficiency of Rock Hill’s workflow, and how plan reviewers have adjusted from paper to electronic review.

9:00 am - 10:15 am

Potpourri

Closing Keynote - APA: Why Bother? (1.25 CM*)Carol Rhea, FAICP, Principal, Orion Planning Group/APA President

Carol Rhea, President of the American Planning Association (APA) will lead a discussion exploring why planners and planning are key to creating sustainable communities and how the APA is supporting those efforts.

10:30 am - 11:45 am

Closing Keynote

10:15 am - 10:30 am Break

11:45 am - 12:00 pm Closing Remarks

SC Planning Education RequirementsAll SCAPA conference sessions are approved for continuing education (CE) required by SC Code 6-29-1310 et. seq., Educational Requirements for Local Government Planning or Zoning Officials and Employees. SCAPA will provide the confirmation in the form of a certificate of attendance within a few weeks of the conference.

*AICP Certification MaintenanceAll sessions have been submitted to the American Planning Association and are pending approval for Certification Maintenance (CM) credits at this time. Based on the content of the sessions and the credentials of the presenters, it is anticipated that CM credits will be approved in advance of the conference date.

Conference Location and ParkingThe SCAPA Fall 2015 Conference will be held aboard the USS Yorktown, located at 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (see map below). The parking fees have been included in your registration fee. Once registration closes on Oct. 6, we will email you a parking pass that you must present at the gate to the USS Yorktown parking lot. If you do not bring the parking pass with you, there will be a $5 per day charge (cash only) at the gate to park.

Conference RegistrationYou can register for the SCAPA Fall 2015 conference on the SCAPA website by clicking here. Paper registrations are also available by contacting Andrea Pietras, SCAPA President-Elect/Programs Chair, at apietras@charlestoncounty.org.

Conference RatesPlease note that in order to better serve you, registration will close at 11:59 PM on October 6.

Full Conference Registration*SCAPA Members: $200.00

Non-Members: $225.00Students: $90.00

*Includes parking, breakfasts, Thursday lunch, snacks, Welcome Reception & Dinner, and President’s Reception.

Wednesday Only Registration*SCAPA Members: $85.00

Non-Members: $95.00Students: $35.00

*Includes parking and Welcome Reception & Dinner.

Thursday Only Registration*SCAPA Members: $150.00

Non-Members: $160.00Students: $80.00

*Includes parking, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and President’s Reception.

Friday Only Registration*SCAPA Members: $70.00

Non-Members: $80.00Students: $25.00

*Includes parking and breakfast

Mobile Workshop Registration*Great Places in Charleston Mobile Tour: No fee; bring $20.00 (cash or card) to pay for the water taxi

Boeing Facility Tour: $20.00TIF Projects Mobile Tour: $10.00

*Can only be purchased in combination with a registration option; each tour is limited to 20 participants.

Extra TicketsWednesday, October 14 - Welcome Reception & Dinner: $35.00

Thursday, October 15 - President’s Reception: $10.00

Conference HotelHilton Garden Inn

300 Wingo Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464843.606.4600

Rate: $154 (plus tax) per night (rate includes a complimentary continental breakfast)Rate valid through September 28, 2015

Shem Creek Inn1401 Shrimp Boat Lane

(843) 881-1000

Holiday Inn Express & Suites350 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

(843) 375-2600

Mainstay Suites400 McGrath Darby Blvd.

(843) 881-1722

Sleep Inn Mount Pleasant299 Wingo Way(843) 856-5000

Days Inn Patriots Point261 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

(843) 881-1800

Best Western Patriots Point259 McGrath Darby Blvd.

(843) 971-7070

The Inn at I’on148 Civitas St.(843) 284-0850

Additional Nearby Lodging OptionsMake reservations early for best rates and availability during this busy tourist season.

Hotel listings are hyperlinked to their respective websites.

Holiday Inn250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

(843) 884-6000

Red Roof Inn301 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

(843) 884-1411

Clarion Inn310 Johhnie Dodds Blvd.

(843) 884-5853

Quality Inn and Suites196 Patriots Point Rd.

(843) 856-8817

Charleston Harbor Resort20 Patriots Point Rd.

(843) 856-0028

Cottages on Charleston Harbor16 Patriots Point Rd.

(843) 849-2300

Hampton Inn255 Sessions Way(843) 881-3300

Thanks to our Sponsors!

SCAPA would like to express its appreciation to the Local Host Committee. The success of the Fall 2015 Conference is di-rectly attributable to the time, talent, hard work, and dedication of the following individuals:

Kevin Keenan, Ph.D., AICP, Director, College of Charleston Urban Studies ProgramChristiane Farrell, MPA, Director, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning and Development Dept.

Kelly Cousino, AICP, Senior Planner, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning and Development Dept.Michael Robertson, AICP, Senior Planner, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning and Development Dept.

Wannetta Mallette, Projects Manager, City of North Charleston Planning and Zoning Dept.Amy Southerland, AICP, City of Charleston Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability Dept.

Andrea Harris-Long, MPA, Charleston County Zoning and Planning Dept.Vonie Gilreath, MCRP, M. ED., Mobility Manager, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments

Special Thanks to the Local Host Committee!