The second iteration of STEPZ Workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 20th. This focused half-day session is designed specifically for planning staff to strengthen their understanding of zoning processes, development challenges, and strategic growth management.
If you’re a member of a planning department — whether serving a township, village, or a city — join us to deepen your expertise, sharpen your skills, and connect with planning professionals from across Central Ohio.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Led by experts in the field, the workshop will offer a series of engaging discussions covering critical topics, including:
- Best practices in site planning
- Sustainability strategies for building resilient communities
- Planning for EV charging infrastructure
- Ethics and legalities to keep in mind while making planning decisions
- Effective techniques for public engagement
Participants will gain practical insights and tools they can apply directly to their daily work, helping to ensure that planning processes are informed, defensible, and responsive to the evolving needs of Central Ohio communities.
STEPZ: Officials Agenda
Sharpen your review skills with a refresher on interpreting site plans and connecting them to zoning code requirements to ensure thorough, consistent, and defensible analysis.
What are the legalities behind planning and zoning, and how can planning staff ensure legal, equitable, fair, and defensible decision-making?
Discover how to seamlessly integrate energy planning into your community’s comprehensive plan to unlock future economic development opportunities. Learn how to position your community to stay ahead of the curve and lead in sustainability and innovation.
Choose the right public engagement tools for different audiences and goals, ensuring inclusive, effective communication throughout your community’s planning processes..
