Membership
If you are not a member of the Michigan Association of Planning, please pay the non-member rate. You may become a member and use the member rate by indicating so on the registration form. For more membership information, contact the MAP office.
Hotel Accommodations
MAP is not responsible for making room reservations for registrants. Hotel accommodations are not included in the conference registration fee. Please make your own hotel accommodations.
We have negotiated an overnight room rate of $109 per night, plus applicable taxes.
Overnight room rates are not guaranteed after October 3, 2011.
Check in time: after 4:00 p.m. Check out time: 12:00 p.m.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
There is a $25 processing fee for conference registration cancellation before September 26, 2011. The request must be made in writing and sent to the MAP office. NO refunds will be granted on or after September 27, 2011. Substitutions may be made at any time (the difference between member and non-member fee will be charged if a non-member replaces a member).
Attire
Business casual attire is recommended for sessions and mobile workshops. Business casual can be defined as "less formal than the standard suit and tie or dress." Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended! If you are participating in one of our mobile tours, please wear sensible walking shoes. Many excursions involve walking on uneven sidewalks, or constructions sites, so please plan accordingly.
Directions
The hotel is located at in downtown Grand Rapids, click here for a link to driving directions.
Spouse/Guest Registration
Registration as a spouse/guest is not required unless additional meal tickets are purchased. Due to limited space, spouses/guests may not attend sessions or mobile tours.
AICP Certification Maintenance (CM)
By attending sessions Wednesday, October 19, 2011, through Friday, October 21, 2011, conference attendees can obtain 16 CM credits. All sessions at this conference (except the Michigan State University Extension Citizen Planner sessions) will be submitted to the American Planning Association (APA) for AICP CM credits.
Questions? Contact MAP at (734) 913-2000 or ajordan@planningmi.org, we are happy to assist you!
This page last updated on 9/15/2010.
