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Have you ever wondered how certain buildings, neighborhoods or shopping areas came to be? If so, you're the perfect student for the Orange County Citizen Planner Academy. This one-day workshop is designed to educate the public about the Growth Management and Land Development Processes in Orange County.
The Academy is open to all Orange County citizens, however, space is limited and, therefore, registration is on a first come first served basis. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificateand will be recognized by the Orange County Neighborhood Services Division.
The course material covers land development, zoning, neighborhood re-development, and citizen participation. These topics are explained in more detail below. During the workshop, professional planners from the public and private sector will present information and help participants implement the principles that have been taught. A new panel discussion is included entitled, "Growing Green," which addresses the importance the role citizens and government play in sustaining our environment.
By the end of the day, participants will have a working knowledge on how to become engaged within the Land Development process. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate and be recognized by the Orange County Neighborhood Services Division. Attendance for the entire day is required to receive a certificate of completion.
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