The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute will hold the three-hour class: Trends in Urban Design for Local Leaders on Oct. 17 at the Georgia Municipal Association Headquarters, from 1-4 p.m.

Class Description: Using the urban fabric of streets, parks, squares, sidewalks, urban design shapes the towns and cities we call home. As a multidisciplinary field, successful urban design borrows from the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, an understanding of sociology, and more to form the spaces that create community, entice visitors, and invite investment. Designed to give municipal leaders an understanding of the practice, history, and relevance of good urban design, this class informs leaders of emerging design trends applicable in cities big and small. In fun and creative hands-on activities, the basic principles of successful urban design are taught in a manner that seeks to arm local officials with the tools necessary to advance the principles of effective urban design in their home communities.

The fee for the class is $190. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact Aileen Harris at 678-686-6293.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations after October 1 incur a $50.00 per cancellation fee.  Cancellations after October 10 will not be refunded.

Lodging: GMA has secured a small courtesy block at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown for the nights of October 16-17.  The government rate is $173 a night plus 16.9 percent and a $5 state of Georgia fee per room , per night. Parking is valet only at $40 per car, per night. To get the government rate, a government ID must be presented.   The room rate includes a free full hot breakfast buffet, free wireless internet and each room has a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator.

To make a reservation, contact Cathy Lovett at 404-524-5200 or [email protected] and ask for the GMA Block. Reservations must be made by Sept. 30. 

Please be mindful of the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute attendance policy: To receive training credit, a participant must attend the entire class. For six-hour classes, anyone arriving more than 30 minutes after the class begins, leaving class repeatedly, or leaving the class early will not receive credit. Class completion forms must be signed by the participant and the instructor and provided to the instructor at the end of the class. Class instructors will not sign class completion forms in the event the attendance criteria cited herein are not met by the participant.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Aileen Harris.