8 hours
Hotel Grim
Starting at USD 13
Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Hotel Grim
211 West 3rd Street, Texarkana, United States
301 N State Line Ave, Texarkana, TX 75501 (Use Pine Street Entrance)
Join us for a full day of professional development, networking, and on-the-ground learning in Texarkana! The agenda includes updates on planning legislation, an engaging discussion on the role of AI in planning, and a deep dive into the award-winning Grim Hotel redevelopment project. Enjoy a catered lunch, followed by a walking tour of downtown Texarkana’s historic landmarks. We’ll wrap up the day with a casual happy hour to connect with fellow planners and community leaders.
AGENDA
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Check-In & Networking
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Downtown Walking TourLocations: AmTrak Station, Bi-State Justice Building / County Courthouse, Adjacent historic properties and public spaces
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch (Catered by Tamolly’s)Slideshow of the Grim Hotel Redevelopment
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Legislation Update*Speaker: Rolandrea RussellTopics: Legal process & ordinances, urban and rural planning
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Planning and AI*Speakers: Kelly Porter & Annie AnandTopics: Technology in planning, practitioner tools
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Case Study: The Lofts at the Grim Hotel*Speakers: David Orr, Daphnea Ryan, Vashil FernandezTopics: Historic preservation & tax credits, downtown redevelopment, CDBG & EPA funding, financial strategies, homelessness and housing
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking Happy Hour
*CM credit available
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Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | 13 USD |
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