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Planners Gathering

Planners Gatherings are informational and educational forums (in-person and virtual) covering Planning and Zoning related topics relevant to communities within Oakland County.

Speakers for these sessions are often from nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and private firms.

The format of these forums can range from casual discussions and information-sharing sessions to more formal presentations and workshops.

Upcoming Topics

Topics scheduled for 2026 include:

We are always developing ideas and seeking presenters for future sessions. 
If you would like to see a specific topic addressed, please contact Ryan Dividock at: dividockr@oakgov.com.

Planners Gathering: When Regional Malls and Big Box Stores Go Dark

  • Date: 06/26/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  
  • Introduction: Oakland County | Planning, Zoning and Land Use - Virtual PLANNERS GATHERING

Regional malls and big box stores can be all the rage…until they aren’t.  Join us for a tale of how two communities addressed the impacts and implications of large retail centers going dark.  You will hear about Southfield’s path to redeveloping Northland Mall and Waterford Township’s road to the reuse of a long-vacant Kmart center.  

SPEAKERS

Jeffrey Polkowski, AICP, Director of Development Services, Waterford Township 

Terry Croad, AICP, ASLA, Director of Planning, City of Southfield

AGENDA

10:00-10:15 a.m. - What’s New with Transit in Oakland County

10:10-10:40 a.m. - How to Accommodate Community Transit

10:40-11:00 a.m. - How to Accommodate Bus Routes

11:00-11:15 a.m. - Q&A

 

Questions? Contact

Jim Schafer, Oakland County

schaferj@oakgov.com | (248) 858-2033

COST: FREE! | Registration Required for Zoom link.

 

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