GIS SPATIAL ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
This three day/four-hour workshop series provides an overview of applied spatial pattern analysis using GIS and SPSS. The selected readings and the replication data sets may also be of interest in itself for some participants. The workshop is FREE for students. The course is oriented to spatial analysis for students & others committed to applied research in spatial analysis. Attendees, by replication, will develop confidence to scan different literature on analytical procedures or specific computing routines. This is a free, hands-on workshop. Please see the attached flyer.

These workshops will cover the following areas:
Monday: Spatial Autocorrelation (Concepts & Examples and Exercises & Case Studies)
Tuesday: Spatial Autocorrelation (Continuation) and Identification & Visualization of Univariate and Multivariate Outliers
Wednesday: Classification & Visualization of Georeferenced Information and Intro to Spatial Regression

When: Monday-Wednesday, June 27-29, 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Room UH 004 at University Hall, UT-Arlington location map
Cost: FREE for students
RSVP: Marjorie Dick at marjorie@uta.edu or 817.272.3301
INFO: Ard Anjomani at anjomani@uta.edu


82nd TEXAS LEGISLATURE WRAP-UP
Please join us as we welcome Cathy Cunningham of Boyle and Lowry, Jonathon Bazan of the City of Irving, and Amanda Wilson of NCTGOC for a networking lunch to learn about how the 82nd Texas Legislature will affect planners.

Cathy and Jonathon will provide a brief overview of the legislative process and political happenings during the session. In addition, they will provide an update on the 82nd Texas Legislature regular and special sessions and cover issues related to the planning profession. Amanda will provide an update on how transportation issues were addressed during the session. Speakers will also address issues that may return during future legislative sessions. Please see the attached flyer.

When: Friday, July 8, 2011; registration 11:30 a.m. – Noon, presentation Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Transportation Council Room – North Central Texas Council of Governments location map
Cost: $10 APA members / $15 non-members. Box lunch from Jason’s Deli included
RSVP: Amanda Wilson at awilson@nctcog.org or 817.695.9284
AICP: CM Legal credits have been requested. Approval is pending.



Clayton Husband AICP
Secretary - Midwest Section TexasAPA
email: clayton.husband@arlingtontx.gov
phone: 817.459.6668
www.midwest-texapa.blogspot.com