Registration is now open for the annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, January 29-31, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland! The conference will provide practitioners, activists, community leaders, and elected officials with practical tools and innovative strategies for creating great communities.

Register at http://www.newpartners.org/registration-scholarships/rates-policies.

• Early bird rates are available until November 10.
• Regular rates apply from November 12-January 5.
• Learn about scholarships at http://www.newpartners.org/registration-scholarships/scholarships.

The conference includes plenaries, breakout sessions, implementation workshops, training sessions, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and networking activities. Here are just a few highlights to whet your appetite for this great event:

• Healthy Food Systems Pre-Conference Workshop: Wednesday, January 28, 11:00-5:30  http://www.newpartners.org/program/healthy-food-systems
• Equitable Development Workshop: Thursday, January 29, 8:00-1:30  
  http://www.newpartners.org/program/equitable-development 
• Technology Fair: Friday, January 30, 9:30-3:30  
  http://www.newpartners.org/program/special-features#tech
• The Doctor Is In: Make an appointment to learn about EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program and its toolbox of smart growth concepts and strategies.
  http://www.newpartners.org/program/special-features#dr
• Tours: Thursday, January 29, and Sunday, February 1
  http://www.newpartners.org/program/tours