Planning Events & Trainings

Networking and continuing education are important to Oakland County. Whether you are an elected or appointed official, a staff planner, a business owner, or an engaged citizen, we can help you find the training that's right for you.

The Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) offers a number of workshops throughout the year targeted towards increasing the knowledge of those interested in planning and zoning issues in their community. In conjunction with MAP, Oakland County provides training at our conference facility for Oakland County communities.

We also invite you to attend one of our periodic, virtual Planners Gatherings.
See Planners Gathering page for more details.

The Annual Oakland County Heritage Conference brings together individuals from various backgrounds, who deal with the built and natural environment, to discuss ways to improve their communities. The conference is designed to address the four program areas of Oakland County's Planning Department – Land Use & Zoning, Environmental Stewardship, Downtown Commercial Development, and Historic Preservation.

See Trail, Water & Land Alliance page for more details.

See Main Street Oakland County page for more details.

See Local Government Law | Training Series page for more details.

Oakland County Planning & Community Partner Training and Events

Oakland County and community partner events and training, including topics on community/regional development, economic development, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, land use and zoning, public policy, and transportation.

Planning Programs at Michigan Universities

Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University - Urban and Regional Planning
Eastern Michigan University - Urban and Regional Planning Catalog

Michigan State University
Michigan State University - Urban & Regional Planning

Michigan State University - Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)

University of Michigan
University of Michigan - Urban and Regional Planning Degrees
University of Michigan - Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Wayne State University
Wayne State University - Urban Studies & Planning
Wayne State University - Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.)

Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University - Community and Regional Planning
Western Michigan University - Graduate Programs

Oakland County’s Economic Development Event Calendar

This calendar has all Department of Economic Development events, covering these business units Planning & Local Business Development, Workforce Development, Business Development, and Veterans Services.

Event Calendar