Ben Noble is enthusiastic about sharing his thoughts and observation with a broad audience.  Below is a list of recent speaking engagements and publications that reflects Ben’s range of skills and experience.

Speaking Engagements

• Public Engagement Strategies in an Adversarial Environment, 2014 California League of Cities Planning Commissioners Academy
• Implementing Sustainability: General Plans in the Central Valley, 2013 American Planning Association California Chapter State Conference
• Planning in an Adversarial Environment, 2013 American Planning Association California Chapter State Conference
• Smart Valley Places: A Model of Regional Collaboration in the Central Valley, 2012 San Joaquin Valley Fall Policy Conference
• Preparing Successful Grant Applications, 2012 American Planning Association California Chapter State Conference
• Plan Implementation Tools, 2010 and 2011 University of California Extension Land Use and Environmental Planning Certificate Program
• Youth Make the Call: Including Younger People in the Community Planning Process, 2010 American Planning Association California Chapter State Conference
• Form-Based Codes in the Real World, 2009 American Planning Association California Chapter State Conference

 Articles & Publications

• Zoning Codes in Plain English, American Planning Association Zoning Practice, Forthcoming
• Governor Expected to Sign SB 375, American Planning Association Northern California Section Northern News, October 2008