City Leaders Academy was held on March 2^nd, 2024 at the Don Newton – Taylor Ranch Community Center.

The topic of focus was Overlay Zones in the Integrated Development Ordinance:

• Attendees visited stations specific to each overlay zone
• Focus was placed on how to use interactive online mapping tools

The session presentations included:

• The Integrated Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
• Community Planning Areas

See the staff presentations under Training Resources here.

The 2023 City Leaders Academy was held on December 2^nd, 2023 in the historic Special Collections Library, Botts Memorial Hall meeting room. 

The topic of focus was historic places in Albuquerque:

• Attendees learned about how historic sites and historic neighborhoods are protected and preserved.
• Shared with City staff what places are historically and culturally important in their neighborhoods.

The session presentations also explored traditional forms of multi-generational housing and small and family-owned businesses. 

• Casitas
• Duplexes
• Cottage Housing
• Bodegas

See the staff presentations under Training Resources here.