Calendar of Events of Interest to Pennsylvania Chapter of APA Members
CM Programs:
To assist our members in obtaining the required 32 CM credits for AICP renewal, the PA Chapter is offering a number of CM programs this year. CM programs are identified with the number of CM credits in the session title. Please also mark your calendars for the PA Chapter Annual Conference for an excellent opportunity to CM credits.
2009 Webcast Series
The PA Chapter has joined forces with other APA chapters to offer web-based educational programs that target identified educational needs and offer CM credits. Programs were developed by the professional development officers and professional development committees of the participating chapters. Each chapter has contributed a portion of the costs for the programs, allowing chapter members free access to the webcasts. See events calendar below for individual session information.
Webcasts are at no cost to PA Chapter members. 1.5 CM credits available for each program. To access the monthly webcasts participants will need an internet connection and a telephone. Register early as each program is limited to 1,000 participants. Advanced registration is required.
FREE CM Courses
Free CM Course on Healthy Places – 6 CM Credits
APA offers Planning for Healthy Places with Health Impact Assessments, the first in its series of CM-eligible online courses. Through examples and activities, this how-to guide explains the value and process of health impact assessments. The course is currently available to AICP members at no charge. Details available at http://professional.captus.com/Planning/hia/default.aspx
Tuesdays at APA:
Another opportunity to earn FREE CM credits. Members may view previous webcasts. Click here.
2008 AICP Symposium, FREE podcast – 2.5 CM
Available until September 30, 2009
To participate, please visit https://www.planning.org/aicp/symposium/2008/
| June 2009 |
| 17 |
Form-Based Codes, 6 CM pending
Presented by Governor’s Center for Local Government Services
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Media, PA (Delaware County)
$60.00
For additional information and how to register click here >> |
| 18 |
1st Annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop – CM credits*
Newark, NJ (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
The 1st Annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop will focus on brownfields redevelopment and its intersection with sustainability. It is intended that the workshop will not simply add 'sustainability' to the list of issues related to Brownfields but will look deeply at the interconnections and confluences that make for creating sustainable communities through Brownfields redevelopment. Brownfields are uniquely suited to be a place for sustainable redevelopment to grow.
Register now for the workshop at: http://www.nscw.net/index.php
* CM Credits Pending |
| 18 |
Penn Boat Tour
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Pier 24N (north of Dave & Busters)
Cost $30 (includes snacks & cash bar)
In conjunction with the CM session Waterfront Revitalization on June 19, a boat tour is planned for June 18 to include a waterside view of the Philadelphia waterfront with a focus on the PennPraxis plan that has been developed for the redevelopment of a substantial portion of the waterfront. That plan has been endorsed by the City and Mayor Nutter and is a creative solution to utilizing the waterfront for mixed use development and for public access to a fantastic resource. As you know, the Philadelphia waterfront has been separated from much of the City by I-95 and portions have been developed for non-water dependent (commercial) uses. Presenter Steinberg and PennPraxis developed the plan and engaged a large portion of the community in a year long public process to develop this plan. Among the major features is returning portion of the river's edge to native vegetation and coastal wetland communities with all the associated benefit of habitat, flood mitigation, improved water quality, and aesthetics/enhanced views. The plan has a very green focus and when implemented will return the Philadelphia waterfront to a world class amenity with great public access.
The tour will review the plan and observe the areas to be transformed. This will be of interest to planners, urban designers, landscape architects, citizens, as well as people who just love an excuse to be on the water hopefully on a beautiful early summer's eve. There will be food and drink and comraderie.
Presenter: Harris Steinberg
RSVP to Andrea at aandrea@design.upenn.edu, 215 898-2539 |
| 19 |
Form-Based Codes, 6 CM pending
Presented by Governor’s Center for Local Government Services
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Bethlehem, PA (Northampton County)
$60.00
For additional information and how to register click here >> |
| 19 |
Sink or Swim – Waterfront Revitalization, 5 CM approved
Presented by Southeast Section Professional Development Institute
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Fee: FREE
Space is limited. Please sign up now to ensure your participation. To register, send an email to ppasepdi@gmail.com including your name, organization, and telephone number, or call Tania Nikolic, AICP, at (215) 209-8643. See the attached flyer for more information. |
| 24 |
What You Need to Know About the New Open Records Law and 2009 Land Use Law Update - 1.5 CM LAW*
Presented by the Lehigh Valley Section
6:00pm – 9:15pm
Allentown Brewworks
Includes dinner and a 1.5 hour presentation by Susan Smith to satisfy the Law Component of CM requirements.
Click here for additional details.
* CM pending. |
| 25 |
Form-Based Codes, 6 CM pending
Presented by Governor’s Center for Local Government Services
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Cranberry Township, PA (Butler County)
$60.00
For additional information and how to register click here >> |
| July 2009 |
| 17 |
Webcast Series - AICP Code of Ethics, 1.5 CM ETHICS CREDIT
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Speaker to be determined.
Engage in an interactive forum to discuss difficult issues related to planning ethics. Participants will be invited to join in the discussion moderated by professionals in the industry. The scenarios will address ethical dilemmas that planners face in the workplace. This session is designed to meet the Certification Maintenance requirements and will also provide reasoning and basis for dissecting difficult ethical questions.
Sponsored by CA Chapter.
Fee: Free to APA and PA Chapter Members
Register at: http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm (early registration encouraged)
* CM credit pending
Update:
The July 3 webcast AICP Code of Ethics has been rescheduled for July 17. We understand the webcast is full at this point but encourage people to check back in case spaces open up. We will offer 2 ethics sessions at the Annual Conference October 4-6, 2009. |
| August 2009 |
| 7 |
Webcast Series – Wind: Small and Large, 1.5 CM*
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Erica Heller, Clarion Associates
Jim Neblett, Planning Director, Logan County, Colorado
This session will cover the topic of wind; both in large and small scale projects. Part I will address alternative energy production through the harnessing of renewable natural resources and its importance as a component of environmental and economic sustainability. We will explore the benefits of wind power generation, and discuss real and perceived land use impacts of wind turbines such as noise, avian impacts, and aesthetics. Part II identifies the permitting of large wind farm projects in rural areas and will focus on the process of permitting 1.5 megawatt or larger turbines and associated facilities through conditional use permit processes and development agreements. Large scale wind projects pose different challenges to planners than are encountered with small or domestic wind projects. Learn how to pull all of it together in a win-win scenario.
Sponsored by Western Central Chapter.
Fee: Free to APA and PA Chapter Members
Register at: http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm (early registration encouraged)
* CM credit pending |
| September 2009 |
| 4 |
Webcast Series: The Future of Transportation: Providing Sustainable Choices for the Public, 1.5 CM*
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Matthew Click, AICP, Cambridge Systematics
Aileen Boucle, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation
Transportation is the backbone of many state’s economy and impacts the public’s quality of life every day. The current method for funding and managing transportation is broken, resulting in ever increasing congestion, wasted fuel, environmental degradation and a lack of meaningful choices for the public. This multimedia presentation will present a new paradigm on how to fund and manage transportation in a manner that is sustainable and responsible. Highlights of sustainable I- 95 Managed Lanes project will be discussed.
Sponsored by Florida Chapter.
Fee: Free to APA and PA Chapter Members
Register at: http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm (early registration encouraged)
* CM credit pending |
| 18 |
Webcast: Creating Truly Collaborative Planning: Future Melbourne's Collaborative Plan Writing Initiative – CM*
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Sponsored by the APA Technology Division
Melbourne undertook a bold initiative to create Australia's first truly collaborative plan. The FutureMelbourne planning effort used technology in a significant way throughout the planning process, including providing an online wiki that allowed residents to edit that draft plan and integrate their own ideas. The plan won the Planning Institute of Australia's President's Award for 2009.
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/430422955
* CM Pending |
| October 2009 |
| 2 |
Webcast Series - Practical Application of Takings, Exactions and Constitutional Procedural Requirements in Local Land Use Decisions, 1.5 CM* LAW CREDIT
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Dan Vogel, J.D. – University of Virginia
Founding Shareholder – Cunningham, Vogel and Rost P.C.
This webcast will discuss the limitations on and common legal challenges to local land use decisions and will discuss practical steps local land use agencies should consider to conform to federal constitutional and statutory limitations. Cunningham, Vogel and Rost, P.C. represents only local governments and related public sector interests in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas relating to land use and development matters, condemnation, telecommunications and franchises, and related municipal issues. The instructor has also assisted municipalities with the preparation of zoning and development codes, comprehensive plans, and specialized development ordinances.
Sponsored by Missouri Chapter.
Fee: Free to APA and PA Chapter Members
Register at: http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm (early registration encouraged)
* CM credit pending |
| 4-6 |
PA Chapter Annual Conference “Investing in a Sustainable Future”
Dolce Valley Forge The annual conference is an excellent opportunity to earn CM credits and network with colleagues. For more information visit the Annual Conference page. |
| November 2009 |
| 6 |
Webcast Series - Community Visioning: Creating the Framework for Tomorrow’s Florida, 1.5 CM*
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Rich Unger, FAICP – MSCW, Inc.
Curt Ostrodka, AICP, LEED, AP – MSCW, Inc.
Community visioning is an innovative growth management tool that can be used to promote future development in a compact and sustainable manner, and involves diverse elements of the community, including civic groups, businesses and government. This session will use the Taylor County, Florida Vision 2060 process as a case study, discuss lessons learned and applications which are transferable to other communities.
Sponsored by Florida Chapter.
Fee: Free to APA and PA Chapter Members
Register at: http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm (early registration encouraged)
* CM credit pending |
| December 2009 |
| 4 |
Webcast Series - Creating Sustainable Communities, 1.5 CM*
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Speaker to be determined.
This session will begin with an overview of the sustainability principles described in the book “The Natural Step for Communities” by Torbjorn Lahti and the implementation strategies offered in “Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government” written by University of Wisconsin Extension. Examples and case studies will be discussed to assist planners in identifying ways they can implement these strategies to not only impact the climate and natural resources but to improve the bottom line and the livability of the communities that they serve.
Sponsored by Wisconsin Chapter
Fee: Free to APA and PA Chapter Members
Register at: http://www.utah-apa.org/webcasts.htm (early registration encouraged)
* CM credit pending |
| 10 |
Webcast: Community Strategies for Dealing with Distressed Properties – 1.5 LAW CM*
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Foreclosures have become a major problem in communities across the United States. This session focuses on the legal aspects of dealing with distressed properties. This session is available for CM Law credit.
* CM pending
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/962073883 |
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