The Latest News from PA Chapter of APA…
Vision Zero Delco: An Innovative County Approach to Vision Zero
May 7 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Developing a Vision Zero Plan for a county that owns no roads and is comprised of 49 municipalities presented many challenges and barriers. Undeterred, Delaware County became the first Pennsylvania County to adopt a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. It was adopted by resolution on February 19, 2025. This presentation will discuss how the county overcame the barriers and challenges using innovative planning methods and tools to develop an implementable Safety Action Plan that all 49 municipalities could adopt. You must attend the webinar live to earn CM credit.
Deadline to register is May 6.
APA PA Annual Conference
Save the Date for the APA PA Chapter Annual Conference: Planning the Keystone: Shaping a Resilient Future, which will take place from October 12 -14, 2025 at the Hilton Harrisburg.
Please consider becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser. More information is available online.
Planning Webcast Series
Earn over 50 AICP CM credits each year online—at no cost to members of participating organizations that support the Planning Webcast Series. Webcasts take place live on Fridays from 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET and are worth 1.5 CM credits (for live viewing only) unless otherwise noted. More information is available online.
PMPEI
The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute will be offering courses online and in person in 2025. Courses include: Building a Strong Planning Commission, The Limits of Zoning, Managing the Subdivision Review Process, and The Zoning Officer & Zoning Hearing Board. Please check the website for the most up to date information.
Opportunities for Giving
Each year the Chapter offers a scholarship to support individuals seeking funds for academic degree programs, internships, and professional development activities. If anyone would like to contribute to the Chapters Scholarship fund donations can be made online. We accept all major credit cards, and you can also send a check. Please make your check payable to “PA Chapter of APA Scholarship Fund” and mail it to P.O. Box 4680, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Communication and Membership Committee
We are looking for volunteers to contribute articles for our monthly E-News. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Amy Evans or Amy McKinney.
Annual Awards: Submit Your Nominations
The PA Chapter of APA is pleased to invite nominations for the 2025 PA Chapter of APA Planning Awards, to be presented at the Annual Conference, October 12-14 in Harrisburg. It is the opportunity to showcase distinguished individuals and successful projects – the best and brightest in Pennsylvania planning! Deadline is Friday, May 16. More information is available online.
Job Postings
There are numerous job opportunities available on the PA Chapter website, check them out. Here are some recent postings:
- City of Pittsburgh is seeking a Planning Manager and Principal Planner
- Michael Baker International is seeking a Program Specialist
- Chester County Planning Commission is seeking a Community Planner
- Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office is seeking a Archaeological Resources Environmental Review Specialist.