In Memoriam of Dr. Ruth Shirey

Dr. Ruth Shirey (1942-2015) – Faculty member, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Department of Geography & Regional Planning, 1970-2007; Executive Director, National Council for Geographic Education, 1988-2002. Ruth I. Shirey, a   

2014 Pennsylvania Great Places

Congratulations to the 2014 Great Places in PA Award Winners! The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association  is proud to announce our Great Places for 2014 in two categories:   

Small Legacy Cities, Equity, and a Changing Economy

2014 Annual Awards Winner – Student Project AwardAwarded to the University of Pennsylvania, School of Design, Department of City Planning (Graduate Planning Studio) Small Legacy Cities, Equity, and a Changing   

Emerald View Park Trail Plan

2014 Annual Awards Winner – Planning Excellence Award – ImplementationAwarded to Mount Washington Community Development Corporation Emerald View Park atop Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington is home to one of the nation’s   

Green City, Clean Waters Plan

2014 Annual Award winner – Planning Excellence Award – ImplementationAwarded to the Philadelphia Water Department Green City, Clean Waters is Philadelphia’s innovative plan that calls for green stormwater infrastructure to