PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading) May 18, 25 & June 1 (time TBD) Location: 100 Roessner Hall Albright College, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@albright.edu) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and …
June 2 – Women and Planning Division – Women in Planning: Leadership & Empowerment – Speakers: Corrin Hoegen Wendell; Kimberly Albano; Monica Tibbits, AICP, LEED AP BD+C Join the APA Women and Planning Division for an exciting and inspiring conversation focused on leadership and empowerment within the workplace. This webinar will provide an opportunity for …
A “Train-the-Trainer” class is scheduled for new instructors to teach the PMPEI Course in Zoning. Train-the-Trainer is PMPEI’s way of preparing instructors to teach PMPEI courses by equipping them with an in-depth knowledge of the course content to ensure it will be taught consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Principles of adult education, program procedures, and presentation …
The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Harrisburg, PA on June 5-6, 2017 (click here for more information) Allentown, PA on June 7-8, 2017 (click here for more information) Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors …
The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Harrisburg, PA on June 5-6, 2017 (click here for more information) Allentown, PA on June 7-8, 2017 (click here for more information) Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Potter County (Coudersport) June 7 & 8 Location: Gunzburger Bldg, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport PA To register contact William Hunt, 610-278-3753 (will16946@gmail.com) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively …
The Chester County Planning Commission will be hosting a Commercial Landscapes Symposium from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. June 7 at the Penn State Great Valley campus, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern. The planning series focuses on trends and potential strategies to address changes in retail centers, office parks, transit centers, and old industrial properties around the …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Potter County (Coudersport) June 7 & 8 Location: Gunzburger Bldg, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport PA To register contact William Hunt, 610-278-3753 (will16946@gmail.com) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively …
Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call All are welcome to join the Healthy Communities in PA task force monthly call by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020. More information on the task force is available at https://planningpa.org/advocacy/healthy-communities-in-pa/.
PA Chapter of APA Board Meeting All are welcome but please notify the Chapter office if you plan to attend at 717-671-4510, info@planningpa.org, at least 3 days in advance.
Local Food: The Secret Ingredient for Vibrant Downtowns Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Whether you are a foodie or a farmer, local food is something to embrace. In small towns, the local food movement is doing more than putting meals on plates—it is nourishing economies by keeping farms vital and downtowns alive. …
Planners4Health Session Five: Communications: Framing, Messaging, and Marketing Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 3 p.m. Eastern The fifth session in the Planners4Health Curriculum series focuses on communications. Participants will learn about how to articulate value propositions and return on investment, as well as methods for deploying social media and other marketing tools to connect with the …
June 16 – Private Practice Division – A Road Map for Age-Friendly Communities – Speakers: Mildred Warner, Ph.D.; Jana Lynott, AICP; Alan Dela Torre, Ph.D.; Ramona Mullahey America is aging: The most dramatic change is in the 65-74 year old age category with the age wave of the Baby Boomer generation with far-reaching economic and …
By now you all know that walking--and having a safe space to do it in--is important for everyone’s mobility and health. But what’s the best way of communicating this? And more importantly, how can we educate about and promote walkability to the groups who rely on it the most--our region’s youth (who may be inexperienced …
June 23 – Mississippi Chapter – Economic Development for Everyone: Creating Jobs, Growing Businesses, and Building Resilience in Low-Income Communities – Speaker: Mark Miller, Ph.D. How do we create employment, grow businesses, and build greater economic resilience in our low-income communities? How do we create economic development for everyone, everywhere – including rural towns, inner-city …
June 30 – Urban Design and Preservation Division – Images, Creative Commons and Copyright – Speaker: Michael Carroll Planners and especially those who are urban designers, use photographs and other graphic images for presentation, websites and documents to illustrate ideas. One of the richest sources of images is the internet. Professor Carroll will provide the …