Barry J. Schoch, P.E., is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2015 Annual Dinner. In his presentation, he will detail his experience as Pennsylvania Secretary of   …

Central Section presents Building Resilient Communities through Hazard Mitigation This informative workshop will focus on Hazard Mitigation planning and implementation. Ways to integrate Hazard Mitigation into other local planning initiatives   …

APA-PA CENTRAL SECTION PRESENTS:Building Resilient Communities through Hazard Mitigation FRIDAY, MAY 15,20158:00 AM – 3:30 PM GIANT FOOD STORE COMMUNITY CENTER2300 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, HARRISBURG Approved for 5.75 CM For more   …

Fit City PHL is a half-day symposium designed to explore the concept of active design, and strategies for improving health by promoting physical activity and healthy eating. It will bring   …

4ward Planning will present current and projected demographic and real estate market trends within the Tri-County region (Cumberland, Perry, and Dauphin Counties, PA). Macro-level business trends and continuing demographic shifts   …

Save the date for the American Planning Association Region 1 Conference, June 25-26, 2015 in Saratoga Springs, NY.  More information to follow.

The Hoover Mason TrestleWednesday, September 2, 20155:00-5:30PM: Registration5:30-6:30PM: Presentation to be held in the Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem6:30-7:30PM: Walking tour of the TrestleApproved   …

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsForest Buffers and Stream Ecology: Research and Practice from the Stroud Research CenterSpeaker: Lamonte Garber, Stroud Water Research CenterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This   …

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsLancaster County Watersheds: What Can Be Done to Achieve Local Water Quality Goals?Speaker: Matt Kofroth, Lancaster County Conservation DistrictApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This   …

EB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments 1.25 CM credits Friday, October 09, 2015 8:00 am - 10:30 am DVRPC Office The ACP Building - 8th Floor 190 N. Independence Mall West   …

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsWater Quality in the Susquehanna River: What Have We Learned Over the Past 30 Years?Speaker: Kevin McGonigal, Susquehanna River Basin CommissionApproved for 1.5   …

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Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsUsing Trees and Technology to Meet Stormwater Management RequirementsSpeaker: Chris Peiffer, Plan-It Geo, LLCApproved for 1.5 CM Credits Across Pennsylvania, forests and trees along   …

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series Presentsi-Tree Tools: Overview of Software for Estimating Function and Value of TreesSpeaker: Jason Henning, PhD, The Davey Institute and USDA Forest Service 1.5 CM   …

Who Plans for Health? We all do! The work we do as community planners can influence the behavioral choices people make in terms of food, shelter, travel, and leisure activities.   …

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsGreen Infrastructure in the Urban Environment: What Can Municipalities Do?Speaker: Charlotte Katzenmoyer, City of LancasterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits The presentation will detail the   …

Planning, Economic Development, and the New Normal Where: Chester County Planning Commission, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA 19380When: Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM   …

On Thursday, December 3, 2015, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are co-hosting Philadelphia’s first Vision Zero conference. Vision Zero is based on the concept   …

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsEconomic Ecology: Restoration of the Floodplain as an Alternative Solution to Regulatory and Environmental ChallengesSpeaker: Mark Guttshall, LandstudiesApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation   …

Planning for Sign Code Success Thursday, December 10, 2015 Breakfast/registration: 8:30 AM Event: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMView Schedule >> To register: http://signcodesuccess.eventbrite.com/ Coming up with reasonable and enforceable sign   …

Technology, Data, and Engagement Where: DVRPC - Main Conference Room, 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 When: Wednesday, January 20 2016 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM   …

New Visions for Community Planning Where: Montgomery County Planning Commission, One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 201, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401When: Wednesday, February 17 2016, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM   …

Recent Land Use Court Decisions & Smart Growth for the 21st CenturyDate/TimeSaturday, March 5, 20167:30 AM–1:30 pm. (check-in 7:30 AM)“HOT DELICIOUS BREAKFAST PROVIDED”LocationAlbright College, Center for Excellence In Local Government1940 North   …

Where It All Goes and Why You Need to Know: Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Requirements (Approved 2 CM)When: March 16, 10am-12pmWhere: Ross Township Municipal Building, 1000 Ross Municipal Dr,   …

Whole Health Conference: Biking, Walking, and Good NutritionExperts address moving toward a healthier lifestyle through active transportation and the benefits that walking has on memory, to learn from community-based organizations   …

PA Land Use Law Update Workshop - Zoning CasesApril 1, 2016, 10:00-11:30 AMPittston, PAQuestions: contact Steve Pitoniak 570-963-6400 or Peter Wulfhorst 570-296-3400More information >>This workshop will provide a review of   …

Creating Climate Resilient Communities TrainingNot going to Phoenix for the national APA conference? A more local offering is the Local Solutions: Eastern Regional Climate Preparedness Conference. Taking place April 4   …

DVRPC - Main Conference Room 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Monday, April 4, 2016, 1:15 PM — 2:45 PM A new breed of parks is   …

PA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents:Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical issue   …

Map It Out: An Introductory Guide to Open Source Mapping Have you ever wanted to learn a new way to produce maps for reports or the web? This class offers   …

The High Cost of Free ParkingMay 5, 2016, 8:30-11:00AMPhiladelphia, PARegister Now>>The Event will focus on a keynote from Donald Shoup, FAICP who will discuss concepts related to parking. This is   …

PA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents: Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical   …

Mariia Zimmerman is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2016 Annual Dinner. In her presentation, she will detail her 20 years of policy and planning experience   …

PA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents:Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical issue   …

Translating the Plan into Implementation Where: Montgomery County Planning Commission, One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 201, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401 When: Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 3:45 PM — 5:30   …

This Guideposts for Decision Making: Land Use Law & Ethics workshop will demonstrate the dynamics associated with both law and ethics in the planning arena and is sure to benefit   …

Classic Towns Trolley Tour of Delaware County Friday, May 20, 2016 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Join Media Borough, Lansdowne Borough, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) for   …

PA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents: Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical   …

Comprehensive Real Estate Development (CRED) - Municipal Led DevelopmentMore information & to register: https://www.regonline.com/credsomerdale Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:30 AM - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:30 PM (Eastern Time) Borough   …

Montgomery County Market Scan | 1.50 CMLand-use planning expert Todd J. Poole, president and founder of 4ward Planning, Inc., will share insight on socio-economic, industry, and real estate market trends   …

Understanding Tax Credits and How to Use ThemMore information & to register: https://www.regonline.com/taxcredits Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:30 AM - Thursday, June 23, 2016 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Middlesex County   …

Planning Law Review 2016 When: DVRPC - Main Conference Room, 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Where:Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM As   …

DVRPC is excited to host a one-day, interactive workshop, Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at DVRPC. The workshop will   …

Please join us for a workshop entitled "Building Healthy Communities: Planning and Public Health Working Together" The workshop will cover the roles and responsibilities of the PA Health Department, the role   …