Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn Using Open Space to Deliver Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits Demand for open space is on the rise, and many people have moved out of cities to relieve stress and socially distance outdoors. At the same time, communities face significant challenges related to equity, public health, economic activity   …

The Evolution of Aerial Imagery and AI Insights The field of aerial imagery has exploded in the last two decades. Technology and advances in gathering data have made aerial images better, cheaper, and more accessible to a wide range of users. Today aerial imagery is used in a number of diverse sectors including engineering, construction,   …

Intergenerational Community Engagement & Planning - Values & Practices Approved for 1.25 CM credits  As individuals grow apart in today's society, communities need to come together. Communities not only provide a geographic location where people live, they also offer social interaction and common ties that bind people together. Ideally, these community features and related opportunities   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn Tough But Fair on Freight & Warehousing This course will provide a brief overview of PennDOT’s Publication 790 on Freight Planning Guidance and expand on the best practices for evaluating freight movement and engaging stakeholders. Learn how freight operators and developers are thinking about infrastructure, their business, and   …

So You Want to Build a Trail: Tips for Planning, Design, Funding and Construction Multi-use trails have seen a surge in popularity as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are increasingly being used for transportation, in addition to their traditional role as a recreational amenity. Due to this increased demand, communities may be motivated   …

Making Buffers Work for Your Community, Clients, and Residents Approved for 1.25 CM credits  Municipalities are often encouraged to install riparian buffers along community streams. One of the best ways to protect and improve streams is to add a forested area or meadow next to the water, known as a riparian buffer. A riparian buffer   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn PennDOT Connects Municipal Support Program This session will highlight the PennDOT Connects policy and the role of local government in collaboration with PennDOT and regional transportation planning partners to improve transportation planning and project delivery at the local level. Explanation of the Municipal Support Program will feature free   …