PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19,  and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This session goes into detail on how to prepare as well as reviewing test content and providing ample opportunity for questions. PA chapter members can attend for free and   …

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19,  and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading)Thursday, April 9,16, and 23, 2015Location: Albright College, Rockland and 13th Streets, Reading PA To register contact Andrea L Weist (aweist@alb.edu), 610-929-6503

You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with   …

You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Blue Bell)Wednesday, April 15, 22, and 29, 2015Location: Whitpain Twp Municipal Building960 Wentz Road Blue Bell, PA To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org), 610-278-3753

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading)Thursday, April 9,16, and 23, 2015Location: Albright College, Rockland and 13th Streets, Reading PA To register contact Andrea L Weist (aweist@alb.edu), 610-929-6503

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Blue Bell)Wednesday, April 15, 22, and 29, 2015Location: Whitpain Twp Municipal Building960 Wentz Road Blue Bell, PA To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org), 610-278-3753

The Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Teams related to Sustainable Fisheries, Protect and Restore Vital Habitats and Maintain Healthy Watersheds are hosting an Open House to solicit comments on our newly released Management Strategies. Please join us for an informal, informational poster session where you will have an opportunity to learn about the key components   …

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading)Thursday, April 9,16, and 23, 2015Location: Albright College, Rockland and 13th Streets, Reading PA To register contact Andrea L Weist (aweist@alb.edu), 610-929-6503

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Blue Bell)Wednesday, April 15, 22, and 29, 2015Location: Whitpain Twp Municipal Building960 Wentz Road Blue Bell, PA To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org), 610-278-3753

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lancaster County (East Lampeter Township)Wednesday, April 29, May 6, and 13, 2015 To register contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722

The Pennsylvania-Delaware Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is inviting you to attend their Annual Meeting, May 1-2, 2015.  The meeting will be at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  The theme is: Prove It. Metrics of Design. Visit PA-DE ASLA website frequently for updates.

Ruth I. Shirey, a professor emerita in the Department of Geography & Regional Planning at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and an expert and authority on geography education, died unexpectedly and suddenly at her home in Indiana, Pennsylvania on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was 72. (read more) Memorial Service Information: On Friday May 1st,   …

You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lancaster County (East Lampeter Township)Wednesday, April 29, May 6, and 13, 2015 To register contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722

Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation present… An Introduction to Community Heart & Soul The Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation have partnered to bring you a day-long workshop on Community Heart & Soul™, a resident-driven approach to community planning and development. The goal is to increase participation in local decision-making,   …

The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Philadelphia, PA on May 11-12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA on May on May 14-15, 2015 Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors are qualified. Inspectors who take our course learn:   …

Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation present… An Introduction to Community Heart & Soul The Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation have partnered to bring you a day-long workshop on Community Heart & Soul™, a resident-driven approach to community planning and development. The goal is to increase participation in local decision-making,   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lancaster County (East Lampeter Township)Wednesday, April 29, May 6, and 13, 2015 To register contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania are pleased to announce the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, May 13-15, 2015 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA.  We look forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Act and the 1,000s of projects it has made possible!   …

The DVSGA invites you to a conversation with Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University. Harris will speak on "Philadelphia Then and Now:  Are the Times Really A-Changin?" and then participate in a Q&A led by Inga Saffron of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Have we turned the corner?  Has   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Cambria County (Ebensburg)Thursdays, May 14, 21, and 28, 2015 To register contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722

The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Philadelphia, PA on May 11-12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA on May on May 14-15, 2015 Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors are qualified. Inspectors who take our course learn:   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Cambria County (Ebensburg)Thursdays, May 14, 21, and 28, 2015 To register contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Cambria County (Ebensburg)Thursdays, May 14, 21, and 28, 2015 To register contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org

The Spring Training Forum will be held June 4-5, 2015 at the Towamencin Holiday, InnFor more information and to register for this event >> There are 3 independent training classes offered this year. June 4th LEGAL ASPECTS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (6 CEUS) This seminar will help to ensure that you are enforcing the UCC and   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

Calling all transportation planners!: The Transportation Management Association of Chester County is hosting their Annual Meeting on Friday, June 26th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, PA. Guest speaker will be Sarah Feinberg, Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. She will speaking about Federal policies and   …

L273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance ProgramThis course is typically offered only a few times each year at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD. FEMA Region III staff will be conducting the in-depth, four day training course in Cumberland County on July 20-23, 2015 – don’t miss this opportunity! This course   …

Bike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy CommunitiesSpeakers:Eric Osth, Urban Design AssociatesJonathan Kline, Studio for Spacial PracticeKristin Saunders, City of Pittsburgh Planning DepartmentLena Andrews, Action HousingDan Yablonsky, BikePGH Course DescriptionThe times are a-changing, and they’re doing so without the car. For the first time in two generations, the Millennials fueling our country’s urban   …

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Save the Date: September 20-22, 2015 (view)Greenways and Trails Summit: Take a Walk on the WILDS Side Location Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center, Warren, PA (located at the confluence of two recognized water trails and in the midst of the Lumber Heritage Region, Route 6 Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Wilds) Local Hosts: City of   …

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)

Event InformationOctober 16, 2015 Doing More With Less Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Symposium Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA See registration page for details: http://www.scup.org/page/regions/ma/2015/one-day/20151016/registrationanddeadlines Description: Funding ... Questions, Strategies, Opportunities Need funding for a project? Who doesn't! Leaders from across your region will share their expertise to help you understand   …

The 3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum at Philadelphia University will bring together design practitioners, educators, and students of the built environment who are interested not only in the SHIFT of Philadelphia’s changing skyline and urban landscape, but also the SHIFT in enabling technology (especially 3D) which helps us better understand, plan and design for, measure,   …

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)

2015 PEDA Fall Conference Start 10/26/2015 End 10/28/2015 Location Blair County Convention CenterMore information>>

Financing Working Capital Lines of Credit When 10/26/2015 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Location Blair County Convention Center, Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602 Registration Non-Member – $209.00 (USD) PEDA Member – $159.00 (USD) https://peda.wildapricot.org/event-1908846

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Please join us on Saturday, November 7th as Philadelphia University's College of Architecture and the Built Environment holds its annual Graduate Open House. Tour one of our LEED-certified buildings, meet with faculty and students, and get information on our innovative and award-winning graduate programs such as the MS in Sustainable Design, MS in Construction Management   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

There is a APA PA board meeting on Thursday, December 3 at 11:00 AM.   Can't make it in person, but want to call in, please see agenda.View Agenda

2015 APA PA Northeast Section Holiday Meeting & LuncheonThe northeast Section will meet at 11:30 PM for a meeting, followed by the luncheon at Armetta's Restaurant (Clarks Summit, PA).  A presentation by George Kelly, Director of the Lackawanna County Department of Planning & Economic Development.  Mr. Kelly will discuss the restructuring of the County Planning   …

Join us for the 2015 Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania!Over 1,000 professionals have completed this intensive four day course, accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Course participants learn theoretical and practical approaches to economic development from professional and experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academic institutions, and development organizations. For   …

DVRPC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19106More information >>Agenda for the evening 5:30 PM Cocktail Reception 7:00 PM Program 8:00 PM Dinner Tickets Tickets are $95 each. To register online: dvrpc.ticketleap.com/50th To register by check or credit card, please fill out   …