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Water Quality in the Susquehanna River | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 CM Credits Is water quality improving in the Susquehanna River Basin? Are management actions making a difference? What are the next steps? These are a few   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

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 Planning (Chester County)

West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United States

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 Planning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

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 Review (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

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)

Montgomery County Community College

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   …

3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum

Philadelphia University-DEC Center

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 Zoning (Lehigh County)

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 Review (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

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)

Using Trees and Technology to Meet Stormwater Management Requirements | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 streams, streets, in parks, yards, and throughout natural areas constitute a valuable urban and community forest. This resource is critical for the region’s green infrastructure,   …

2015 PEDA Fall Conference

Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States

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

Financing Working Capital Lines of Credit

Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States

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

i-Tree Tools: Overview of Software for Estimating Function and Value of Trees|1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 Credits The i-Tree suite of software tools was developed by the USDA Forest Service, the Davey Institute and their cooperators to help users assess and manage   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

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)

Central Section Event: Rethinking Healthy Community Planning

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. The workshop will kick-off by highlighting recent efforts to plan for public health - or plan with health outcomes in mind - among these sectors   …

Philadelphia University Open House

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 Review (Lehigh County)

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)

Green Infrastructure in the Urban Environment | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 City of Lancaster’s efforts to proactively reduce combined sewer system overflows by implementing economically viable, long-term strategies for mitigating the negative impacts on wet weather   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

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)

Planning, Economic Development, and the New Normal

Chester County Planning Commission 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA, United States

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 1.5 CM Credits Delve into the state of the real estate markets after the great recession. How have well-planned communities weathered the storm? Are more   …

Vision Zero Conference

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 that road crashes are not accidents, but are preventable events. Road deaths, currently totaling nearly 100 per year in Philadelphia, can be reduced to zero   …

APA PA Board Meeting

Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United States

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

Economic Ecology | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 will demonstrate how municipal officials, developers, and professional consultants can deal with flooding, stormwater, MS4, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and the economic and environmental   …

Northeast Section Meeting & Luncheon

Armetta's Restaurant Clarks Summit, PA, United States

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   …

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The Ethics of Private Practice Consulting

The Ethics of Private Practice ConsultingShould a planning consultant buy drinks for public-sector clients at a conference reception? Should a retired city planning director now at a private planning firm respond to a past employer’s RFP? Join a discussion about common ethical dilemmas of private consultants and the public officials who work with them. You’ll   …

2015 Economic Development Course

Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA, United States

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

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   …

Southeast Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 codes can often be a complex and controversial process. With so many community stakeholders caring about sign codes, it is important to get the most   …

Equity Issues in Transportation Planning | 1.5 CM Ethics

Webinar

Equity Issues in Transportation Planning: Getting More Voices into the ConversationEvery community is affected by the transportation planning process, because we all use the network. Many communities have historically not been heard, however. The challenge today is to go beyond simply giving equal access to the process, and instead to seek out the communities whose   …

Green Infrastructure Design Competition

Professionals are invited to Green Infrastructure Design Competition to showcase the expertise of design teams to the public and municipal leadership responsible for stormwater management, and result in installation of three green infrastructure projects by winner competition teams. The Green Infrastructure Design Competition will engage multi-disciplinary practitioner teams to advance sustainable green infrastructure projects that will   …

Technology, Data, and Engagement

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 1.5 CM Credits Ever-changing and ever more important, technology is reshaping community building, governance, and planning. Look at what's coming next as panelists examine the   …

How to Write a Successful Grant Application

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

How to Write a Successful Grant Application Friday, January 22, 2016 8:30 AM — 4:00 PM DVRPC - Main Conference Room 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/grants/ Cost: $40.00 Have you ever put tremendous effort into a grant application only to be turned down for funding? Do you struggle with   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: February 17, 24 & March 2Location:Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course   …

New Visions for Community Planning

Montgomery County Planing Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United States

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 See inspiring community planning in action, in a multimedia program for commissioners and the public. Learn about innovative plans with fresh ideas for sustainability, bold   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: February 17, 24 & March 2Location:Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: February 17, 24 & March 2Location:Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Limerick Township Municipal Building 646 Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (class limit 25)Montgomery County (Limerick Township)Dates: March 2, 9 & 16Location: Limerick Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Rita Mckelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and   …

Lehigh Valley Section: Recent Land Use Court Decisions & Smart Growth|4.5 CM (1.5 Law)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

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 13th StreetReading, PA -Roessner Hall, Room 100Program FeesMunicipal Officials/General Public $45.00Attorneys $90.00 (includes 4.5 Substantive CLE’s)Planners $60.00  Approved for 4.5 CM (1.5 Law)Program Description7:30 am – 8:00   …

2016 AICP Exam Prep

Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United States

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This will be held at the Community Room at the Giant Shopping Center, Camp Hill. This session goes into detail on how to prepare as well as reviewing test   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationDauphin County (Harrisburg)Dates: March 8, 15 & 22Location: Swatara Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Limerick Township Municipal Building 646 Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (class limit 25)Montgomery County (Limerick Township)Dates: March 2, 9 & 16Location: Limerick Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Rita Mckelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and   …

PMPEI: Elected Officials Role in Subdivision & Land Development Review

Webinar

PMPEI: The Elected Officials Role in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewThis webinar examines the complex local government development review process as directed by the rules of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, and the steps to achieve quality land development within the required guidelines of the MPC.Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 12 noon to 1:00 PM.To   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Berks County)

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading)Dates: March 10, 17 & 24Location: Albright College, Room TBDTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development sector,   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)

Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningDelaware County (Morton)Dates: March 12, 19 & 26Location:Delaware County Intermediate UnitTo register contact Ryan Judge (JudgeRT@co.delaware.pa.us)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course is   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationDauphin County (Harrisburg)Dates: March 8, 15 & 22Location: Swatara Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Limerick Township Municipal Building 646 Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (class limit 25)Montgomery County (Limerick Township)Dates: March 2, 9 & 16Location: Limerick Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Rita Mckelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and   …

Southwest Section Event: Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Requirements | 2 CM

Ross Township Municipal Building 1000 Ross Municipal Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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, Pittsburgh PA 15237Speakers: Tom Flanagan, Andy Grese, Jason Dansak and William CampbellPA Sewage Facilities Act planning requirements affect how land can be used, developed, subdivided   …

PMPEI: Duties of a Zoning Hearing Board and the Zoning Officer

Webinar

PMPEI: Duties of a Zoning Hearing Board and the Zoning OfficerThis 2-part lunchtime webinar will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17, 2016, from 12 noon to1:00 PM.To register contact Ms. Terri Dickow, PA State Assoc. of Boroughs                    email. tdickow@boroughs.org   (800) 232-7722     

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester)Dates: March 16, 23 & 30Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Berks County)

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading)Dates: March 10, 17 & 24Location: Albright College, Room TBDTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development sector,   …

PMPEI: Duties of a Zoning Hearing Board and the Zoning Officer

Webinar

Duties of a Zoning Hearing Board and the Zoning OfficerThis 2-part lunchtime webinar will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17, 2016, from 12 noon to1:00 PM.To register contact Ms. Terri Dickow, PA State Assoc. of Boroughs                    email. tdickow@boroughs.org   (800) 232-7722     

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)

Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningDelaware County (Morton)Dates: March 12, 19 & 26Location:Delaware County Intermediate UnitTo register contact Ryan Judge (JudgeRT@co.delaware.pa.us)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course is   …

Southwest Section Event: Whole Health Conference

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kovalchick Convention Center and Athletic Complex 711 Pratt Drive , Indiana, PA, United States

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 how they have developed walking routes and corresponding social support interventions within their communities, and to get unique perspectives on how to effectively influence policy.Approved   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationDauphin County (Harrisburg)Dates: March 8, 15 & 22Location: Swatara Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester)Dates: March 16, 23 & 30Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Berks County)

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading)Dates: March 10, 17 & 24Location: Albright College, Room TBDTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development sector,   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)

Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningDelaware County (Morton)Dates: March 12, 19 & 26Location:Delaware County Intermediate UnitTo register contact Ryan Judge (JudgeRT@co.delaware.pa.us)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course is   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLackawanna  County (Jessup)Dates: March 28, April 4 & 11Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and   …

Green Saves Green Workshop

Franklin Commons 400 Franklin Avenue , Phoenixville, PA, United States

Workshop on land use practices that manage stormwater and flooding, and improve water quality and quantity. Through case studies and conceptual analysis of the Phoenixville Borough and surrounding area, 4 speakers will discuss proven land planning and management strategies for stormwater management that can prevent harm to freshwater supplies, and improve water quality and provide   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester)Dates: March 16, 23 & 30Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals   …

Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update|1.5 CM Law

Northeast PA Alliance 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA, United States

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 the case law and administrative decisions issued in the last year pertaining to Zoning.Recent amendments to the PA Municipalities Planning Code as well as a   …

Local Solutions: Eastern Regional Climate Preparedness Conference

Sheraton Inner Harbor Balitmore 300 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD, United States

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 – 6, 2016 in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this capacity-building, “how to” conference, convened by Antioch University’s Center for Climate Preparedness & Community Resilience in partnership   …

Parks that Reshape Cities

DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 boosting tourism and urban transformation. Explore the surprising benefits. Parks have become an unexpected driver of both tourism and urban transformation. Learn about new approaches   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLackawanna  County (Jessup)Dates: March 28, April 4 & 11Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLehigh County (Allentown)Dates: April 5, 12 & 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Eric McAfee (EMcAfee@lvpc.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course   …

PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer

Borough of State College 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA, United States

Would you like make planning in Pennsylvania better? One way is by becoming a PMPEI instructor and sharing your knowledge with local planning and zoning officials. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute invites you to become an instructor in its growing Planning and Zoning Course Program that annually reaches over 600 students across the Commonwealth.Two   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLackawanna  County (Jessup)Dates: March 28, April 4 & 11Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLehigh County (Allentown)Dates: April 5, 12 & 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Eric McAfee (EMcAfee@lvpc.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: April 13, 20 & 27Location: Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the   …

PAEP Central Section Program

Knute's Pub & Grill 15 W King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

PAEP Central Section April 2016 ProgramSponsored by HDRShippensburg University, Center for Land Use and SustainabilityDate:  Thursday, April 14, 2016 Meeting Location: Knute’s Pub Shippensburg, PA Time:  5:30-6:00  Social and Business Card Drawing; 6:00-7:00  Presentation Come join your fellow PAEP members to learn about Shippensburg University’s Center for Land Use and Sustainability (CLUS) and hear about   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLehigh County (Allentown)Dates: April 5, 12 & 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Eric McAfee (EMcAfee@lvpc.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course   …

PMPEI: Benefits of an Effective Planning Commission

Webinar

PMPEI: Benefits of an Effective Planning CommissionA detailed orientation to the work of a planning commission: what it does, where it fits in, the relationship of the planning commission with the governing body and how it coordinates with other boards and commissions, and how it can contribute to the long-term sustainability of the municipality.Wednesday, April   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: April 13, 20 & 27Location: Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: April 13, 20 & 27Location: Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBerks County (Reading)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Alright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania. Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Mercer County)

Springfield Township 406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningMercer County (Springfield Township)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Springfield Township, Mercer CountyTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Course DetailsThe PMPEI Course in Zoning is a 3-session, in-depth “nuts and bolts” course in the drafting, amending, administering, and monitoring of zoning ordinances. Course topics include the MPC authority for   …

Old House Fair

The American Philatelic Society 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte , PA, United States

The 2016 Old House Fair in Bellefonte will be held at the American Philatelic Society’s headquarters in the Match Factory Complex on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th.  On Friday, the Fair addresses financial aspects of revitalizing older downtowns through two programs that might interest planners.  First is a 3.5-hour workshop, Main Street LLC:   …

Statewide Training: Public Health (Philadelphia)|3CM

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for public   …

$35

Connections 2045 Workshop-Chester County

Chester County Historical Society 225 N High St, West Chester, PA, United States

Connections 2045 Workshop - Chester County Monday, May 2, 2016 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM We want to know… What do you think the future will look like? A number of forces will affect how people and places connect in the future. These Future Forces are broader social, technological, economic, environmental, and political trends that   …

Map It Out: An Introductory Guide to Open Source Mapping

Venturef0rth 417 N 8th Street, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 an introduction to Quantum GIS, CartoDB and Geoda, three open source mapping platforms. Feel free to bring your laptop and join us! The Pennsylvania Chapter   …

Southeast Section Event: High Cost of Free Parking|2CM

PECO-Energy Hall 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia , PA, United States

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 followed by a panel of local respondents who will discuss elements of Dr. Shoup’s parking ideology and how it relates to the Philadelphia area.Agenda8:00 registration   …

Statewide Training: Public Health (Upper St. Clair)|3CM

Township of Upper St. Clair, Community & Recreation Center 1551 Mayview Rd, Upper St. Clair, PA, United States

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 in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for   …

$35

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Dinner Keynote Speech|1CM

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 with the federal government, the national Center for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and on Capitol Hill. She’s expected to address the importance of collaborative efforts to   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBerks County (Reading)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Alright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania. Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Mercer County)

Springfield Township 406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningMercer County (Springfield Township)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Springfield Township, Mercer CountyTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Course DetailsThe PMPEI Course in Zoning is a 3-session, in-depth “nuts and bolts” course in the drafting, amending, administering, and monitoring of zoning ordinances. Course topics include the MPC authority for   …

Statewide Training: Public Health (Hermitage)|3CM

Training Center at LindenPointe 3050 Prosperity Place, Hermitage, PA, United States

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 in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for public   …

$35

Blair County LEPC SARA Summit

Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States

2016 SARA Summit Uniting Community & Industries The SARA Summit is an annual event emphasizing community emergency preparedness and planning. The theme this year is "Are You Aware of Your Surroundings?" and will focus on situation awareness. Community planners are involved in emergency preparedness by implementing sound planning practices that minimize potential threats and ensure   …

Data Collection & Analysis Workshop

Cranberry Township-Municipal Building 2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township, PA, United States

Southwestern Pennsylvania Community Profiles (SWPA Community Profiles) is a new way to collect, analyze and understand information across a range of domains to look at our neighborhoods and municipalities in a comprehensive data fashion. With data and indicators from local, state and federal government sources, along with a select set of other databases, SWPA Community   …

Statewide Land Bank Summit

Unnamed Venue Latrobe, PA, United States

Invitation to a Statewide Land Bank SummitLearn from state and national experts about the whys and hows of blight remediation planning and forming and operating a land bank.Receive two new publications: Pennsylvania Land Bank Resource Guide and We Can Do this: A Five-Step, Fast-Track Blight PlanWhere:  Latrobe, PennsylvaniaWhen:   Wednesday, May 11th through Thursday, May 12th Who should attend: municipal   …

Translating the Plan into Implementation

Montgomery County Planing Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United States

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 PMHow can zoning help put plans into action? What other kinds of implementation can smooth the way? Close collaboration? Rigorous regulations? Any way you look   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBerks County (Reading)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Alright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Mercer County)

Springfield Township 406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningMercer County (Springfield Township)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Springfield Township, Mercer CountyTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Course DetailsThe PMPEI Course in Zoning is a 3-session, in-depth “nuts and bolts” course in the drafting, amending, administering, and monitoring of zoning ordinances. Course topics include the MPC authority for   …

Central Section Event: Guideposts for Decision Making

Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United States

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 you in many ways. During the Land Use Law session, attendees will learn about recent amendments to the PA Municipalities Planning Code, PA Uniform Planned   …

The City We Want & Need: A Mid-Atlantic Regional Convening on Habitat III

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, United States

Habitat III is an opportunity to think and act with a collective voice to create and sustain cities of opportunity. More specifically, Habitat III is an opportunity for the U.S. to leverage the collective expertise of those addressing sustainable development globally and develop shared priorities domestically. Our partners and stakeholders agree—we need to start the   …

South Central Pennsylvania Walking Summit

East Shore YMCA 701 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

You are cordially invited to attend the "South Central Pennsylvania Walking Summit: Promoting Walking and Walkable Communities" hosted by the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs on Tuesday, May 17th from 8:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the East Shore YMCA in Harrisburg. Registration is FREE!The Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking and Walkable Communities   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration   …

PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer

Borough of State College 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA, United States

Would you like make planning in Pennsylvania better? One way is by becoming a PMPEI instructor and sharing your knowledge with local planning and zoning officials. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute invites you to become an instructor in its growing Planning and Zoning Course Program that annually reaches over 600 students across the Commonwealth.Two   …

Classic Towns Trolley Tour of Delaware County

Avenue Deli 27 N Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

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 a trolley tour of the Classic Towns of Delaware County--Media and Lansdowne. The event will last from 8:30 am to 4:00pm and includes breakfast and   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester)Dates: May 24, 26 & 31Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development   …

Connections 2045 Workshop-Philadelphia

WHYY INC 150 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Connections 2045 Workshop - Philadelphia Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM We want to know… What do you think the future will look like? A number of forces will affect how people and places connect in the future. These Future Forces are broader social, technological, economic, environmental, and political trends that can   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester)Dates: May 24, 26 & 31Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester)Dates: May 24, 26 & 31Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development   …

The Evolving Law of Zoning (Montgomery County)

Crowne Plaza King of Prussia 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA, United States

The Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lackawanna County)

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration   …

Statewide Training: Public Health (Stroudsburg)|3CM

Monroe County Emergency Center 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for   …

$35

PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer

Borough of State College 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA, United States

Would you like make planning in Pennsylvania better? One way is by becoming a PMPEI instructor and sharing your knowledge with local planning and zoning officials. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute invites you to become an instructor in its growing Planning and Zoning Course Program that annually reaches over 600 students across the Commonwealth.Two   …

Symposium on Flooding and Pennsylvania’s Historic River Towns

The Campus Theatre 413 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA, United States

Symposium on Flooding and Pennsylvania's Historic River Towns (The Final Day of the 2016 Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Heritage) Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:00am - 4:00pm The Campus Theatre, 413 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA Throughout Pennsylvania’s early periods of development, its older communities settled along the banks of the state’s more than 86,000 miles of   …

The Evolving Law of Zoning (Cumberland County)

PSATS Education Center 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, United States

The Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the   …

The Evolving Law of Zoning (Centre County)

Tofttrees One Country Club Lane, State College, PA, United States

The Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the   …

Comprehensive Real Estate Development – Municipal Led Development

Borough Courthouse Hall 105 Kennedy Boulevard, Somerdale, NJ, United States

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 Courthouse Hall 609-278-5779 105 Kennedy Boulevard Somerdale, New Jersey 08083 Cost: $295 This course has been approved for:12 CLE Credits (CLE)- NJ Board on Continuing   …

The Evolving Law of Zoning (Luzerne County)

Woodlands Inn 1073 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

The Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the   …

Montgomery County Market Scan

Horsham Township Community Center 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA, United States

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 and the implications these will have on Montgomery County land-use strategies and policies during a discussion on June 16.“I will provide a Reader’s Digest guide   …

The Evolving Law of Zoning (Crawford County)

Hampton Inn Meadville 11446 North Dawn Drive, Meadville, PA, United States

The Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the   …

The Evolving Law of Zoning (Allegheny County)

Doubletree Pittsburgh Monroeville 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, PA, United States

The Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the   …

Understanding Tax Credits and How to Use Them

Middlesex County Fire Academy 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ, United States

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 Fire Academy 609-278-5779 1001 Fire Academy Drive Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Cost: $295 This course has been approved for:10.8 CLE Credits- Supreme Court of NJ   …

Planning Law Review 2016

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 the U.S. Supreme Court concludes its session, APA convenes planning attorneys to discuss the most important decisions of the year. In addition to the Supreme   …

Unlocking the Value of Census Data |1.5CM

Webinar

In this session, learn about census data and programs, such as the American Community Survey, the Economic Census and Local Employment Dynamics.  The session will highlight GIS and mapping resources, and demonstrate  American Factfinder (AFF) and OnTheMap.  All of these resources are constantly evolving, and this session will help planners to understand how to get   …

Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning

DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 be facilitated by Beth Altshuler, Senior Associate and Epidemiologist/Urban Planner with Raimi + Associates. About the WorkshopThere is a growing interest in and awareness of   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)September 7, 14 & 21Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning commissioners   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)September 8, 15 and 22Location: Albright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@alb.edu)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning commissioners relate to   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)

Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (King of Prussia)September 13, 20 and 27Location: Upper Merion TownshipTo register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.org)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes the   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lancaster County)

Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center 101 Champ Boulevard , Manheim, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewLancaster County (Manheim)September 13, 20 and 27Location: Lancaster County Public Safety Training CenterTo register contact Sharyn Young, 717-299-8344 (syoung@co.lancaster.pa.us)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)September 7, 14 & 21Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning commissioners   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)September 8, 15 and 22Location: Albright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@alb.edu)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning commissioners relate to   …

Harrisburg Transportation Center TOD Study

What: Harrisburg Transportation Center TOD Visioning Week - Help PennDOT and the City of Harrisburg set the Vision for the Harrisburg Train Station and Market Street Corridor in Downtown Harrisburg!View PostcardWhen: September 19 - 22, 2016Where: Harrisburg Train Station, Harrisburg, PA#HBGTOD

Southwest Section Event: Building Healthy Communities

Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United States

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 of data in providing for healthy communities, and the ways in which planners intersect with the public health industry. Approved for 2 CM creditRegister NowFeature   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)

Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (King of Prussia)September 13, 20 and 27Location: Upper Merion TownshipTo register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.org)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes the   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lancaster County)

Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center 101 Champ Boulevard , Manheim, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewLancaster County (Manheim)September 13, 20 and 27Location: Lancaster County Public Safety Training CenterTo register contact Sharyn Young, 717-299-8344 (syoung@co.lancaster.pa.us)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes   …

2016 Reinventing Our Communities

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing 201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Register now for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s 2016 conference Reinventing Our Communities: Transforming Our Economies. This national biennial conference will be held Wednesday, September 21, to Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. Through a series of exciting and engaging plenary discussions, concurrent sessions, and keynote addresses, the conference   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)September 7, 14 & 21Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning commissioners   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)September 8, 15 and 22Location: Albright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@alb.edu)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning commissioners relate to   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Delaware County)

Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningDelaware County (Morton)September 22, 29 and October 6Location: Delaware County Intermediate UnitTo register contact Rebecca Ross, 610-891-5025 (rossr@co.delaware.pa.us)This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this past history continues to shape the way zoning is practiced in   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLycoming County (Montoursville)September 22, 29 and October 6Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View ComplexTo register contact Megan Lehman, 570-320-2115 (mlehman@lyco.org)In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning.   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)

Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (King of Prussia)September 13, 20 and 27Location: Upper Merion TownshipTo register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.org)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes the   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lancaster County)

Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center 101 Champ Boulevard , Manheim, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewLancaster County (Manheim)September 13, 20 and 27Location: Lancaster County Public Safety Training CenterTo register contact Sharyn Young, 717-299-8344 (syoung@co.lancaster.pa.us)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley University 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBucks County (Doylestown)September 28, October 5 and 12Location: Delaware Valley UniversityTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes the MPC   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Delaware County)

Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningDelaware County (Morton)September 22, 29 and October 6Location: Delaware County Intermediate UnitTo register contact Rebecca Ross, 610-891-5025 (rossr@co.delaware.pa.us)This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this past history continues to shape the way zoning is practiced in   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLycoming County (Montoursville)September 22, 29 and October 6Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View ComplexTo register contact Megan Lehman, 570-320-2115 (mlehman@lyco.org)In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning.   …

3rd Annual LVPC Gala & Awards

DeSales University-University Center 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley , PA, United States

Join us for the Lehigh Valley Planning + Development Gala and the Lehigh Valley Awards Ceremony, celebrating 55 years of regional planning + investment. The awards are judged on originality and innovation; compatibility with the community; effectiveness and results; how the community was engaged, and transferability of the project, plan or ordinance. A panel of judges   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (York County)

York Township, Municipal Building 190 Oak Road, Dallastown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningYork County (Dallastown)October 5, 12, & 19Location: York Township, Municipal Building To register contact Pam Shellenberger, 717-771-9870 (pshellenberger@ycpc.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)October 5, 12 and 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.org)This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this past history continues to shape the way zoning is practiced in 21st   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley University 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBucks County (Doylestown)September 28, October 5 and 12Location: Delaware Valley UniversityTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes the MPC   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningDauphin County (Harrisburg)October 6, 13, & 20Location: Swatara Township BuildingFor more information contact Andrew Bomberger, 717-234-2639 (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)COST: $35 for the entire course. CONTINUING ED: Continuing education credits are available for realtors, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, UCC officials and lawyers. NOTE: Attendance at all three sessions is required for completion of the   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)October 6, 13 and 20Location: West Chester University, Graduate CenterTo register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@cc2020.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Delaware County)

Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningDelaware County (Morton)September 22, 29 and October 6Location: Delaware County Intermediate UnitTo register contact Rebecca Ross, 610-891-5025 (rossr@co.delaware.pa.us)This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this past history continues to shape the way zoning is practiced in   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLycoming County (Montoursville)September 22, 29 and October 6Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View ComplexTo register contact Megan Lehman, 570-320-2115 (mlehman@lyco.org)In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning.   …

AICP Exam Prep Workshop Hosted By NCAC-APA

Georgetown School of Continuing Studies 640 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

NCAC-APA will host its 2016 AICP Exam Prep Workshop on Saturday, October 8th, at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies in Washington, DC (Downtown Campus at 640 Massachusetts Ave. NW). This popular training workshop will provide a review of key planning topics that could appear on the exam The training session will be led by the   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (York County)

York Township, Municipal Building 190 Oak Road, Dallastown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningYork County (Dallastown)October 5, 12, & 19Location: York Township, Municipal Building To register contact Pam Shellenberger, 717-771-9870 (pshellenberger@ycpc.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how planning   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)October 5, 12 and 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.org)This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this past history continues to shape the way zoning is practiced in 21st   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley University 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBucks County (Doylestown)September 28, October 5 and 12Location: Delaware Valley UniversityTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively revised in 2005, the course emphasizes the MPC   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningDauphin County (Harrisburg)October 6, 13, & 20Location: Swatara Township BuildingFor more information contact Andrew Bomberger, 717-234-2639 (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)COST: $35 for the entire course. CONTINUING ED: Continuing education credits are available for realtors, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, UCC officials and lawyers. NOTE: Attendance at all three sessions is required for completion of the   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)October 6, 13 and 20Location: West Chester University, Graduate CenterTo register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@cc2020.org)This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Participants learn where planning fits in the framework of local government, how   …