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 (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 (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 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 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 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 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 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 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   …

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

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 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   …

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.   …

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.   …

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 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 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 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 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 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 AdministrationVenango County (Seneca)October 17, 24 and 31Location: Cranberry Twp (Venango Co) Municipal Bldg.To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.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 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 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 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 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 AdministrationVenango County (Seneca)October 17, 24 and 31Location: Cranberry Twp (Venango Co) Municipal Bldg.To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.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 Zoning AdministrationBucks County (Doylestown)October 26, November 2 and 9Location: Delaware Valley UniversityTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.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. The course   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewButler County (Butler)October 27, November 3 and 10Location: Butler County Development CenterTo register contact Joel MacKay, 724-284-5301 (jmackay@co.butler.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 the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationVenango County (Seneca)October 17, 24 and 31Location: Cranberry Twp (Venango Co) Municipal Bldg.To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.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 ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)November 2, 9 and 16Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.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 AdministrationBucks County (Doylestown)October 26, November 2 and 9Location: Delaware Valley UniversityTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.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. The course   …

PMPEI: Course in ZoningMontgomery County (Lansdale)November 3, 10 & 17Location: Lansdale Borough HallTo register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.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 ReviewButler County (Butler)October 27, November 3 and 10Location: Butler County Development CenterTo register contact Joel MacKay, 724-284-5301 (jmackay@co.butler.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 the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLuzerne County (Hazleton)November 5 and 12Location: Hazleton City Fire StationTo register contact Jack Varaly, 570-574-3061 (jvaraly@ptd.net)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. The course covers   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)November 2, 9 and 16Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.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 AdministrationBucks County (Doylestown)October 26, November 2 and 9Location: Delaware Valley UniversityTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.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. The course   …

PMPEI: Course in ZoningMontgomery County (Lansdale)November 3, 10 & 17Location: Lansdale Borough HallTo register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.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 ReviewButler County (Butler)October 27, November 3 and 10Location: Butler County Development CenterTo register contact Joel MacKay, 724-284-5301 (jmackay@co.butler.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 the   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLuzerne County (Hazleton)November 5 and 12Location: Hazleton City Fire StationTo register contact Jack Varaly, 570-574-3061 (jvaraly@ptd.net)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. The course covers   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)November 2, 9 and 16Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Tracy Oscavich, 610-264-4544 (toscavich@lvpc.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 ZoningMontgomery County (Lansdale)November 3, 10 & 17Location: Lansdale Borough HallTo register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.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   …

  Cards Against Urbanity: APAPASE/YPT Game Night Thursday, January 26, 2016 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Field House 1150 Filbert Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 $8 in advance; $10 at the door Join the American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter Southeast Section (APAPASE) and the Philadelphia Chapter of Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) for Game Night on   …

DVRPC will be hosting a 3-day National Transit Institute (NTI) training called “Introduction to Transit Service Planning” from Wednesday, February 1 – Friday, February 3, 2017. Description: This course seeks to have participants understand public transit service planning. By the end of the course, participants will be able to undertake conceptual service planning/design and redesign,   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville) February 8, 15 and 22 (time TBD) Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Rd, Montoursville PA To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville) February 8, 15 and 22 (time TBD) Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Rd, Montoursville PA To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville) February 8, 15 and 22 (time TBD) Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Rd, Montoursville PA To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown) February 22, March 1 and 8 (time TBD) Location: Delaware Valley University Student Ctr Room 207, 700 E Butler Ave, 2nd Floor Doylestown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown) February 22, March 1 and 8 (time TBD) Location: Delaware Valley University Student Ctr Room 207, 700 E Butler Ave, 2nd Floor Doylestown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Lehigh County (Allentown) March 1, 8 & 15 Location: Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Harrisburg) March 2, 9 & 16 (time TBD) Location: Swatara Township Building To register contact Andrew Bomberger, 717-234-2639 (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org ) For more information visit: http://www.tcrpc-pa.org/edtraining This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this   …

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This will be held at the Community Room at the Giant Shopping Center, Camp Hill. The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (King of Prussia) March 7, 14 and 21 (time TBD) Location: Upper Merion Township Municipal Bldg. 175 W Valley Forge Rd. King of Prussia To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelvea@montcopa.org) For more information visit: www.montcopa.org/1456/The-Course-in-Community-Planning This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester) March 7, 21 and 28 (time TBD) Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA To register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@cc2020.org) For more information visit: http://www.cc2020.org/ This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown) February 22, March 1 and 8 (time TBD) Location: Delaware Valley University Student Ctr Room 207, 700 E Butler Ave, 2nd Floor Doylestown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville) March 8, 15 & 22 (time TBD) Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Lehigh County (Allentown) March 1, 8 & 15 Location: Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Harrisburg) March 2, 9 & 16 (time TBD) Location: Swatara Township Building To register contact Andrew Bomberger, 717-234-2639 (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org ) For more information visit: http://www.tcrpc-pa.org/edtraining This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading) March 9, 16 & 23 Location: Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-264-4544 (aweist@albright.edu) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Wyoming County (Tunkhannock) March 13, 20 & 27 Location: Wyoming Co. Emergency Bldg., Tunkhannock To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext 1042 (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.   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (King of Prussia) March 7, 14 and 21 (time TBD) Location: Upper Merion Township Municipal Bldg. 175 W Valley Forge Rd. King of Prussia To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelvea@montcopa.org) For more information visit: www.montcopa.org/1456/The-Course-in-Community-Planning This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville) March 8, 15 & 22 (time TBD) Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lancaster County (Manheim) March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) Location: Lancaster Co. Public Safety Trng Ctr, 101 Champ Blvd, Manheim To register contact Gwen Newell, 717-299-8333 (newell@co.lancaster.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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Lehigh County (Allentown) March 1, 8 & 15 Location: Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Harrisburg) March 2, 9 & 16 (time TBD) Location: Swatara Township Building To register contact Andrew Bomberger, 717-234-2639 (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org ) For more information visit: http://www.tcrpc-pa.org/edtraining This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and how this   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading) March 9, 16 & 23 Location: Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-264-4544 (aweist@albright.edu) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Wyoming County (Tunkhannock) March 13, 20 & 27 Location: Wyoming Co. Emergency Bldg., Tunkhannock To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext 1042 (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.   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (King of Prussia) March 7, 14 and 21 (time TBD) Location: Upper Merion Township Municipal Bldg. 175 W Valley Forge Rd. King of Prussia To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelvea@montcopa.org) For more information visit: www.montcopa.org/1456/The-Course-in-Community-Planning This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester) March 7, 21 and 28 (time TBD) Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA To register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@cc2020.org) For more information visit: http://www.cc2020.org/ This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville) March 8, 15 & 22 (time TBD) Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lancaster County (Manheim) March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) Location: Lancaster Co. Public Safety Trng Ctr, 101 Champ Blvd, Manheim To register contact Gwen Newell, 717-299-8333 (newell@co.lancaster.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   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading) March 9, 16 & 23 Location: Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-264-4544 (aweist@albright.edu) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Wyoming County (Tunkhannock) March 13, 20 & 27 Location: Wyoming Co. Emergency Bldg., Tunkhannock To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext 1042 (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.   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester) March 7, 21 and 28 (time TBD) Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA To register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@cc2020.org) For more information visit: http://www.cc2020.org/ This course teaches planning commissioners, local officials, and others how to carry out their responsibilities   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lancaster County (Manheim) March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) Location: Lancaster Co. Public Safety Trng Ctr, 101 Champ Blvd, Manheim To register contact Gwen Newell, 717-299-8333 (newell@co.lancaster.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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Venango County (Seneca) April 4, 11 & 18 (time TBD) Location: Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 3726 SR 16346m Seneca To register contact Koah Pentz, 814-676-8812 ext. 101 (kpentz@twp.comcastbiz.net) In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information needed to   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville) April 5, 12 & 19 Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org ) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Venango County (Seneca) April 4, 11 & 18 (time TBD) Location: Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 3726 SR 16346m Seneca To register contact Koah Pentz, 814-676-8812 ext. 101 (kpentz@twp.comcastbiz.net) In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information needed to   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Bucks County (Doylestown) April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Delaware Valley University Student Ctr, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville) April 5, 12 & 19 Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org ) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Venango County (Seneca) April 4, 11 & 18 (time TBD) Location: Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 3726 SR 16346m Seneca To register contact Koah Pentz, 814-676-8812 ext. 101 (kpentz@twp.comcastbiz.net) In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information needed to   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Bucks County (Doylestown) April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Delaware Valley University Student Ctr, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville) April 5, 12 & 19 Location: Lycoming Co. Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville To register contact Terri Dickow, 1-800-232-7722 ext 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org ) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester) April 24, May 1 & 8 (time TBD) Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester To register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@2020.org) For more information visit: www.cc2020.org This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester) April 25, May 4 & 9 Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester To register contact William Stevens, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (info@cc2020.org) In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Bucks County (Doylestown) April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Delaware Valley University Student Ctr, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown To register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Delaware County (Morton) April 27, May 4 & 11 Location: Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton To register contact Trish Gift, 610-891-5201 (GiftP@co.delaware.pa.us) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester) April 24, May 1 & 8 (time TBD) Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester To register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@2020.org) For more information visit: www.cc2020.org This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning   …

The Chester County Planning Commission's Spring 2017 Planners’ Forum will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 2 on the second floor of the West Goshen Township Building, 1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. This event is for professional and municipal planners and will feature presentations on roundabouts, the Brandywine River greenway,   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Delaware County (Morton) April 27, May 4 & 11 Location: Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton To register contact Trish Gift, 610-891-5201 (GiftP@co.delaware.pa.us) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Lansdale) May 4, 11 & 18 Location: Lansdale Borough Hall, 1 Vine Street, Lansdale PA To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.org) For more information visit http://www.montcopa.org/1457/Course-in-Subdivision-and-Land-Developme This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester) April 25, May 4 & 9 Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester To register contact William Stevens, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (info@cc2020.org) In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester) April 24, May 1 & 8 (time TBD) Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester To register contact William Stevens, 484-680-5570 (info@2020.org) For more information visit: www.cc2020.org This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester) April 25, May 4 & 9 Location: West Chester University, Graduate Center, 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester To register contact William Stevens, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (info@cc2020.org) In this course zoning hearing board members, zoning officials, and elected officials–regardless of experience–learn the basic principles, procedures and information   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Delaware County (Morton) April 27, May 4 & 11 Location: Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton To register contact Trish Gift, 610-891-5201 (GiftP@co.delaware.pa.us) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Lansdale) May 4, 11 & 18 Location: Lansdale Borough Hall, 1 Vine Street, Lansdale PA To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.org) For more information visit http://www.montcopa.org/1457/Course-in-Subdivision-and-Land-Developme This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading) May 18, 25 & June 1 (time TBD) Location: 100 Roessner Hall Albright College, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@albright.edu) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Lansdale) May 4, 11 & 18 Location: Lansdale Borough Hall, 1 Vine Street, Lansdale PA To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-278-3753 (rmckelve@montcopa.org) For more information visit http://www.montcopa.org/1457/Course-in-Subdivision-and-Land-Developme This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from   …

A “Train-the-Trainer” class is scheduled for new instructors to teach the PMPEI Course in Zoning. Train-the-Trainer is PMPEI’s way of preparing instructors to teach PMPEI courses by equipping them with an in-depth knowledge of the course content to ensure it will be taught consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Principles of adult education, program procedures, and presentation   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Potter County (Coudersport) May 25 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA To register contact William Hunt, 570-419-8621 (will16946@gmail.com) 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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading) May 18, 25 & June 1 (time TBD) Location: 100 Roessner Hall Albright College, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@albright.edu) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and   …

Heart & Soul Talks: Restoring Pride, Renewing Communities Orton Family Foundation National Conference Call on Thursday May 25 from 1 to 2 pm, featuring Williamsport’s Alice Trowbridge as one of the presenters:  Orton Call Registration No matter where you live, there is something to love about the place you call home. Yet, the common narrative   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Potter County (Coudersport) May 25 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA To register contact William Hunt, 570-419-8621 (will16946@gmail.com) 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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading) May 18, 25 & June 1 (time TBD) Location: 100 Roessner Hall Albright College, 1940 N 13th Street, Reading To register contact Andrea Weist, 610-929-6503 (aweist@albright.edu) This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States and   …

A “Train-the-Trainer” class is scheduled for new instructors to teach the PMPEI Course in Zoning. Train-the-Trainer is PMPEI’s way of preparing instructors to teach PMPEI courses by equipping them with an in-depth knowledge of the course content to ensure it will be taught consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Principles of adult education, program procedures, and presentation   …

The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Harrisburg, PA on June 5-6, 2017 (click here for more information) Allentown, PA on June 7-8, 2017 (click here for more information) Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Potter County (Coudersport) June 7 & 8 Location: Gunzburger Bldg, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport PA To register contact William Hunt, 610-278-3753 (will16946@gmail.com) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively   …

The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Harrisburg, PA on June 5-6, 2017 (click here for more information) Allentown, PA on June 7-8, 2017 (click here for more information) Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors   …

The Chester County Planning Commission will be hosting a Commercial Landscapes Symposium from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. June 7 at the Penn State Great Valley campus, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern. The planning series focuses on trends and potential strategies to address changes in retail centers, office parks, transit centers, and old industrial properties around the   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Potter County (Coudersport) June 7 & 8 Location: Gunzburger Bldg, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport PA To register contact William Hunt, 610-278-3753 (will16946@gmail.com) This course deals with the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process- from preapplication meetings through project completion. Extensively   …

Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call All are welcome to join the Healthy Communities in PA task force monthly call by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020. More information on the task force is available at https://planningpa.org/advocacy/healthy-communities-in-pa/.  

Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call All are welcome to join the Healthy Communities in PA task force monthly call by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020. More information on the task force is available at https://planningpa.org/advocacy/healthy-communities-in-pa/.

Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call All are welcome to join the Healthy Communities in PA task force monthly call by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020. More information on the task force is available at https://planningpa.org/advocacy/healthy-communities-in-pa/.

Agenda WHEN:            Tuesday, August 22, 2017: Details and agenda to follow and on the Healthy Communities in PA website WHO:  Pennsylvania Interagency Committee Healthy Equity Team Healthy Communities in PA WHAT: Join planning and health professionals from around Pennsylvania for a day long workshop to further healthy community design in Pennsylvania. The morning session will   …

Program Registration Form The Mid-Atlantic Section of The Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as convener will host its first inaugural Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit. This two-day event will bring to the table regional, county, and local stakeholders of planning, policy, and workforce. As automated technologies permeate our   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Landsdale) September 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Towamencin Township Meeting Hall, 1090 Troxel Road, Landsdale To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-929-6503 (rmckelve@montcopa.org) For more information visit:www.montcopa.org/1458/The-Course-in-Zoning This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

Make no little (happy hour) plans! Daniel Burnham--who co-authored the 1909 Plan of Chicago--would be 171 years old this year. We’re celebrating the birthday of one of the founders of American city planning eight days late. Join APAPASE for Happy Hour at Devil’s Alley Bar and Grill (1907 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on September   …

Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call All are welcome to join the Healthy Communities in PA task force monthly call by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020. More information on the task force is available at https://planningpa.org/advocacy/healthy-communities-in-pa/

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Landsdale) September 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Towamencin Township Meeting Hall, 1090 Troxel Road, Landsdale To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-929-6503 (rmckelve@montcopa.org) For more information visit:www.montcopa.org/1458/The-Course-in-Zoning This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

2017 PA Greenways and Trails Summit Date: September 24-26, 2017 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Reading, PA Hosts: Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area, Berks Nature, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Recreation and Park Society Sponsors: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Recreation and Park Society The three-day event occurs every two   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Landsdale) September 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) Location: Towamencin Township Meeting Hall, 1090 Troxel Road, Landsdale To register contact Rita McKelvey, 610-929-6503 (rmckelve@montcopa.org) For more information visit:www.montcopa.org/1458/The-Course-in-Zoning This course addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. It examines how zoning evolved in the United States   …

The 2017 AICP Exam Prep Workshop, hosted by the National Capital Area and Maryland APA chapters, on Saturday, September 30th, at Catholic University of America’s School of Architecture and Planning (620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington DC). This popular training course will provide a review of key planning topics that could appear on the AICP Certification Exam...

Professional planners from Chester County are invited to attend the fall 2017 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the East Whiteland Township Building, 209 Conestoga Road in Frazer, Pa. At the event, Chester County Planning Commission staff will provide an update on Landscapes3, the county’s next long-range plan, and the   …

Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call All are welcome to join the Healthy Communities in PA task force monthly call by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020. More information on the task force is available at https://planningpa.org/advocacy/healthy-communities-in-pa/

Members are welcome to invite their family and friends to enjoy the train excursion! Join Central Section friends for a fall foliage tour aboard the M & H Train. Passengers will board a 1920’s vintage Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coach at M & T Railroad’s 1891 Freight Station in Middletown. Although originally built as a   …

What does community sustainability mean? How does my municipality achieve sustainability? There are many paths you can take toward community sustainability. This seminar will address those paths via several different presentations. A moderated Q&A session with the panelists will follow the presentations, and we'll end the seminar with a facilitated discussion on community-based carbon offsets.   …