Events
PMPEI Train-the-Trainer Class
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesA “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 …
2017 Classic Towns Trolley Tour
COSI 50 Yorktown Plaza, Elkins Park, PA, United States2017 Classic Towns Trolley Tour Friday, May 19, 2017, 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM Tour starts at Cosi, 50 Yorktown Plaza, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Tickets: $25 (includes breakfast and lunch and 5.75 AICP CM credits) Register at: https://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/2017trolleytour/ 8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast (Free all-day parking available at Yorktown Plaza.) 8:45 AM Cheltenham …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Potter County)
Gunzburger Building 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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
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)
Gunzburger Building 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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 …
Women in Planning: Leadership & Empowerment
WebinarJune 2 – Women and Planning Division – Women in Planning: Leadership & Empowerment – Speakers: Corrin Hoegen Wendell; Kimberly Albano; Monica Tibbits, AICP, LEED AP BD+C Join the APA Women and Planning Division for an exciting and inspiring conversation focused on leadership and empowerment within the workplace. This webinar will provide an opportunity for …
PMPEI Train-the-Trainer Class
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesA “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 …
Certified Stormwater Inspector Training (Harrisburg)
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)
Gunzburger Building 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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 …
Certified Stormwater Inspector Training (Allentown)
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 …
Chester County Presents: Commercial Landscapes Symposium
Penn State Great Valley 30 E Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA, United StatesThe 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)
Gunzburger Building 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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
Conference Call LineHealthy 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/.
Local Food: The Secret Ingredient for Vibrant Downtowns
WebinarLocal Food: The Secret Ingredient for Vibrant Downtowns Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Whether you are a foodie or a farmer, local food is something to embrace. In small towns, the local food movement is doing more than putting meals on plates—it is nourishing economies by keeping farms vital and downtowns alive. …
Planners4Health Session Five: Communications: Framing, Messaging, and Marketing
WebinarPlanners4Health Session Five: Communications: Framing, Messaging, and Marketing Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 3 p.m. Eastern The fifth session in the Planners4Health Curriculum series focuses on communications. Participants will learn about how to articulate value propositions and return on investment, as well as methods for deploying social media and other marketing tools to connect with the …
Education and Outreach to Promote Walkability
WebinarBy now you all know that walking--and having a safe space to do it in--is important for everyone’s mobility and health. But what’s the best way of communicating this? And more importantly, how can we educate about and promote walkability to the groups who rely on it the most--our region’s youth (who may be inexperienced …
2017 Planning Law Review
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States2017 Planning Law Review The U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts, and state courts all play an important role in shaping planning throughout the country. This annual review delves into the important cases, the decisions that were made — or not made — and how this will affect planning at many levels. Legal experts and members …
Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call
Conference Call LineHealthy 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/.
APA Virginia Chapter Conference
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton 110 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA, United StatesVirginia Chapter of the American Planning Association announces the opening of registration for our Annual Conference, July 16 to July 19, 2017 at the Hotel Roanoke. Discounts are available for APA members and students. This year, our Conference focuses on "future communities" and how we are, as planning professionals, leading the way in planning for …
Healthy Communities in PA Task Force Call
Conference Call LineHealthy 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/.