Events
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/.
Healthy Communities in PA Round Table
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Keystone Building 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesAgenda 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 …
SE Section Event: Principles to Which We Aspire…
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhat: Principles to Which We Aspire: Social Justice & Public Health | 2 CM (with 1.50 ethics) When: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT) (Light breakfast at 8:30 AM) Where: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor Main Conference Room, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Planners have …
LV/Berks Section Event: Revitalization is Contagious
Revitalization is Contagious The APA-PA Chapter - Berks-Lehigh Section is sponsoring a free educational event (with 1.5 CM) that highlights urban infill, adaptive reuse, and creative recreation space projects recently constructed in Easton PA. The following places will be visited as part of a trolley tour: Lanta intermodal station Silk Mill redevelopment project Karl Stirner …
2017 Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit
Ramada Conference Center 1450 South Atherton St, State College, PA, United StatesProgram 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)
Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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 …
SE Section: Daniel Burnham Birthday Bash!
Devil's Alley Bar and Grill 1907 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMake 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
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/
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)
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
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)
Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: 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 …
AICP Exam Prep Workshop Hosted By National Capital Area & Maryland Chapters
Catholic University of America's School of Architecture and Planning 620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe 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...
2017 Chester County Planners’ Forum
East Whiteland Township Building 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, United StatesProfessional 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 …
Philadelphia’s World Heritage City status: What does it mean for tourism in your neighborhood or community?
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhiladelphia is the United States' first World Heritage City. What does this mean for Philadelphia neighborhoods and nearby Greater Philadelphia communities? Hear from speakers familiar with neighborhood and community development, historic preservation, and tourism and hospitality. This event is part of GlobalPhilly 2017. DVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series highlights challenges older suburbs and downtowns are facing. The Roundtable Series provides a means for networking and exchanging ideas with organizations facing similar concerns.
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/
LV Section Event: Center for Excellence in Local Government at Albright College Annual Open House
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesCenter for Excellence in Local Government at Albright College Annual Open House Each year we gather all of our local officials, county officials, professionals, public planners and many more to present awards to our “Master Planners”, Smart Growth Alliance of Berks County Award and presentation along with a specific topic that is of interest to …
Changing Lanes
The Union League of Philadelphia 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRegister Now for Changing Lanes on October 18 You’re invited to Changing Lanes: A Transportation Conference on Technology, Trends, and Change on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Union League of Philadelphia! Join leaders from around the tri-state region to learn how technology, funding, and the changing workforce are affecting the transportation field, today and …
APA PA Annual Conference
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PAAPA PA Annual Conference October 22-24, 2017 The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd State College PA 16803 PLEASE NOTE: Early arrival on Saturday, October 21st is unavailable due to a Penn State football game.
Fall Foliage Tour Aboard the M & H Train
Middletown & Hummelstown RR 136 Brown Street, Middletown, PA, United StatesMembers 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 …
Southwest Section Event: Complete Streets
Hosanna House Wallace Events Center-Third Fl, 807 Wallace Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA, United StatesComplete Streets Workshop Complete Streets is a simple idea: streets and sidewalks should be accessible to all residents, regardless of their age or how they get around. The Workshop will detail the benefits of complete streets and provide direction on how to create and implement your own complete street program. Hear examples from programs implemented in Lancaster, …
APA PA Southeast 2017 Annual Event
WeWork 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for APAPASE's Annual Event on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, which includes an opportunity to meet and mingle with other Greater Philadelphia planners, hear an educational presentation (1 CM credit requested), and honor the winners of the John E. Pickett Student Scholarship competition. Ticket price includes two drink tickets and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Water, …
Southwest Section Event: Greenways, Trails and Lanes…
Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United StatesGreenways, Trails and Lanes: Connecting Allegheny County Communities with Green Assets Preserving natural areas and creating bicycle/pedestrian connections is goal many of our planning efforts aim to achieve. Explore how the City of Pittsburgh and the Green Web (Allegheny County) are creating innovative open space networks, building green infrastructure, increasing economic development opportunities, and improving …
Community Sustainability Seminar
Widener Law Commonwealth 3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesWhat 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. …
LV/Berks Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success
Lower Macungie Township 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA, United StatesPlanning For Sign Code Success 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 accurate, up-to-date information and expertise as possible. The seminar will present modules that educate experienced land use planners …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have …
Active Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City
Center/Architecture + Design 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActive Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City Date: January 24, 2018 Time: 8 - 10 AM Location: Center / Architecture + Design, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA CES/CM/LUs: Pending Registration: https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/active-designhealthy-communities-state-city Event Cost: FREE A child in Society Hill is expected to live 20 years longer than a child born in Strawberry Mansion. How can …
Preservation Planning (10-week course)
Preservation Planning Wednesdays, Jan. 31-Apr. 18 (no class on Feb. 14 and Mar. 14) This 10-week course provides an overview and detailed look at the legal, economic, and community planning aspects of historic preservation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Students will discuss land use and preservation law, federal and state standards, the integration of preservation …
Southeast Section Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
LV/Berks Section Event: Growing Greener…
The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, PA, United StatesGrowing Greener: Writing Conservation by Design Ordinances February 9, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049 For more information please contact Sara Pandl (SPandl@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) or Craig Peiffer (CPeiffer@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) Registration link: https://conservation-by-design.eventbrite.com/ Speakers: Randall Arendt and Ann …
MS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session
Temple University (Center City Campus) 1515 Market Street, Room 222, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session on February 20, 2018: Learn about the MS City and Regional Planning at Temple University at our Information Session on February 20th, 2018. The program has two concentration tracks in Sustainable Community Planning and Transportation Planning. Both are areas of expertise that are in wide demand in …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute…
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPA Land Use Institute: Recent Land Use Court Decisions, Transportation Impacts of Logistic Parks & Mini Casinos More information: https://www.albright.edu/about-albright/offices-departments/center-for-excellence-in-local-government/events/ 4.50 CM credit (1.5 Law) Presentation time: 8:00-10:00 AM This presentation is geared towards planners, engineers, municipal officials and other similar service/planning entities. The Solicitors will discuss each case and how they relate to municipalities. The …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Preservation in Practice…
Rutgers EcoComplex Bordentown, NJ, United StatesPreservation in Practice: A Primer for Historic Preservation Commissions and Planners On March 10, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities at Rutgers-Camden is hosting the first one-day historic preservation workshop of the spring. Registration is open now. All workshop attendees will receive a discount on registration for our fall 2018 class, Introduction to Historic …
2018 AICP Exam Prep Session
Susquehanna Township Building 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This will be held at the Susquehanna Township Building (1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg). The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
GreenCon 2018
Dickinson College, Holland Union Building 28 N College Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesGreenCon 2018: Restore, Repurpose, Regenerate Better buildings happen when we innovate, collaborate, and learn together. GreenCon is the flagship green building conference and expo of central Pennsylvania. For GreenCon 2018, we'll be featuring a keynote duo, Jay Siegel and Scott Breen, co-hosts of the SustainabilityDefined Podcast, which defines sustainability “one concept (and one bad joke) at a time”. …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Breaking Ground Conference
Loews Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis one-day conference is appropriate for local government staff and officials, planning practitioners, community and economic development professionals, civil engineers, architects, and other professionals. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration will open November 1, 2017 Full agenda available at www.dvrpc.org/breakingground/ Registration rate includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials, and a copy of Brian Elm’s book, Peak …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update
Northeast PA Alliance 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA, United StatesPA Land Use Law Update – Zoning Cases The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA land use law update workshop. 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 …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Form Based Codes – why, where and how
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United StatesForm Based Codes - why, where and how Topics will include the “why, where, and how” of FBCs: Why do communities consider adopting a form-based code? Where do they make sense? How does a form-based code differ from a conventional zoning ordinance? What typically is regulated under a form-based code and what is not? How can …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Chester County Planners’ Forum for Spring 2018
Oakbourne Mansion 1014 S Concord Road, West Chester, PA, United StatesChester County Planners’ Forum for Spring 2018 Professional planners from Chester County are invited to attend the spring 2018 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. April 17 at the Oakbourne Mansion, a beautiful historic property in Westtown (1014 S. Concord Road, West Chester, Pa., 19382). The event will include the following presentations: Greening …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Transportation and Tourism
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTransportation and Tourism Friday, April 20 2018, 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM DVRPC - Main Conference Room 190 North Independence Mall West 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Details and registration: https://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/transportation-and-tourism/ Many older communities and neighborhoods are home to tourist destinations, like museums, historic sites, arts and cultural venues, or parks and trails, among others. …
National Planning Conference
NPC18 | New Orleans | April 21-24
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
2018 Local Solutions: Eastern Climate Preparedness Conference
The Local Solutions: Eastern Climate Preparedness, presented by Antioch University New England and NOAA, is the third biennial conference and will take place in Manchester, NH from April 30-May 2. We will cover a range of climate preparedness and resiliency issues such as: sea level rise, urban heat, and both coastal and inland flooding issues. …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township): May 1, 8 & 22 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester): May 1, 8 & 10 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesMatt Smith is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2018 annual luncheon. In his presentation, he will preview what local governments and communities can expect when driverless cars and trucks take to the roads in the near future. Based in Detroit, Smith manages Michael Baker International’s connected and automated vehicle program, working on advanced transportation technology solutions …
Certified Stormwater Inspector Classes (Harrisburg)
Certified Stormwater Inspector - Municipal Harrisburg, PA: May 7-8, 2018 Designed specifically for MS4 personnel, this course focuses on stormwater permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Testing will be conducted. Students are expected to achieve a minimum overall score of 75% to be awarded 1.2 CEUs (Continuing …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township): May 1, 8 & 22 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester): May 1, 8 & 10 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Understanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Lehigh Valley)
Macungie Institute 510 East Main St, Macungie, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Lehigh Valley) When: May 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Macungie Institute, 510 East Main St., Macungie, PA Registration: Register online at www.training.boroughs.org or contact Terri Dickow at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042 or tdickow@boroughs.org. Do you view your streets as community assets? Are your streets safe …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Bucks County (Doylestown): May 9, 16 & 23 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester): May 1, 8 & 10 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Certified Stormwater Inspector Classes (Philadelphia)
Certified Stormwater Inspector - Municipal Philadelphia, PA: May 10-11, 2018 Designed specifically for MS4 personnel, this course focuses on stormwater permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Testing will be conducted. Students are expected to achieve a minimum overall score of 75% to be awarded 1.2 CEUs (Continuing …
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Ross Township Municipal Building 1000 Ross Municipal Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
Central Section Event: Guideposts to Decision Making…
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesCentral Section Presents: Guideposts to Decision Making: Land Use Law and Ethics More Information This Guideposts for Decision Making: Land Use Law & Ethics workshop will demonstrate the dynamics associated with both law and ethics in the planning arena. It is sure to benefit you in many ways. During the Land Use Law session, you will learn about new developments …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Bucks County (Doylestown): May 9, 16 & 23 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading): May 17, 24 & 31 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI Train-the-Trainer Class
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesPMPEI’s 2018 Train-the-Trainer Program will be for the Course in Zoning Administration If you would like to share your knowledge and experience with local officials consider becoming an Instructor in PMPEI’s Planning and Zoning Course Program. Train-the Trainer prepares new instructors to teach PMPEI’s courses consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Trainees get in-depth knowledge of the course content, and learn principles …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township): May 1, 8 & 22 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Understanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Southwest)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kovalchick Convention Center and Athletic Complex 711 Pratt Drive , Indiana, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Southwest) When: May 22, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Center, 711 Pratt Dr., Indiana, PA Registration: Register online at www.training.boroughs.org or contact Terri Dickow at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042 or tdickow@boroughs.org. Do you view your streets as community assets? Are your streets safe and enjoyable for …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Bucks County (Doylestown): May 9, 16 & 23 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
LV/Berks Section Event: Redevelopment of Iron Works Brownfields Site in Catasauqua
Catasauqua Borough Hall 90 Bridge Street, Catasauqua, PA, United StatesRedevelopment of Iron Works Brownfields Site in Catasauqua A panel of experts will explain how the Borough of Catasauqua has been working to facilitate the redevelopment of the former Crane Iron Works property along Front Street to create a mix of commercial, residential, and public uses. Known as the Catasauqua Iron Works, the initial phase …
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading): May 17, 24 & 31 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Frazer Township 592 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading): May 17, 24 & 31 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Understanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Central)
Hummelstown Borough 261 Quarry Road, Hummelstown, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Central) When: June 1, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Hummelstown Borough, 261 Quarry Road, Hummelstown, PA Registration: Register online at www.training.boroughs.org or contact Terri Dickow at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042 or tdickow@boroughs.org. Do you view your streets as community assets? Are your streets safe and enjoyable for pedestrians and bicyclists? …
PMPEI Train-the-Trainer Class
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesPMPEI’s 2018 Train-the-Trainer Program will be for the Course in Zoning Administration If you would like to share your knowledge and experience with local officials consider becoming an Instructor in PMPEI’s Planning and Zoning Course Program. Train-the Trainer prepares new instructors to teach PMPEI’s courses consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Trainees get in-depth knowledge of the course content, and learn principles …
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ, United StatesBuilding a Place for History, the New Jersey History & Historic Preservation Conference, is the annual state-wide educational and networking opportunity for professionals and volunteers in the fields of architecture, planning, heritage site and museum management, public history, archaeology, municipal preservation commissions, county heritage offices, developers, students, and more. This year is going to be …
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
Creative Placemaking in a Context of Historic Preservation
Creative Placemaking Creative Placemaking is a valuable technique for revitalizing communities if you can believe the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kresge Foundation, ArtPlace America and a host of leaders in large and small communities across the United States. Unfortunately, it’s a fuzzy concept with many definitions. Our June 8th Friday Professional Program at the Old House …
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Whitehall Borough 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
Southwest Section Event: Urban Tree Canopy Loss…
Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United StatesUrban Tree Canopy Loss in Allegheny County Between 2010 and 2015 and What We Can Do to Stop It Register Now Please join the SW Section of APA/PA to hear Matt Erb from Tree Pittsburgh discuss the results of a tree canopy study they performed in Allegheny County. In just 5 years time, Allegheny County …
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Carnegie Borough One Veterans Way, Carrnegie, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit (Appalachian region) When: Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 on Friday Where: Clay Center for Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, Charleston, WV Who: The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking in partnership with ArtPlace America Why: Certification …
PMPEI Board Meeting
PMPEI Board Meeting, for more information contact Stan Lembeck.
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
PennSTART
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPennsylvania Safety Transportation and Research Track (PennSTART) Join the American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter, WTS Central PA, and ASHE Harrisburg to learn about PennSTART, an exciting partnership between PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Penn State to provide opportunities including traffic research, emergency management training, and automated vehicle testing. For more information >> Registration: 11:15-11:30 Lunch: …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley PC OfficePMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lehigh County (Allentown): September 6, 13, & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Wayne Co. Park St. ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Wayne County (Honesdale): September 11, 18 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southeast Section Event: Leveraging History to Revitalize Communities
The Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesAPAPASE 2018 Annual Event: Leveraging History to Revitalize Communities Join planners, historic preservationists, urban enthusiasts, and more as APAPASE hosts our largest annual event of the year. The evening kicks off with an optional one-hour walking tour of downtown Lansdowne, for those who can make it to Lansdowne by 5:30 PM. The tour will highlight …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley PC OfficePMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lehigh County (Allentown): September 6, 13, & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)
Lansdale Borough Hall One Vine St, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Lansdale): September 13, 20 & 27 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southwest Section Event: Panel on Public Participation
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPanel on Public Engagement Join the City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning for light dinner and a panel discussion as we seek to identify new and improved forms of public engagement to meet our goals of equity, diversity and involvement throughout the Comprehensive Planning process. The panel will feature presentations from experts from around …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Wayne Co. Park St. ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Wayne County (Honesdale): September 11, 18 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley PC OfficePMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lehigh County (Allentown): September 6, 13, & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)
Lansdale Borough Hall One Vine St, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Lansdale): September 13, 20 & 27 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Wayne Co. Park St. ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Wayne County (Honesdale): September 11, 18 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Berks County (Reading): September 27, October 4 & 11 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)
Lansdale Borough Hall One Vine St, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Lansdale): September 13, 20 & 27 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PA Brownfields Conference
Sands Bethlehem 77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesRegistration is Open! 2018 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference October 1-3, 2018 | Sands Bethlehem | in the Lehigh Valley Join us this fall in our host city of Bethlehem, PA. Select from 18 high-quality educational sessions on important brownfield topics and earn PDH’s for select sessions throughout the day and a half conference! After you register, …
LV/Berks Section Event: City of Reading Tour
City of Reading, West Reading & Wyomissing Revitalization Bus Tour This event includes a bus tour of notable revitalization projects located within the City of Reading, West Reading and Wyomissing Boroughs. The projects range from housing, commercial, mixed use, corporate headquarters, industrial/research and development, and environmental. All of the projects are located on land that …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Berks County (Reading): September 27, October 4 & 11 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Dauphin County (Harrisburg): October 9, 16 & 23 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Berks County (Reading): September 27, October 4 & 11 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
APA PA Annual Conference
APA PA Annual Conference October 14-16, 2018 Erie
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Dauphin County (Harrisburg): October 9, 16 & 23 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Growing Greater Philadelphia: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Stakeholder Meeting
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGrowing Greater Philadelphia: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Stakeholder Meeting By Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Thursday, October 18 2018 12:30 PM — 4:00 PM ABOUT Join DVRPC as we kickoff Greater Philadelphia's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update. What is the CEDS? A CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development. A CEDS …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Dauphin County (Harrisburg): October 9, 16 & 23 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Delaware APA Regional Conference
The 2018 Delaware APA Regional Conference will be held in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday October 23-24, 2018. The theme for this conference is Planning 360: Economy, Environment and Health. More Information
Chester County Planners’ Forum
Longwod Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United StatesOctober 24: Chester County Planners’ Forum Professional planners from Chester County are invited to attend the fall 2018 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Oct. 24 at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. The forum provides a great opportunity to hear about current planning issues, share ideas with your fellow planners, and …
Central Section Event: Community Revitalization…
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesCommunity Revitalization: Connecting People to Place More Information Join fellow planners to learn about community revitalization tools, tips, best practices, and exciting projects across the Central Region of Pennsylvania. The PA Downtown Center will set the stage by shedding light on how we got to where we are today and providing an overview of the …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Blair County)
Logan Twp Municipal ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Blair County (Altoona): November 13, 20 & 27 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southwest Section Event: Transportation Engineering for Planners
Heinz 57 Center, Fifth Floor 345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOverview Planners and Transportation Engineers work together to plan, design, construct and operate transportation systems. These systems include streets, intersections, highways and transit systems. Many of these facilities are now being planned and built to accommodate many modes of transportation including vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. Transportation engineering has traditionally been a sub-discipline of civil engineering. …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Blair County)
Logan Twp Municipal ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Blair County (Altoona): November 13, 20 & 27 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Blair County)
Logan Twp Municipal ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Blair County (Altoona): November 13, 20 & 27 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
Healthy Communities Task Force: Racial Equity Workshop…
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvent Information DVRPC's Healthy Communities Task Force is excited to host its first round of racial equity workshops: The Impact of Racism and Trauma and Learning How to Work with People Who Have Been Traumatized. The workshop will be offered on both Wednesday, January 30th and Tuesday, February 26th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at …
2019 AICP Exam Prep Session
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, February 23 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. This will be held at the Giant Community Center (2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17110). The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA …
Healthy Communities Task Force: Racial Equity Workshop…
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvent Information DVRPC’s Healthy Communities Task Force is excited to host its first round of racial equity workshops: The Impact of Racism and Trauma and Learning How to Work with People Who Have Been Traumatized. The workshop will be offered on both Wednesday, January 30th and Tuesday, February 26th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at …
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesLehigh Valley/Berks Section is hosting the PA Land Use Institute Program Registration/Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 am Session I-8:00-10:00 “Recent Land Use Court Decisions & Pending Legislation” 10-10:15 Break Session II – 10:15-1:30 pm “Successful Public/Private Partnerships from Principles to Practices” Approved for 4.5 CM (1.5 Law) For more information and to register contact Sara Pandl (SPandl@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343 …
Historic Building Feasibility Study Workshop
Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) presents Donovan Rypkema, from PlaceEconomics for a 2 ½ day long hands-on workshop on the feasibility of the development and adaptive reuse of a historic building. The workshop will be held in downtown Easton on March 13th - 15th. The registration fee: Nationally Accredited programs - FREE Designated Keystone Communities (not …
Preservation for Planners Workshop
Whitemarsh Township Administration Building 616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA, United StatesEvent Information Preservation for Planners is a one-day workshop designed for county, municipal, and consulting planners who want to gain a better understanding of core historic preservation players, programs, and concepts and explore ways to incorporate these ideas into their work in Pennsylvania's older communities. You can find more details on the attached flier …
Chester County Planners’ Forum – Spring 2019
Phoenixville Borough Hall 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United StatesChester County Planners’ Forum – Spring 2019 The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting professional planners to attend the spring 2019 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. April 4, 2019 at Phoenixville Borough Hall, 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA. The forum provides a great opportunity to hear about current planning issues, share ideas …
Southwest Section Event: The Importance of Community Planning for Energy
Washington & Jefferson College Burnett Center, Yost Auditorium, 292 East Wheeling Street, Washington, PA, United StatesThe Importance of Community Planning for Energy The policies and processes of local governments have a tremendous impact on global energy use. However, most current initiatives designed to conserve energy and reduce energy bills tend to focus on individual buildings rather than whole communities. This session will explain current trends in energy production, transmission, and …
PA-DE ASLA Annual Meeting
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, United States2019 PA-DE ASLA Annual Meeting + LARE Review Course The Challenge of Place in Time April 12-13, 2019 Cranberry, PA This two-day meeting will offer multiple educational sessions, as well as new beginnings for this region of the country. Attendees will enjoy a selection of off-site field tours around the Pittsburgh area highlighting the development, …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update…
Northeast PA Alliance 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA, United StatesNortheast Section is hosting an event: PA Land Use Law Update: Zoning Cases 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 review of Zoning Case Law from the past year will …
National Planning Conference
NPC19 | April 13-16, 2019 | San Francisco, California
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesTri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech Our guest speakers will be Felicia Dell, AICP, director of the York County (PA) Planning Commission, and Ruth Hocker, stormwater program manager for the City of Lancaster, PA, who will talk about water resource issues in the region, including water quality, flooding, and stormwater management. Their presentations …
Storytelling with Maps
WebinarStorytelling with Maps webinar Friday, May 3, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Planners frequently have to display data on maps. How this data is displayed can dramatically influence the story that is told. This webinar will begin with a 15-minute overview of data visualization best practices. Then it will cover different storytelling options available …
Transportation and Climate Initiative Equity Workshop
New Jersey Innovation Institute Central King Building, 100 Summit St, Newark, NJ, United StatesTransportation and Climate Initiative Equity Workshop Description The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) will host a workshop and roundtable discussion focused on advancing equity and addressing the transportation priorities of underserved and disproportionately affected communities as part of a regional low-carbon cap and invest program design. This workshop is free and open to the public. …
2019 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference
Skytop Lodge One Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, PA, United StatesView Agenda >> Conference Booklet >>
Lehigh Valley Event: Ready for a Roundabout
Ready for a Roundabout Come find out what all the fuss is about... Local officials, planners, and engineers are encouraged to register! Come learn about roundabout design, public engagement, and traffic flow from the experts. Key Presenters: Pat Wright, PennDOT LTAP. will discuss roundabouts including national examples. Stephen Shimko, PE, Michael Baker International, Roundabout Project …
Pennsylvania Downtown Center Conference
Erie Bayfront Convention Center Erie, PA, United StatesCheck out conference details: https://padowntown.org/conference
Municipal Planning Workshop…
Municipality of Penn Hills - Municipal Building 102 Duff Road, Penn Hills, PA, United StatesMunicipal Planning Workshop: Zoning Beyond the Basics, New Thinking to Modernize Your Ordinance Summary It’s time to modernize your zoning ordinance if It favors single-use zones It has regulations lacking purpose It is an obstacle to the development you want It was last updated when the #1 song was by Celine Dion or the Bee …
Municipal Planning Workshop…
Town of McCandless-Municipal Building 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA, United StatesMunicipal Planning Workshop: Zoning Beyond the Basics, New Thinking to Modernize Your Ordinance Summary It’s time to modernize your zoning ordinance if It favors single-use zones It has regulations lacking purpose It is an obstacle to the development you want It was last updated when the #1 song was by Celine Dion or the Bee …
Central Section Event: Technology Today & On the Horizon…
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesTechnology Today & On the Horizon: Community Planning Implications Workshop Sponsored by APA PA Central Section Join other planners and colleagues in learning the latest news about technologies that have planning implications. In a time of ever-changing technologies, it is important that planners keep current with the new and innovative advances that will affect all …
Municipal Planning Workshop…
Township of Moon - Municipal Building 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA, United StatesMunicipal Planning Workshop: Zoning Beyond the Basics, New Thinking to Modernize Your Ordinance Summary It’s time to modernize your zoning ordinance if It favors single-use zones It has regulations lacking purpose It is an obstacle to the development you want It was last updated when the #1 song was by Celine Dion or the Bee …
Building Faith: Protecting Religious Freedom Through Land Use Laws
Duquesne Law School 900 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn recent years, legal disputes between communities of faith and municipalities across the country have increased, including here in Western Pennsylvania. For example, zoning regulations may conflict with the plans of communities of faith to build or expand houses of worship, religious schools, or cemeteries. Come join this discussion to learn how federal law - …
Using Comprehensive Area-Wide Planning Approaches to Promote Equitable Development
WebinarUsing Comprehensive Area-Wide Planning Approaches to Promote Equitable Development When: June 18, 2019 (1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-comprehensive-area-wide-planning-approaches-to-promote-equitable-development-tickets-61577252219 EPA Webinar Description: Several decades of practice in environmental justice and community revitalization has resulted in comprehensive area-wide planning approaches. Presenters will share lessons for achieving community involvement, revitalization and resilience from area-wide planning approaches …
PA Automated Vehicle Summit 2019
Kalahari Convention Center Pocono Manor, PA, United StatesThe 2019 Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit is September 4-6 The Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit is the largest dedicated Automated Vehicle conference in the Northeast region, bringing together both public and private industries. The conference’s subject matter experts and diverse group of attendees come together to discuss and engage with the broad range of issues related …
Lehigh Valley Section Event: Lehigh Valley Land Use
Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesLehigh Valley Land Use Briefing The Lehigh Valley Law Briefing Seminar is a briefing on the latest developments in land use law across Pennsylvania and interactive discussions on the issues that affect planners, municipal jurisdictions and real estate development professionals most. The seminar will provide recent case decisions that impact land development today. Presenters Blake …
Central Section Event: Preservation for Planners
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesCentral Section Event: Preservation for Planners What to expect: Older and historic places are an integral part of the identities, cultures, and economies in Pennsylvania’s diverse communities. These places, where we live, work, and play, can often mean different things to different people. This provides both opportunities and challenges as communities grow and change. How …
Southeast Section Event: Complete Streets and Vision Zero
Complete Streets and Vision Zero Training The City of Philadelphia adopted Complete Streets standards in 2012 to: Improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety Enhance civic and community use of our streets Make our streets more welcoming to visitors As projects come in for development reviews, sometimes there is confusion about how to meet these standards and …
APA PA Annual Conference
APA PA Annual Conference October 20-22, 2019 Reading
APA-PA Central Section Workshop: PennDOT’s Active Transportation Plan & Related Initiatives
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesActive transportation infrastructure provides Pennsylvanians with affordable, environmentally-friendly modes of transportation and recreational opportunities. The rising number of Pennsylvanians living with chronic diseases linked to physical inactivity, lower-income populations unable to afford cars, and other populations that are more likely to walk or bike would see some of the greatest benefits from quality active transportation …
Southeast Section Event: Sustainable Architecture and Housing…
Maas Building 1325 North Randolph Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesMeet us in the beautiful Maas Building in Olde Kensington Philadelphia to discuss "cozy homes," sustainable architecture and construction, and Philadelphia housing trends. Speakers include: Robert Fleming, Founding Director and Professor, MS in Sustainable Design Program, Thomas Jefferson University. Stephanie Sena, Founder and Executive Director of The Breaking Bread Community, an affordable Housing Initiative, which …
Active Transportation Local Technical Assistance Program
LVPC office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Suite 310, Allentown, PennsylvaniaNationwide and particularly in the Lehigh Valley, people are increasingly seeking more transportation options that would make it easier to get around by foot, by bicycle or by some other non-motorized vehicle. The newest LTAP class, Active Transportation, can help every community improve transportation options and safety by providing the latest research on bike paths, …
Neighborhood Assistance Program Workshop
Commonwealth Keystone Building, PUC Hearing Room #3 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesJoin the PA Department of Economic and Community Development and PA Downtown Center for a Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) workshop on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The NAP program also includes: the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP), the Special Program. Priorities (SPP), the Charitable Food Program (CFP), and Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (EZP). These programs will assist …
CANCELLED-Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update…
PA Land Use Law Update-Zoning Cases Approved for 1.50 CM credits law The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA land use law update workshop. 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 …
PMPEI Train the Trainer
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesA “Train-the-Trainer” class to prepare new instructors to teach the PA Municipal Planning Education’s “Course in Community Planning” is scheduled for May 2020. Citizen and professional planners, and allied professionals, with a minimum of five years’ experience in planning in Pennsylvania who are committed to planning education are eligible to become PMPEI Certified Instructors. “Train-the-Trainer” …
PAFPM Floodplain Management 101 Webinar
Flooding is the #1 natural hazard to affect all Pennsylvanians. Gain a holistic understanding of the regulatory requirements for development in floodplains. Presenter of this course will provide an overview on NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) and current Pennsylvania floodplain regulations in the context of the State's model ordinance as well as International Construction Codes …
PMPEI Train the Trainer, Continued
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesA “Train-the-Trainer” class to prepare new instructors to teach the PA Municipal Planning Education’s “Course in Community Planning” is scheduled for May 2020. Citizen and professional planners, and allied professionals, with a minimum of five years’ experience in planning in Pennsylvania who are committed to planning education are eligible to become PMPEI Certified Instructors. “Train-the-Trainer” …
WEBINAR – Research in Action: Trends in How Municipalities Are Addressing Increased Demand for Safe Public Space
Learn about the various strategies communities are implementing in response to increased demands for safe public space for walking and cycling during the COVID19 crisis. Researchers at UNC’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center will present on an effort to collect and analyze data on these strategies in order to identify community-based factors related to their …
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
In these stressful times, we are all looking for ways to help us stay healthy, active and connected as we manage the pandemic and the long-awaited call for racial justice transformations. Author Florence Williams will share with us her research on how nature can help heal us. In The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us …
Ethics for Planners Webinar
This session will be an interactive dialogue about ethical principles and guidelines that professional planners face. It will cover the AICP Code of Ethics and will apply the Code to ethics scenarios developed by the AICP Commission and drawing from the speaker’s experiences. The session will satisfy the AICP-CM ethics requirement. Learning Objectives: Provide a …
Southwest Section Event: Short-Term Rentals, Split – Zoned Parcels, & More!
WebinarShort-Term Rentals, Split – Zoned Parcels, & More! The goal of the program is to provide a learning opportunity for Southwest PA planners to earn their required 1.5 Law continuing education credits. The two featured speakers are both attorneys that focus on municipal law work. The first presenter will focus on short-term rentals and the …
Walking Towards Justice in Indian Country: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
On Wednesday, August 12th, America Walks will broadcast Part 2 in the Walking Towards Justice in Indian Country series, focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In the United States, Native American women are more than twice as likely to experience violence than any other demographic. One in three Native women is sexually assaulted during her …
The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens
The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens Approved for 1.5 CM credits In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our nation's shaky response, it is time to consider a wide range of modest tweaks and more dramatic shifts to American zoning law as potential steps to take in anticipation of future pandemics …
Penn State Extension: The Future of Zoning…
The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens Approved for 1.50 CM credits law In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our nation's shaky response, it is time to consider a wide range of modest tweaks and more dramatic shifts to American zoning law as potential steps to take in anticipation of future …
APA Region 1 Webcast hosted by PA Chapter
WebcastAPA Region 1 Webcast hosted by PA Chapter Location Analytics for Coronavirus Preparation Planning | 1 CM (pending approval) This webinar will go over planning for emergencies and disasters, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, of this year, requires quick access to current data related to community resources and business, as well as identification of at-risk populations. …
Penn State Extension: Farmers Markets Before, During and Post COVID-19
webinarFarmers Markets Before, During and Post COVID-19 Approved for 1.25 CM credits Farmers markets have long served as a way to increase food access in low-income areas, support small farmers and local businesses, and bolster a strong, locally empowering economy. Now, with food insecurity heightened, the agricultural food supply chain at risk, and local economies …
2020 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
WebinarThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated to …
Penn State Extension: Planning Commission Boards…
webinarPlanning Commission Boards in PA: Requirements & Recommendations Approved for 1.25 CM credits Having an active and effective board is an important part of planning at all levels. Board members that are aware of their roles and committed to service enhance the impacts of planning efforts. Common problems planning commissions face in in carrying out …
Webinar Wednesdays: Micromobility Challenges…
WebinarMicromobility Challenges: Sometimes You Feel Like a Scooter and Sometimes You Don't A brief exploration of the taxonomy and classification; legal status, safety considerations, planning implications, and open research questions for the expanding universe of powered micromobility vehicles. Attendees will evolve their understanding of current of micromobility classification, how that is applied via PA’s existing …
Webinar Wednesdays: Hello, It’s Me…
WebinarHello, It's Me: Introducing PA-SHARE PA-SHARE (Pennsylvania’s Historic & Archaeological Resource Exchange), the PA State Historic Preservation Office’s new, state-of-the-art GIS and online project management system, launched October 2020. As the primary interface for all PA SHPO programs, PA-SHARE will enable users to submit and track projects in real-time, receive confirmation of submissions and expedited …
PMPEI: Building a Strong Planning Commission
PMPEI Online Learning Building a Strong Planning Commission Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Members, Non-Members and PSAB Plus Members: $25 per class A strong and well-organized planning commission is the key to a successful planning program. While MPC Article II provides the authority to have a planning commission it offers …
Penn State Extension: Making Quality Choices…
Making Quality Choices in Broadband Deployment Approved for 1.25 CM credits High-speed Internet access, or broadband, is critical to economic opportunity, job creation, education, and civic engagement. But there are too many parts of this country where broadband is unavailable. In urban areas, 97% of Americans have access to high-speed fixed service. In rural areas, …
Webinar Wednesdays: Planning and the New Dynamics…
WebinarPlanning and the New Dynamics of the Demographic of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Growth The "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" demographic is rapidly growing across Pennsylvania. Over 90,000 families have this situation. Millions of youngsters nationally are being raised this way. This panel will examine the role of the planner in working closely with this demographic and how …
Webinar Wednesdays: Planning with a Purpose…
WebinarPlanning with a Purpose...and Need: Connecting with PennDOT and FHWA to Build the Foundation for Sound Transportation Projects Sound transportation projects start with sound planning! Properly identifying and documenting transportation problems early in a project's life cycle are key to developing a project's purpose and need for NEPA documentation and analyses. Purpose and need serve …
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute
WebinarPA Land Use Institute Co-sponsored by American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter and the Lehigh Valley/Berks Section, The Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Bar Association, the Reading Berks Association of Realtors®, the Smart Growth Alliance of Berks County 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - “Recent Land Use Court Decisions and Pending Legislation” This session presented …
Penn State Extension: Making Planning More Adaptable
WebinarMaking Planning More Adaptable Approved for 1.25 CM credits With the complexities and uncertainties revealed in the pandemic and unrest of 2020, planning effectively for the next decade means being more adaptable. In this webinar, there will be discussion of the three approaches to urban planning: prescriptive, proscriptive and adaptive. The adaptive approach is best …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update…
WebinarPA Land Use Law Update - Zoning Cases The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA Land Use Law Update webinar. This webinar 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 …
2021 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
WebinarThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated to …
Penn State Extension: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic…
WebinarImpacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Potential Redevelopment Options for Retail Spaces Approved for 1.25 CM credits COVID-19 has had significant negative impacts on traditional shopping malls and other “big box” retailers. What are the potential options for owners of large retail spaces to reinvigorate the retail space in a post-COVID world, or pivot to …
Webinar Wednesdays: Planning at the Intersection…
WebinarPlanning at the Intersection of Technology, Growth, Revitalization and Inclusion The United States and the World are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The forces of globalization, automation, connectivity, changing demographics, and shared and on-demand economy are changing everything from how we communicate to do business. The form of our communities is changing …
Penn State Extension: Planning for Growth, Prosperity & Resiliency…
WebinarPlanning for Growth, Prosperity & Resiliency: Using the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Plan and Process to Innovate and Guide Strategic Growth Approved for 1.25 CM credits Although the Community Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) plan is required plan needed for regions to access Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding, the tool, when developed collaboratively and strategically, can …
Webinar Wednesday: Beat the Heat Hunting Park…
Beat the Heat Hunting Park: A Community Heat Relief Plan In Philadelphia, some neighborhoods can be 22 degrees F hotter than others and low-income residents and residents of color are more likely to live in these hotter neighborhoods. This pattern of unequal exposure to risk tells us that climate change is not only a public …
Central Section Event: Guideposts for Decision Making…
WebinarWhat to expect: Guideposts to Decision Making: Ethics & Land Use Law workshop is sure to benefit you in many ways. The Ethics Session will provide a general overview of Pennsylvania’s Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, including the conflict of interest prohibitions and the Statement of Financial Interests filing requirements. Emphasis will be placed …
Penn State Extension: Community Needs…
WebinarCommunity Needs: Assessments That Planners Should Know About Approved for 1.25 CM credits In the field of planning, the creation of plans is one of the foundations upon which decisions are made, recommendations are provided, and funds are invested. Plans can range from overall comprehensive plans to those specific to open space and recreation, to …
PMPEI: Managing the Subdivision Review Process
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members & Non-Members & PSAB Plus Members: $25 per class Register here Subdivision and Land Development ordinances are the most common land use regulation in the commonwealth. For many local planning commissions reviewing development applications takes up most of their meeting time. This course looks at …
Webinar Wednesday: The Impact of COVID-19 on School Districts
The Impact of COVID-19 on School Districts There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on schools across Pennsylvania. Uncertainty about how school closures in spring 2020 impacted student achievement, as well as how the rapid conversion of most instruction to an online platform this academic year will continue to affect …
PA AV Summit Series: Multimodal and Transit
As automation increases in transportation vehicles and systems, it is imperative to ensure that these new technologies complement and connect to traditional transportation options. Automation has a positive role to play in the advancement of public transportation that improves both operations and safety in a multimodal environment. This webinar will focus on how automated use …
Penn State Solar Law Symposium
Penn State Solar Law Symposium Utility-Scale Solar Development: For Lawyers, Landowners, & Others An Online Legal Educational Symposium Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT) Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT) This symposium is targeted at those with both beginning and intermediate levels of knowledge about photovoltaic electrical generation for the grid …
TCRPC: Using Open Space…
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn Using Open Space to Deliver Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits Demand for open space is on the rise, and many people have moved out of cities to relieve stress and socially distance outdoors. At the same time, communities face significant challenges related to equity, public health, economic activity …
Penn State Solar Law Symposium
Penn State Solar Law Symposium Utility-Scale Solar Development: For Lawyers, Landowners, & Others An Online Legal Educational Symposium Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT) Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT) This symposium is targeted at those with both beginning and intermediate levels of knowledge about photovoltaic electrical generation for the grid …
Webinar Wednesday: The Evolution of Aerial Imagery…
The Evolution of Aerial Imagery and AI Insights The field of aerial imagery has exploded in the last two decades. Technology and advances in gathering data have made aerial images better, cheaper, and more accessible to a wide range of users. Today aerial imagery is used in a number of diverse sectors including engineering, construction, …
Penn State Extension: Intergenerational Community Engagement & Planning…
Intergenerational Community Engagement & Planning - Values & Practices Approved for 1.25 CM credits As individuals grow apart in today's society, communities need to come together. Communities not only provide a geographic location where people live, they also offer social interaction and common ties that bind people together. Ideally, these community features and related opportunities …
TCRPC: Tough But Fair on Freight & Warehousing
WebinarTri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn Tough But Fair on Freight & Warehousing This course will provide a brief overview of PennDOT’s Publication 790 on Freight Planning Guidance and expand on the best practices for evaluating freight movement and engaging stakeholders. Learn how freight operators and developers are thinking about infrastructure, their business, and …
Webinar Wednesday: So You Want to Build a Trail…
So You Want to Build a Trail: Tips for Planning, Design, Funding and Construction Multi-use trails have seen a surge in popularity as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are increasingly being used for transportation, in addition to their traditional role as a recreational amenity. Due to this increased demand, communities may be motivated …
Penn State Extension: Making Buffers Work for Your Community…
Making Buffers Work for Your Community, Clients, and Residents Approved for 1.25 CM credits Municipalities are often encouraged to install riparian buffers along community streams. One of the best ways to protect and improve streams is to add a forested area or meadow next to the water, known as a riparian buffer. A riparian buffer …
TCRPC: PennDOT Connects Municipal Support Program
WebinarTri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn PennDOT Connects Municipal Support Program This session will highlight the PennDOT Connects policy and the role of local government in collaboration with PennDOT and regional transportation planning partners to improve transportation planning and project delivery at the local level. Explanation of the Municipal Support Program will feature free …
Webinar Wednesday: Impact of COVID-19 on Traffic & Road Safety…
Impact of COVID-19 on Traffic & Road Safety of the City of Pittsburgh, PA In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a world-wide pandemic. In response to that, countries across the world and states around the US introduced public health measures to contain and reduce its spread including closures of educational institutions, non-essential …
TCRPC: Planning Toolkit
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Planning Toolkit As part of the implementation of the TCRPC Regional Growth Management Plan, the online Planning Toolkit was developed to provide public officials, community leaders, regional stakeholders and the general public with information, resources and examples on a variety of important planning-related topics. In 2020, TCRPC staff began an update …
Penn State Extension: Short-Term Rental Trends…
Short-Term Rental Trends and How to Craft an Ordinance to Handle Them 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) The short-term rental (STR) market for using rental services such as Airbnb and VRBO has grown significantly in recent years. These services allow property owners to realize the economic benefit of renting all or part of their properties …
Penn State Extension: So You Want Agriculture in Your Community…
So You Want Agriculture in Your Community: Have You Heard of PA Farm Link? 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) In some communities, agriculture is part of the land use of the community. As the age of our farmers gets older, there could be the opportunity for “creating farming opportunities” for the next generation. Pennsylvania Farm …
Webinar Wednesday: Transit Supportive Community Development
WebinarTransit Supportive Community Development Frequent, all-day transit service is only one piece of the puzzle in creating a seamless, total lifestyle transit network, which is a key goal set in SEPTA Forward, the Authority’s Strategic Plan. We also need to ensure that development near stations and along frequent transit corridors supports ridership. To do so, SEPTA is launching a comprehensive Transit Supportive Community Development …
Penn State Extension: Tactical Urbanism, Placemaking and More…
Tactical Urbanism, Placemaking and More: Tools for Taking Quick Action to Implement Your Best Made Plans 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) As both an overarching idea and a hands-on approach for improving a neighborhood, city, or region, placemaking inspires people to collectively reimagine and reinvent public spaces as the heart of every community. Strengthening the …
Webinar Wednesday: And Even More Ethics
And Even More Ethics This session will provide a more in-depth look at a variety of ethics scenarios, based on current planning practice. There will be case studies, and discussion associated with each of the core principles of the AICP Code of Ethics, and several other topics of relevant interest, such as social justice, climate …
Webinar Wednesday: Barriers and Some Solutions to Affordable Housing
Barriers and Some Solutions to Affordable Housing This session will dive into the specifics of the current landscape of affordable housing, focusing in Pennsylvania. It will describe some of the more frustrating aspects of building affordable housing and some steps that can be taken to help alleviate those concerns. The panel of speakers includes a …
Penn State Extension: Traditional Neighborhood Development…
Traditional Neighborhood Development: Planning Walkable & Connected Communities 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) is a design technique that replicates historic development patterns found in American towns that mimic those built in pre-1950s America before the shift to low-density, automobile-dependent suburban developments. and applies their basic elements to new development projects. TND …
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: A Planner’s Guide to the Chesapeake Bay
WebinarChesapeake Bay Webinar Series, A Planner's Guide to the Chesapeake Bay This webinar will provide an orientation to the Bay, including geography, population, the Bay program, why it's important for planners to know about the Bay and how local decision-making impacts water resources. More information
Webinar Wednesday: Climate Change Planning…
Climate Change Planning for Vulnerable Neighborhoods We will introduce the county-wide climate change vulnerability assessment as well as other hazard mitigation-related projects undertaken by the Planning Commission. In 2020-2021, the Planning Commission utilized free public information on (A) historical flooding and flood-prone areas, (B) historically heat sensitive areas, and (C) disadvantaged populations in order to …
CAAP 2022 Statewide DEI Summit
Central Section of PA Chapter of APA is excited to announce its partnership with the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) to present a virtual CAAP 2022 STATEWIDE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) SUMMIT. The two-part event will occur on Tuesday, February 15th and Wednesday, February 16th from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. What is …
Penn State Extension: COVID-19 & Residential Property Sales…
COVID-19 & Residential Property Sales in Rural Pennsylvania 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) The COVID-19 pandemic and extended period of business closures made many Americans re-examine their living and working conditions. Such re-examinations affected housing markets in Pennsylvania, which have seen an increase in rural home purchases and a decrease in urban home purchases in …
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: Plan Integration for Resilience and Equity
WebinarPlan Integration for Resilience and Equity Planners have a number of plans for which they are responsible. Two factors, climate resilience and equity, are top-of-mind as we try and integrate planning strategies to provide multiple benefits. The webinar would explore examples of successful plan integration and their relation to building in more resilient approaches …
CANCELED…Webinar Wednesday: Advancing Racial Equity…
ATTENTION: This webinar is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date Advancing Racial Equity through Land Use Planning According to US Census Data, disparity in income and housing among diverse racial and ethnic populations has occurred …
Penn State Extension: Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted) suggests that the design of buildings, landscaping and outdoor environments can either encourage or discourage crime. CPTED attempts to minimize crime and the fear of crime by reducing criminal opportunity and fostering positive social interaction among …
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: Leveraging Hazard Mitigation for Water Quality Benefits
WebinarLeveraging Hazard Mitigation for Water Quality Benefits Efforts to reduce water pollution can also achieve hazard mitigation plan goals. This webinar will provide examples of how local planners have integrated water quality, such as Green Infrastructure, into their Hazard Mitigation Plans. More information
2022 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated …
Webinar Wednesday: Multi-Local Government Aggregation Programs…
Multi-Local Government Aggregation Programs: A Tool for Implementation Multi-municipal aggregation programs can be incredibly valuable to assist local governments with implementation of technical and/or high upfront cost projects. Aggregation programs provide lower cost and turnkey services to local governments by leveraging the purchasing and decision making power of participants. Further, these programs remove several key …
2022 PA-DE ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
The Westin Wilmington 818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE, United StatesPA-DE ASLA is pleased to welcome you to the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware this April 8-9. Content and field sessions focus on thoughtful approaches to timely issues and challenges, as well as in-depth reviews of important work happening in and around Wilmington. More information is available on PA-DE ASLA's website. More …
Penn State Extension: NRCS & USDA Rural Development…
NRCS and USDA RD: Funders That Planners, Municipal Officials, and Other Community Leaders Should Know Well 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) How community planners and other local leaders can utilize the agencies of the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) -- Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resource & Conservation Service (NRCS) & United States Department …
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: How to Leverage Conservation, Open Space and Parks…
WebinarHow to Leverage Conservation, Open Space and Parks Funding to Maximize Multiple Benefits How are localities leveraging conservation, open space and parks funding to maximize economic development, environmental stewardship, and quality of life? This webinar will explore the policies and opportunities that support conservation, recreation and open space at the local level. More …
Webinar Wednesday: Environmental Justice Overview & Pennsylvania’s Draft Environmental Justice Policy
Environmental Justice Overview & Pennsylvania's Draft Environmental Justice Policy After this session, participants will be able to: Define environmental justice, equity, and equality. Know some key precedents around the environmental justice movement nationally and in Pennsylvania. Learn the scientific basis of disproportionate impacts facing communities. Know about the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s Environmental …
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: One Water Approach…
WebinarThe One Water Approach and How It Benefits the Bay Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), aka. the “One Water” approach, has been embraced by APA as a best practice. Clean water goals have a strong connection to the One Water approach. This webinar will present local planning jurisdictions that have taken a One Water …
Webinar Wednesday: Off the Shelf and Into Action…
Off the Shelf and Into Action, Creating an Implementable Comprehensive Plan Ten years have passed since the implementable comprehensive plan approach was introduced. Interest continues to grow. RFPs from Pennsylvania communities regularly ask for an implementable plan. This webinar will provide a refresher on the implementable plan approach. It will describe how to create a …
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
2022 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference Friday June 3, 2022 at the Trenton War Memorial The New Jersey History and Historic Preservation conference is the annual state-wide educational and networking opportunity for history and historic preservation professionals and volunteers in the fields of architecture, planning, heritage site and museum management, public history, archaeology, …
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: Smart Growth Tools for Protecting Water Resources
WebinarSmart Growth Tools for Protecting Water Resources Water quality outcomes are directly tied to land use decisions made by local jurisdictions. This webinar would explore local land use scenarios that lead to triple-bottom-line (economic, social, environmental) results and pose questions on current land use trends watershed-wide that may threaten progress. More information
Mid-Atlantic Collaboration: Planning for Agriculture, Wind and Solar
Planning for Agriculture, Wind and Solar Policies in the United States promote expansion of renewable energy and protection of farmland. Sometimes these goals clash. This presentation reviews the land consumption issues, local opposition to renewable energy (NIMBYism) and competing state and local policies. The focus then turns on co-location, or how agriculture and renewable energy …
Webinar Wednesday: Telling Your Story…
Telling Your Story: Effective Strategies for Communication Successful public communication is more than surveys and opinion polls. It must also inform and educate, and that requires more than posting everything on your website. Even in a small community, that volume of data is overwhelming and can be frustrating to navigate. In this presentation, we will …
Webinar Wednesday: Advancing Racial Equity through Land Use Planning
Advancing Racial Equity through Land Use Planning According to US Census Data, disparity in income and housing among diverse racial and ethnic populations has occurred in the United States. Researchers have pointed out that many members of these specific populations have been adversely impacted by housing policies adopted in the first half of the 20th …
Mid-Atlantic Planning Webinar: Ethic Cases of the Year
Ethics Case of the Year : October 18th, 2022 — 12pm-1pm 1 CM: # 9258311 Join MAPC in case analyses of scenarios based upon both formal complaints and informal inquiries reviewed by the Ethics Officer and Ethics Committee in 2021. Speakers: Scott Duncanson, AICP, Senior Environmental Planner and Project Manager at Gannett Fleming, Inc., Lauren DeVore, …
Guns, Lawyers & Land Use Webinar
Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, 12PM-1PM Guns, Lawyers, & Land Use Webinar The Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms is implicated by local zoning and land use regulations. State and federal courts have decided an increasing number of cases that limit the scope of land use regulation on firearms. This presentation first provides and overview of …
Webinar Wednesday: Pennsylvania Land Use Law Update…
Pennsylvania Land Use Law Update: Appellate Cases from 2021-2022 Appellate Cases will be presented in traditional lecture format as well as interactively with hypotheticals to demonstrate how a recent case decided the outcome. Cases will range from traditional zoning approval cases (variances, special exceptions & conditional uses), zoning interpretation cases and validity challenges, to subdivision …
Webinar Wednesday: Planning Ethics…
Planning Ethics: What's New in 2022 and Elect Ethics Cases of the Year The AICP Code of Ethics was recently updated in 2021 with the updated code going into effect January 1, 2022. This session will present a summary of the updated AICP Code of Ethics followed by a review of several ethical scenarios/case studies. …
Webinar Wednesday: Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Report Card
Pennsylvania's Infrastructure Report Card The four Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Pennsylvania (Central PA, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh) combine forces and efforts every four years to perform an assessment of current infrastructure conditions throughout the Commonwealth. This is provided in a report card format with letter grades to make …
POSTPONED Webinar Wednesday: Checking the Boxes…
POSTPONED Checking the Boxes with Green Infrastructure What are the impacts of trees? Maintenance costs, economic benefits, equity considerations, health factors, stormwater implications, regulatory challenges... This session will look at the multi-dimensionality of green infrastructure (not just trees!) and the long-term vision for risk reduction and health improvement with planner and municipal action opportunities woven …
2023 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 11 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated …
PA Chapter Social at NPC23
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia 215 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAre you attending the National Planning Conference? Pennsylvania Chapter will hold a social at the Racquet Club. This social aims to connect planning professionals from all over country. Light appetizers and drinks will be available. Register here. Registration will close on Wednesday, March 29, 11:59 PM. Tickets will be available at the door.
Webinar Wednesday: Changes Taking Place in the Manufactured Housing Community…
The Changes Taking Place in the Manufactured Housing Community Impacting Sustainability and Affordability and The Role of Planners There are approximately 1,600 manufactured home communities (MHCs - also known as “mobile home parks” or “land-lease communities”) in PA, home to thousands of working families, seniors, and ordinary Pennsylvanians. In the last 10 years, private-equity and …
Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration Presents: Planning for Clean Water…
Planning for Clean Water: Chesapeake Bay Tributary Summaries and Data Dashboard Chesapeake Bay tools for accessing synthesis information for non-tidal and tidal water quality, restoration targeting, management practice implementation and planning for change in the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Speaker, Breck Sullivan, is employed by the U.S. Geological Survey and works at the Chesapeake …
Webinar Wednesday: Checking the Boxes with Green Infrastructure
Checking the Boxes with Green Infrastructure What are the impacts of trees? Maintenance costs, economic benefits, equity considerations, health factors, stormwater implications, regulatory challenges... This session will look at the multi-dimensionality of green infrastructure (not just trees!) and the long-term vision for risk reduction and health improvement with planner and municipal action opportunities woven throughout. …
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
Stockton University-Atlantic CityNew Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference: FUN & FURY Date and Location: June 12 & 13, 2023 at Stockton University-Atlantic City It’s going to be an exciting and packed two-day event in Atlantic City, home to the world’s first and longest boardwalk! The New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference is the annual state-wide …
Central Section: Clean Water Planning Workshop & BMP Tour
Farm & Home Center 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA, United StatesLancaster and York Counties are leaders in integrated water resources planning and collaborative watershed restoration. Join us to learn about their water quality initiatives, then hop on a bus to tour key best management practices in Lancaster County. Enroute to each stop, Lancaster Clean Water Partners will highlight how the BMPs to be seen are …
LGBTQ+ Professionals in the Built Environment Pride Happy Hour
Join us on Friday, June 16th at 6:00p at Cockatoo for our second annual Pride happy hour, an event for LGBTQ+ landscape architects, architects, planners, and allied professionals in the Philadelphia region. Let’s start conversations, build community, and celebrate Pride within our fields! Register here >> The event is free and open to LGBTQ+ individuals …
Webinar Wednesday: Planning for TOD – A Way to Transform your Community
Planning for TOD – A Way to Transform your Community Transit-oriented development (TOD) capitalizes on public transit access by transforming underutilized spaces into walkable and sustainable communities, with a mix of land uses, a vibrant public realm, and excellent connectivity to transit amenities. The Montgomery County Planning Commission released a Model TOD Ordinance and Guidebook …
Webinar Wednesday: Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas in the Susquehanna River Basin
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas in the Susquehanna River Basin Groundwater recharge is the primary means of ensuring water is available in aquifers for water supply and as base flow to streams. Different geologic materials, structures, and land uses all influence the rate in which water can recharge underlying aquifers. This study incorporated factors influencing recharge …
PMPEI Train the Trainer-CANCELLED
The PA Municipal Planning Education Institute will be conducting a Train-the-Trainer class to prepare instructors to teach the PMPEI Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review. The training consists of two weekend sessions, Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, and Saturday, October 21. and will be held in State College. The training program will …
PMPEI Train the Trainer-CANCELLED
The PA Municipal Planning Education Institute will be conducting a Train-the-Trainer class to prepare instructors to teach the PMPEI Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review. The training consists of two weekend sessions, Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, and Saturday, October 21. and will be held in State College. The training program will …
Annual APA PA Conference
Electrifying the Future With Our Past Join Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association for their Annual Conference in Scranton. 400 planners expected Over 40 classroom sessions 6 mobile workshops offered Up to 12 CM credits, including Sustainability/Resilience, Equity, Law and Ethics Welcome Reception at Scranton Cultural Center Annual Awards presentation - our best and brightest …
PMPEI Train the Trainer-CANCELLED
The PA Municipal Planning Education Institute will be conducting a Train-the-Trainer class to prepare instructors to teach the PMPEI Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review. The training consists of two weekend sessions, Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, and Saturday, October 21. and will be held in State College. The training program will …
Webinar Wednesday: Ethics Cases of the Year
Ethics Cases of the Year The AICP Code of Ethics was recently updated in 2021 with the updated code going into effect January 1, 2022. This session will present a summary of the updated AICP Code of Ethics followed by a review of several ethical scenarios/ case studies. The review of the updated AICP Code …
Webinar Wednesday: Land Use Law Update
Land Use Law Update This session will review opinions of the federal and Pennsylvania courts issued since the last APA PA annual conference and highlight developments in the law. The session will cover the adoption, administration, interpretation and enforcement of MPC-enabled ordinances; floodplain, stormwater and wetlands management; other state and federal statutes impacting land use …
Webinar Wednesday: Are You Ready? A Framework for Identifying Climate Risks…
Are You Ready? A Framework for Identifying Climate Risks, Prioritizing Actions, and Securing Funding Anticipating, preparing for, and mitigating the impacts of climate change is critical to ensuring our communities continue to prosper and provide a high quality of life. This two-part session will first introduce a transferable methodology for assessing and visualizing the wide-ranging …
Webinar Wednesday: Environmental Justice Tools to Help Understand Your Community
Environmental Justice Tools to Help Understand Your Community This event will give a brief introduction to the environmental justice (EJ) movement nationally and in Pennsylvania, before drilling down to specific tools and policies that affect planning and land use in Pennsylvania around EJ. Planners will learn about the EJ Policy from the Pennsylvania Department of …
2024 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 9 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated …
TransportationCamp PHL 2024
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, Drexel University 3245 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 US, Philadelphia, PATransportationCamp PHL 2024 3/23/24 Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (PISB) at Drexel University 3245 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 US Register: tcphl.ticketspice.com/transportationcamp-phl-2024 Whether you work in the industry or simply have an interest, we welcome you physically to our nation’s birthplace at the center of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) for a day filled with ideas at …
PA Brownfields Conference 2024
Penn Stater Conference Center State College, PA, United StatesJoin the Department of Environmental Protection’ s Land Recycling Program and the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania at The Penn Stater Hotel in State College, PA on March 25-27 for a chance to collaborate with industry professionals and explore a vast array of brownfield topics. Explore the conference program here and discover sessions on environmental …
Webinar Wednesday: You Didn’t Get the Grant…
You Didn’t Get the Grant: Now What? The Infrastructure Bill has presented us with once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue life-changing transportation improvements for the communities we serve. As a planner for Delaware County, philosophically we were ready to pursue the funding; but practically, we did not have the necessary expertise on hand to …
Westmoreland County’s 3rd Annual Blight Remediation Summit
Westmoreland County Community College 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA, United StatesWestmoreland County is excited to host county and regional municipal officials, code enforcement officers, developers, commercial realtors, and others as speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Panel topics include the ins and outs of working with the Land Bank, how zoning impacts affordable housing, and more! Some great partnerships were made at last year's Summit, and we …
Webinar Wednesday: Broadband Ready Community Program
Broadband Ready Community Program The Broadband Ready Community Program developed by the PA Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) targets PA municipalities and counties to reduce procedural, policy, and permitting barriers to broadband deployment at the municipal level and to encourage broadband infrastructure investment within participating communities. The program encourages and promotes public-private partnerships through stakeholder engagement and …
Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration: Implications of Recent Clean Water Act…
Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration: Implications of Recent Clean Water Act Decision on Land Use Planning In May, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Court’s ruling reduces the number of wetlands subject to the provisions of the Clean Water Act, while likely providing some more clarity as to covered wetlands. …
Central Section Event: All 4 One…
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesAPA PA Central Section Workshop All 4 One: Law, Ethics, Equity, & Sustainability/Resiliency Friday, May 17, 2024 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Giant Food Store Community Center (3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill) All 4 One will focus on the key pillars of planning: equity, ethics, land use law, and sustainability and resiliency. Our experienced presenters …
Webinar Wednesday: The Impact of Large & Medium Scale Solar Projects…
The Impact of Large & Medium Scale Solar Projects on PA Communities The webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of large and medium scale solar developments on the PA landscape including where and why they are being sited, common concerns in communities, zoning and land use considerations in ordinance development and proposed legislation that could …
Intergenerational Community Planning & Placemaking
Holiday Inn LancasterJuly 10, 2024. 10:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. in Lancaster, PA Intergenerational Community Planning & Placemaking A 1-Day Symposium with 5 CM Credits for AICP (this day precedes the July 10-12 2024 Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference) Planners, architects, and municipal staff, as well as community-based organizations that cut across disciplines focused on education, health and human services are …
MAPC Webinar: Planning for A Resilient Transportation System with NCDOT
Join the Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration for the next webinar in the resiliency series, highlighting the resilience planning efforts at the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recognizes the critical role transportation plays in fostering societal well-being, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. In the face of increasing challenges posed by …
Webinar Wednesday: Ways Municipalities Can Expand the Supply and Affordability of Housing
Ways Municipalities Can Expand the Supply and Affordability of Housing The session will address ways that municipalities in PA. can assist in addressing the national housing crisis, by revising ordinances to promote an expanded supply and increased affordability of various types of housing. Topics include promoting the conversion of offices and old mill buildings into …
APA PA Annual Conference
Erie Bayfront Convention Center Erie, PA, United StatesSave the date, October 13-15, 2024
Mpact Mobility Conference
Mpact Mobility Conference The annual Mpact Transit + Community conference (formerly Rail~Volution) focuses on the interplay of transit, connected mobility options, land use and development in building great places to live – for everyone. Join practitioners, leaders and advocates from communities across the United States and Canada. Share best practices, real-world solutions and innovative approaches …
APA PA Central Section: Let’s Talk Housing!
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesWHAT TO EXPECT Our Let’s Talk Housing slate of knowledgeable presenters will provide valuable information to help planners and others make an impact in their work and in local communities. You will learn: The current state of housing in the Commonwealth, including perspectives on how we got to where we are today and what it …
Webinar Wednesday: AICP Code of Ethics
AICP Code of Ethics The AICP Code of Ethics was recently updated in 2021 with the updated code going into effect January 1, 2022. This session will present a summary of the updated AICP Code of Ethics followed by a review of several ethical scenarios/case studies. The review of the updated AICP Code of Ethics …
Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration Webinar on Climate-Smart Agriculture
Free webinar on Climate-Smart Agriculture to be presented on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from Noon-1;30 PM. This webinar entitled “Climate-Smart Agriculture: Planning for a Resilient, Sustainable and Innovative Agricultural Future” will be hosted by the PA Chapter of APA’s President, Leah Eppinger, AICP. Agriculture is one of the biggest industries and largest land uses in …
Webinar Wednesday: Pennsylvania Land Use Law Update…
Pennsylvania Land Use Law Update: Appellate Cases from 2023-2024 Pennsylvania appellate cases will be presented in traditional lecture format as well as interactively with hypotheticals to demonstrate how a recent case decided the outcome. Cases will cover topics related to zoning (variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses) and subdivision & land development (plan approvals, modifications, …
Webinar Wednesday: Climate Change Adaptation Planning…
Climate Change Adaptation Planning in the Great Lakes The International Joint Commission (IJC) Water Quality Board (WQB) initiated the Climate Change Adaptation in the Great Lakes project to develop a robust community of practice and provide access to dynamic planning tools designed for local and regional governments to support climate resilience in Great Lakes communities. …
Penn State Extension: Motivating and Engaging Volunteers…
Motivating and Engaging Volunteers in Local Governance and Community Planning 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) Volunteerism plays a role in community and land use planning, ranging from volunteer planning boards to individuals and organizations undertaking community improvement projects. In this dynamic and interactive workshop, participants will learn about the role volunteers play in local government …
Webinar Wednesday: Take a Ride on the Reading…
Take a Ride on the Reading – Passenger Rail and TOD Planning in Reading, PA The recently standardized planning process created by the USDOT Federal Railroad Administration in their Corridor Identification and Development Program (CIDP) and the efforts to-date and planned by the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to restore passenger rail service between Reading …
2025 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 8 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated …
Penn State Extension: Housing Affordability…
Housing Affordability: Addressing the Housing Crisis: A Collaborative Approach to Building Local Solutions with the New Hampshire Housing Academy and the InvestNH program 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) As is true in many counties, a shortage of available and affordable housing continues to have a major impact on communities’ economic and civic health. The webinar …
Webinar Wednesday: Blowing Up Your Boards and Other Bold Ideas…
Blowing Up Your Boards and Other Bold Ideas to Bring Your Comp Plan to Life How do you guarantee that your community’s new comprehensive plan will see fruition? Operationalize its implementation. The presenters will explore fresh ideas for delivering on vision, highlighting an innovative accomplishment by the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon to completely restructure the …
Penn State Extension: Data Driven Decision-Making…
Data-Driven Decision-Making: What Does this Term Mean for Community Planning? 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) As is true in many counties, a shortage of available and affordable housing continues to have a major impact o This presentation explores how local governments can leverage data sources and community input to create effective planning outcomes. Through practical …
Webinar Wednesday: Vision Zero Delco…
Vision Zero Delco: An Innovative County Approach to Vision Zero Developing a Vision Zero Plan for a county that owns no roads and is comprised of 49 municipalities presented many challenges and barriers. Undeterred, Delaware County became the first Pennsylvania County to adopt a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. It was adopted by resolution on …