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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Healthy 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 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   …

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   …

MS 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 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 (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 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 (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.

The 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 (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: 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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 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 (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 (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 (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 (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 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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 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 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 (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 (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 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 (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 (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.

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 (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 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 (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 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 (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 (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.

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 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 (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 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 (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 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 (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 (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 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   …

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 (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 (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) 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 (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 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 (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 - 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 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 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 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 (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’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 (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) 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 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 (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 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 (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 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 (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) 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’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   …

Building 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 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 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 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   …

The 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 (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, for more information contact Stan Lembeck.

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 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 (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 (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): 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 (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 (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): 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 (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 (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): 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.

Registration 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,   …

PMPEI: 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 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 (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 (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 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 (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 (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.

October 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   …

PMPEI: 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 (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 (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 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   …

The 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   …

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   …

Chester 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   …

Transportation 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.   …

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Municipal 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: 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: 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   …

In 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 -   …

The 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   …

Nationwide 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,   …

Join 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   …

A “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”   …

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   …

A “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”   …

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   …

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   …

The 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 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   …

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   …

PA-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   …

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,   …

Are 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.

New 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   …

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   …

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   …

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   …

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   …

TransportationCamp 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   …

Join 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   …

Westmoreland 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   …

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   …