Events
PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer
Borough of State College 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesWould you like make planning in Pennsylvania better? One way is by becoming a PMPEI instructor and sharing your knowledge with local planning and zoning officials. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute invites you to become an instructor in its growing Planning and Zoning Course Program that annually reaches over 600 students across the Commonwealth.Two …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lackawanna County)
Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: March 28, April 4 & 11Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLehigh County (Allentown)Dates: April 5, 12 & 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Eric McAfee (EMcAfee@lvpc.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: April 13, 20 & 27Location: Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the …
PAEP Central Section Program
Knute's Pub & Grill 15 W King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United StatesPAEP Central Section April 2016 ProgramSponsored by HDRShippensburg University, Center for Land Use and SustainabilityDate: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Meeting Location: Knute’s Pub Shippensburg, PA Time: 5:30-6:00 Social and Business Card Drawing; 6:00-7:00 Presentation Come join your fellow PAEP members to learn about Shippensburg University’s Center for Land Use and Sustainability (CLUS) and hear about …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLehigh County (Allentown)Dates: April 5, 12 & 19Location: Lehigh Valley Planning CommissionTo register contact Eric McAfee (EMcAfee@lvpc.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course …
PMPEI: Benefits of an Effective Planning Commission
WebinarPMPEI: Benefits of an Effective Planning CommissionA detailed orientation to the work of a planning commission: what it does, where it fits in, the relationship of the planning commission with the governing body and how it coordinates with other boards and commissions, and how it can contribute to the long-term sustainability of the municipality.Wednesday, April …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: April 13, 20 & 27Location: Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: April 13, 20 & 27Location: Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBerks County (Reading)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Alright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania. Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Mercer County)
Springfield Township 406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningMercer County (Springfield Township)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Springfield Township, Mercer CountyTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Course DetailsThe PMPEI Course in Zoning is a 3-session, in-depth “nuts and bolts” course in the drafting, amending, administering, and monitoring of zoning ordinances. Course topics include the MPC authority for …
Old House Fair
The American Philatelic Society 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte , PA, United StatesThe 2016 Old House Fair in Bellefonte will be held at the American Philatelic Society’s headquarters in the Match Factory Complex on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th. On Friday, the Fair addresses financial aspects of revitalizing older downtowns through two programs that might interest planners. First is a 3.5-hour workshop, Main Street LLC: …
Statewide Training: Public Health (Philadelphia)|3CM
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents:Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical issue in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for public …
Connections 2045 Workshop-Chester County
Chester County Historical Society 225 N High St, West Chester, PA, United StatesConnections 2045 Workshop - Chester County Monday, May 2, 2016 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM We want to know… What do you think the future will look like? A number of forces will affect how people and places connect in the future. These Future Forces are broader social, technological, economic, environmental, and political trends that …
Map It Out: An Introductory Guide to Open Source Mapping
Venturef0rth 417 N 8th Street, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMap It Out: An Introductory Guide to Open Source Mapping Have you ever wanted to learn a new way to produce maps for reports or the web? This class offers an introduction to Quantum GIS, CartoDB and Geoda, three open source mapping platforms. Feel free to bring your laptop and join us! The Pennsylvania Chapter …
Southeast Section Event: High Cost of Free Parking|2CM
PECO-Energy Hall 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia , PA, United StatesThe High Cost of Free ParkingMay 5, 2016, 8:30-11:00AMPhiladelphia, PARegister Now>>The Event will focus on a keynote from Donald Shoup, FAICP who will discuss concepts related to parking. This is followed by a panel of local respondents who will discuss elements of Dr. Shoup’s parking ideology and how it relates to the Philadelphia area.Agenda8:00 registration …
Statewide Training: Public Health (Upper St. Clair)|3CM
Township of Upper St. Clair, Community & Recreation Center 1551 Mayview Rd, Upper St. Clair, PA, United StatesPA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents: Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical issue in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for …
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Dinner Keynote Speech|1CM
Mariia Zimmerman is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2016 Annual Dinner. In her presentation, she will detail her 20 years of policy and planning experience with the federal government, the national Center for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and on Capitol Hill. She’s expected to address the importance of collaborative efforts to …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBerks County (Reading)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Alright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania. Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Mercer County)
Springfield Township 406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningMercer County (Springfield Township)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Springfield Township, Mercer CountyTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Course DetailsThe PMPEI Course in Zoning is a 3-session, in-depth “nuts and bolts” course in the drafting, amending, administering, and monitoring of zoning ordinances. Course topics include the MPC authority for …
Statewide Training: Public Health (Hermitage)|3CM
Training Center at LindenPointe 3050 Prosperity Place, Hermitage, PA, United StatesPA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents:Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical issue in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for public …
Blair County LEPC SARA Summit
Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States2016 SARA Summit Uniting Community & Industries The SARA Summit is an annual event emphasizing community emergency preparedness and planning. The theme this year is "Are You Aware of Your Surroundings?" and will focus on situation awareness. Community planners are involved in emergency preparedness by implementing sound planning practices that minimize potential threats and ensure …
Data Collection & Analysis Workshop
Cranberry Township-Municipal Building 2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township, PA, United StatesSouthwestern Pennsylvania Community Profiles (SWPA Community Profiles) is a new way to collect, analyze and understand information across a range of domains to look at our neighborhoods and municipalities in a comprehensive data fashion. With data and indicators from local, state and federal government sources, along with a select set of other databases, SWPA Community …
Statewide Land Bank Summit
Unnamed Venue Latrobe, PA, United StatesInvitation to a Statewide Land Bank SummitLearn from state and national experts about the whys and hows of blight remediation planning and forming and operating a land bank.Receive two new publications: Pennsylvania Land Bank Resource Guide and We Can Do this: A Five-Step, Fast-Track Blight PlanWhere: Latrobe, PennsylvaniaWhen: Wednesday, May 11th through Thursday, May 12th Who should attend: municipal …
Translating the Plan into Implementation
Montgomery County Planing Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United StatesTranslating the Plan into Implementation Where: Montgomery County Planning Commission, One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 201, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401 When: Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PMHow can zoning help put plans into action? What other kinds of implementation can smooth the way? Close collaboration? Rigorous regulations? Any way you look …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBerks County (Reading)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Alright CollegeTo register contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)Reviews how zoning evolved in the United States, and how many of the original concepts still form the basis of the way zoning is practiced in 21st century Pennsylvania.Course DetailsThis "nuts and bolts" course deals with the …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Mercer County)
Springfield Township 406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningMercer County (Springfield Township)Dates: April 28, May 5 & 12Location: Springfield Township, Mercer CountyTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 ext. 1042 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Course DetailsThe PMPEI Course in Zoning is a 3-session, in-depth “nuts and bolts” course in the drafting, amending, administering, and monitoring of zoning ordinances. Course topics include the MPC authority for …
Central Section Event: Guideposts for Decision Making
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesThis Guideposts for Decision Making: Land Use Law & Ethics workshop will demonstrate the dynamics associated with both law and ethics in the planning arena and is sure to benefit you in many ways. During the Land Use Law session, attendees will learn about recent amendments to the PA Municipalities Planning Code, PA Uniform Planned …
The City We Want & Need: A Mid-Atlantic Regional Convening on Habitat III
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHabitat III is an opportunity to think and act with a collective voice to create and sustain cities of opportunity. More specifically, Habitat III is an opportunity for the U.S. to leverage the collective expertise of those addressing sustainable development globally and develop shared priorities domestically. Our partners and stakeholders agree—we need to start the …
South Central Pennsylvania Walking Summit
East Shore YMCA 701 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesYou are cordially invited to attend the "South Central Pennsylvania Walking Summit: Promoting Walking and Walkable Communities" hosted by the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs on Tuesday, May 17th from 8:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the East Shore YMCA in Harrisburg. Registration is FREE!The Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking and Walkable Communities …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lackawanna County)
Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration …
PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer
Borough of State College 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesWould you like make planning in Pennsylvania better? One way is by becoming a PMPEI instructor and sharing your knowledge with local planning and zoning officials. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute invites you to become an instructor in its growing Planning and Zoning Course Program that annually reaches over 600 students across the Commonwealth.Two …
Classic Towns Trolley Tour of Delaware County
Avenue Deli 27 N Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesClassic Towns Trolley Tour of Delaware County Friday, May 20, 2016 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Join Media Borough, Lansdowne Borough, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) for a trolley tour of the Classic Towns of Delaware County--Media and Lansdowne. The event will last from 8:30 am to 4:00pm and includes breakfast and …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Chester County)
WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester)Dates: May 24, 26 & 31Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development …
Connections 2045 Workshop-Philadelphia
WHYY INC 150 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesConnections 2045 Workshop - Philadelphia Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM We want to know… What do you think the future will look like? A number of forces will affect how people and places connect in the future. These Future Forces are broader social, technological, economic, environmental, and political trends that can …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Chester County)
WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester)Dates: May 24, 26 & 31Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lackawanna County)
Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Chester County)
WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester)Dates: May 24, 26 & 31Location: WCU Graduate Business CenterTo register contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)Focuses on the work of planning commissions in the subdivision and land development review process, from pre-application meetings through project completion.Course DetailsThe course is also useful for those in the development …
The Evolving Law of Zoning (Montgomery County)
Crowne Plaza King of Prussia 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesThe Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Lackawanna County)
Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationLackawanna County (Jessup)Dates: May 19, 26 & June 2Location: Lackawanna County Center for Public SafetyTo register contact Steve Pitoniak, 570-963-6400 (pitoniaks@lackawannacounty.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration …
Statewide Training: Public Health (Stroudsburg)|3CM
Monroe County Emergency Center 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA, United StatesPA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA Local Government Training Partnership presents: Aligning Planning, Policy and Practice to Foster Public Health will address an emerging and critical issue in planning - how the built environment and planning processes can work to improve public health. The session will highlight efforts to plan for …
PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer
Borough of State College 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesWould you like make planning in Pennsylvania better? One way is by becoming a PMPEI instructor and sharing your knowledge with local planning and zoning officials. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute invites you to become an instructor in its growing Planning and Zoning Course Program that annually reaches over 600 students across the Commonwealth.Two …
Symposium on Flooding and Pennsylvania’s Historic River Towns
The Campus Theatre 413 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA, United StatesSymposium on Flooding and Pennsylvania's Historic River Towns (The Final Day of the 2016 Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Heritage) Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:00am - 4:00pm The Campus Theatre, 413 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA Throughout Pennsylvania’s early periods of development, its older communities settled along the banks of the state’s more than 86,000 miles of …
The Evolving Law of Zoning (Cumberland County)
PSATS Education Center 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, United StatesThe Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the …
The Evolving Law of Zoning (Centre County)
Tofttrees One Country Club Lane, State College, PA, United StatesThe Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the …
Comprehensive Real Estate Development – Municipal Led Development
Borough Courthouse Hall 105 Kennedy Boulevard, Somerdale, NJ, United StatesComprehensive Real Estate Development (CRED) - Municipal Led DevelopmentMore information & to register: https://www.regonline.com/credsomerdale Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:30 AM - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:30 PM (Eastern Time) Borough Courthouse Hall 609-278-5779 105 Kennedy Boulevard Somerdale, New Jersey 08083 Cost: $295 This course has been approved for:12 CLE Credits (CLE)- NJ Board on Continuing …
The Evolving Law of Zoning (Luzerne County)
Woodlands Inn 1073 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the …
Montgomery County Market Scan
Horsham Township Community Center 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA, United StatesMontgomery County Market Scan | 1.50 CMLand-use planning expert Todd J. Poole, president and founder of 4ward Planning, Inc., will share insight on socio-economic, industry, and real estate market trends and the implications these will have on Montgomery County land-use strategies and policies during a discussion on June 16.“I will provide a Reader’s Digest guide …
The Evolving Law of Zoning (Crawford County)
Hampton Inn Meadville 11446 North Dawn Drive, Meadville, PA, United StatesThe Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the …
The Evolving Law of Zoning (Allegheny County)
Doubletree Pittsburgh Monroeville 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, PA, United StatesThe Evolving Law of Zoning (brochure)The power to zone is not an inherent power of municipalities. Instead, the power to zone is derived from constitutional principles and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Those constitutional principles and the MPC establish the foundation on which municipalities can zone. Pennsylvania courts regularly interpret constitutional principles and the …
Understanding Tax Credits and How to Use Them
Middlesex County Fire Academy 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ, United StatesUnderstanding Tax Credits and How to Use ThemMore information & to register: https://www.regonline.com/taxcredits Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:30 AM - Thursday, June 23, 2016 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Middlesex County Fire Academy 609-278-5779 1001 Fire Academy Drive Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Cost: $295 This course has been approved for:10.8 CLE Credits- Supreme Court of NJ …
Planning Law Review 2016
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlanning Law Review 2016 When: DVRPC - Main Conference Room, 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Where:Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM As the U.S. Supreme Court concludes its session, APA convenes planning attorneys to discuss the most important decisions of the year. In addition to the Supreme …