Events
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
APA Region 1 Conference
Save the date for the American Planning Association Region 1 Conference, June 25-26, 2015 in Saratoga Springs, NY. More information to follow.
Transportation Management Association of Chester County Annual Meeting
Chester Valley Golf Club Malvern, PACalling all transportation planners!: The Transportation Management Association of Chester County is hosting their Annual Meeting on Friday, June 26th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, PA. Guest speaker will be Sarah Feinberg, Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. She will speaking about Federal policies and …
L273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program
PSATS Education Center 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, United StatesL273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance ProgramThis course is typically offered only a few times each year at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD. FEMA Region III staff will be conducting the in-depth, four day training course in Cumberland County on July 20-23, 2015 – don’t miss this opportunity! This course …
Lehigh Valley Section Event: The Hoover Mason Trestle
ArtsQuest Center, Blast Furnace Room 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesThe Hoover Mason TrestleWednesday, September 2, 20155:00-5:30PM: Registration5:30-6:30PM: Presentation to be held in the Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem6:30-7:30PM: Walking tour of the TrestleApproved for 1.5 CM Credit See flyer >>This session will discuss the economic and community development impacts of the Hoover Mason Trestle project located on the …
Bike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy Communities
Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy CommunitiesSpeakers:Eric Osth, Urban Design AssociatesJonathan Kline, Studio for Spacial PracticeKristin Saunders, City of Pittsburgh Planning DepartmentLena Andrews, Action HousingDan Yablonsky, BikePGH Course DescriptionThe times are a-changing, and they’re doing so without the car. For the first time in two generations, the Millennials fueling our country’s urban …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Forest Buffers and Stream Ecology | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsForest Buffers and Stream Ecology: Research and Practice from the Stroud Research CenterSpeaker: Lamonte Garber, Stroud Water Research CenterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will review the current Best Management Practices for riparian forest buffers. This technique has been used for decades for its ability to filter contaminants …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Greenways and Trails Summit
Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center Warren, PA, United StatesSave the Date: September 20-22, 2015 (view)Greenways and Trails Summit: Take a Walk on the WILDS Side Location Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center, Warren, PA (located at the confluence of two recognized water trails and in the midst of the Lumber Heritage Region, Route 6 Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Wilds) Local Hosts: City of …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)
Lancaster County Watersheds | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsLancaster County Watersheds: What Can Be Done to Achieve Local Water Quality Goals?Speaker: Matt Kofroth, Lancaster County Conservation DistrictApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will cover watershed basics, and explain how streams in Lancaster County are listed as impaired, what tools are used to fix “broken streams”, and …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)
EB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments 1.25 CM credits Friday, October 09, 2015 8:00 am - 10:30 am DVRPC Office The ACP Building - 8th Floor 190 N. Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106 For directions Call (215) 592-1800 Please Use Sixth Street Entrance Agenda 8:00 AM Coffee and Networking 8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions Patty …
Water Quality in the Susquehanna River | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsWater Quality in the Susquehanna River: What Have We Learned Over the Past 30 Years?Speaker: Kevin McGonigal, Susquehanna River Basin CommissionApproved for 1.5 CM Credits Is water quality improving in the Susquehanna River Basin? Are management actions making a difference? What are the next steps? These are a few …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)
Montgomery County Community College
Event InformationOctober 16, 2015 Doing More With Less Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Symposium Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA See registration page for details: http://www.scup.org/page/regions/ma/2015/one-day/20151016/registrationanddeadlines Description: Funding ... Questions, Strategies, Opportunities Need funding for a project? Who doesn't! Leaders from across your region will share their expertise to help you understand …
3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum
Philadelphia University-DEC CenterThe 3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum at Philadelphia University will bring together design practitioners, educators, and students of the built environment who are interested not only in the SHIFT of Philadelphia’s changing skyline and urban landscape, but also the SHIFT in enabling technology (especially 3D) which helps us better understand, plan and design for, measure, …
PA Chapter of APA 2015 Annual Conference
Westin Convention Center 1000 Penn Avenue , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSAVE THE DATE!
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)
Using Trees and Technology to Meet Stormwater Management Requirements | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsUsing Trees and Technology to Meet Stormwater Management RequirementsSpeaker: Chris Peiffer, Plan-It Geo, LLCApproved for 1.5 CM Credits Across Pennsylvania, forests and trees along streams, streets, in parks, yards, and throughout natural areas constitute a valuable urban and community forest. This resource is critical for the region’s green infrastructure, …
2015 PEDA Fall Conference
Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States2015 PEDA Fall Conference Start 10/26/2015 End 10/28/2015 Location Blair County Convention CenterMore information>>
Financing Working Capital Lines of Credit
Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United StatesFinancing Working Capital Lines of Credit When 10/26/2015 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Location Blair County Convention Center, Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602 Registration Non-Member – $209.00 (USD) PEDA Member – $159.00 (USD) https://peda.wildapricot.org/event-1908846
i-Tree Tools: Overview of Software for Estimating Function and Value of Trees|1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series Presentsi-Tree Tools: Overview of Software for Estimating Function and Value of TreesSpeaker: Jason Henning, PhD, The Davey Institute and USDA Forest Service 1.5 CM Credits The i-Tree suite of software tools was developed by the USDA Forest Service, the Davey Institute and their cooperators to help users assess and manage …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Central Section Event: Rethinking Healthy Community Planning
Who Plans for Health? We all do! The work we do as community planners can influence the behavioral choices people make in terms of food, shelter, travel, and leisure activities. The workshop will kick-off by highlighting recent efforts to plan for public health - or plan with health outcomes in mind - among these sectors …
Philadelphia University Open House
Please join us on Saturday, November 7th as Philadelphia University's College of Architecture and the Built Environment holds its annual Graduate Open House. Tour one of our LEED-certified buildings, meet with faculty and students, and get information on our innovative and award-winning graduate programs such as the MS in Sustainable Design, MS in Construction Management …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Green Infrastructure in the Urban Environment | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsGreen Infrastructure in the Urban Environment: What Can Municipalities Do?Speaker: Charlotte Katzenmoyer, City of LancasterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits The presentation will detail the City of Lancaster’s efforts to proactively reduce combined sewer system overflows by implementing economically viable, long-term strategies for mitigating the negative impacts on wet weather …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Planning, Economic Development, and the New Normal
Chester County Planning Commission 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA, United StatesPlanning, Economic Development, and the New Normal Where: Chester County Planning Commission, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA 19380When: Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM 1.5 CM Credits Delve into the state of the real estate markets after the great recession. How have well-planned communities weathered the storm? Are more …
Vision Zero Conference
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn Thursday, December 3, 2015, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are co-hosting Philadelphia’s first Vision Zero conference. Vision Zero is based on the concept that road crashes are not accidents, but are preventable events. Road deaths, currently totaling nearly 100 per year in Philadelphia, can be reduced to zero …
APA PA Board Meeting
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesThere is a APA PA board meeting on Thursday, December 3 at 11:00 AM. Can't make it in person, but want to call in, please see agenda.View Agenda
Economic Ecology | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsEconomic Ecology: Restoration of the Floodplain as an Alternative Solution to Regulatory and Environmental ChallengesSpeaker: Mark Guttshall, LandstudiesApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will demonstrate how municipal officials, developers, and professional consultants can deal with flooding, stormwater, MS4, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and the economic and environmental …
Northeast Section Meeting & Luncheon
Armetta's Restaurant Clarks Summit, PA, United States2015 APA PA Northeast Section Holiday Meeting & LuncheonThe northeast Section will meet at 11:30 PM for a meeting, followed by the luncheon at Armetta's Restaurant (Clarks Summit, PA). A presentation by George Kelly, Director of the Lackawanna County Department of Planning & Economic Development. Mr. Kelly will discuss the restructuring of the County Planning …
The Ethics of Private Practice Consulting
The Ethics of Private Practice ConsultingShould a planning consultant buy drinks for public-sector clients at a conference reception? Should a retired city planning director now at a private planning firm respond to a past employer’s RFP? Join a discussion about common ethical dilemmas of private consultants and the public officials who work with them. You’ll …
2015 Economic Development Course
Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA, United StatesJoin us for the 2015 Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania!Over 1,000 professionals have completed this intensive four day course, accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Course participants learn theoretical and practical approaches to economic development from professional and experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academic institutions, and development organizations. For …
DVRPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
DVRPC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19106More information >>Agenda for the evening 5:30 PM Cocktail Reception 7:00 PM Program 8:00 PM Dinner Tickets Tickets are $95 each. To register online: dvrpc.ticketleap.com/50th To register by check or credit card, please fill out …
Southeast Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlanning for Sign Code Success Thursday, December 10, 2015 Breakfast/registration: 8:30 AM Event: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMView Schedule >> To register: http://signcodesuccess.eventbrite.com/ 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 …
Equity Issues in Transportation Planning | 1.5 CM Ethics
WebinarEquity Issues in Transportation Planning: Getting More Voices into the ConversationEvery community is affected by the transportation planning process, because we all use the network. Many communities have historically not been heard, however. The challenge today is to go beyond simply giving equal access to the process, and instead to seek out the communities whose …