Events
Fall Foliage Tour Aboard the M & H Train
Middletown & Hummelstown RR 136 Brown Street, Middletown, PA, United StatesMembers are welcome to invite their family and friends to enjoy the train excursion! Join Central Section friends for a fall foliage tour aboard the M & H Train. Passengers will board a 1920’s vintage Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coach at M & T Railroad’s 1891 Freight Station in Middletown. Although originally built as a …
Southwest Section Event: Complete Streets
Hosanna House Wallace Events Center-Third Fl, 807 Wallace Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA, United StatesComplete Streets Workshop Complete Streets is a simple idea: streets and sidewalks should be accessible to all residents, regardless of their age or how they get around. The Workshop will detail the benefits of complete streets and provide direction on how to create and implement your own complete street program. Hear examples from programs implemented in Lancaster, …
APA PA Southeast 2017 Annual Event
WeWork 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for APAPASE's Annual Event on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, which includes an opportunity to meet and mingle with other Greater Philadelphia planners, hear an educational presentation (1 CM credit requested), and honor the winners of the John E. Pickett Student Scholarship competition. Ticket price includes two drink tickets and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Water, …
Southwest Section Event: Greenways, Trails and Lanes…
Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United StatesGreenways, Trails and Lanes: Connecting Allegheny County Communities with Green Assets Preserving natural areas and creating bicycle/pedestrian connections is goal many of our planning efforts aim to achieve. Explore how the City of Pittsburgh and the Green Web (Allegheny County) are creating innovative open space networks, building green infrastructure, increasing economic development opportunities, and improving …
Community Sustainability Seminar
Widener Law Commonwealth 3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesWhat does community sustainability mean? How does my municipality achieve sustainability? There are many paths you can take toward community sustainability. This seminar will address those paths via several different presentations. A moderated Q&A session with the panelists will follow the presentations, and we'll end the seminar with a facilitated discussion on community-based carbon offsets. …
LV/Berks Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success
Lower Macungie Township 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA, United StatesPlanning For Sign Code Success Coming up with reasonable and enforceable sign codes can often be a complex and controversial process. With so many community stakeholders caring about sign codes, it is important to get the most accurate, up-to-date information and expertise as possible. The seminar will present modules that educate experienced land use planners …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have …
Active Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City
Center/Architecture + Design 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActive Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City Date: January 24, 2018 Time: 8 - 10 AM Location: Center / Architecture + Design, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA CES/CM/LUs: Pending Registration: https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/active-designhealthy-communities-state-city Event Cost: FREE A child in Society Hill is expected to live 20 years longer than a child born in Strawberry Mansion. How can …
Preservation Planning (10-week course)
Preservation Planning Wednesdays, Jan. 31-Apr. 18 (no class on Feb. 14 and Mar. 14) This 10-week course provides an overview and detailed look at the legal, economic, and community planning aspects of historic preservation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Students will discuss land use and preservation law, federal and state standards, the integration of preservation …
Southeast Section Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
LV/Berks Section Event: Growing Greener…
The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, PA, United StatesGrowing Greener: Writing Conservation by Design Ordinances February 9, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049 For more information please contact Sara Pandl (SPandl@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) or Craig Peiffer (CPeiffer@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) Registration link: https://conservation-by-design.eventbrite.com/ Speakers: Randall Arendt and Ann …
MS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session
Temple University (Center City Campus) 1515 Market Street, Room 222, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session on February 20, 2018: Learn about the MS City and Regional Planning at Temple University at our Information Session on February 20th, 2018. The program has two concentration tracks in Sustainable Community Planning and Transportation Planning. Both are areas of expertise that are in wide demand in …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute…
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPA Land Use Institute: Recent Land Use Court Decisions, Transportation Impacts of Logistic Parks & Mini Casinos More information: https://www.albright.edu/about-albright/offices-departments/center-for-excellence-in-local-government/events/ 4.50 CM credit (1.5 Law) Presentation time: 8:00-10:00 AM This presentation is geared towards planners, engineers, municipal officials and other similar service/planning entities. The Solicitors will discuss each case and how they relate to municipalities. The …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Preservation in Practice…
Rutgers EcoComplex Bordentown, NJ, United StatesPreservation in Practice: A Primer for Historic Preservation Commissions and Planners On March 10, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities at Rutgers-Camden is hosting the first one-day historic preservation workshop of the spring. Registration is open now. All workshop attendees will receive a discount on registration for our fall 2018 class, Introduction to Historic …
2018 AICP Exam Prep Session
Susquehanna Township Building 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This will be held at the Susquehanna Township Building (1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg). The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
GreenCon 2018
Dickinson College, Holland Union Building 28 N College Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesGreenCon 2018: Restore, Repurpose, Regenerate Better buildings happen when we innovate, collaborate, and learn together. GreenCon is the flagship green building conference and expo of central Pennsylvania. For GreenCon 2018, we'll be featuring a keynote duo, Jay Siegel and Scott Breen, co-hosts of the SustainabilityDefined Podcast, which defines sustainability “one concept (and one bad joke) at a time”. …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Breaking Ground Conference
Loews Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis one-day conference is appropriate for local government staff and officials, planning practitioners, community and economic development professionals, civil engineers, architects, and other professionals. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration will open November 1, 2017 Full agenda available at www.dvrpc.org/breakingground/ Registration rate includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials, and a copy of Brian Elm’s book, Peak …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update
Northeast PA Alliance 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA, United StatesPA Land Use Law Update – Zoning Cases The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA land use law update workshop. This workshop will provide a review of the case law and administrative decisions issued in the last year pertaining to Zoning. Recent amendments to the PA Municipalities Planning Code as well …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Form Based Codes – why, where and how
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United StatesForm Based Codes - why, where and how Topics will include the “why, where, and how” of FBCs: Why do communities consider adopting a form-based code? Where do they make sense? How does a form-based code differ from a conventional zoning ordinance? What typically is regulated under a form-based code and what is not? How can …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Chester County Planners’ Forum for Spring 2018
Oakbourne Mansion 1014 S Concord Road, West Chester, PA, United StatesChester County Planners’ Forum for Spring 2018 Professional planners from Chester County are invited to attend the spring 2018 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. April 17 at the Oakbourne Mansion, a beautiful historic property in Westtown (1014 S. Concord Road, West Chester, Pa., 19382). The event will include the following presentations: Greening …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Transportation and Tourism
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTransportation and Tourism Friday, April 20 2018, 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM DVRPC - Main Conference Room 190 North Independence Mall West 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Details and registration: https://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/transportation-and-tourism/ Many older communities and neighborhoods are home to tourist destinations, like museums, historic sites, arts and cultural venues, or parks and trails, among others. …
National Planning Conference
NPC18 | New Orleans | April 21-24
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.