Short-Term Rentals, Split – Zoned Parcels, & More! The goal of the program is to provide a learning opportunity for Southwest PA planners to earn their required 1.5 Law continuing   …

The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens Approved for 1.50 CM credits law In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our nation's shaky response, it is time   …

APA Region 1 Webcast hosted by PA Chapter  Location Analytics for Coronavirus Preparation Planning | 1 CM (pending approval) This webinar will go over planning for emergencies and disasters, such as   …

Farmers Markets Before, During and Post COVID-19 Approved for 1.25 CM credits  Farmers markets have long served as a way to increase food access in low-income areas, support small farmers   …

Planning Commission Boards in PA: Requirements & Recommendations Approved for 1.25 CM credits  Having an active and effective board is an important part of planning at all levels.  Board members   …

Micromobility Challenges: Sometimes You Feel Like a Scooter and Sometimes You Don't A brief exploration of the taxonomy and classification; legal status, safety considerations, planning implications, and open research questions   …

Hello, It's Me: Introducing PA-SHARE PA-SHARE (Pennsylvania’s Historic & Archaeological Resource Exchange), the PA State Historic Preservation Office’s new, state-of-the-art GIS and online project management system, launched October 2020. As   …

Making Quality Choices in Broadband Deployment Approved for 1.25 CM credits  High-speed Internet access, or broadband, is critical to economic opportunity, job creation, education, and civic engagement. But there are   …

Planning and the New Dynamics of the Demographic of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Growth The "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" demographic is rapidly growing across Pennsylvania. Over 90,000 families have this situation. Millions   …

Planning with a Purpose...and Need: Connecting with PennDOT and FHWA to Build the Foundation for Sound  Transportation Projects Sound transportation projects start with sound planning! Properly identifying and documenting transportation   …

PA Land Use Institute Co-sponsored by American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter and the Lehigh Valley/Berks Section, The Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Bar Association, the Reading Berks Association of   …

Making Planning More Adaptable Approved for 1.25 CM credits  With the complexities and uncertainties revealed in the pandemic and unrest of 2020, planning effectively for the next decade means being   …

PA Land Use Law Update - Zoning Cases The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA Land Use Law Update webinar. This webinar will provide a review   …

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Potential Redevelopment Options for Retail Spaces Approved for 1.25 CM credits  COVID-19 has had significant negative impacts on traditional shopping malls and other “big   …

Planning at the Intersection of Technology, Growth, Revitalization and Inclusion The United States and the World are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The forces of globalization, automation,   …

Planning for Growth, Prosperity & Resiliency: Using the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Plan and Process to Innovate and Guide Strategic Growth Approved for 1.25 CM credits  Although the Community Economic   …

Beat the Heat Hunting Park: A Community Heat Relief Plan In Philadelphia, some neighborhoods can be 22 degrees F hotter than others and low-income residents and residents of color are   …

What to expect: Guideposts to Decision Making: Ethics & Land Use Law workshop is sure to benefit you in many ways. The Ethics Session will provide a general overview of   …

Community Needs: Assessments That Planners Should Know About Approved for 1.25 CM credits  In the field of planning, the creation of plans is one of the foundations upon which decisions   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn Using Open Space to Deliver Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits Demand for open space is on the rise, and many people have moved   …

The Evolution of Aerial Imagery and AI Insights The field of aerial imagery has exploded in the last two decades. Technology and advances in gathering data have made aerial images   …

Intergenerational Community Engagement & Planning - Values & Practices Approved for 1.25 CM credits  As individuals grow apart in today's society, communities need to come together. Communities not only provide   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn Tough But Fair on Freight & Warehousing This course will provide a brief overview of PennDOT’s Publication 790 on Freight Planning Guidance and   …

So You Want to Build a Trail: Tips for Planning, Design, Funding and Construction Multi-use trails have seen a surge in popularity as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and   …

Making Buffers Work for Your Community, Clients, and Residents Approved for 1.25 CM credits  Municipalities are often encouraged to install riparian buffers along community streams. One of the best ways   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Lunch & Learn PennDOT Connects Municipal Support Program This session will highlight the PennDOT Connects policy and the role of local government in collaboration with PennDOT   …

Impact of COVID-19 on Traffic & Road Safety of the City of Pittsburgh, PA In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a world-wide pandemic. In response to that,   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Planning Toolkit As part of the implementation of the TCRPC Regional Growth Management Plan, the online Planning Toolkit was developed to provide public officials, community leaders,   …

Short-Term Rental Trends and How to Craft an Ordinance to Handle Them 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) The short-term rental (STR) market for using rental services such as Airbnb and   …

So You Want Agriculture in Your Community: Have You Heard of PA Farm Link? 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) In some communities, agriculture is part of the land use of   …

Transit Supportive Community Development Frequent, all-day transit service is only one piece of the puzzle in creating a seamless, total lifestyle transit network, which is a key goal set in SEPTA Forward, the Authority’s Strategic Plan.   …

Tactical Urbanism, Placemaking and More: Tools for Taking Quick Action to Implement Your Best Made Plans 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) As both an overarching idea and a hands-on approach   …

And Even More Ethics This session will provide a more in-depth look at a variety of ethics scenarios, based on current planning practice. There will be case studies, and discussion   …

Barriers and Some Solutions to Affordable Housing This session will dive into the specifics of the current landscape of affordable housing, focusing in Pennsylvania. It will describe some of the   …

Traditional Neighborhood Development: Planning Walkable & Connected Communities 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) is a design technique that replicates historic development patterns found in American towns   …

Chesapeake Bay Webinar Series, A Planner's Guide to the Chesapeake Bay   This webinar will provide an orientation to the Bay, including geography, population, the Bay program, why it's important   …