Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/. Intergenerational Spaces and Places for Building Meaningful Relationships What does it mean to create public places that are conducive to intergenerational engagement and cooperation? Places such as parks, playgrounds,   …

Planning webcast series Bicycling Innovations for Small Towns and Rural Communities Sponsored by APA Chapters & Divisions (approved for CM credit, event #9118616) With the release of a new publication by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks (STAR) Guide focuses on design guidelines that aim to improve bicycling and   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/. The Subdivision and Land Development Review Process in Pennsylvania The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code is complex.  It can frustrate local officials, developers,   …

Planning webcast series Taxation: Zoning, & Licensing for short-term Residential Rentals Sponsored by APA Chapters & Divisions (approved for CM credit, event #9119061) In 2015, with the Pope and tons of visitors heading to town, Philadelphia became the largest city in North America to legalize short-term residential rentals (such as ones listed on AirBnB, HomeAway.com,   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Planning with School Districts: A Neighborhood Model Approach The inner Cleveland suburb of Lakewood (population 51,000) calls itself a "walking school district". Lakewood has never had school buses in   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Using Reverse Fiscal Impact Analysis in Pre-Disaster Planning Fiscal impact analysis is commonly used to determine the impact of land development on a municipal, county or school budget. However,   …

As Philadelphia continues its renaissance into a 24-hour city and its surrounding suburbs become more urbanized, working with developers to add pedestrian amenities to new construction (while filling in the missing pieces of existing pedestrian infrastructure) is the new norm. How are planners and municipal staff succeeding in filling in these gaps? And how can   …

June 16 – Private Practice Division – A Road Map for Age-Friendly Communities – Speakers: Mildred Warner, Ph.D.; Jana Lynott, AICP; Alan Dela Torre, Ph.D.; Ramona Mullahey America is aging:  The most dramatic change is in the 65-74 year old age category with the age wave of the Baby Boomer generation with far-reaching economic and   …

June 23 – Mississippi Chapter – Economic Development for Everyone: Creating Jobs, Growing Businesses, and Building Resilience in Low-Income Communities – Speaker: Mark Miller, Ph.D. How do we create employment, grow businesses, and build greater economic resilience in our low-income communities? How do we create economic development for everyone, everywhere – including rural towns, inner-city   …

June 30 – Urban Design and Preservation Division – Images, Creative Commons and Copyright – Speaker: Michael Carroll Planners and especially those who are urban designers, use photographs and other graphic images for presentation, websites and documents to illustrate ideas. One of the richest sources of images is the internet. Professor Carroll will provide the   …

July 7 – Urban Design and Preservation Division – Placemaking and Public Art – Speaker: Paula Rees On large complex mixed-use projects, how is “placemaking” orchestrated to provide variety, meaning, and unity? What are the considerations in selecting artists and what principles are transferable to other settings? Paula Rees, a Seattle-based designer, will present her   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Placemaking as an Economic Development Tool Michigan was hit hard by the Great Recession - perhaps more so than any other state in the nation. It’s industrial past, aging   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning PennDOT Connects: Aligning Transportation Planning with Land Uses and Community Vision State Department of Transportation’s are no longer just held accountable for the transportation system; they are also held   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Renewable Energy for Municipal Authorities In total it is estimated that 3 to 4% of the electricity consumed in the US is used for treating and distributing water and   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Municipal Tree Commissions and Tree Ordinance: Do They Support Community Development? Tree-lined streets and parks beautify our communities, enhance them economically, and improve the quality of our environment. Unfortunately   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Public-Private-Partnerships for Municipal Recreational Facilities Public recreational facilities & programs provide opportunities for all ages to be physically active and are typically more affordable than private recreational facilities. However,   …

Queer and the Conversation: The Ethics of Inclusion The AICP Code of Ethics states, “We shall seek social justice by working to expand choice and opportunity for all persons.” We seek to plan for all members of our communities. However, sometimes, with even the best of intentions, we might not be as welcoming or inclusive   …

Step by Step: Catalyzing Walkable Redevelopment A growing number of North Carolina communities are transforming suburbia. What strategies are working well, and what aren’t? Planners from Charlotte and Chapel Hill will present experiences using redevelopment to turn suburban districts into more walkable places. Participants will learn how form-based codes can create a compelling entitlements framework   …

Land Use, Mobility and Technology in Urban America Cities at different stages of development all grapple with managing the traditional challenges of housing, transportation, infrastructure financing, and environmental sustainability. These complexities are further compounded by rapidly changing modes of operation, new and disruptive technologies and changing expectations and demands from citizens and business. What innovations   …

Women in Planning: Guiding Emerging Professionals As the percentage of women entering the planning profession increases and gain a firm foothold in the doorway of success, they are reaching back to the next generation and welcoming them through that open door. Join the APA Women and Planning Division for an exciting and inspiring discussion focused   …

A Regional Approach for Age-Friendly Communities APA Northern New England Chapter Speakers: Sylvia von Aulock, AICP, Derek Shooster, Maddie DiIonno 1.5 AICP CM credits What would an Age-Friendly Community look like, what sort of services would be available, and how would residents of all ages be able to enjoy that community to its fullest? These   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.  For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Planning to Protect Private Water Supplies Private water wells and springs are vital to the rural water infrastructure in Pennsylvania providing   …

Enhancing Social Engagement to Achieve Sustainability In Transportation Planning Sustainable Communities Division Speakers: Mehri Mohebbi, Jana Lynott, AICP, Nader Afzalan, Ph.D., Angela Van der Kloof 1.5 AICP CM credits This webinar will focus on the importance of enhancing social engagement in achieve sustainability. Speakers will present examples from different social settings addressing a diverse group   …

Getting Credit for Open Space: Community Rating System (CRS) Open Space Preservation (Activity 420) Tools, Guidance and Success Stories Speakers: Melissa Rosa, John Rozum, Laura Flessner, Robyn Wiseman APA County Planning Division 1.5 AICP CM credits Preserving floodplains as open space helps keep residents, businesses, and infrastructure out of harm’s way and allows communities to   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.  For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Land Use Planning with Changing Climate The climate of a place, region, or the globe is normally defined by long term   …

Planning for Environmental Justice and Healthy Communities Register Now Low-income communities and communities of color tend to be more exposed to impacts from harmful land use activities that can affect human health. To address land use decision making, California Senate Bill 1000 – the “Planning for Healthy Communities Act” (2016) – now requires certain local   …

Land Use, Mobility and Technology in Urban America (#9143972) Register Now Accessory Dwelling Units are in the news! Though hardly a new idea to planners and builders alike, ADUs are developing a new following as their popularity increases and a new market for them as formed. Baby boomers are trying to find a place for   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.  For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Community Heart & Soul: Engaging Residents through the Humanities to Find What Matters Most A planner is instrumental in taking all of the   …

International Perspectives on Urban Planning in the United States REGISTER NOW Planning practitioners regularly learn from the experiences of other professionals working in varying contexts. Understanding how different professionals approach similar challenges can inspire and improve techniques to address critical issues. Learn from the experiences of several U.S. based planners who grew up outside of   …

Big House, Little House, Back House...ADU? Register Now Accessory Dwelling Units are in the news! Though hardly a new idea to planners and builders alike, ADUs are developing a new following as their popularity increases and a new market for them as formed. Baby boomers are trying to find a place for their own aging   …

Planning for Broadband REGISTER NOW Broadband is an essential infrastructure for residents, businesses, institutions, and communities to participate in a global digital economy. Broadband isn’t a new topic of discussion, and while much of the densely populated areas of the country enjoy quality wired and wireless connectivity, the United States still lags behind much of   …

Penn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.  For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Addressing the Parking Challenge: Smart Parking Planning for Downtown Development  Parking, especially structured parking, is often a critical design, density, and financial component   …

Hurricane Matthew - Finding the Silver Living through Mitigation and Disaster Recovery (event # 9144510) REGISTER NOW Disasters in the United States result in billions of dollars in damage and disrupt millions of lives each year. While different areas are susceptible to different types of disasters, all communities can take steps to be more resilient   …

Re-Imaging Aging in Community Register Now An aging America has profound impacts on communities that we are only beginning to comprehend.  There is also uncertainty about the ability of traditional societal institutions to adapt to the needs of an aging society as the complex web of roles, norms, values and structures are rapidly changing.  Fiscal   …

For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Sign Regulations That Encourage Outstanding Design How does your community regulate signs so they fit in with applicable design guidelines and community aesthetic desires? Jurisdictions often struggle with the regulation and administration of signs and aesthetics. This session will focus on the elements of great design for signs   …

Broadband Business Models Register Now Learn the basics of high-speed broadband infrastructure, and the importance of public-private-partnerships in funding infrastructure business models.  Understand why and when you should work with incumbent providers, the potential of public-private partnerships and the basics of the community network model.   Discuss the unique challenges of remote, rural, small and tribal   …

Meaningful Public Engagement REGISTER NOW Public engagement is a vital component of any planning project. As online tools become more sophisticated and accessible, planners are starting to use them in greater numbers to help them reach their communities more effectively. But, how do you know which ones to use when and how do you account   …

Understanding Rural Broadband Technology Options REGISTER NOW Access to Smart City technologies and applications that high-speed broadband enables has become one of the most critical factors in any community’s economic development, affecting everything from our children’s education, to housing values, enterprise development, and health and welfare services for the poor and elderly. This is especially   …

Native American Tribes, Law, and Planning REGISTER NOW This session will express the importance of understanding and working with tribal governments in non-Native planning processes. It will describe the legal basis of tribal sovereignty; the federal trust responsibility; self-determination; tribal land jurisdiction; and tribal demographics. It will then apply these legal foundations to multiple planning   …

Planning & Zoning Tools for Preserving Historic Communities REGISTER NOW Charleston County sits in the heart of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a federally designated National Heritage Area comprised of communities of Gullah Geechee people, stretching from North Carolina to Florida. In the unincorporated areas of the County, African Americans established communities after Reconstruction and   …

Integrating Green Infrastructure into Pittsburgh's Urban Fabric REGISTER NOW Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority recently completed a comprehensive Sewershed Urban Design Study to integrate high performing green infrastructure into the city’s urban design and planning efforts. The sewershed plans identify key elements in creating networked GI systems and demonstrates how these infrastructure improvements leverage additional   …

For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Regulating Short-term Rentals The short-term rental (STR) market for using rental services such as Airbnb and VRBO has grown significantly in recent years. These services allow property owners to realize the economic benefit of renting all or part of their properties as an STR.   However, there are corresponding   …

Women and Planning: Emerging Leaders from Academia to Planning Practice REGISTER NOW Charleston County sits in the heart of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a federally designated National Heritage Area comprised of communities of Gullah Geechee people, stretching from North Carolina to Florida. In the unincorporated areas of the County, African Americans established communities   …