Webinar
Penn State Extension: Motivating and Engaging Volunteers…
Motivating and Engaging Volunteers in Local Governance and Community Planning 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) Volunteerism plays a role in community and land use planning, ranging from volunteer planning boards to individuals and organizations undertaking community improvement projects. In this dynamic and interactive workshop, participants will learn about the role volunteers play in local government …
Webinar Wednesday: Take a Ride on the Reading…
Take a Ride on the Reading – Passenger Rail and TOD Planning in Reading, PA The recently standardized planning process created by the USDOT Federal Railroad Administration in their Corridor Identification and Development Program (CIDP) and the efforts to-date and planned by the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to restore passenger rail service between Reading …
2025 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 8 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated …
Penn State Extension: Housing Affordability…
Housing Affordability: Addressing the Housing Crisis: A Collaborative Approach to Building Local Solutions with the New Hampshire Housing Academy and the InvestNH program 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) As is true in many counties, a shortage of available and affordable housing continues to have a major impact on communities’ economic and civic health. The webinar …
Webinar Wednesday: Blowing Up Your Boards and Other Bold Ideas…
Blowing Up Your Boards and Other Bold Ideas to Bring Your Comp Plan to Life How do you guarantee that your community’s new comprehensive plan will see fruition? Operationalize its implementation. The presenters will explore fresh ideas for delivering on vision, highlighting an innovative accomplishment by the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon to completely restructure the …
Penn State Extension: Data Driven Decision-Making…
Data-Driven Decision-Making: What Does this Term Mean for Community Planning? 1.25 CM credits (pending approval) As is true in many counties, a shortage of available and affordable housing continues to have a major impact o This presentation explores how local governments can leverage data sources and community input to create effective planning outcomes. Through practical …
Webinar Wednesday: Complete Streets, Connected Community…
Complete Streets, Connected Community: Integrating Land Use and Mobility In this session, we will explore the evolving concept of "Complete Streets"—a planning and design approach that prioritizes safety, accessibility, and mobility for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. While traditionally associated with roadway design, Complete Streets are far more than just …
Webinar Wednesday: Embedded Planning…
Embedded Planning: A New Praxis for Pennsylvania This session introduces a new method of urban planning called Embedded Planning Praxis, which emphasizes planners working directly from the community rather than solely from an office desk. Born out of zoning code enforcement work, Embedded Planning has evolved into a community-rooted praxis that puts ideas into action …