Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration: Implications of Recent Clean Water Act Decision on Land Use Planning In May, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Court’s ruling reduces the number of wetlands subject to the provisions of the Clean Water Act, while likely providing some more clarity as to covered wetlands.   …

The Impact of Large & Medium Scale Solar Projects on PA Communities The webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of large and medium scale solar developments on the PA landscape including where and why they are being sited, common concerns in communities, zoning and land use considerations in ordinance development and proposed legislation that could   …

Join the Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration for the next webinar in the resiliency series, highlighting the resilience planning efforts at the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recognizes the critical role transportation plays in fostering societal well-being, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. In the face of increasing challenges posed by   …

Free webinar on Climate-Smart Agriculture to be presented on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from Noon-1;30 PM. This webinar entitled “Climate-Smart Agriculture: Planning for a Resilient, Sustainable and Innovative Agricultural Future” will be hosted by the PA Chapter of APA’s President, Leah Eppinger, AICP. Agriculture is one of the biggest industries and largest land uses in   …

Pennsylvania Land Use Law Update: Appellate Cases from 2023-2024 Pennsylvania appellate cases will be presented in traditional lecture format as well as interactively with hypotheticals to demonstrate how a recent case decided the outcome. Cases will cover topics related to zoning (variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses) and subdivision & land development (plan approvals, modifications,   …

Climate Change Adaptation Planning in the Great Lakes The International Joint Commission (IJC) Water Quality Board (WQB) initiated the Climate Change Adaptation in the Great Lakes project to develop a robust community of practice and provide access to dynamic planning tools designed for local and regional governments to support climate resilience in Great Lakes communities.   …

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   …