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   …