Planning Webcast Series presents Planning for Immigrant and Multi-Ethnic Communities Speakers: Stacey Chen, AICP, Melissa Kim and Jennifer RodriguezCM pending (includes ethics credit) Register Now The surge in immigration over the past two decades has engendered an unprecedented level of racial ethnic and cultural diversity in the United States. This session will present an overview   …

Penn State Extension:Planning to Protect Your Water Supply-Taking Action to Safeguard Water Supplies through Source Water Protection Communities across the country have expressed a keen interest in protecting the purity of their public/private water supplies. Many are developing forward thinking approaches to safeguard municipal water sources. This webinar will assist communities, planners, and public water   …

Penn State ExtensionAll About Open Space – Owning and Managing Natural Lands Municipal officials, developers and planners often find themselves faced with opportunities and requests to own open space, and are then faced with the question -- “how will it be cared for and maintained?”   This webinar describes practical methods for managing natural areas, whether   …

May 20 (Wednesday) – Sustainable Communities Division – Smart Growth and Resilience in Coastal Communities – Speakers: Susan Fox and Gavin Smith Coastal and waterfront communities are challenged to create environmentally and economically sustainable neighborhoods while minimizing risks from natural hazards.  How can planning for smart growth and hazard resilience provide mutual benefits?  Representatives from   …

May 29 – Transportation Planning Division – Technology Applications for Transportation Planning – Speakers: Brandon Cox, Brett Fusco, Greg Griffin Presenters will describe innovative uses of technology in the transportation sector, including integrated mobile wayfinding for the visually impaired, scenario planning, and ride-sharing platforms. (1) Wayfinding for the visually impaired: Application of ClickAndGo Wayfinding Maps   …

June 3 (Wednesday) – Private Practice Division – New Contexts for Aging and Livable Communities – Speakers: Ramona Mullahey, Jana Lynott, Lindsay Goldman, Mildred Warner America is aging. The webcast will explore this demographic change that is both unprecedented and global. A profound increase in longevity has transformed average life expectancy: Older adults over age   …