Penn State ExtensionUsing the Official Map for Your Community’s Infrastructure An “official map” is a combined map and ordinance designed to aid in proactively planning for future growth in a municipality by helping to implement the elements of an adopted Comprehensive Plan that relate to transportation improvements, public land, open space protection, easements and other   …

Planning Webcast Series presents Water Quality and Quantity, Part 2 Water Quantity Speakers: Eric Olsen, Ryan Matthews, and Barbara MiedemaCM pending Register Now Water quantity and quality are shaping up as the prominent issues impacting planning and growth management in the coming years.  The Florida Legislature has indicated that state water policy will be the   …

Green Infrastructure and Flood Resiliency-Land Use Management as an Adaptation Strategy in the Built Environment This webinar addresses assessment, planning, and adaptation to not only better prepare for the next emergency, but to sustainably manage flooding, and stormwater to maintain human health and a vibrant local economy.  Participants will leave this webinar with knowledge about   …

Planning Webcast Series presents Communicating Design and Aesthetics in the Planning Process Speaker: Kurt Culbertson, FASLACM pending Register Now What is the extent of aesthetic realism portrayed in planning and design proposals, master plans and design guidelines?  How can project proposals for new developments, improvements, and urban design scenarios  and design guidelines, be communicated through   …

Planning Webcast Series presents Flexible, Innovative Zoning Techniques Speakers: Kristin Cisowski and Donald Elliott, FAICPCM pending Register Now Zoning feeling a bit ‘old-hat’ for you?  Tired of the same old simplistic solutions to problems that are not quite that simple?  Join us for “Teaching the old zoning dog some new tricks” – a web-cast sponsored   …

Penn State Extension:Understanding the Relationship between Municipal Budgets & Comprehensive Plans Adopted municipal budgets can be used to delve into and advance implementation of the municipal comprehensive plan through careful capital improvements budgeting for municipal infrastructure or facilities. The budget also describes de facto the roles of the governing body and planning commission members and   …