ISA Webinar: Urban Wayfinding
Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT Price: Complimentary for Planners Presenter: Craig Berger, Craig Berger Consulting;Grady Brown, iZone; Jeremy Kramer, Kramer Design Associates 1.0 CM credits available for attendees. Complete the registration form here and email to emily.oconnor@signs.org or fax to (703) 836-8353 to register for FREE …
NE Section Event: Holiday Meeting and Luncheon
Armetta's Restaurant Clarks Summit, PA, United StatesNortheast Section will be having a holiday meeting and luncheon on Friday, December 20 at Armetta's Restaurant in Clarks Summit, PA. The Section will meet at 11:30 for a Section meeting, followed by the Luncheon and a presentation by Sally Corrigan, Executive Director of the Pike County Conservation District. In addition, several awards will be …
Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems | 1.5 CM
WebinarEvent Information In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting viewings of three bikeshare webinars, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits. Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET The Future of Bikeshare …
Administering Zoning Codes
Greater Valley Forge TMA 1012 West 8th Ave, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesEvent Information Administering Zoning Codes 1.5 CM credits January 15, 2014 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference Location: Greater Valley Forge TMA, 1012 West 8th Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Sponsored by DVRPC's Municipal Outreach Program The event is free …
Southwest Section Winter Social
Pittsburgh Winery 2815 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRing in 2014 on January 15th from 5 – 7 pm with your friends and colleagues at the Pittsburgh Winery (http://www.pittsburghwinery.com/)! Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and time to catch up with your fellow planners. The Winery is located at 2815 Penn Ave. in the Strip District in Pittsburgh, PA. There are parking lots …
SE Section Event: How to be an expert witness | 1.5CM LAW
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSoutheast Section Event: How to be an expert witness 1.5 CM Law This professional development session was designed to allow the planning professionals in our section to obtain an advanced understanding of expert witness testimony process. As professional planners gain experience, they are increasingly required to give testimony as a professional. Often planners have only …
Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems | 1.5 CM
WebinarEvent Information In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting viewings of three bikeshare webinars, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits. Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET The Future of Bikeshare …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester) Dates: February 6,13, 20 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
Central Section Meeting via Conference Call @ 10:00
Central Section members who want to join the call should email Section Chair Rachelle Abbott to obtain the conference call number and participant code.Rachelle Abbott, AICPraabbott@stepcorp.org570-601-9501
Low Budget Energy Management Plan Webinar
WebinarLOW BUDGET - HIGH ROI ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN SAVED LEXINGTON KY $740,000/YEAR "Energy Management Bluegrass Style." Learn how Lexington, KY, created an effective energy management program from scratch Join Us Live Online February 11th at 9 AM PT - 10 AM MT - 11 AM CT - Noon ET to hear Tom Webb, Chair, Energy …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester) Dates: February 6,13, 20 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
PHRC Annual Land Development Conference
Penn Stater Conference Center State College, PA, United StatesPHRC Annual Land Development Conference Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA 6.25 AICP CM available Registration fee: $180 More information available at: http://www.engr.psu.edu/phrc/2014Conference/HLD/registration.htm PHRC Conference Flyer >>
Penn State Extension: TOD/Walkable Communities | 1.25 CM
WebinarWebinar: Transit Oriented/Walkable Communities As fuel and transportation costs continue to increase, development centered on transit resources, referred to as Transit Oriented Development (TOD), is becoming increasingly popular. The benefits of transit-oriented development will be discussed as well as tools that local municpalities can utilize in their communities. Instructors:Patrick Roberts and Angela Murray, AICP Approved …
Managing Complex Relationships in Planning
Montgomery County Planning Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United StatesEvent Information Managing Complex Relationships in Planning 1.5 CM credits February 19, 2014 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference Location: Montgomery County Planning Commission 425 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 Sponsored by: DVRPC Municipal Outreach Program The event is free to …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester) Dates: February 6,13, 20 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
PA-APA Executive Committee Meeting via conference call
All Board members are invited to join the call.
LV Section Event: New Tools and Opportunities…
New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land UseThis session will help local elected officials, certified professional planners and municipal solicitors make sense of the legal issues surrounding land use planning. A review of nine separate recent land use court decisions will be analyzed and presented along with a panel discussion on the development process …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall 2506 N Broad Street, Colmar, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningMontgomery County (Colmar) Dates: March 5, 12, 19 Location: Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall2506 N. Broad StreetColmar PA 18915 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)
The Future of Bikeshare Transit Systems | 1.5 CM
WebinarEvent Information In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting viewings of three bikeshare webinars, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits. Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET The Future of Bikeshare …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Berks County)
Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading) This 3-session course includes in-depth instruction on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and the technical components of land use planning and regulation, as well as guidance for building effective working relationships among the commission members, the governing body, and the public. The course is designed to provide planning …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce & CREDC 3211 Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI:Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Harrisburg) Dates: March 6, 13, 20 Location: CREDC OfficesFront Street, Harrisburg PA To register contact Craig Layne
AICP Exam Prep Class
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesThe AICP Exam Prep Class is FULL. Please call the office to be put on a waiting list. We will again be holding an all-day prep session in the Harrisburg area. This session goes into detail to how to prepare as well as reviewing test content and providing ample opportunity for questions. The AICP Exam …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall 2506 N Broad Street, Colmar, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningMontgomery County (Colmar) Dates: March 5, 12, 19 Location: Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall2506 N. Broad StreetColmar PA 18915 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Berks County)
Rockland Profesional Building 13th and Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading) This 3-session course includes in-depth instruction on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and the technical components of land use planning and regulation, as well as guidance for building effective working relationships among the commission members, the governing body, and the public. The course is designed to provide planning …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce & CREDC 3211 Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI:Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Harrisburg) Dates: March 6, 13, 20 Location: CREDC OfficesFront Street, Harrisburg PA To register contact Craig Layne
PMPEI Course: Zoning Administration
Edinboro Municipal Building 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationErie County (Edinboro) Dates: March 13, 20, 27 Location Edinboro Municipal Building124 Meadville StreetEdinboro PA Registration fee: $100 To register contact Terri Dickow
Investing in People and Places
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin DVRPC, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and other economic development leaders at one, two, or all three of the “Investing in People and Places” events to discuss Greater Philadelphia’s priorities for economic development, public investment, job creation, and talent retention and attraction. RSVP at www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Luzerne County)
Luzerne County Community College PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLuzerne County (Nanticoke) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Luzerne County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Bucks County)
Bucks County Community College PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Newtown) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Bucks County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow
Municipal Permit Workshop
Venango College of Clarion University, Rhoades Auditorium 1801 West First Street, Oil City, PA, United StatesNorthwest RegionalMunicipal Permit WorkshopDraft AgendaSee Flyer 9:30 – 10:00 Registration10:00 – 10:05 Welcome10:05 – 11:00 Stormwater Ordinance General Specifications Department of Environmental Protection Large Stormwater Application Small Stormwater Projects Venango County Regional Planning Commission 11:00 – 12:00 E&S & NPDES Department of Environmental Protection Venango Conservation District 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch1:00 – 2:00 PennDOT …
Buffalo in Philadelphia
Buffalo in Philadelphia Dean Robert Shibley and the UB School of Architecture and Planning invite you to our first Buffalo in Philadelphia alumni event on March 19, 2014. Network with fellow alumni and enjoy a keynote speech by Alan Greenberger, Philadelphia’s Deputy Mayor of Economic Development and Director of Commerce. Details to follow. Stay tuned …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall 2506 N Broad Street, Colmar, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningMontgomery County (Colmar) Dates: March 5, 12, 19 Location: Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall2506 N. Broad StreetColmar PA 18915 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)
Building Healthy Places | 1.5 CM
Lehigh University, Mountaintop Campus, Iacocca Hall 111 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesCommunities around the world are facing pressing health challenges related to the built environment. The ULI Building Healthy Places Initiative is working to connect people to the latest resources and thinking about the topic. The ULI Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Council invites you to join us in this important conversation. What you will gain by attending: …
Penn State Extension: Dealing with Community Data | 1.25 CM
WebinarWebinar: Dealing with Community Data Local officials, leaders, planners, and others need good information to make effective decisions. This webinar will highlight important web-based (and free!) sources of secondary data which can be very useful for understanding Pennsylvania communities, such as information on population, housing, jobs, and income, real property tax base, and local government …
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Berks County)
Rockland Profesional Building 13th and Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading) This 3-session course includes in-depth instruction on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and the technical components of land use planning and regulation, as well as guidance for building effective working relationships among the commission members, the governing body, and the public. The course is designed to provide planning …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce & CREDC 3211 Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI:Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Harrisburg) Dates: March 6, 13, 20 Location: CREDC OfficesFront Street, Harrisburg PA To register contact Craig Layne
PMPEI Course: Zoning Administration
Edinboro Municipal Building 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationErie County (Edinboro) Dates: March 13, 20, 27 Location Edinboro Municipal Building124 Meadville StreetEdinboro PA Registration fee: $100 To register contact Terri Dickow
Investing in People and Places
Montgomery County Community College-College Hall 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United StatesJoin DVRPC, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and other economic development leaders at one, two, or all three of the “Investing in People and Places” events to discuss Greater Philadelphia’s priorities for economic development, public investment, job creation, and talent retention and attraction. RSVP at www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Luzerne County)
Luzerne County Community College PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLuzerne County (Nanticoke) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Luzerne County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Bucks County)
Bucks County Community College PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Newtown) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Bucks County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow
EnergySMART 2014
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe EnergySMART 2014 Conference is about stepping out of the day-to-day rush, engaging with your peers, and developing the strategies that will help run your organization more efficiently. Sessions will be led by industry experts and your peers - the people who are faced with making energy decisions day in and day out. For more …
Penn State Extension: Attack of the Mini-Cell Tower | 1.5 CM Law
WebinarThe Penn State Extension along with the PA Chapter of APA are holding a webinar:Attack of the Mini-Cell Tower: How to Protect Your Municipality The seemingly insatiable demand for wireless broadband services has prompted substantial innovations in technology over the past decade, which has resulted in new wireless infrastructure to boost both coverage and capacity. …
PMPEI Course: Zoning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester) Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
PMPEI Course: Zoning Administration
Edinboro Municipal Building 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationErie County (Edinboro) Dates: March 13, 20, 27 Location Edinboro Municipal Building124 Meadville StreetEdinboro PA Registration fee: $100 To register contact Terri Dickow
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Luzerne County)
Luzerne County Community College PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLuzerne County (Nanticoke) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Luzerne County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow
PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Bucks County)
Bucks County Community College PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Newtown) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Bucks County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow
People, Planning, and Public Health…
People, Planning, and Public Health: A Joint Conference of Planning and Health ProfessionalsWednesday, April 2, 20149:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) and the Health Promotion Council (HPC) at this symposium that will connect professionals from the fields of public health and planning to foster a better understanding among …
LV Event: Transit Supportive Land Use Planning | 1.5 CM
This session will engage all attendees in a presentation and discussion over local land use planning for transit issues and initiatives that encourage using transit. Planning tools will include using visual schematics, PowerPoint presentation and a dialogue between LANta and the LVPC that address issues on a local and regional level. Mr. O’Neil will discuss …
PMPEI Course: Zoning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester) Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
Northeast Section Meeting
Wyoming County Emergency Management 3880 SR6E Suite One, Tunkhannock, PA, United StatesPlease RSVP to Steve Pitoniak at PitoniakS@lackawannacounty.org or Cindy Campbell at ccampbell@pa.gov
Demographic Change…Cranberry Highlands | 3.0 CM
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course 5616 Freshcorn Rd, Cranberry Township, PA, United StatesPennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation. These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).
Demographic Change… State College | 3.0 CM
Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation. These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).
Demographic Change…Harrisburg | 3.0 CM
Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation. These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).
PMPEI Course: Zoning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester) Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
Demographic Change… Ardmore | 3.0 CM
Township of Lower Merion 75 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United StatesPennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation. These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).
Investing in People and Places
Camden County Boathouse 7050 N Park Dr, Pennsauken Township, NJ, United StatesJoin DVRPC, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and other economic development leaders at one, two, or all three of the “Investing in People and Places” events to discuss Greater Philadelphia’s priorities for economic development, public investment, job creation, and talent retention and attraction. RSVP at www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com
Penn State Extension: Landscapes and Greenways in PA | 1.25 CM
WebinarWebinar: Landscapes and Greenways in Pennsylvania - What is the meaning of these terms, and what are their implications for Pennsylvania Communities? Throughout the commonwealth, large regions are working together to drive strategic investment and actions around sustainability, conservation, community revitalization, and recreational projects. Known as conservation landscapes, these collaborations are developing in landscapes where …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester) Dates: April 22, 29, May 6 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Butler, Wednesday, April 23, 30; May 7 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Drums, Saturday, April 26; May 3, 10 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester) Dates: April 22, 29, May 6 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Butler, Wednesday, April 23, 30; May 7 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
SW Section Event: Land Use Law Update | 1.5 CM Law
Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United StatesThis presentation will be specific on recent developments in Pennsylvania land use law. It will address the impacts of Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Robinson Township v. Commonwealth decision local governments' authority to regulate the activities of the oil and gas industry, focusing on the extent to which Act 13 preempts or supersedes zoning authority. It will …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading) Dates: May 1, 8, 15 Location: Rockland Professional Bldg.13th & Rockland StreetsReading PA To register contact Paul G. Janssen (610-921-7246)
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Dinner
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual DinnerKeynote Speaker: Galina Tachieva, AICP Galina Tachieva, AICP, is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2014 Annual Dinner. In her speech, she will detail her work in planning, urban design and new urbanism, and she will reference information contained in her book, “The Sprawl Repair Manual.” …
NW Section Event: Census Data Workshop|4 CM
PennDOT District I Office 225 Elm Street, Oil City, PA, United StatesThis workshop will provide detailed and hands on instruction on the following data sets from the U.S. Census Bureau: Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Population Estimates Program, and the Economic Census. Participants will also be instructed on how to access the data through American FactFinder and the basics of the data manipulation in excel.
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Drums, Saturday, April 26; May 3, 10 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester) Dates: April 22, 29, May 6 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (Lansdale) Dates: May 6, 13, 20 Location:Towamencin Township Meeting HallLansdale PA 19446 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Butler, Wednesday, April 23, 30; May 7 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading) Dates: May 1, 8, 15 Location: Rockland Professional Bldg.13th & Rockland StreetsReading PA To register contact Paul G. Janssen (610-921-7246)
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Drums, Saturday, April 26; May 3, 10 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
Bicycle & River Fest
South Williamsport Sports Park South Williamsport, PA, United StatesSusquehanna Greenway Bicycle & River FestFun, healthy activities for all ages: Bike Scavenger Hunt on the Susquehanna River Walk! Kid's Bike Derby Healthy Food Vendors Live Music Prizes and More! Saturday, May 10, 2014, 1-5 pmSouth Williamsport Sports Park, South Williamsport, PA Registration Info Scavenger Hunt - $10* Kid's Derby - $5* Includes event T-shirt, healthy …
Reinventing Older Communities
Reinventing Older Communities: Bridging Growth & Opportunity From May 12–14, 2014, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and its cosponsors will welcome community development innovators and leaders to the sixth biennial Reinventing Older Communities conference. This year’s theme is Bridging Growth & Opportunity. Please click here for more information >>
2014 Spring Planning Forum – Making It Great Now (Indiana, PA location) | 5 CM
IUP- Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex 711 Pratt Dr, Indiana, PA, United StatesMaking it Great Now is a full-day program that focuses on revitalization strategies for Pennsylvania communities. The program will emphasize projects operating within short planning horizons using limited resources - strategies and methods that can be rapidly deployed, quickly implemented, and readily realized to advance community goals. The keynote speaker is Andrew Howard, AICP of …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (Lansdale) Dates: May 6, 13, 20 Location:Towamencin Township Meeting HallLansdale PA 19446 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey
2014 Spring Planning Forum – Making It Great Now (Allentown location) | 5.25 CM
Muhlenberg College - Seegers Union Bldg 2400 West Chew Street, Allentown, PA, United StatesMaking it Great Now is a full-day program that focuses on revitalization strategies for Pennsylvania communities. The program will emphasize projects operating within short planning horizons using limited resources - strategies and methods that can be rapidly deployed, quickly implemented, and readily realized to advance community goals. The keynote speaker is Andrew Howard, AICP of …
4th Annual Community Development Summit
Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOn May 14th and 15th, 2014, join community and economic development professionals, lenders, public officials, developers, planners, and others passionate about building and sustaining healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities for the Fourth Annual Community Development Summit. With a theme of Reaching Across Boundaries, sessions and workshops will highlight cross-sector and regional collaboration in community planning, …
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading) Dates: May 1, 8, 15 Location: Rockland Professional Bldg.13th & Rockland StreetsReading PA To register contact Paul G. Janssen (610-921-7246)
PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (Lansdale) Dates: May 6, 13, 20 Location:Towamencin Township Meeting HallLansdale PA 19446 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey
Central Section Event: Preservation Matters|5 CM
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesCentral Section presents Preservation Matters and Here's Why...Tools for Community & Economic Vitality This workshop will make the connection between historic preservation and its role in Community and Economic Development. How can historic preservation be used to revitalize a downtown, borough, or city? What is worth saving when it comes to keeping the character of …
Penn State Extension: PA Housing Research | 1.25 CM
WebinarWebinar: Pennsylvania Housing Research Center Subdivision and Land Development Guidelines: A Tool for Better Design in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center (PHRC) at Penn State University developed the "Subdivision and Land Development Guidelines for Pennsylvania" as a tool that can be used by both local governments and the design community to update local regulations …
Bicycle South Central PA Advocacy Campaign Training
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesEvent Information Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding and Advocacy Workshops May 29 & 30 in Camp Hill Want to increase your chances of securing funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements? Need to know how to make your dream bike/ped project a reality? Bicycle South Central PA and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission invite you to attend …
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
The 2014 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference is co-hosted by the NJ Historic Trust, NJ Historic Commission, NJ Historic Preservation Office, and the Common Wealth of New Jersey. The conference is a full day event, held at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft NJ 07738. Highlights for this year’s program …
New Density to the Neighborhood
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIntroducing New Density to the Neighborhood (1.5 CM credits) June 4, 2014. Registration 3:30 PM; Event from 3:45 – 5:30 PM Camden Community College William G. Rohrer Center, 1st Fl Executive Conference Room,1889 Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2013 This event offers 1.5 AICP CM credits. 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 …
PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer Program
Hilton Garden Inn State College, PA, United StatesHave you had a hankering to teach local planning officials how planning should be done? Then consider sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for planning by becoming an instructor of the PMPEI Course in Community Planning. Here’s your chance to do it. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute will hold a Train-the-Trainer program to prepare new …
DVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series
Event Information Whether you work for local government, a Business Improvement District, or another local organization, effective communication with your constituents is essential. These days, much of our communication takes place online—either through websites or social media. How can you ensure that your constituents find the information they seek quickly and effectively? How can you …
SW Section Event: Understanding Allegheny County
Michael Baker Corporation 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Allegheny County's New Flood Insurance Rate Maps: Protecting Your Community! The updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Allegheny County have been finalized and the maps are due to go effective on September 26, 2014. Come find out what you need to know to implement the changes and protect your community!We will discuss the ordinance …
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Avalon, Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Avalon, Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
Webinar: Planners and Planters
WebinarAs planners, the sustainability of our communities is always on our minds. But have you ever considered trees and the landscape as sustainable? This webinar is designed to inform planners on the benefits of landscaping to promote sustainability and redevelopment and then how to get this message out to developers, home owners and the community. …
PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration
Course in Zoning Administration Avalon, Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042 email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.
2014 Planning Law Review | 1.5 CM Law
Montgomery County Planing Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United StatesEvent Information 2014 Planning Law Review 1.5 CM Law credits June 25, 2014 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference Location: Montgomery County Planning Commission 425 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 Sponsored by: DVRPC Municipal Outreach Program The event is free …
Webinar: Health Impact Assessments
WebinarHealth Impact Assessment (HIA) is an emerging area of practice in the United States that is designed to be a practical tool that can be used to incorporate “health in all policies” into decisions made outside the traditional health fields that have impacts on health (transportation, land use, development, infrastructure, housing, education, policy). HIA promotes a …
Webinar: Current Perspectives on Inclusionary and Affordable Housing
WebinarThe laws associated with inclusionary and affordable housing largely are based on state statutes and cases, but we rely on a couple of leaders to set the pace. This session will include experts in housing law from New Jersey and California as they discuss what's happening there - in New Jersey, we'll discuss the ever-changing condition of the …
Penn State Community and Economic Development Graduate Program
Days Inn Penn StateThe Penn State Community and Economic Development Graduate Program will be hosting the annual CEDEV Summer Institute from July 16-18, 2014 at the Days Inn Penn State. We are pleased to announce the 2014 CEDEV Summer Institute Registration is available! This year’s Summer Institute focuses on community engagement, and we would love to have you …
Webinar: Land Use and Climate Change
WebinarLand Use and Climate Change: 20 Years After Lucas In Lucas v. the South Carolina Coastal Council, the U.S. Supreme Court established the "total takings" test for evaluating whether a regulatory action constitutes a taking that requires compensation. Review planning-related U.S. Supreme Court decisions, from the landmark Lucas case through the recent Koontz decision. You'll …
Webinar: Advancing Sustainable Communities in Metro Boston
WebinarAdvancing Sustainable Communities in Metro Boston: A Review of Key Planning Initiatives In October 2010, MAPC was awarded a $4 million Sustainable Communities Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant supported the implementation of MetroFuture, the regional plan, through local planning efforts, state and regional policy work, development of …
Webinar: Participant Experience Design
WebinarParticipant Experience Design: New Communication Strategies to Make Public Engagement More Effective Planners currently use diverse engagement tools and processes to reach “beyond the usual suspects” and get outside of City Hall to gather input. However, reports, findings, draft and published plans all are still communicated in very traditional forms - long, jargon-filled documents with …
Penn State Extension: Designing Entrepreneurial-friendly Communities | 1.25 CM
WebinarDesigning Entrepreneurial-friendly Communities A growing body of research, information, and practical examples from around the state and nation related to entrepreneurial development will be presented. This includes what entrepreneurial development; how it can augment, and fit within, other economic development efforts; and what you may want to consider to make your community more ‘entrepreneurial-friendly’ will …
Webinar: Youth Engagement and Community Leaders
WebinarYouth planning programs can help communities shape the next generation of civic-minded citizens. Listen while experts from the Atlanta Regional Commission, the University of Georgia, and the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension describe three of the area’s youth planning programs: a day camp, a leadership program, and an outreach program for at-risk youth. See how …
Penn State Extension: Comprehensive Plan Better Support Economic Development|1.25 CM
WebinarHow Can You Make Your Comprehensive Plan Better Support Economic Development? Municipal and county land use regulations, plans and policies must accommodate the various needs of people, households and business. However, many comprehensive planning efforts, while well intentioned, often provide cursory treatment to the interests of current and prospective business investment – development, expansion, and …
SW Section Summer Social
The Porch at Schenley 221 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFellow Planners: Please join us for our summer social on Wednesday, August 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Porch at Schenley located at 221 Schenley Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15213! This promises to be a nice time with good food, good drinks, and great friends. Please RSVP to planswpa@gmail.com by August 22nd if you …
Penn State Extension: Easements Made Easy | 1.25 CM
WebinarWebinar: Easement Made Easy - Applying Conservation Easements on the Landscapes and Greenways of Pennsylvania's Communities Conservation easements are increasingly being used for a private land trust or government to limit certain uses of land for the purpose of achieving a particular conservation objective while keeping the land in the landowners control An introduction to …