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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 States

Event 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

Webinar

Health 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

Webinar

The 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 State

The 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

Webinar

Land 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

Webinar

Advancing 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

Webinar

Participant 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

Webinar

Designing 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

Webinar

Youth 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

Webinar

How 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 States

Fellow 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

Webinar

Webinar: 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   …

2014 Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place Conference

David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Registration Open for Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place® 2014 Pittsburgh, PA | September 8-11, 2014 Registration is now open for the largest walking, bicycling, and Placemaking conference in the U.S! There’s no better place to learn, network, and have fun with more than 900 of your peers in the active transportation world. Early registration ends on   …

Complete Streets Design Implementation for Professionals Workshop

Complete Streets Design Implementation for Professionals Workshop Monday, September 8, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh Registration: $250, applied for 3.75 CM credits http://www.apbp.org/event/NCSC_Workshop What you will learn in this workshop: Examine design tools that help professionals balance and meet the needs of all transportation users Describe technical design flexibility within current design   …

$250

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

Allentown (Lehigh County)                                                                                                            Tuesdays,September: 9, 16, 23 Location: Lehigh Valley Plan Comm Office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103 Registration: (610) 264-4544 Contact: David Berryman dpb@lvpc.org

PEDA Presents Best Practices in Effectively Utilizing Economic Impact Analyses

Best Practices in Effectively Utilizing Economic Impact Analyses This session is recognized by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Institute and by the EDP certification program of the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA). Participants of previous offerings have gained insight into why they should measure the impact of economic development programs and how basic tools can be   …

Pro Bike Pro Walk Pro Place Conference: Grant Writing Workshop

Grant Writing Workshop (day after the Pro Bike Pro Walk Pro Place Conference)Friday, September 12, 9 AM to Noon A key challenge to implementing active transportation projects is finding funding. Register early to ensure a seat in this half-day post-conference workshop focused on winning grant writing strategies. Learn how federal, state, MPO, foundation, and corporate   …

$175

PennDOT: Access Management | 2 CM (Wexford)

Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United States

Integrating HOP Coordination into Access Management ProgramsSeptember 17, 2014 9:00AM to 11:00AM (registration at 8:30AM)Location: Marshall Township Municipal Building, 525 Pleasant Hill Rd, Wexford, PA Register Now Recognizing key county and municipal roles in managing roadway access, the Department has recently updated Pub 574, Access Management Handbook, containing three tiers of access management techniques and   …

PEDA Presents Credit Analysis 201

Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce & CREDC 3211 Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Credit Analysis 201: Applied Methods and Techniques During this program - which has no pre-requisite - the concepts outlined in the agenda below will be covered in-depth providing participants with a more advanced understanding of how the balance sheet of a business interacts with the income statement and further affects cash available to service debt   …

Penn State Extension: How Can Planners Work to Enhance Community Food Systems|1.25CM

Webinar

How Can Planners Work to Enhance Community Food Systems? Efforts to address community problems (e.g. health issues, environmental issues, or social concerns) result in varying degrees of success. What works in one community can fail miserably in another. The Community Readiness Model (CRM) provides an innovative approach to assessing a community’s awareness of a problem   …

PennDOT: Access Management | 2 CM (Greensburg)

Westmoreland County Commissioners Meetng Room 2 N Main St, Greensburg, PA, United States

Integrating HOP Coordination into Access Management ProgramsSeptember 18, 2014 9:00AM – 11:00AM (registration at 8:30AM)Location: Westmoreland County Commissioners Meeting Room, 2N. Main St., Greensburg PA Register Now Recognizing key county and municipal roles in managing roadway access, the Department has recently updated Pub 574, Access Management Handbook, containing three tiers of access management techniques and   …

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

Reading (Berks County) Thursdays, September 18, 25; Oct. 2 Location: Roessner Hall, Albright College 13th & Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612 To register: (610) 929-6503 Contact: Andrea Weist aweist@alb.edu

PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lackawanna County)

Moscow Borough Hall 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA, United States

Moscow Borough (Lackawanna County)                                                                                                     Thursdays, Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2 Location: Moscow Borough Hall 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA 18444 Registration: North Pocono COG, 361 State Rd 435, Clifton Twp, PA 18424 Contact: Peter Wulfhorst 570.296.3400 ptw3@psu.edu

Data User Conference

Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey

Register Now for the 2014 Data User Conference! Data users from across the Commonwealth are set to gather at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey for the Pennsylvania State Data Center’s 2014 Annual Data User Conference on September 23, 2014. Online registration is now available at http://pasdcconference.org. Register before August 29 and receive the early-bird registration rate of $140. Speakers and   …

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

Allentown (Lehigh County)                                                                                                            Tuesdays,September: 9, 16, 23 Location: Lehigh Valley Plan Comm Office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103 Registration: (610) 264-4544 Contact: David Berryman dpb@lvpc.org

PennDOT: Access Management | 2 CM (State College)

Centre Region COG Planning Office 2643 Gateway Dr, State College, PA, United States

Integrating HOP Coordination into Access Management ProgramsSeptember 23, 2014 10:00AM to 12:00PM (registration at 9:30AM)Location: Centre Regional Planning Office, 2643 Gateway Dr, State College PA Register Now Recognizing key county and municipal roles in managing roadway access, the Department has recently updated Pub 574, Access Management Handbook, containing three tiers of access management techniques and   …

PennDOT: Access Management (Chambersburg) CANCELLED

Franklin County Adminstrative Annex-Multi-purpose Room 218 N Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

Integrating HOP Coordination into Access Management ProgramsSeptember 24, 2014 9:00AM to 11:00AM (registration at 8:30AM)Location: Franklin County Administrative Annex, Multipurpose Room THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELED IN CHAMBERSBURG Recognizing key county and municipal roles in managing roadway access, the Department has recently updated Pub 574, Access Management Handbook, containing three tiers of access management techniques   …

Post Disaster Recovery in a Changing Climate | 1.5 CM

Chester County Planning Commission 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA, United States

Post-Disaster Recovery in a Changing Climate (1.5 CM credits) Wednesday, September 24, 2014 3:45 – 5:30 PM Chester County Planning Commission 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA 19380 This event is free, but registration is required: http://www.dvrpc.org/municipaloutreach/events.htm Agenda 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 PM:   …

Cooperative Marketing: A workshop for BIDs and Planning Practitioners

Scottish Rite Auditorium 315 White House Pike, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Cooperative Marketing: A workshop for BIDs and Planning Practitioners (2 AICP CM credits pending) Organizing, designing, agreeing…and the dreaded collecting. Join DVRPC, the Collingswood BID, and Leigh Minor Nagy from Minor Bird Retail Therapy, on how to make cooperative marketing effective, smart, and as pleasant as possible. View brochure and register >> Thursday, September 25,   …

$25

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

Reading (Berks County) Thursdays, September 18, 25; Oct. 2 Location: Roessner Hall, Albright College 13th & Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612 To register: (610) 929-6503 Contact: Andrea Weist aweist@alb.edu

PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lackawanna County)

Moscow Borough Hall 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA, United States

Moscow Borough (Lackawanna County)                                                                                                     Thursdays, Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2 Location: Moscow Borough Hall 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA 18444 Registration: North Pocono COG, 361 State Rd 435, Clifton Twp, PA 18424 Contact: Peter Wulfhorst 570.296.3400 ptw3@psu.edu

Fall 2014 AICP Exam Prep Workshop in DC

Catholic University, Edward M. Crough Center for Architectural Studies

The National Capital Area Chapter of the American Planning Association is proud to host its Fall 2014 AICP Exam Prep Workshop. The training workshop has been updated to reflect a recent exam refresh in 2013 and will provide a review of key planning topics that could potentially appear on the exam. The training session will   …

PennDOT: Access Management | 2 CM (Philadelphia)

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Integrating HOP Coordination into Access Management ProgramsSeptember 30, 2014 9:30AM - 11:30AM (registration at 9AM)Location: DVRPC, 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Fl, Philadelphia PA Register Now Recognizing key county and municipal roles in managing roadway access, the Department has recently updated Pub 574, Access Management Handbook, containing three tiers of access management techniques and   …

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

West Chester (Chester County)                                                                                           Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15 Location: WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register: info@cc2020.org              Contact: William Stevens    

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)

Derry Township Municipal Building Harrisburg, PA, United States

Hershey (Dauphin County)                                                                                                                          Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16 Location: Derry Township Municipal Building Hershey, Harrisburg,, PA To register: clayne@tcrpc-pa.org Contact: Craig Layne

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

Reading (Berks County) Thursdays, September 18, 25; Oct. 2 Location: Roessner Hall, Albright College 13th & Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612 To register: (610) 929-6503 Contact: Andrea Weist aweist@alb.edu

PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lackawanna County)

Moscow Borough Hall 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA, United States

Moscow Borough (Lackawanna County)                                                                                                     Thursdays, Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2 Location: Moscow Borough Hall 123 Van Brunt Street, Moscow, PA 18444 Registration: North Pocono COG, 361 State Rd 435, Clifton Twp, PA 18424 Contact: Peter Wulfhorst 570.296.3400 ptw3@psu.edu

PA Economic Development Association 2014 Annual Conference

Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

2014 PEDA Fall Conference#PEDAFall14 Hotel Reservation Information Room rates for this conference have been negotiated to a discounted rate of $179/night for single or double accommodations. To make a reservation, please contact the Hershey® Lodge directly at (717) 533-3311 or (800) 533-3131 on or before July 27, 2014 or when the room block reaches capacity   …

PEDA Presents Intro to Tax-Exempt Financing

Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Introduction to Tax-Exempt Financing In the world of economic development, bond financing is a valuable – though often underutilized – tool. Though a complex process, entities that choose to pursue it stand to benefit from long-term financing – typically at a lower cost – for purposes ranging from land and building acquisition to building renovation   …

Annual World Habitat Day

Fairmont Water Works Interpretive Center

Join us this World Habitat Day!The United Nations designates the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day.View Flyer >> For 70 years, the United Nations has been the one global organization with the vision and reach toaddress the world’s most pressing challenges. World Habitat Day provides an excellent opportunity to highlight   …

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

West Chester (Chester County)                                                                                                   Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15 Location: WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register: info@cc2020.org              Contact: William Stevens    

DesignPhiladelphia Festival

DesignPhiladelphia FestivalOctober 9-17, 2014A DECADE OF DESIGN Every fall, the city celebrates the historic role of design in the region while showcasing the innovation yet to come during DesignPhiladelphia. The DesignPhiladelphia Festival, an annual city-wide festival, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, highlights Philadelphia’s vibrant creative culture. celebrates its 10th anniversary   …

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)

Hershey (Dauphin County)                                                                                                                          Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16 Location: Derry Township Municipal Building Hershey, Harrisburg,, PA To register: clayne@tcrpc-pa.org Contact: Craig Layne

Penn State Extension: Planning for Healthy Communities|1.25 CM

Webinar

Planning for Healthy Communities: Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice The United States ranks 37th amongst industrial nations with regard to a healthy population. Communities nationwide are recognizing the critical link between our built environments and public health. How well we plan land use, food systems, transportation, and natural resource protection will have dramatic   …

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester , PA, United States

West Chester (Chester County)                                                                                                   Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15 Location: WCU Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register: info@cc2020.org              Contact: William Stevens    

PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

Allentown (Lehigh County)   Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29 Location: Lehigh Valley Plan Comm Office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103 Registration: (610) 264-4544 Contact: David Berryman dpb@lvpc.org

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)

Hershey (Dauphin County)                                                                                                                          Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16 Location: Derry Township Municipal Building Hershey, Harrisburg,, PA To register: clayne@tcrpc-pa.org Contact: Craig Layne

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Luzerne County)

Luzerne County Community College PA, United States

Nanticoke (Luzerne County)                                                                                                                        Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30 Luzerne Co. Community College 1333 South Prospect Street Nanticoke, PA 18901 To register: 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 Contact: Terri Dickow      tdickow@boroughs.org

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Days Inn Meadville 18360 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

Doylestown (Bucks County)                                                                                                          Wednesdays, October 22, 29; Nov. 5 Location: Delaware Valley College Doylestown, PA To register: 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 Contact: Terri Dickow 1042     tdickow@boroughs.org

PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

Allentown (Lehigh County)   Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29 Location: Lehigh Valley Plan Comm Office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103 Registration: (610) 264-4544 Contact: David Berryman dpb@lvpc.org

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Luzerne County)

Luzerne County Community College PA, United States

Nanticoke (Luzerne County)                                                                                                                        Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30 Luzerne Co. Community College 1333 South Prospect Street Nanticoke, PA 18901 To register: 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 Contact: Terri Dickow      tdickow@boroughs.org

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)

Fort Washington    (Montgomery County)                                                                                     Thursdays, October 23, 30; November 6 Location: Upper Dublin Township Building Meeting Rooms A, B, C 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034 Registration: 610-278-3753 Contact: Rita McKelvey rmckelve@montcopa.org

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Radnor Township Building 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

Doylestown (Bucks County)                                                                                                          Wednesdays, October 22, 29; Nov. 5 Location: Delaware Valley College Doylestown, PA To register: 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 Contact: Terri Dickow 1042     tdickow@boroughs.org  

PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United States

Allentown (Lehigh County)   Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29 Location: Lehigh Valley Plan Comm Office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103 Registration: (610) 264-4544 Contact: David Berryman dpb@lvpc.org

ACSP 54th Annual Conference

Loews Philadelphia Hotel Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning is holding its annual conference in Philadelphia October 30 – November 2 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.  Today’s planning researchers and practitioners grapple with “big ideas”. From big data to fundamental restructuring of the world’s economy to climate change, the challenges of planning have changed dramatically. These challenges   …

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

PSATS Education Center 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

PMPEI Course in Community Planning (Luzerne County)

Luzerne County Community College PA, United States

Nanticoke (Luzerne County)                                                                                                                        Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30 Luzerne Co. Community College 1333 South Prospect Street Nanticoke, PA 18901 To register: 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 Contact: Terri Dickow      tdickow@boroughs.org

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)

Fort Washington    (Montgomery County)                                                                                     Thursdays, October 23, 30; November 6 Location: Upper Dublin Township Building Meeting Rooms A, B, C 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034 Registration: 610-278-3753 Contact: Rita McKelvey rmckelve@montcopa.org

Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program

Government Center Annex 439 Countyline Road, New Castle, PA, United States

L273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concept of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and   …

$100

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Royal Inn 17089 Boot Jack Road Route 219, Ridgway, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

Health Equity and Planning Ethics

Montgomery County Planing Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United States

Event Information Health Equity and Planning Ethics (1.5 CM Ethics) Montgomery County Planning Commission 425 Swede Street, #201, Norristown, PA 19401 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Agenda 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 PM: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Live viewing of American Planning Association Audio/Webconference Event is   …

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

Doylestown (Bucks County)                                                                                                          Wednesdays, October 22, 29; Nov. 5 Location: Delaware Valley College Doylestown, PA To register: 1-800-232-7722 ext. 1042 Contact: Terri Dickow 1042     tdickow@boroughs.org  

PMPEI Course in Zoning (Montgomery County)

Fort Washington    (Montgomery County)                                                                                     Thursdays, October 23, 30; November 6 Location: Upper Dublin Township Building Meeting Rooms A, B, C 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034 Registration: 610-278-3753 Contact: Rita McKelvey rmckelve@montcopa.org

Central Section Event: Guideposts for Decision Making | 5.25 CM (1.5 Law & 1.5 Ethics)

Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United States

Central Section presents Guideposts for Decision Making: Land Use Law and Ethics This Land Use Law and Ethics Workshop is sure to benefit you in many ways. The morning session offers an in-depth review of significant land use decisions issued by the Commonwealth and Supreme Courts of PA since the Fall of 2012. An overview   …

Webinar: Measuring Progress

Webinar

Measuring Progress: Performance Metrics as a Tool in Shaping Policy In a time when funding resources are scarce, it is imperative to understand and demonstrate the positive impacts of planning and implementation of transportation investments on our communities. A number of efforts including RTD’s Quality of Life Study, RTD’s TOD Program Metrics and the City   …

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Four Points by Sheraton 300 Meadow Avenue, Scranton, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Holiday Inn Williamsport 100 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

Penn State Extension: Engaging Your Community’s Generations in Planning|1.25 CM

Webinar

Engaging Your Community's Generations in Planning Communities consist of a variety of generational cohorts, with each of these groups having distinct characteristics. Understanding these characteristics is vital for effectively engaging all age groups of people in planning processes, and later encouraging their volunteerism for the implementation of planned community projects. Descriptions of considerations and options   …

Drought Planning Toolbox

Webinar

Drought Planning Toolbox: State Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation  Since 1980, drought has been the fourth most common type of disaster in the U.S. and the second most costly. In 1998, more than one-third of the U.S. was affected by drought, with an event covering the West Coast to the upper Midwest. In 2007, a drought   …

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Holiday Inn Altoona 3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania

Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA, United States

Event Information   2014 Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania December 1-4, 2014 Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA For more information or to register visit - www.bedcpa.org View flyer for more information >>  

Summit For Smart Growth & Sustainable Communities

Hotel Bethlehem 437 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA

2nd Annual Summit For Smart Growth And Sustainable Communities Moving from Ideas to Action Friday, December 5, 20148:00am-2:45pmHotel Bethlehem 437 Main Street Bethlehem PAFor more details>>Join us in a discussion with community leaders and those who want to be part of the process in finding new solutions to tough regional challenges: How can we preserve   …

PA-APA Board Meeting

Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United States

In-person meeting for PA of APA Chapter Board Members

A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

Doubletree by Hilton/ Monroeville 101 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA, United States

This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local   …

$80

PMPEI: Running Effective Public Meetings

Webinar

Webinar: Running Effective Public Meetings Speaker: Christina Roseberry, AICPTo register contact Teri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

Water Quality and Quantity Two-Part Series: Part I

Webinar

Planning Webcast Series presents Water Quality and Quantity-Part 1 Water Quality Speakers:David Childs, Tom Frick, Tiffany Busby, Catherine Bray, and Eric DraperCM 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   …

Penn State Extension: Using the Official Map for Your Community’s Infrastructure | 1.25 CM

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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   …

Safe Mobility Planning

DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Safe Mobility Planning (1.5 CM credits)Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Agenda 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference DVRPC 190 N. Independence Mall West 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520 This event offers 1.5 AICP CM credits. The event is free, but register is   …

Water Quality and Quantity Two-Part Series: Part 2

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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   …

PMPEI: Local Officials Role in Subdivision Review

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Webinar: Local Officials Role in Subdivision Review   Speaker: Stanford Lembeck, AICPTo register contact Teri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

New Partners for Smart Growth Conference

Hilton Baltimore Hotel Baltimore, MD, United States

Registration is now open for the annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, January 29-31, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland! The conference will provide practitioners, activists, community leaders, and elected officials with practical tools and innovative strategies for creating great communities. Register at http://www.newpartners.org/registration-scholarships/rates-policies. Early bird rates are available until November 10. Regular rates apply from   …

Green Infrastructure and Flood Resiliency Webinar

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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   …

Communicating Design and Aethetics in the Planning Process

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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   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, February 3,10, and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

Flexible, Innovative Zoning Techniques

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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   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, February 3,10, and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, February 3,10, and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

Penn State Extension: Understanding the Relationship between Municipal Budgets… | 1.25 CM

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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   …

Sustaining Places Through the Comprehensive Plan

Sustaining Places Through the Comprehensive Plan (1.5 AICP CM credits) Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Agenda 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 Gloucester County Planning Commission 1200 N. Delsea Drive Clayton, NJ 08312 The event is free, but register is required:   …

Planning for Immigrant and Multi-Ethnic Communities

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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   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 3,10 and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)

West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org

New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land Use

Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United States

Pennsylvania Land Use Institute, New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land Use – Pipelines/Source Water/New Curbside Cellular Mini Towers and the land use legal briefing. Part 1 Recent Land Use Court Decisions (background of each case, impacts, case outcome and effects of the cases outcome on municipalities (presentations by Part 2 - Breakout sessions:   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 3,10 and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19,  and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

Ground Breaking 2015

DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please save the date, March 12, 2015, for DVRPC's upcoming conference designed for local planning partners, practitioners, developers, and decision-makers to learn about programs and initiatives that are building livable communities in Greater Philadelphia now and for the future. This one-day conference will feature an opening keynote by Harriet Tregoning, director of HUD's Office of   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 3,10 and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)

West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org

Penn State Extension: Planning to Protect Your Water Supply…| 1.25 CM

Webinar

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   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19,  and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

AICP Exam Prep Class

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This session goes into detail on how to prepare as well as reviewing test content and providing ample opportunity for questions. PA chapter members can attend for free and   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Dauphin County)

Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639

Writing Growing Greener: Conservation by Design Codes | 4.75 CM

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA

Appalachian Trail Conservancy presents Writing Growing Greener: Conservation by Design Codes Conservation design is an effective approach to managing residential development while conserving existing natural and cultural resources. Nationally-renowned expert Randall Arendt and Senior Conservation Director Ann Hutchinson of Natural Lands Trust will instruct participants in conservation design through a keynote lecture illustrated with case   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)

West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)

Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19,  and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lycoming County)

Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)

PMPEI:Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading)Thursday, April 9,16, and 23, 2015Location: Albright College, Rockland and 13th Streets, Reading PA To register contact Andrea L Weist (aweist@alb.edu), 610-929-6503

NEW New Ken Better Block

You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with   …

NEW New Ken Better Block

You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with   …