Women in Planning: Guiding Emerging Professionals
WebinarWomen in Planning: Guiding Emerging Professionals As the percentage of women entering the planning profession increases and gain a firm foothold in the doorway of success, they are reaching back to the next generation and welcoming them through that open door. Join the APA Women and Planning Division for an exciting and inspiring discussion focused …
A Regional Approach for Age-Friendly Communities
WebcastsA Regional Approach for Age-Friendly Communities APA Northern New England Chapter Speakers: Sylvia von Aulock, AICP, Derek Shooster, Maddie DiIonno 1.5 AICP CM credits What would an Age-Friendly Community look like, what sort of services would be available, and how would residents of all ages be able to enjoy that community to its fullest? These …
LV/Berks Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success
Lower Macungie Township 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA, United StatesPlanning For Sign Code Success Coming up with reasonable and enforceable sign codes can often be a complex and controversial process. With so many community stakeholders caring about sign codes, it is important to get the most accurate, up-to-date information and expertise as possible. The seminar will present modules that educate experienced land use planners …
Penn State Extension: Planning to Protect Private Water Supplies
WebinarPenn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Planning to Protect Private Water Supplies Private water wells and springs are vital to the rural water infrastructure in Pennsylvania providing …
Enhancing Social Engagement to Achieve Sustainability In Transportation Planning
WebcastsEnhancing Social Engagement to Achieve Sustainability In Transportation Planning Sustainable Communities Division Speakers: Mehri Mohebbi, Jana Lynott, AICP, Nader Afzalan, Ph.D., Angela Van der Kloof 1.5 AICP CM credits This webinar will focus on the importance of enhancing social engagement in achieve sustainability. Speakers will present examples from different social settings addressing a diverse group …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have …
Active Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City
Center/Architecture + Design 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActive Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City Date: January 24, 2018 Time: 8 - 10 AM Location: Center / Architecture + Design, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA CES/CM/LUs: Pending Registration: https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/active-designhealthy-communities-state-city Event Cost: FREE A child in Society Hill is expected to live 20 years longer than a child born in Strawberry Mansion. How can …
Getting Credit for Open Space: Community Rating System (CRS) Open Space Preservation (Activity 420) Tools, Guidance and Success Stories
WebcastsGetting Credit for Open Space: Community Rating System (CRS) Open Space Preservation (Activity 420) Tools, Guidance and Success Stories Speakers: Melissa Rosa, John Rozum, Laura Flessner, Robyn Wiseman APA County Planning Division 1.5 AICP CM credits Preserving floodplains as open space helps keep residents, businesses, and infrastructure out of harm’s way and allows communities to …
Preservation Planning (10-week course)
Preservation Planning Wednesdays, Jan. 31-Apr. 18 (no class on Feb. 14 and Mar. 14) This 10-week course provides an overview and detailed look at the legal, economic, and community planning aspects of historic preservation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Students will discuss land use and preservation law, federal and state standards, the integration of preservation …
Southeast Section Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
LV/Berks Section Event: Growing Greener…
The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, PA, United StatesGrowing Greener: Writing Conservation by Design Ordinances February 9, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049 For more information please contact Sara Pandl (SPandl@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) or Craig Peiffer (CPeiffer@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) Registration link: https://conservation-by-design.eventbrite.com/ Speakers: Randall Arendt and Ann …
MS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session
Temple University (Center City Campus) 1515 Market Street, Room 222, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session on February 20, 2018: Learn about the MS City and Regional Planning at Temple University at our Information Session on February 20th, 2018. The program has two concentration tracks in Sustainable Community Planning and Transportation Planning. Both are areas of expertise that are in wide demand in …
Penn State Extension: Land Use Planning with Changing Climate
WebinarPenn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Land Use Planning with Changing Climate The climate of a place, region, or the globe is normally defined by long term …
Planning for Environmental Justice and Healthy Communities
WebinarPlanning for Environmental Justice and Healthy Communities Register Now Low-income communities and communities of color tend to be more exposed to impacts from harmful land use activities that can affect human health. To address land use decision making, California Senate Bill 1000 – the “Planning for Healthy Communities Act” (2016) – now requires certain local …