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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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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   …

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

Spring Forum: Solutions to the Alphabet Soup of Water Regulations|5.5 CM

Hilton Harrisburg 1 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Spring Forum Brochure The spring forum will focus on understanding water regulations and responding to requirements with projects that address needs, build partnerships, and capitalize on overlapping interests.  The event will help attendees clarify their understanding of TMDL, MS4, stormwater, and other water-based issues and regulations, and provide details on innovative projects that have addressed   …

$80

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

Whitpain Twp Municipal Building 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Blue Bell)Wednesday, April 15, 22, and 29, 2015Location: Whitpain Twp Municipal Building960 Wentz Road Blue Bell, PA To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org), 610-278-3753

Penn State Extension: All About Open Space | 1.25 CM

Webinar

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

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

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

Whitpain Twp Municipal Building 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Blue Bell)Wednesday, April 15, 22, and 29, 2015Location: Whitpain Twp Municipal Building960 Wentz Road Blue Bell, PA To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org), 610-278-3753

Chesapeake Bay Program Management Strategies

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA, United States

The Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Teams related to Sustainable Fisheries, Protect and Restore Vital Habitats and Maintain Healthy Watersheds are hosting an Open House to solicit comments on our newly released Management Strategies. Please join us for an informal, informational poster session where you will have an opportunity to learn about the key components   …

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

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

Whitpain Twp Municipal Building 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Blue Bell)Wednesday, April 15, 22, and 29, 2015Location: Whitpain Twp Municipal Building960 Wentz Road Blue Bell, PA To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org), 610-278-3753

PA-DE ASLA Annual Meeting

University of Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania-Delaware Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is inviting you to attend their Annual Meeting, May 1-2, 2015.  The meeting will be at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  The theme is: Prove It. Metrics of Design. Visit PA-DE ASLA website frequently for updates.

Ruth Shirley Memorial Service

Ruth I. Shirey, a professor emerita in the Department of Geography & Regional Planning at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and an expert and authority on geography education, died unexpectedly and suddenly at her home in Indiana, Pennsylvania on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was 72. (read more) Memorial Service Information: On Friday May 1st,   …

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   …

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Dinner

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel 23 S Second Street, Harisburg, PA, United States

Barry J. Schoch, P.E., is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2015 Annual Dinner. In his presentation, he will detail his experience as Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation from 2011 to 2014. He’s expected to address the importance of infrastructure funding and describe his work with multi-modal transportation across the state. More   …

Community Heart & Soul Workshop

Montgomery County

Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation present… An Introduction to Community Heart & Soul The Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation have partnered to bring you a day-long workshop on Community Heart & Soul™, a resident-driven approach to community planning and development. The goal is to increase participation in local decision-making,   …

Stormwater Inspector Training (Philadelphia)

The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Philadelphia, PA on May 11-12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA on May on May 14-15, 2015 Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors are qualified. Inspectors who take our course learn:   …

Community Heart & Soul Workshop

Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation present… An Introduction to Community Heart & Soul The Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the Orton Family Foundation have partnered to bring you a day-long workshop on Community Heart & Soul™, a resident-driven approach to community planning and development. The goal is to increase participation in local decision-making,   …

PA Brownfields Conference

Erie Bayfront Convention Center Erie, PA, United States

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania are pleased to announce the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, May 13-15, 2015 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA.  We look forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Act and the 1,000s of projects it has made possible!   …

Philadelphia Then and Now: Are Times Really A-Changin’?

Brigantessa 1520 East Passyunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The DVSGA invites you to a conversation with Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University. Harris will speak on "Philadelphia Then and Now:  Are the Times Really A-Changin?" and then participate in a Q&A led by Inga Saffron of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Have we turned the corner?  Has   …

Stormwater Inspector Training (Pittsburgh)

The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in the following locations: Philadelphia, PA on May 11-12, 2015 Pittsburgh, PA on May on May 14-15, 2015 Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors are qualified. Inspectors who take our course learn:   …

Central Section Event: Building Resilient Communities through Hazard Mitigation | 5.75 CM

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

Central Section presents Building Resilient Communities through Hazard Mitigation This informative workshop will focus on Hazard Mitigation planning and implementation. Ways to integrate Hazard Mitigation into other local planning initiatives will be emphasized. A variety of mitigation efforts will be presented. Approved for 5.75 CM For more information and to register >>

Central Section Event: Building Resilient Communities through Hazard Mitigation | 5.75 CM

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

APA-PA CENTRAL SECTION PRESENTS:Building Resilient Communities through Hazard Mitigation FRIDAY, MAY 15,20158:00 AM – 3:30 PM GIANT FOOD STORE COMMUNITY CENTER2300 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, HARRISBURG Approved for 5.75 CM For more information and to register >>

Fit City PHL

Public Health Management Corporation 1500 Market Street, Centre Square East-Lower Mezzanine, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Fit City PHL is a half-day symposium designed to explore the concept of active design, and strategies for improving health by promoting physical activity and healthy eating. It will bring together architects, planners, designers, landscape architects, developers, and public health professionals to learn about how our environment can have a positive impact on the negative   …

PMPEI: The Benefits of a Planning Commission

Webinar

Webinar: The Benefits of a Planning Commission Speaker: Stanford Lembeck, AICPTo register contact Teri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

Smart Growth and Resilience in Coastal Communities

Webinar

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

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org

Technology Applications for Transportation Planning

Webinar

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

New Jersey History & Historic Preservation 2015 Conference

The Hotel ML 915 NJ-73, Mt. Laurel, NJ

  Register now for New Perspectives on the Past: 2015 New Jersey History & Historic Preservation Conference, scheduled for June 3-4, 2015 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The annual conference offers more than 20 educational sessions and field workshops over two days (the June 3 activities are optional and require an additional fee). Featured speakers   …

New Contexts for Aging and Livable Communities

Webinar

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

The Planning Office of the Future

Camden Community College, William G. Rohrer Center, 1st Fl 1889 Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

The Planning Office of the Future Wednesday, June 3, 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 Camden Community College, William G. Rohrer Center, 1st Fl 1889 Rt. 70 East Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2013 The event is free, but register   …

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org

PACO ICC Chapter Spring Training Forum

The Spring Training Forum will be held June 4-5, 2015 at the Towamencin Holiday, InnFor more information and to register for this event >> There are 3 independent training classes offered this year. June 4th LEGAL ASPECTS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (6 CEUS) This seminar will help to ensure that you are enforcing the UCC and   …

Big Data and Small Communities

Webinar

June 5 – Idaho Chapter - Big Data and Small Communities: Opportunities and Challenges – Speaker: Jaap Vos Nowadays a wide variety of data from the US Census Bureau is easily accessible for anybody to use and it is relatively easy to create impressive looking maps and flowcharts. But how reliable is this data and   …

Tri-County Regional Market Trends and Land-Use Implications

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

4ward Planning will present current and projected demographic and real estate market trends within the Tri-County region (Cumberland, Perry, and Dauphin Counties, PA). Macro-level business trends and continuing demographic shifts are not only altering the way land is developed and utilized, but where it’s developed and utilized. While urban areas continue to see a resurgence   …

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Chester County (West Chester)Thursday, May 28, June 4 and 11, 2015Location:West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 To register, contact Williams Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.cc2020.org

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 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 (Bucks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

An Urgent Call for Healthy Communities

Webinar

June 19 - Michigan Chapter - An Urgent Call for Healthy Communities “Healthy” community design is often spoken about in planning and transportation circles. But do you know what it means, and are you really working to make it a reality? This thought-provoking presentation will address the urgency and the great opportunity of this idea.   …

PMPEI: Duties of the Zoning Hearing Board

Webinar

Webinar: Duties of the Zoning Hearing Board Speaker: Stanford Lembeck, AICPTo register contact Teri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042

APA Region 1 Conference

Save the date for the American Planning Association Region 1 Conference, June 25-26, 2015 in Saratoga Springs, NY.  More information to follow.

Transportation Management Association of Chester County Annual Meeting

Chester Valley Golf Club Malvern, PA

Calling all transportation planners!: The Transportation Management Association of Chester County is hosting their Annual Meeting on Friday, June 26th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, PA. Guest speaker will be Sarah Feinberg, Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. She will speaking about Federal policies and   …

2015 Planning Law Review

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

2015 Planning Law Review Wednesday, July 1, 2015Agenda 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/WebconferenceLocation DVRPC 190 N. Independence Mall West 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520The event is free, but register is required: http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/ Event Description Planning feels the impact of decisions   …

EcoDistricts – Performance Based Urban Design

Webinar

July 10 – Urban Design & Preservation Division – EcoDistricts – Performance Based Urban Design – Speakers: Otto Condon, Elizabeth Miller, Jill Sherman, and Adam BeckAn Ecodistrict strategy is an emerging planning process which incorporates environmental performance metrics to guide neighborhood growth with a social, environmental and economic priority. This panel session will present, in   …

Tools to Visualize and Plan for Coastal Hazard Resilience

Webinar

July 17 – County Planning Division – Tools to Visualize and Plan for Coastal Hazard Resilience – Speakers: Brandon Krumwiede, Lauren Long, and Rebecca LoveA major challenge for U.S. coastal and Great Lakes communities is planning for the impacts of current and future flood hazards. Quite a few counties continue to add residents and development   …

L273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program

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

L273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance ProgramThis course is typically offered only a few times each year at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD. FEMA Region III staff will be conducting the in-depth, four day training course in Cumberland County on July 20-23, 2015 – don’t miss this opportunity! This course   …

How Can Landscape Architects Aid the Transportation Planning Process?

Webinar

July 24 – Transportation Planning Division – How Can Landscape Architects Aid the Transportation Planning Process? – Speakers: John Dempsey, Stephen Luoni, William CollinsThis webinar will examine the linkages between landscape architecture and transportation planning, looking at how addressing design issues as early as possible in the planning process can result in transportation solutions more   …

The Athens, Ohio Experiment

Webinar

July 29 (Wednesday) – Economic Development Division - The Athens, Ohio Experiment: Extracting and Implementing Local Design Essence to Increase Economic Competitiveness – Speaker: Kyle EzellAthens, Ohio recently adopted The Essence of Athens: A Strategic Design Plan for Economic Enhancement and Community Competitiveness. This community collaboration 'extracted' the spirit and personality of the community and encourages   …

The Supreme Court’s New Rules for Temporary-and other-Signs

Webinar

July 30 (Thursday) – County Planning Division – Reed v. Town of Gilbert:  The Supreme Court's New Rules for Temporary – and other – Signs – Speakers: James Carpentier, Alan Weinstein, and Wendy Moeller.  CM Law credit. This webcast will discuss what local governments need to do to ensure that their sign codes comply with the   …

Economic Development 101: Is Your Community Prospect Ready?

Webinar

August 14 - Economic Development 101: Is Your Community Prospect Ready? In this webinar you will learn what your community can do to prepare for, and land your next economic development prospect. It will cover the following items: (1) Current trends in Economic Development & Site Selection; (2) Understanding your target audience - What Prospects,   …

Lehigh Valley Section Event: The Hoover Mason Trestle

ArtsQuest Center, Blast Furnace Room 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, United States

The Hoover Mason TrestleWednesday, September 2, 20155:00-5:30PM: Registration5:30-6:30PM: Presentation to be held in the Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem6:30-7:30PM: Walking tour of the TrestleApproved for 1.5 CM Credit  See flyer >>This session will discuss the economic and community development impacts of the Hoover Mason Trestle project located on the   …

Bike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy Communities

Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Bike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy CommunitiesSpeakers:Eric Osth, Urban Design AssociatesJonathan Kline, Studio for Spacial PracticeKristin Saunders, City of Pittsburgh Planning DepartmentLena Andrews, Action HousingDan Yablonsky, BikePGH Course DescriptionThe times are a-changing, and they’re doing so without the car. For the first time in two generations, the Millennials fueling our country’s urban   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Forest Buffers and Stream Ecology | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsForest Buffers and Stream Ecology: Research and Practice from the Stroud Research CenterSpeaker: Lamonte Garber, Stroud Water Research CenterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will review the current Best Management Practices for riparian forest buffers. This technique has been used for decades for its ability to filter contaminants   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)

Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Penn State Extension: Economic Ecology of Healthy Watersheds

Webinar

Penn State Extension presents Land Use Decision-making Summer/Fall 2015 Webinar Series (view flyer)September 16: "Economic Ecology of Healthy Watersheds"For more information and to register >>1.25 CM, pending approval

Greenways and Trails Summit

Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center Warren, PA, United States

Save the Date: September 20-22, 2015 (view)Greenways and Trails Summit: Take a Walk on the WILDS Side Location Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center, Warren, PA (located at the confluence of two recognized water trails and in the midst of the Lumber Heritage Region, Route 6 Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Wilds) Local Hosts: City of   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)

Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Business and Workforce Development in Challenged Neighborhoods

Webinar

Business and Workforce Development in Challenged Neighborhoods 09/23/20159:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location Online Webinar (Log-in credentials will be provided to registrants in advance of the session.) Registration Member – $75.00 (USD) Non-Member – $99.00 (USD) https://peda.wildapricot.org/event-1799414This webinar will focus on community and economic development in challenged neighborhoods that have a high percentage of poverty   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)

Lancaster County Watersheds | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsLancaster County Watersheds: What Can Be Done to Achieve Local Water Quality Goals?Speaker: Matt Kofroth, Lancaster County Conservation DistrictApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will cover watershed basics, and explain how streams in Lancaster County are listed as impaired, what tools are used to fix “broken streams”, and   …

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)

Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)

EB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments

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

EB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments 1.25 CM credits Friday, October 09, 2015 8:00 am - 10:30 am DVRPC Office The ACP Building - 8th Floor 190 N. Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106 For directions Call (215) 592-1800 Please Use Sixth Street Entrance Agenda 8:00 AM Coffee and Networking 8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions Patty   …

Water Quality in the Susquehanna River | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsWater Quality in the Susquehanna River: What Have We Learned Over the Past 30 Years?Speaker: Kevin McGonigal, Susquehanna River Basin CommissionApproved for 1.5 CM Credits Is water quality improving in the Susquehanna River Basin? Are management actions making a difference? What are the next steps? These are a few   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)

PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)

Montgomery County Community College

Event InformationOctober 16, 2015 Doing More With Less Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Symposium Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA See registration page for details: http://www.scup.org/page/regions/ma/2015/one-day/20151016/registrationanddeadlines Description: Funding ... Questions, Strategies, Opportunities Need funding for a project? Who doesn't! Leaders from across your region will share their expertise to help you understand   …

How Immigrant Businesses Can Bring New Vitality to Downtown Retail Districts

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

How Immigrant Businesses Can Bring New Vitality to Downtown Retail Districts | 2.5 CMDVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series highlights challenges older suburbs and downtowns are facing. The Roundtable Series provides a means for networking and exchanging ideas with organizations facing similar concerns. This roundtable discussion will feature presentations on immigrant businesses followed by   …

3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum

Philadelphia University-DEC Center

The 3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum at Philadelphia University will bring together design practitioners, educators, and students of the built environment who are interested not only in the SHIFT of Philadelphia’s changing skyline and urban landscape, but also the SHIFT in enabling technology (especially 3D) which helps us better understand, plan and design for, measure,   …

PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Penn State Extension: Bees, Chickens, and Goats, Oh My!

Webinar

Penn State Extension presents Land Use Decision-making Summer/Fall 2015 Webinar Series (view flyer)October 21: "Bees, Chickens, and Goats, Oh My!"For more information and to register >>1.25 CM, pending approval

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Swatara)Thursday, October 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg PA 17111To register, contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)

Using Trees and Technology to Meet Stormwater Management Requirements | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsUsing Trees and Technology to Meet Stormwater Management RequirementsSpeaker: Chris Peiffer, Plan-It Geo, LLCApproved for 1.5 CM Credits Across Pennsylvania, forests and trees along streams, streets, in parks, yards, and throughout natural areas constitute a valuable urban and community forest. This resource is critical for the region’s green infrastructure,   …

2015 PEDA Fall Conference

Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States

2015 PEDA Fall Conference Start 10/26/2015 End 10/28/2015 Location Blair County Convention CenterMore information>>

Financing Working Capital Lines of Credit

Blair County Convention Center 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona, PA, United States

Financing Working Capital Lines of Credit When 10/26/2015 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM Location Blair County Convention Center, Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602 Registration Non-Member – $209.00 (USD) PEDA Member – $159.00 (USD) https://peda.wildapricot.org/event-1908846

i-Tree Tools: Overview of Software for Estimating Function and Value of Trees|1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series Presentsi-Tree Tools: Overview of Software for Estimating Function and Value of TreesSpeaker: Jason Henning, PhD, The Davey Institute and USDA Forest Service 1.5 CM Credits The i-Tree suite of software tools was developed by the USDA Forest Service, the Davey Institute and their cooperators to help users assess and manage   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Central Section Event: Rethinking Healthy Community Planning

Who Plans for Health? We all do! The work we do as community planners can influence the behavioral choices people make in terms of food, shelter, travel, and leisure activities. The workshop will kick-off by highlighting recent efforts to plan for public health - or plan with health outcomes in mind - among these sectors   …

Philadelphia University Open House

Please join us on Saturday, November 7th as Philadelphia University's College of Architecture and the Built Environment holds its annual Graduate Open House. Tour one of our LEED-certified buildings, meet with faculty and students, and get information on our innovative and award-winning graduate programs such as the MS in Sustainable Design, MS in Construction Management   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Green Infrastructure in the Urban Environment | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsGreen Infrastructure in the Urban Environment: What Can Municipalities Do?Speaker: Charlotte Katzenmoyer, City of LancasterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits The presentation will detail the City of Lancaster’s efforts to proactively reduce combined sewer system overflows by implementing economically viable, long-term strategies for mitigating the negative impacts on wet weather   …

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Lehigh County)

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, November 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)

Penn State Extension: Community Economic Development

Webinar

Penn State Extension presents Land Use Decision-making Summer/Fall 2015 Webinar Series (view flyer)November 18: "Community Economic Development: What is it, and what is your rolde in its use in your communities"For more information and to register >>1.25 CM, pending approval

Planning, Economic Development, and the New Normal

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

Planning, Economic Development, and the New Normal Where: Chester County Planning Commission, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA 19380When: Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM 1.5 CM Credits Delve into the state of the real estate markets after the great recession. How have well-planned communities weathered the storm? Are more   …

Vision Zero Conference

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Thursday, December 3, 2015, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are co-hosting Philadelphia’s first Vision Zero conference. Vision Zero is based on the concept that road crashes are not accidents, but are preventable events. Road deaths, currently totaling nearly 100 per year in Philadelphia, can be reduced to zero   …

APA PA Board Meeting

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

There is a APA PA board meeting on Thursday, December 3 at 11:00 AM.   Can't make it in person, but want to call in, please see agenda.View Agenda

Economic Ecology | 1.5 CM

Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United States

Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsEconomic Ecology: Restoration of the Floodplain as an Alternative Solution to Regulatory and Environmental ChallengesSpeaker: Mark Guttshall, LandstudiesApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will demonstrate how municipal officials, developers, and professional consultants can deal with flooding, stormwater, MS4, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and the economic and environmental   …

Northeast Section Meeting & Luncheon

Armetta's Restaurant Clarks Summit, PA, United States

2015 APA PA Northeast Section Holiday Meeting & LuncheonThe northeast Section will meet at 11:30 PM for a meeting, followed by the luncheon at Armetta's Restaurant (Clarks Summit, PA).  A presentation by George Kelly, Director of the Lackawanna County Department of Planning & Economic Development.  Mr. Kelly will discuss the restructuring of the County Planning   …

$20

The Ethics of Private Practice Consulting

The Ethics of Private Practice ConsultingShould a planning consultant buy drinks for public-sector clients at a conference reception? Should a retired city planning director now at a private planning firm respond to a past employer’s RFP? Join a discussion about common ethical dilemmas of private consultants and the public officials who work with them. You’ll   …

2015 Economic Development Course

Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us for the 2015 Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania!Over 1,000 professionals have completed this intensive four day course, accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Course participants learn theoretical and practical approaches to economic development from professional and experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academic institutions, and development organizations. For   …

DVRPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

DVRPC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19106More information >>Agenda for the evening 5:30 PM Cocktail Reception 7:00 PM Program 8:00 PM Dinner Tickets Tickets are $95 each. To register online: dvrpc.ticketleap.com/50th To register by check or credit card, please fill out   …

Southeast Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success

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

Planning for Sign Code Success Thursday, December 10, 2015 Breakfast/registration: 8:30 AM Event: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMView Schedule >> To register: http://signcodesuccess.eventbrite.com/ 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   …

Equity Issues in Transportation Planning | 1.5 CM Ethics

Webinar

Equity Issues in Transportation Planning: Getting More Voices into the ConversationEvery community is affected by the transportation planning process, because we all use the network. Many communities have historically not been heard, however. The challenge today is to go beyond simply giving equal access to the process, and instead to seek out the communities whose   …

Green Infrastructure Design Competition

Professionals are invited to Green Infrastructure Design Competition to showcase the expertise of design teams to the public and municipal leadership responsible for stormwater management, and result in installation of three green infrastructure projects by winner competition teams. The Green Infrastructure Design Competition will engage multi-disciplinary practitioner teams to advance sustainable green infrastructure projects that will   …

Land Banks and Economic Development

Webinar

Land Banks and Economic Development When 12/16/2015 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location Online Webinar (Log-in credentials will be provided to registrants in advance of the session.) Registration Member – $75.00 (USD) Non-Member – $99.00 (USD) https://peda.wildapricot.org/event-1902494