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Stormwater Management Seminar

Susquehanna Township Municipal Building Susquehanna Room, 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Today, sound stormwater management efforts address not only the quantity of stormwater produced, but also the quality of the stormwater and the amount of water that is lost from the watershed.  This seminar will help you to understand the Best Management Practices and more. When: Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM EDTWhere: Susquehanna   

Penn State Extension Webinar: Improving Connectivity | 1.25 CM

Webinar

PennDOT’s new handbook on “Improving Connectivity and System Function through Local Planning” provides guidance to municipalities on how to enhance vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian connectivity.  This companion training offers an overview of the handbook and includes strategies to effectively regulate and manage a connected transportation network within a community including a review of connectivity index   

Penn State Extension Webinar: The ABC’s of Form-Based Codes | 1.25 CM

Webinar

When new development, infill development or redevelopment takes place, it can be more fiscally responsible, aesthetically pleasing, and memorable when the form is right.  A form-based code approach will offer the opportunity to create placse that become immediate assets.  The ABC's of form-based codes will address the history and evolution of form-based codes, a menu   

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Planning the Future Lehigh University

Hear all about the master planning work being done at Lehigh University staff will host a walking tour and presentation beginning at the Zoellner lobby and will end with presentation of the 2012 Campus Master Plan at the Rausch building.  Learn all about the University's short and long-term goals, building renovation priorities, faculty and staff   

Trolley Tour of Chester County

Phoenixville Borough, the West Chester Business Improvement District, Historic Kennett Square, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) and the American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter Southeast Section (APAPASE) are partnering for a trolley tour of several Classic Towns in Chester County. On Friday, September 20, 2013, we’re heading to Phoenixville, West Chester, and Kennett Square   

AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities | 3.5 CM

Fort Hunter Centennial Barn Conference Room 5300 N Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Program includes Toole Design Group, a firm specializing in multi-modal planning and the prime consultant responsible for preparing the 2012 edition of the AASHTO Guide.  Lunch speaker, Mike Keiser, PennDOT District 8-0, to provide PennDOT's perspective on bicycle facilities meeting their expectations.  3.5 CM credits available. When: Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM   

Southeast Section Event: Hoagies and Hardhats

Join APAPASE and the Tacony Community Development Corporation (CDC) for a tour and discussion highlighting two major projects undertaken by the CDC: the Façade Improvement Program and the award-winning Tacony Hoagie Trail.

PMPEI Course on Zoning

The PMPEI Course on Zoning addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. The course begins with a review of the PA Municipalities Planning Code authority for zoning and presents "nuts and bolts" fundamentals for drafting zoning ordinances and amendments. This intensive course takes place on October 3, 10, and 17 from 6-9   

2013 Susquehanna Water Science Forum

Radisson Hotel Harrisburg

On behalf of the Steering Committee, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission is pleased to announce its  first-ever Susquehanna Water  Science Forum – From Science to Sustainable Water Resources Management. The Forum will  bring together water resource professionals and researchers to share current water resource  research, prioritize research needs and better coordinate activities in the Susquehanna   

Planning Ethics and the Law | 1.5 CM Ethics

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

Sometimes "ethical" planning decisions run afoul of the law, but why? How does a court's perspective on ethics differ from a planner's? Broaden your understanding of ethics (and the AICP Code of Ethics) and learn how cases have been decided. Examine what standards the law uses to judge ethical behavior. This program is fast and   

Is it “End of the Suburbs”?, DVSGA Fall Event

Paradiso 1627 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Is it "The End of the Suburbs", is a networking event and panel discussion with author Leigh Gallagher & Inquirer architecture critic Inga Saffron. The American Dream of homeownership was equated with an ideal of suburban living: single-family detached home, two cars in the driveway, multiple children attending strong public schools. But as the nation   

PMPEI Course on Zoning

The PMPEI Course on Zoning addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. The course begins with a review of the PA Municipalities Planning Code authority for zoning and presents “nuts and bolts” fundamentals for drafting zoning ordinances and amendments. This intensive course takes place on October 3, 10, and 17 from 6-9   

The New Penn’s Landing

Festival Pier 610 N Columbus Blvd

  The Master Plan for the Central Delaware River waterfront proposed a new vision for Penn’s Landing: a spacious green park, sloping gently towards the river, connecting Chestnut and Walnut Streets from Front Street, over I-95, and across Columbus Blvd. DRWC is now moving the conceptual plan to the next phase! The design team, led   

Penn State Extension Webinar: The Financial Costs of Development | 1.25 CM

Webinar

Land uses influence the size of your local government, the types of services it offers, the types of equipment it must purchase, and the taxes and tax rates it must levy. These impacts are significant not only because they affect taxpayers and local residents but because they affect the ability of local government to respond   

PMPEI Course on Zoning

The PMPEI Course on Zoning addresses the fascinating, complex, provocative and contentious topic of zoning. The course begins with a review of the PA Municipalities Planning Code authority for zoning and presents “nuts and bolts” fundamentals for drafting zoning ordinances and amendments. This intensive course takes place on October 3, 10, and 17 from 6-9   

APA PA Event: Land Use Planning Matters | 3 CM

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

Today, it’s too risky NOT to consider hazard mitigation and disaster resiliency, especially with hazard mitigation being an essential component of site planning, comprehensive planning, stormwater management and numerous other planning practices.  Building resilient communities is not just a product of emergency management and emergency services personnel, but also a responsibility of planners as they assist communities with comprehensive planning and development of and updates to zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances. 

$30.00

Design on the Delaware

Join us in Center City Philadelphia for the 11th annual Design on the Delaware, October 29th- November 1st at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown hotel and the Center for Architecture. Design on the Delaware presents leading designers, planners, innovators and educators of national and international acclaim as keynote speakers. The conference features 36 continuing education programs,   

Building Community Partnerships to Address Chronic Illness Among Older Adults

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Event Information   Building Community Partnerships to Address Chronic Illness Among Older Adults November 1, 2013 9:00 am - 4:45 pm Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Cost: $55 (includes lunch) AICP CM credits pending Register here >> 80% of elders in the Philadelphia area have a chronic illness. Preventing and managing chronic illness will require collaboration   

Smart Growth in Small Towns and Rural Areas

Event Information   Smart Growth in Small Towns and Rural Areas 1.5 CM credits November 6, 2013 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: Chester County Planning Commission, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382 Sponsored by DVRPC's Municipal Outreach Program   

Southeast Section of the APA PA Annual Event

The Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Event Information Southeast Section of the APA PA Annual Event Date: November 7, 2013 Location: The Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, PA (Delaware County) 84 South Lansdowne Avenue Lansdowne, PA 19050 This year, we are meeting up in Lansdowne and learning more about the interaction between the town and its businesses in creating successful downtown   

SE Section Event: Lasting Partnerships in Downtown Revitalization

Lasting Partnerships in Downtown Revitalization DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6pm to 7pmWHERE:Twentieth Century Club, 84 Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050COST: $30 for members & students, $35 for nonmembers, Late RegistrantsSpeakers from the business, nonprofit, local government, and the Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development will discuss how to create and maintain a successful   

PMPEI Zoning Basics Course

The PMPEI Zoning Basics Course Sponsor of Event: Albright College Center for Excellence in Local Government Co-Sponsors: Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Bar Assoc. & PA State Association of BoroughsNovember 7, 14 & 21, 2013 6:30-9:30 PM Zoning is the most complex and prvocative topic in planning, and this "nuts and bolts" course stresses   

EcoDistricts Summit

EcoDistricts Summit in Boston - November 12-14 This is the first time that the Summit will leave Portland, so it is a great opportunity for East Coast professionals to learn about the EcoDistricts movement There will be a half-day LEED-ND Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 14 For more information >>

Southwest Section Quarterly Meeting

Carnegie Borough Building 1 Veterans Way, Carnegie, PA, United States

There is a Southwest Quarterly Meeting on November 14, 2013, 9:30-11:30 am at Carnegie Borough Building A note from the Southwest Section: Dear Planners,In anticipation of next week’s quarterly meeting in Carnegie we are asking you to RSVP if you plan to attend.  This is so that we can order enough food and beverages for   

ISA Webinar: Best Practices for Planning, Design, and System Management

Thursday, November 14, 2013 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT Price: Complimentary for Planners Presenter: Craig Berger, Craig Berger Consulting; Sapna Budev, International Sign Association; Danny Barnycz, The Barnycz Group 1.0 CM credits available for attendees. Complete the registration form here and email to emily.oconnor@signs.org or fax to (703) 836-8353 to   

PMPEI Zoning Basics Course

The PMPEI Zoning Basics Course Sponsor of Event: Albright College Center for Excellence in Local Government Co-Sponsors: Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Bar Assoc. & PA State Association of BoroughsNovember 7, 14 & 21, 2013 6:30-9:30 PM Zoning is the most complex and provocative topic in planning, and this "nuts and bolts" course stresses   

Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia

Greenbuild 2013 Philadelphia November 20-22 There will be many great ND and planning-related sessions LEED-ND 251 workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 21 taught by Eliot Allen Certification Work Zone - Meet LEED reviewers and discuss your projects in the LEED Certification Work Zone. Explore a variety of topics with green building experts, reviewers and USGBC staff.   

Penn State Extension Webinar: Facing the Challenges of Plan Implementation | 1.25 CM

Webinar

Planning efforts, such as community visioning, municipal comprehensive plans and organizational strategic plans, can be used by communities and organizations to evaluate their current and projected conditions and prepare for their future. The ultimate goal of these plans is the implementation of the recommendations and policies that were developed during their creation.  However, following through   

PMPEI Zoning Basics Course

The PMPEI Zoning Basics Course Sponsor of Event: Albright College Center for Excellence in Local Government Co-Sponsors: Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Bar Assoc. & PA State Association of BoroughsNovember 7, 14 & 21, 2013 6:30-9:30 PM Zoning is the most complex and provocative topic in planning, and this "nuts and bolts" course stresses   

Create More Effective Signs for Your Community

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

Event Information   Create More Effective Signs for Your Community (CM credits pending) Friday, December 6, 2013 9:00 am – 11:30 am Breakfast will be provided Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 8th Floor | ACP Building 190 N. Independence Mall West | Philadelphia, PA 19106 Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 4 to kpcilurso@dvrpc.org. AGENDA 9:00   

The National Disaster Recovery Framework and Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery | 1.5 CM

Webinar

The PA Chapter is pleased that FEMA Region III is providing our contribution to the free chapters, divisions, and universities webcast series.  The National Disaster Recovery Framework and Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery session will be held on December 6th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.  The National Disaster Recovery Framework is a guide that defines how   

Sustainability EXPOsed

Sustainability EXPOsed: "Rediscovering sustainability - ideas and innovations that are making business, governance, and community better for our region" Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (7:30 am - Registration) David L. Lawrence Convention Center Registration: $45; After 11/8 $55 Register by11/8 and be entered to win one of four prizes from REI,   

Southwest Section Ethics Training | 1.5 CM Ethics

Allegheny County Department of Economic Development One Chatham Center, 9th Floor, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The section will be hosting a presentation on ethics, via CD, Wednesday, December 18th at 3:00pm.  Ethics in Planning will be shown at the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.  ACED is located in One Chatham Center, 9th Floor, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.  Parking is available in the Chatham Center Parking Garage or across   

ISA Webinar: Urban Wayfinding

Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT Price: Complimentary for Planners Presenter: Craig Berger, Craig Berger Consulting;Grady Brown, iZone; Jeremy Kramer, Kramer Design Associates 1.0 CM credits available for attendees. Complete the registration form here and email to emily.oconnor@signs.org or fax to (703) 836-8353 to register for FREE   

NE Section Event: Holiday Meeting and Luncheon

Armetta's Restaurant Clarks Summit, PA, United States

Northeast Section will be having a holiday meeting and luncheon on Friday, December 20 at Armetta's Restaurant in Clarks Summit, PA. The Section will meet at 11:30 for a Section meeting, followed by the Luncheon and a presentation by Sally Corrigan, Executive Director of the Pike County Conservation District.  In addition, several awards will be   

$18

Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems | 1.5 CM

Webinar

Event Information In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting viewings of three bikeshare webinars, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits. Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET The Future of Bikeshare   

Administering Zoning Codes

Greater Valley Forge TMA 1012 West 8th Ave, King of Prussia, PA, United States

Event Information Administering Zoning Codes 1.5 CM credits January 15, 2014 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference Location: Greater Valley Forge TMA, 1012 West 8th Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Sponsored by DVRPC's Municipal Outreach Program The event is free   

Southwest Section Winter Social

Pittsburgh Winery 2815 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Ring in 2014 on January 15th from 5 – 7 pm with your friends and colleagues at the Pittsburgh Winery (http://www.pittsburghwinery.com/)!  Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and time to catch up with your fellow planners.  The Winery is located at 2815 Penn Ave. in the Strip District in Pittsburgh, PA.  There are parking lots   

SE Section Event: How to be an expert witness | 1.5CM LAW

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

Southeast Section Event: How to be an expert witness 1.5 CM Law This professional development session was designed to allow the planning professionals in our section to obtain an advanced understanding of expert witness testimony process. As professional planners gain experience, they are increasingly required to give testimony as a professional. Often planners have only   

Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems | 1.5 CM

Webinar

Event Information In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting viewings of three bikeshare webinars, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits. Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET The Future of Bikeshare   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Chester County)

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester) Dates: February 6,13, 20 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

Central Section Meeting via Conference Call @ 10:00

Central Section members who want to join the call should email Section Chair Rachelle Abbott to obtain the conference call number and participant code.Rachelle Abbott, AICPraabbott@stepcorp.org570-601-9501

Low Budget Energy Management Plan Webinar

Webinar

LOW BUDGET - HIGH ROI ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN SAVED LEXINGTON KY $740,000/YEAR "Energy Management Bluegrass Style." Learn how Lexington, KY, created an effective energy management program from scratch Join Us Live Online February 11th at 9 AM PT - 10 AM MT - 11 AM CT - Noon ET to hear Tom Webb, Chair, Energy   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester) Dates: February 6,13, 20 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

PHRC Annual Land Development Conference

Penn Stater Conference Center State College, PA, United States

PHRC Annual Land Development Conference Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA 6.25 AICP CM available Registration fee: $180 More information available at: http://www.engr.psu.edu/phrc/2014Conference/HLD/registration.htm PHRC Conference Flyer >>

Penn State Extension: TOD/Walkable Communities | 1.25 CM

Webinar

Webinar: Transit Oriented/Walkable Communities As fuel and transportation costs continue to increase, development centered on transit resources, referred to as Transit Oriented Development (TOD), is becoming increasingly popular.  The benefits of transit-oriented development will be discussed as well as tools that local municpalities can utilize in their communities. Instructors:Patrick Roberts and Angela Murray, AICP Approved   

Managing Complex Relationships in Planning

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

Event Information Managing Complex Relationships in Planning 1.5 CM credits February 19, 2014 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference Location: Montgomery County Planning Commission 425 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 Sponsored by: DVRPC Municipal Outreach Program The event is free to   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester) Dates: February 6,13, 20 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

LV Section Event: New Tools and Opportunities…

New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land UseThis session will help local elected officials, certified professional planners and municipal solicitors make sense of the legal issues surrounding land use planning.  A review of nine separate recent land use court decisions will be analyzed and presented along with a panel discussion on the development process   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall 2506 N Broad Street, Colmar, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningMontgomery County (Colmar) Dates: March 5, 12, 19 Location: Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall2506 N. Broad StreetColmar PA 18915 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)

The Future of Bikeshare Transit Systems | 1.5 CM

Webinar

Event Information In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting viewings of three bikeshare webinars, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits. Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET The Future of Bikeshare   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Berks County)

Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading) This 3-session course includes in-depth instruction on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and the technical components of land use planning and regulation, as well as guidance for building effective working relationships among the commission members, the governing body, and the public. The course is designed to provide planning   

PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Dauphin County)

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

PMPEI:Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Harrisburg) Dates: March 6, 13, 20 Location: CREDC OfficesFront Street, Harrisburg PA To register contact Craig Layne

AICP Exam Prep Class

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

The AICP Exam Prep Class is FULL.  Please call the office to be put on a waiting list. We will again be holding an all-day prep session in the Harrisburg area. This session goes into detail to how to prepare as well as reviewing test content and providing ample opportunity for questions. The AICP Exam   

$20

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall 2506 N Broad Street, Colmar, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningMontgomery County (Colmar) Dates: March 5, 12, 19 Location: Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall2506 N. Broad StreetColmar PA 18915 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Berks County)

Rockland Profesional Building 13th and Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading) This 3-session course includes in-depth instruction on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and the technical components of land use planning and regulation, as well as guidance for building effective working relationships among the commission members, the governing body, and the public. The course is designed to provide planning   

PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Dauphin County)

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

PMPEI:Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Harrisburg) Dates: March 6, 13, 20 Location: CREDC OfficesFront Street, Harrisburg PA To register contact Craig Layne

PMPEI Course: Zoning Administration

Edinboro Municipal Building 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationErie County (Edinboro) Dates: March 13, 20, 27 Location Edinboro Municipal Building124 Meadville StreetEdinboro PA Registration fee: $100 To register contact Terri Dickow

$100

Investing in People and Places

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

Join DVRPC, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and other economic development leaders at one, two, or all three of the “Investing in People and Places” events to discuss Greater Philadelphia’s priorities for economic development, public investment, job creation, and talent retention and attraction. RSVP at www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Luzerne County)

Luzerne County Community College PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLuzerne County (Nanticoke) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Luzerne County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Bucks County)

Bucks County Community College PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Newtown) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Bucks County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow

Municipal Permit Workshop

Venango College of Clarion University, Rhoades Auditorium 1801 West First Street, Oil City, PA, United States

Northwest RegionalMunicipal Permit WorkshopDraft AgendaSee Flyer 9:30 – 10:00        Registration10:00 – 10:05     Welcome10:05 – 11:00     Stormwater Ordinance General Specifications Department of Environmental Protection Large Stormwater Application  Small Stormwater Projects Venango County Regional Planning Commission 11:00 – 12:00     E&S & NPDES Department of Environmental Protection Venango Conservation District 12:00 – 1:00        Lunch1:00 – 2:00          PennDOT   

Buffalo in Philadelphia

Buffalo in Philadelphia Dean Robert Shibley and the UB School of Architecture and Planning invite you to our first Buffalo in Philadelphia alumni event on March 19, 2014. Network with fellow alumni and enjoy a keynote speech by Alan Greenberger, Philadelphia’s Deputy Mayor of Economic Development and Director of Commerce. Details to follow. Stay tuned   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Montgomery County)

Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall 2506 N Broad Street, Colmar, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningMontgomery County (Colmar) Dates: March 5, 12, 19 Location: Terrence L. Walton Meeting Hall2506 N. Broad StreetColmar PA 18915 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)

Building Healthy Places | 1.5 CM

Lehigh University, Mountaintop Campus, Iacocca Hall 111 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Communities around the world are facing pressing health challenges related to the built environment. The ULI Building Healthy Places Initiative is working to connect people to the latest resources and thinking about the topic.  The ULI Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Council invites you to join us in this important conversation.  What you will gain by attending:    

Penn State Extension: Dealing with Community Data | 1.25 CM

Webinar

Webinar: Dealing with Community Data Local officials, leaders, planners, and others need good information to make effective decisions.  This webinar will highlight important web-based (and free!) sources of secondary data which can be very useful for understanding Pennsylvania communities, such as information on population, housing, jobs, and income, real property tax base, and local government   

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Berks County)

Rockland Profesional Building 13th and Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading) This 3-session course includes in-depth instruction on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and the technical components of land use planning and regulation, as well as guidance for building effective working relationships among the commission members, the governing body, and the public. The course is designed to provide planning   

PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Dauphin County)

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

PMPEI:Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewDauphin County (Harrisburg) Dates: March 6, 13, 20 Location: CREDC OfficesFront Street, Harrisburg PA To register contact Craig Layne

PMPEI Course: Zoning Administration

Edinboro Municipal Building 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationErie County (Edinboro) Dates: March 13, 20, 27 Location Edinboro Municipal Building124 Meadville StreetEdinboro PA Registration fee: $100 To register contact Terri Dickow

$100

Investing in People and Places

Montgomery County Community College-College Hall 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Join DVRPC, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and other economic development leaders at one, two, or all three of the “Investing in People and Places” events to discuss Greater Philadelphia’s priorities for economic development, public investment, job creation, and talent retention and attraction. RSVP at www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Luzerne County)

Luzerne County Community College PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLuzerne County (Nanticoke) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Luzerne County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Bucks County)

Bucks County Community College PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Newtown) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Bucks County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow

EnergySMART 2014

Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA, United States

The EnergySMART 2014 Conference is about stepping out of the day-to-day rush, engaging with your peers, and developing the strategies that will help run your organization more efficiently.  Sessions will be led by industry experts and your peers - the people who are faced with making energy decisions day in and day out. For more   

Penn State Extension: Attack of the Mini-Cell Tower | 1.5 CM Law

Webinar

The Penn State Extension along with the PA Chapter of APA are holding a webinar:Attack of the Mini-Cell Tower: How to Protect Your Municipality The seemingly insatiable demand for wireless broadband services has prompted substantial innovations in technology over the past decade, which has resulted in new wireless infrastructure to boost both coverage and capacity.    

$30

PMPEI Course: Zoning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester) Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

PMPEI Course: Zoning Administration

Edinboro Municipal Building 124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationErie County (Edinboro) Dates: March 13, 20, 27 Location Edinboro Municipal Building124 Meadville StreetEdinboro PA Registration fee: $100 To register contact Terri Dickow

$100

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Luzerne County)

Luzerne County Community College PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLuzerne County (Nanticoke) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Luzerne County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow

PMPEI Course: Community Planning (Bucks County)

Bucks County Community College PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Newtown) Dates: March 18, 25, April 1 Location: Bucks County Community College To register contact Terri Dickow

People, Planning, and Public Health…

People, Planning, and Public Health: A Joint Conference of Planning and Health ProfessionalsWednesday, April 2, 20149:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) and the Health Promotion Council (HPC) at this symposium that will connect professionals from the fields of public health and planning to foster a better understanding among   

LV Event: Transit Supportive Land Use Planning | 1.5 CM

This session will engage all attendees in a presentation and discussion over local land use planning for transit issues and initiatives that encourage using transit. Planning tools will include using visual schematics, PowerPoint presentation and a dialogue between LANta and the LVPC that address issues on a local and regional level. Mr. O’Neil will discuss   

PMPEI Course: Zoning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester) Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

Northeast Section Meeting

Wyoming County Emergency Management 3880 SR6E Suite One, Tunkhannock, PA, United States

Please RSVP to Steve Pitoniak at PitoniakS@lackawannacounty.org or Cindy Campbell at ccampbell@pa.gov

Demographic Change…Cranberry Highlands | 3.0 CM

Cranberry Highlands Golf Course 5616 Freshcorn Rd, Cranberry Township, PA, United States

Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation.  These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).             

$30.00

Demographic Change… State College | 3.0 CM

Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation.  These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).

$30.00

Demographic Change…Harrisburg | 3.0 CM

Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation.  These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).

$30.00

PMPEI Course: Zoning (Chester County)

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

PMPEI: Course in ZoningChester County (West Chester) Dates: March 27, April 3, 10 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

Demographic Change… Ardmore | 3.0 CM

Township of Lower Merion 75 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S., is experiencing significant demographic change – whether in the greying of the population led by Baby Boomers, the steady and significant rise in its Hispanic population or the decrease in family household formation.  These trends and others have and will continue to influence market demand for housing, retail and commercial space – and not just the amount, but the types (e.g., smaller, more densely cited housing development; fewer shopping centers featuring more entertainment/dining and less retail; more medical office space; more multi-generational housing; etc.).

$30.00

Investing in People and Places

Camden County Boathouse 7050 N Park Dr, Pennsauken Township, NJ, United States

Join DVRPC, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Select Greater Philadelphia, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and other economic development leaders at one, two, or all three of the “Investing in People and Places” events to discuss Greater Philadelphia’s priorities for economic development, public investment, job creation, and talent retention and attraction. RSVP at www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com

Penn State Extension: Landscapes and Greenways in PA | 1.25 CM

Webinar

Webinar: Landscapes and Greenways in Pennsylvania - What is the meaning of these terms, and what are their implications for Pennsylvania Communities? Throughout the commonwealth, large regions are working together to drive strategic investment and actions around sustainability, conservation, community revitalization, and recreational projects. Known as conservation landscapes, these collaborations are developing in landscapes where   

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester) Dates: April 22, 29, May 6 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com  

$135

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Butler, Wednesday, April 23, 30; May 7 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Drums, Saturday, April 26; May 3, 10 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester) Dates: April 22, 29, May 6 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

$135

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Butler, Wednesday, April 23, 30; May 7 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

SW Section Event: Land Use Law Update | 1.5 CM Law

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

This presentation will be specific on recent developments in Pennsylvania land use law.  It will address the impacts of Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Robinson Township v. Commonwealth decision local governments' authority to regulate the activities of the oil and gas industry, focusing on the extent to which Act 13 preempts or supersedes zoning authority.  It will   

Free

PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)

Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading) Dates: May 1, 8, 15 Location: Rockland Professional Bldg.13th & Rockland StreetsReading PA To register contact Paul G. Janssen (610-921-7246)

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Dinner

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual DinnerKeynote Speaker: Galina Tachieva, AICP Galina Tachieva, AICP, is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2014 Annual Dinner.  In her speech, she will detail her work in planning, urban design and new urbanism, and  she will reference information contained in her book, “The Sprawl Repair Manual.”    

$35

NW Section Event: Census Data Workshop|4 CM

PennDOT District I Office 225 Elm Street, Oil City, PA, United States

This workshop will provide detailed and hands on instruction on the following data sets from the U.S. Census Bureau: Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Population Estimates Program, and the Economic Census.  Participants will also be instructed on how to access the data through American FactFinder and the basics of the data manipulation in excel.

$75.00

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Drums, Saturday, April 26; May 3, 10 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

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

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

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewChester County (West Chester) Dates: April 22, 29, May 6 Location: West Chester University Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive West Chester PA 19380 Registration fee: $135 To register visit www.CC2020.org or email info@cc2020.com

$135

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

Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (Lansdale) Dates: May 6, 13, 20 Location:Towamencin Township Meeting HallLansdale PA 19446 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey

$90

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Butler, Wednesday, April 23, 30; May 7 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)

Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading) Dates: May 1, 8, 15 Location: Rockland Professional Bldg.13th & Rockland StreetsReading PA To register contact Paul G. Janssen (610-921-7246)

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Drums, Saturday, April 26; May 3, 10 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

Bicycle & River Fest

South Williamsport Sports Park South Williamsport, PA, United States

Susquehanna Greenway Bicycle & River FestFun, healthy activities for all ages: Bike Scavenger Hunt on the Susquehanna River Walk! Kid's Bike Derby Healthy Food Vendors Live Music Prizes and More! Saturday, May 10, 2014, 1-5 pmSouth Williamsport Sports Park, South Williamsport, PA Registration Info Scavenger Hunt - $10* Kid's Derby - $5* Includes event T-shirt, healthy   

Reinventing Older Communities

Reinventing Older Communities: Bridging Growth & Opportunity From May 12–14, 2014, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and its cosponsors will welcome community development innovators and leaders to the sixth biennial Reinventing Older Communities conference. This year’s theme is Bridging Growth & Opportunity. Please click here for more information >>

2014 Spring Planning Forum – Making It Great Now (Indiana, PA location) | 5 CM

IUP- Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex 711 Pratt Dr, Indiana, PA, United States

Making it Great Now is a full-day program that focuses on revitalization strategies for Pennsylvania communities. The program will emphasize projects operating within short planning horizons using limited resources - strategies and methods that can be rapidly deployed, quickly implemented, and readily realized to advance community goals. The keynote speaker is Andrew Howard, AICP of   

$80

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

Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (Lansdale) Dates: May 6, 13, 20 Location:Towamencin Township Meeting HallLansdale PA 19446 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey

$90

2014 Spring Planning Forum – Making It Great Now (Allentown location) | 5.25 CM

Muhlenberg College - Seegers Union Bldg 2400 West Chew Street, Allentown, PA, United States

Making it Great Now is a full-day program that focuses on revitalization strategies for Pennsylvania communities. The program will emphasize projects operating within short planning horizons using limited resources - strategies and methods that can be rapidly deployed, quickly implemented, and readily realized to advance community goals. The keynote speaker is Andrew Howard, AICP of   

$80

4th Annual Community Development Summit

Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, PA, United States

On May 14th and 15th, 2014, join community and economic development professionals, lenders, public officials, developers, planners, and others passionate about building and sustaining healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities for the Fourth Annual Community Development Summit. With a theme of Reaching Across Boundaries, sessions and workshops will highlight cross-sector and regional collaboration in community planning,   

PMPEI Course: Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)

Rockland Professional Bldg. 13th & Rockland Streets, Reading, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewBerks County (Reading) Dates: May 1, 8, 15 Location: Rockland Professional Bldg.13th & Rockland StreetsReading PA To register contact Paul G. Janssen (610-921-7246)

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

Towamencin Township Meeting Hall Lansdale, PA, United States

PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development ReviewMontgomery County (Lansdale) Dates: May 6, 13, 20 Location:Towamencin Township Meeting HallLansdale PA 19446 Registration fee: $90 To register contact Rita McKelvey

$90

Central Section Event: Preservation Matters|5 CM

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

Central Section presents Preservation Matters and Here's Why...Tools for Community & Economic Vitality This workshop will make the connection between historic preservation and its role in Community and Economic Development. How can historic preservation be used to revitalize a downtown, borough, or city? What is worth saving when it comes to keeping the character of   

Penn State Extension: PA Housing Research | 1.25 CM

Webinar

Webinar: Pennsylvania Housing Research Center Subdivision and Land Development Guidelines: A Tool for Better Design in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center (PHRC) at Penn State University developed the "Subdivision and Land Development Guidelines for Pennsylvania" as a tool that can be used by both local governments and the design community to update local regulations   

Bicycle South Central PA Advocacy Campaign Training

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

Event Information   Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding and Advocacy Workshops May 29 & 30 in Camp Hill Want to increase your chances of securing funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements? Need to know how to make your dream bike/ped project a reality? Bicycle South Central PA and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission invite you to attend   

New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference

  The 2014 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference is co-hosted by the NJ Historic Trust, NJ Historic Commission, NJ Historic Preservation Office, and the Common Wealth of New Jersey. The conference is a full day event, held at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft NJ 07738. Highlights for this year’s program   

New Density to the Neighborhood

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

Introducing New Density to the Neighborhood (1.5 CM credits) June 4, 2014. Registration 3:30 PM; Event from 3:45 – 5:30 PM Camden Community College William G. Rohrer Center, 1st Fl Executive Conference Room,1889 Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2013 This event offers 1.5 AICP CM credits. 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00   

PMPEI: Train-the-Trainer Program

Hilton Garden Inn State College, PA, United States

Have you had a hankering to teach local planning officials how planning should be done? Then consider sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for planning by becoming an instructor of the PMPEI Course in Community Planning. Here’s your chance to do it. The Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute will hold a Train-the-Trainer program to prepare new   

DVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series

Event Information Whether you work for local government, a Business Improvement District, or another local organization, effective communication with your constituents is essential. These days, much of our communication takes place online—either through websites or social media. How can you ensure that your constituents find the information they seek quickly and effectively? How can you   

SW Section Event: Understanding Allegheny County

Michael Baker Corporation 100 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA, United States

Understanding Allegheny County's New Flood Insurance Rate Maps: Protecting Your Community! The updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Allegheny County have been finalized and the maps are due to go effective on September 26, 2014.  Come find out what you need to know to implement the changes and protect your community!We will discuss the ordinance   

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Avalon, Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Avalon, Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

Webinar: Planners and Planters

Webinar

As planners, the sustainability of our communities is always on our minds. But have you ever considered trees and the landscape as sustainable? This webinar is designed to inform planners on the benefits of landscaping to promote sustainability and redevelopment and then how to get this message out to developers, home owners and the community.   

PMPEI Course in Zoning Administration

Course in Zoning Administration Avalon, Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 For further information about registration contact Terri Dickow (800) 232-7722 ext/ 1042  email tdickow@boroughs.org, or, Stanford Lembeck, (814) 237-2382, or, sml1@psu.edu.

2014 Planning Law Review | 1.5 CM Law

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

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