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 StatesHow 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 CenterThe 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, …
PA Chapter of APA 2015 Annual Conference
Westin Convention Center 1000 Penn Avenue , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSAVE THE DATE!
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!
WebinarPenn 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 StatesPMPEI: 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 StatesGreen 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 States2015 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 StatesFinancing 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 StatesGreen 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 StatesGreen 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
WebinarPenn 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 StatesPlanning, 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 StatesOn 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 StatesThere 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 StatesGreen 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 States2015 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 …
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 StatesJoin 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 StatesPlanning 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
WebinarEquity 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
WebinarLand 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
Penn State Extension: Reed vs. Town of Gilbert
WebinarPenn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/.Reed vs. Town of Gilbert: The Supreme Court’s New Rules for Temporary and other SignsThis webinar will discuss the recent Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court Case pertaining to …
Technology, Data, and Engagement
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTechnology, Data, and Engagement Where: DVRPC - Main Conference Room, 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 When: Wednesday, January 20 2016 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM 1.5 CM Credits Ever-changing and ever more important, technology is reshaping community building, governance, and planning. Look at what's coming next as panelists examine the …
How to Write a Successful Grant Application
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHow to Write a Successful Grant Application Friday, January 22, 2016 8:30 AM — 4:00 PM DVRPC - Main Conference Room 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/grants/ Cost: $40.00 Have you ever put tremendous effort into a grant application only to be turned down for funding? Do you struggle with …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: February 17, 24 & March 2Location:Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course …
Penn State Extension: When it Rains, It Drains
WebinarPenn State Extension provides research-based practical education you can trust. We help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. http://extension.psu.edu/.When it Rains, It Drains: An Overview of MS4 Stormwater ManagementMunicipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) programs are stormwater programs required by the federal Clean Water Act. Municipal separate storm sewer …
New Visions for Community Planning
Montgomery County Planing Commission 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA, United StatesNew Visions for Community Planning Where: Montgomery County Planning Commission, One Montgomery Plaza, Suite 201, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401When: Wednesday, February 17 2016, 3:45 PM — 5:30 PM See inspiring community planning in action, in a multimedia program for commissioners and the public. Learn about innovative plans with fresh ideas for sustainability, bold …
Planning Webcast Series: Fair Housing
WebinarFebruary 19 – Housing and Community Development Division – Fair Housing: Serious Responsibility, Serious Liability – Speaker: Heidi Aggeler. 1.5 CM LAW credits approved.This session will review significant changes in Federal Fair Housing requirements that occurred in 2015. Topics include the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Federal Fair Housing Act, HUD’s new rule …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: February 17, 24 & March 2Location:Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course …
Planning Webcast Series: Award-Winning Sustainability
WebinarFebruary 26 – Award-Winning Sustainability – Sustainable Communities Division – Speakers: Neil Angus, Ronda Fast, Justin Golbabai, John Zeanah. 1.5 CM credits approved.Winning isn’t everything, but we can often learn a lot from plans, programs, and projects that have been deemed worthy of an award. In this session, speakers representing four winners of SCD’s 2015 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBucks County (Doylestown)Dates: February 17, 24 & March 2Location:Delaware Valley CollegeTo register contact Terri Dickow, 800-232-7722 (tdickow@boroughs.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and local level.Course DetailsThis course …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Limerick Township Municipal Building 646 Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning (class limit 25)Montgomery County (Limerick Township)Dates: March 2, 9 & 16Location: Limerick Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Rita Mckelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and …
Planning Webcast Series: Central Social District
WebinarMarch 4 – Wisconsin Chapter – The Central Social District – the Key to Tomorrow's Successful Downtown – Speakers: Andrew Dane, David Milder. 1.5 CM credits approved. For decades, the terms Central Business District, CBD and downtown were used almost interchangeably because, functionally, downtowns were dominated by retail stores, office based businesses, professionals and government agencies, …
Lehigh Valley Section: Recent Land Use Court Decisions & Smart Growth|4.5 CM (1.5 Law)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesRecent Land Use Court Decisions & Smart Growth for the 21st CenturyDate/TimeSaturday, March 5, 20167:30 AM–1:30 pm. (check-in 7:30 AM)“HOT DELICIOUS BREAKFAST PROVIDED”LocationAlbright College, Center for Excellence In Local Government1940 North 13th StreetReading, PA -Roessner Hall, Room 100Program FeesMunicipal Officials/General Public $45.00Attorneys $90.00 (includes 4.5 Substantive CLE’s)Planners $60.00 Approved for 4.5 CM (1.5 Law)Program Description7:30 am – 8:00 …
2016 AICP Exam Prep
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This will be held at the Community Room at the Giant Shopping Center, Camp Hill. This session goes into detail on how to prepare as well as reviewing test …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning AdministrationDauphin County (Harrisburg)Dates: March 8, 15 & 22Location: Swatara Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org)Provides zoning hearing board members, board solicitors, zoning officers, and elected municipal officials–regardless of experience–with the basic principles, procedures and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances.Course …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Limerick Township Municipal Building 646 Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning (class limit 25)Montgomery County (Limerick Township)Dates: March 2, 9 & 16Location: Limerick Township Municipal BuildingTo register contact Rita Mckelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org)Participants learn where the planning commission fits in local government, how planning commissioners relate to the governing body, zoning hearing board, the zoning officer, and other agencies at the county and …
PMPEI: Elected Officials Role in Subdivision & Land Development Review
WebinarPMPEI: The Elected Officials Role in Subdivision and Land Development ReviewThis webinar examines the complex local government development review process as directed by the rules of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, and the steps to achieve quality land development within the required guidelines of the MPC.Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 12 noon to 1:00 PM.To …