A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans
Holiday Inn Williamsport 100 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesThis 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 …
Penn State Extension: Engaging Your Community’s Generations in Planning|1.25 CM
WebinarEngaging Your Community's Generations in Planning Communities consist of a variety of generational cohorts, with each of these groups having distinct characteristics. Understanding these characteristics is vital for effectively engaging all age groups of people in planning processes, and later encouraging their volunteerism for the implementation of planned community projects. Descriptions of considerations and options …
Drought Planning Toolbox
WebinarDrought Planning Toolbox: State Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation Since 1980, drought has been the fourth most common type of disaster in the U.S. and the second most costly. In 1998, more than one-third of the U.S. was affected by drought, with an event covering the West Coast to the upper Midwest. In 2007, a drought …
A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans
Holiday Inn Altoona 3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA, United StatesThis 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 …
PMPEI Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
Reading (Berks County) Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20 Location: TBD, Albright College 13th & Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612 To register: (610) 929-6503 Contact: Andrea Weist aweist@alb.edu
Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania
Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA, United StatesEvent Information 2014 Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania December 1-4, 2014 Eden Resorts & Suites Lancaster, PA For more information or to register visit - www.bedcpa.org View flyer for more information >>
Summit For Smart Growth & Sustainable Communities
Hotel Bethlehem 437 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA2nd Annual Summit For Smart Growth And Sustainable Communities Moving from Ideas to Action Friday, December 5, 20148:00am-2:45pmHotel Bethlehem 437 Main Street Bethlehem PAFor more details>>Join us in a discussion with community leaders and those who want to be part of the process in finding new solutions to tough regional challenges: How can we preserve …
PA-APA Board Meeting
Giant Food Superstore Camp Hill 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, United StatesIn-person meeting for PA of APA Chapter Board Members
A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans
Doubletree by Hilton/ Monroeville 101 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA, United StatesThis 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 …
PMPEI: Running Effective Public Meetings
WebinarWebinar: Running Effective Public Meetings Speaker: Christina Roseberry, AICPTo register contact Teri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
Water Quality and Quantity Two-Part Series: Part I
WebinarPlanning Webcast Series presents Water Quality and Quantity-Part 1 Water Quality Speakers:David Childs, Tom Frick, Tiffany Busby, Catherine Bray, and Eric DraperCM pending Register Now Water quantity and quality are shaping up as the prominent issues impacting planning and growth management in the coming years. The Florida Legislature has indicated that state water policy will …
Penn State Extension: Using the Official Map for Your Community’s Infrastructure | 1.25 CM
WebinarPenn State ExtensionUsing the Official Map for Your Community’s Infrastructure An “official map” is a combined map and ordinance designed to aid in proactively planning for future growth in a municipality by helping to implement the elements of an adopted Comprehensive Plan that relate to transportation improvements, public land, open space protection, easements and other …
Safe Mobility Planning
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSafe Mobility Planning (1.5 CM credits)Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Agenda 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference DVRPC 190 N. Independence Mall West 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520 This event offers 1.5 AICP CM credits. The event is free, but register is …
Water Quality and Quantity Two-Part Series: Part 2
WebinarPlanning Webcast Series presents Water Quality and Quantity, Part 2 Water Quantity Speakers: Eric Olsen, Ryan Matthews, and Barbara MiedemaCM pending Register Now Water quantity and quality are shaping up as the prominent issues impacting planning and growth management in the coming years. The Florida Legislature has indicated that state water policy will be the …
PMPEI: Local Officials Role in Subdivision Review
WebinarWebinar: Local Officials Role in Subdivision Review Speaker: Stanford Lembeck, AICPTo register contact Teri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
Hilton Baltimore Hotel Baltimore, MD, United StatesRegistration is now open for the annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, January 29-31, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland! The conference will provide practitioners, activists, community leaders, and elected officials with practical tools and innovative strategies for creating great communities. Register at http://www.newpartners.org/registration-scholarships/rates-policies. Early bird rates are available until November 10. Regular rates apply from …
Green Infrastructure and Flood Resiliency Webinar
WebinarGreen Infrastructure and Flood Resiliency-Land Use Management as an Adaptation Strategy in the Built Environment This webinar addresses assessment, planning, and adaptation to not only better prepare for the next emergency, but to sustainably manage flooding, and stormwater to maintain human health and a vibrant local economy. Participants will leave this webinar with knowledge about …
Communicating Design and Aethetics in the Planning Process
WebinarPlanning Webcast Series presents Communicating Design and Aesthetics in the Planning Process Speaker: Kurt Culbertson, FASLACM pending Register Now What is the extent of aesthetic realism portrayed in planning and design proposals, master plans and design guidelines? How can project proposals for new developments, improvements, and urban design scenarios and design guidelines, be communicated through …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, February 3,10, and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
Flexible, Innovative Zoning Techniques
WebinarPlanning Webcast Series presents Flexible, Innovative Zoning Techniques Speakers: Kristin Cisowski and Donald Elliott, FAICPCM pending Register Now Zoning feeling a bit ‘old-hat’ for you? Tired of the same old simplistic solutions to problems that are not quite that simple? Join us for “Teaching the old zoning dog some new tricks” – a web-cast sponsored …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, February 3,10, and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Meeting
LANTA 1060 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, February 3,10, and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
Penn State Extension: Understanding the Relationship between Municipal Budgets… | 1.25 CM
WebinarPenn State Extension:Understanding the Relationship between Municipal Budgets & Comprehensive Plans Adopted municipal budgets can be used to delve into and advance implementation of the municipal comprehensive plan through careful capital improvements budgeting for municipal infrastructure or facilities. The budget also describes de facto the roles of the governing body and planning commission members and …
Sustaining Places Through the Comprehensive Plan
Sustaining Places Through the Comprehensive Plan (1.5 AICP CM credits) Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Agenda 3:30 - 3:45 PM: Registration 3:45 - 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference Location Gloucester County Planning Commission 1200 N. Delsea Drive Clayton, NJ 08312 The event is free, but register is required: …
Planning for Immigrant and Multi-Ethnic Communities
WebinarPlanning Webcast Series presents Planning for Immigrant and Multi-Ethnic Communities Speakers: Stacey Chen, AICP, Melissa Kim and Jennifer RodriguezCM pending (includes ethics credit) Register Now The surge in immigration over the past two decades has engendered an unprecedented level of racial ethnic and cultural diversity in the United States. This session will present an overview …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 3,10 and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org
New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land Use
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPennsylvania Land Use Institute, New Tools and Opportunities for Advancing Sound Land Use – Pipelines/Source Water/New Curbside Cellular Mini Towers and the land use legal briefing. Part 1 Recent Land Use Court Decisions (background of each case, impacts, case outcome and effects of the cases outcome on municipalities (presentations by Part 2 - Breakout sessions: …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 3,10 and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19, and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
Ground Breaking 2015
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease save the date, March 12, 2015, for DVRPC's upcoming conference designed for local planning partners, practitioners, developers, and decision-makers to learn about programs and initiatives that are building livable communities in Greater Philadelphia now and for the future. This one-day conference will feature an opening keynote by Harriet Tregoning, director of HUD's Office of …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Zoning Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 3,10 and 17, 2015Location: Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
Upper Merion Township Building 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2015Location: Upper Merion Township Building175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 17406 To register, contact Rita McKelvey (rmckelve@montcopa.org) **NOTE: Class limited to 25; preregistration is required**
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org
Penn State Extension: Planning to Protect Your Water Supply…| 1.25 CM
WebinarPenn State Extension:Planning to Protect Your Water Supply-Taking Action to Safeguard Water Supplies through Source Water Protection Communities across the country have expressed a keen interest in protecting the purity of their public/private water supplies. Many are developing forward thinking approaches to safeguard municipal water sources. This webinar will assist communities, planners, and public water …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19, and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
AICP Exam Prep Class
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This session goes into detail on how to prepare as well as reviewing test content and providing ample opportunity for questions. PA chapter members can attend for free and …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI:Course in Zoning Dauphin County (Swatara Twp)Tuesday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2015Location: Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg PA To register contact Andrew Bomberger (abomberger@tcrpc-pa.org), 717-234-2639
Writing Growing Greener: Conservation by Design Codes | 4.75 CM
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PAAppalachian Trail Conservancy presents Writing Growing Greener: Conservation by Design Codes Conservation design is an effective approach to managing residential development while conserving existing natural and cultural resources. Nationally-renowned expert Randall Arendt and Senior Conservation Director Ann Hutchinson of Natural Lands Trust will instruct participants in conservation design through a keynote lecture illustrated with case …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester)Wednesday, March 4, 18, and 25, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester PA 19380To register: William Stevens (info@cc2020.org), www.CC2020.org
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown)Thursdays, March 12, 19, and 26, 2015Location:Delaware Valley College700 Butler Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org), 800-232-7722 ext. 1042
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Lycoming County)
Lycoming County Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PAPMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Lycoming County (Montoursville)Tuesday, March 31, April 7 and 14, 2015Location Lycoming County Lysock View Complex542 County Farm Road, Montoursville, PA To register, contact Megan Lehman (mlehman@lyco.org), 570-320-2130
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI:Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading)Thursday, April 9,16, and 23, 2015Location: Albright College, Rockland and 13th Streets, Reading PA To register contact Andrea L Weist (aweist@alb.edu), 610-929-6503
NEW New Ken Better Block
You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with …
NEW New Ken Better Block
You are invited to help create a NEW New Ken Better Block! New Ken Better Block Brochure Thursday, April 9th: Meet and Greet Reception (5-6pm) followed by Public Input Carrette (6-7:30pm) Friday April 10th: Walking Charrette (9-11am) followed by Charrette Luncheon with Keynote by Andrew Howard (11:30am-2pm) Saturday, May 2nd: Join in the discussion with …