Penn State Extension: Active Transportation=Healthy Communities
WebinarPenn State Extension presents Land Use Decision-making Summer/Fall 2015 Webinar Series (view flyer)July 15: "Active Transportation=Healthy Communities"For more information and to register >>1.25 CM, pending approval
Tools to Visualize and Plan for Coastal Hazard Resilience
WebinarJuly 17 – County Planning Division – Tools to Visualize and Plan for Coastal Hazard Resilience – Speakers: Brandon Krumwiede, Lauren Long, and Rebecca LoveA major challenge for U.S. coastal and Great Lakes communities is planning for the impacts of current and future flood hazards. Quite a few counties continue to add residents and development …
L273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program
PSATS Education Center 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, United StatesL273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance ProgramThis course is typically offered only a few times each year at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD. FEMA Region III staff will be conducting the in-depth, four day training course in Cumberland County on July 20-23, 2015 – don’t miss this opportunity! This course …
How Can Landscape Architects Aid the Transportation Planning Process?
WebinarJuly 24 – Transportation Planning Division – How Can Landscape Architects Aid the Transportation Planning Process? – Speakers: John Dempsey, Stephen Luoni, William CollinsThis webinar will examine the linkages between landscape architecture and transportation planning, looking at how addressing design issues as early as possible in the planning process can result in transportation solutions more …
The Athens, Ohio Experiment
WebinarJuly 29 (Wednesday) – Economic Development Division - The Athens, Ohio Experiment: Extracting and Implementing Local Design Essence to Increase Economic Competitiveness – Speaker: Kyle EzellAthens, Ohio recently adopted The Essence of Athens: A Strategic Design Plan for Economic Enhancement and Community Competitiveness. This community collaboration 'extracted' the spirit and personality of the community and encourages …
The Supreme Court’s New Rules for Temporary-and other-Signs
WebinarJuly 30 (Thursday) – County Planning Division – Reed v. Town of Gilbert: The Supreme Court's New Rules for Temporary – and other – Signs – Speakers: James Carpentier, Alan Weinstein, and Wendy Moeller. CM Law credit. This webcast will discuss what local governments need to do to ensure that their sign codes comply with the …
Economic Development 101: Is Your Community Prospect Ready?
WebinarAugust 14 - Economic Development 101: Is Your Community Prospect Ready? In this webinar you will learn what your community can do to prepare for, and land your next economic development prospect. It will cover the following items: (1) Current trends in Economic Development & Site Selection; (2) Understanding your target audience - What Prospects, …
Penn State Extension: Repurposing Land Use into New Venues & Inviting Spaces
WebinarPenn State Extension presents Land Use Decision-making Summer/Fall 2015 Webinar Series (view flyer)August 19: "Repurposing Land Use into New Venues & Inviting Spaces"For more information and to register >>1.25 CM, pending approval
Lehigh Valley Section Event: The Hoover Mason Trestle
ArtsQuest Center, Blast Furnace Room 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesThe Hoover Mason TrestleWednesday, September 2, 20155:00-5:30PM: Registration5:30-6:30PM: Presentation to be held in the Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem6:30-7:30PM: Walking tour of the TrestleApproved for 1.5 CM Credit See flyer >>This session will discuss the economic and community development impacts of the Hoover Mason Trestle project located on the …
Bike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy Communities
Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBike Parking Design: Building Active + Engaged + Healthy CommunitiesSpeakers:Eric Osth, Urban Design AssociatesJonathan Kline, Studio for Spacial PracticeKristin Saunders, City of Pittsburgh Planning DepartmentLena Andrews, Action HousingDan Yablonsky, BikePGH Course DescriptionThe times are a-changing, and they’re doing so without the car. For the first time in two generations, the Millennials fueling our country’s urban …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Forest Buffers and Stream Ecology | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsForest Buffers and Stream Ecology: Research and Practice from the Stroud Research CenterSpeaker: Lamonte Garber, Stroud Water Research CenterApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will review the current Best Management Practices for riparian forest buffers. This technique has been used for decades for its ability to filter contaminants …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Penn State Extension: Economic Ecology of Healthy Watersheds
WebinarPenn State Extension presents Land Use Decision-making Summer/Fall 2015 Webinar Series (view flyer)September 16: "Economic Ecology of Healthy Watersheds"For more information and to register >>1.25 CM, pending approval
Greenways and Trails Summit
Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center Warren, PA, United StatesSave the Date: September 20-22, 2015 (view)Greenways and Trails Summit: Take a Walk on the WILDS Side Location Holiday Inn & Allegheny Community Center, Warren, PA (located at the confluence of two recognized water trails and in the midst of the Lumber Heritage Region, Route 6 Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Wilds) Local Hosts: City of …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in Community PlanningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
Business and Workforce Development in Challenged Neighborhoods
WebinarBusiness and Workforce Development in Challenged Neighborhoods 09/23/20159:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location Online Webinar (Log-in credentials will be provided to registrants in advance of the session.) Registration Member – $75.00 (USD) Non-Member – $99.00 (USD) https://peda.wildapricot.org/event-1799414This webinar will focus on community and economic development in challenged neighborhoods that have a high percentage of poverty …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)
Lancaster County Watersheds | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsLancaster County Watersheds: What Can Be Done to Achieve Local Water Quality Goals?Speaker: Matt Kofroth, Lancaster County Conservation DistrictApproved for 1.5 CM Credits This presentation will cover watershed basics, and explain how streams in Lancaster County are listed as impaired, what tools are used to fix “broken streams”, and …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Lackawanna College Lake Region Center 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningWayne County (Hawley)Monday, September 14, 21, and 28, 2015Location: Lackawanna College Lake Region Center8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley PA 18428To register, contact Craig Rickard (crickard@waynecountypa.gov)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Bucks County)
Delaware Valley College 700 E. Butler Avenue (Student Center), Doylestown, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in ZoningBucks County (Doylestown)Wednesday, September 23, 30 and October 7, 2015Location: Delaware Valley College, Student Center700 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA 18901To register, contact Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United 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)
EB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEB-5 Visas and Infrastructure Investments 1.25 CM credits Friday, October 09, 2015 8:00 am - 10:30 am DVRPC Office The ACP Building - 8th Floor 190 N. Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106 For directions Call (215) 592-1800 Please Use Sixth Street Entrance Agenda 8:00 AM Coffee and Networking 8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions Patty …
Water Quality in the Susquehanna River | 1.5 CM
Lancaster County Government Center, Room 102 150 North Queen Street, Suite 320, Lancaster, PA, United StatesGreen Infrastructure and Stormwater Management Speaker Series PresentsWater Quality in the Susquehanna River: What Have We Learned Over the Past 30 Years?Speaker: Kevin McGonigal, Susquehanna River Basin CommissionApproved for 1.5 CM Credits Is water quality improving in the Susquehanna River Basin? Are management actions making a difference? What are the next steps? These are a few …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Lehigh County)
PMPEI: Course in ZoningLehigh County (Allentown)Tuesday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2015Location: Office of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission961 Marcon Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown PA 18109To register, contact Eric McAfee (emcafee@lvpc.org)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
West Chester University Graduate Business Center 1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningChester County (West Chester)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: West Chester University, Graduate Business Center1160 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380To register, contact William Stevens (williamjstevensiii@gmail.com)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community PlanningBerks County (Reading)Thursday, October 1, 8, and 15, 2015Location: Albright College, Roessner Hall (Room 100)1940 North 13th Street, Reading PATo register, contact Andrea Weist (aweist@albright.edu)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision and Land Development Review (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United 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)
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)