Community Sustainability Seminar
Widener Law Commonwealth 3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesWhat does community sustainability mean? How does my municipality achieve sustainability? There are many paths you can take toward community sustainability. This seminar will address those paths via several different presentations. A moderated Q&A session with the panelists will follow the presentations, and we'll end the seminar with a facilitated discussion on community-based carbon offsets. …
Land Use, Mobility and Technology in Urban America
WebinarLand Use, Mobility and Technology in Urban America Cities at different stages of development all grapple with managing the traditional challenges of housing, transportation, infrastructure financing, and environmental sustainability. These complexities are further compounded by rapidly changing modes of operation, new and disruptive technologies and changing expectations and demands from citizens and business. What innovations …
Women in Planning: Guiding Emerging Professionals
WebinarWomen in Planning: Guiding Emerging Professionals As the percentage of women entering the planning profession increases and gain a firm foothold in the doorway of success, they are reaching back to the next generation and welcoming them through that open door. Join the APA Women and Planning Division for an exciting and inspiring discussion focused …
A Regional Approach for Age-Friendly Communities
WebcastsA Regional Approach for Age-Friendly Communities APA Northern New England Chapter Speakers: Sylvia von Aulock, AICP, Derek Shooster, Maddie DiIonno 1.5 AICP CM credits What would an Age-Friendly Community look like, what sort of services would be available, and how would residents of all ages be able to enjoy that community to its fullest? These …
LV/Berks Section Event: Planning for Sign Code Success
Lower Macungie Township 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA, United StatesPlanning For Sign Code Success 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 accurate, up-to-date information and expertise as possible. The seminar will present modules that educate experienced land use planners …
Penn State Extension: Planning to Protect Private Water Supplies
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. For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Planning to Protect Private Water Supplies Private water wells and springs are vital to the rural water infrastructure in Pennsylvania providing …
Enhancing Social Engagement to Achieve Sustainability In Transportation Planning
WebcastsEnhancing Social Engagement to Achieve Sustainability In Transportation Planning Sustainable Communities Division Speakers: Mehri Mohebbi, Jana Lynott, AICP, Nader Afzalan, Ph.D., Angela Van der Kloof 1.5 AICP CM credits This webinar will focus on the importance of enhancing social engagement in achieve sustainability. Speakers will present examples from different social settings addressing a diverse group …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have …
Active Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City
Center/Architecture + Design 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActive Design/Healthy Communities: State of the City Date: January 24, 2018 Time: 8 - 10 AM Location: Center / Architecture + Design, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA CES/CM/LUs: Pending Registration: https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/active-designhealthy-communities-state-city Event Cost: FREE A child in Society Hill is expected to live 20 years longer than a child born in Strawberry Mansion. How can …
Getting Credit for Open Space: Community Rating System (CRS) Open Space Preservation (Activity 420) Tools, Guidance and Success Stories
WebcastsGetting Credit for Open Space: Community Rating System (CRS) Open Space Preservation (Activity 420) Tools, Guidance and Success Stories Speakers: Melissa Rosa, John Rozum, Laura Flessner, Robyn Wiseman APA County Planning Division 1.5 AICP CM credits Preserving floodplains as open space helps keep residents, businesses, and infrastructure out of harm’s way and allows communities to …
Preservation Planning (10-week course)
Preservation Planning Wednesdays, Jan. 31-Apr. 18 (no class on Feb. 14 and Mar. 14) This 10-week course provides an overview and detailed look at the legal, economic, and community planning aspects of historic preservation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Students will discuss land use and preservation law, federal and state standards, the integration of preservation …
Southeast Section Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
LV/Berks Section Event: Growing Greener…
The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, PA, United StatesGrowing Greener: Writing Conservation by Design Ordinances February 9, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Barn at Camp Olympic Park, Lower Macungie Township 3120 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049 For more information please contact Sara Pandl (SPandl@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) or Craig Peiffer (CPeiffer@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343) Registration link: https://conservation-by-design.eventbrite.com/ Speakers: Randall Arendt and Ann …
MS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session
Temple University (Center City Campus) 1515 Market Street, Room 222, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMS City and Regional Planning, Temple University Information Session on February 20, 2018: Learn about the MS City and Regional Planning at Temple University at our Information Session on February 20th, 2018. The program has two concentration tracks in Sustainable Community Planning and Transportation Planning. Both are areas of expertise that are in wide demand in …
Penn State Extension: Land Use Planning with Changing Climate
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. For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Land Use Planning with Changing Climate The climate of a place, region, or the globe is normally defined by long term …
Planning for Environmental Justice and Healthy Communities
WebinarPlanning for Environmental Justice and Healthy Communities Register Now Low-income communities and communities of color tend to be more exposed to impacts from harmful land use activities that can affect human health. To address land use decision making, California Senate Bill 1000 – the “Planning for Healthy Communities Act” (2016) – now requires certain local …
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute…
Albright College, 100 Roessner Hall 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPA Land Use Institute: Recent Land Use Court Decisions, Transportation Impacts of Logistic Parks & Mini Casinos More information: https://www.albright.edu/about-albright/offices-departments/center-for-excellence-in-local-government/events/ 4.50 CM credit (1.5 Law) Presentation time: 8:00-10:00 AM This presentation is geared towards planners, engineers, municipal officials and other similar service/planning entities. The Solicitors will discuss each case and how they relate to municipalities. The …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Land Use, Mobility and Technology…
WebinarLand Use, Mobility and Technology in Urban America (#9143972) Register Now Accessory Dwelling Units are in the news! Though hardly a new idea to planners and builders alike, ADUs are developing a new following as their popularity increases and a new market for them as formed. Baby boomers are trying to find a place for …
Preservation in Practice…
Rutgers EcoComplex Bordentown, NJ, United StatesPreservation in Practice: A Primer for Historic Preservation Commissions and Planners On March 10, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities at Rutgers-Camden is hosting the first one-day historic preservation workshop of the spring. Registration is open now. All workshop attendees will receive a discount on registration for our fall 2018 class, Introduction to Historic …
2018 AICP Exam Prep Session
Susquehanna Township Building 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. This will be held at the Susquehanna Township Building (1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg). The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
GreenCon 2018
Dickinson College, Holland Union Building 28 N College Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesGreenCon 2018: Restore, Repurpose, Regenerate Better buildings happen when we innovate, collaborate, and learn together. GreenCon is the flagship green building conference and expo of central Pennsylvania. For GreenCon 2018, we'll be featuring a keynote duo, Jay Siegel and Scott Breen, co-hosts of the SustainabilityDefined Podcast, which defines sustainability “one concept (and one bad joke) at a time”. …
Penn State Extension: Community Heart & Soul…
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. For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Community Heart & Soul: Engaging Residents through the Humanities to Find What Matters Most A planner is instrumental in taking all of the …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Westmoreland County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Westmoreland County (Ligonier Township): March 1, 8 & 15 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
International Perspectives on Urban Planning…
WebcastsInternational Perspectives on Urban Planning in the United States REGISTER NOW Planning practitioners regularly learn from the experiences of other professionals working in varying contexts. Understanding how different professionals approach similar challenges can inspire and improve techniques to address critical issues. Learn from the experiences of several U.S. based planners who grew up outside of …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Monroe County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Monroe County (Middle Smithfield Township): March 6, 13 & 20 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Breaking Ground Conference
Loews Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis one-day conference is appropriate for local government staff and officials, planning practitioners, community and economic development professionals, civil engineers, architects, and other professionals. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration will open November 1, 2017 Full agenda available at www.dvrpc.org/breakingground/ Registration rate includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials, and a copy of Brian Elm’s book, Peak …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Huntingdon County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Huntingdon County (Huntingdon): March 18, 23 & 25 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Healthy Communities in PA Orientation Call
Conference Call LineHealthy Communities in PA Orientation Call The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. The task force holds a regular Orientation and Information Sharing telephone call, typically on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. to introduce new members and have general …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Dauphin County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Dauphin County (Swatara Township): March 15, 22 & 29 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Big House, Little House, Back House…
WebinarBig House, Little House, Back House...ADU? Register Now Accessory Dwelling Units are in the news! Though hardly a new idea to planners and builders alike, ADUs are developing a new following as their popularity increases and a new market for them as formed. Baby boomers are trying to find a place for their own aging …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Chester County (West Chester): March 20, 27 & April 3 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting
Southeast Section: Events Committee Meeting Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We would love to have volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update
Northeast PA Alliance 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA, United StatesPA Land Use Law Update – Zoning Cases The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA land use law update workshop. This workshop will provide a review of the case law and administrative decisions issued in the last year pertaining to Zoning. Recent amendments to the PA Municipalities Planning Code as well …
Planning for Broadband
WebcastsPlanning for Broadband REGISTER NOW Broadband is an essential infrastructure for residents, businesses, institutions, and communities to participate in a global digital economy. Broadband isn’t a new topic of discussion, and while much of the densely populated areas of the country enjoy quality wired and wireless connectivity, the United States still lags behind much of …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Crawford County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Crawford County (Vernon Township): March 26, April 2 & 9 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Penn State Extension: Addressing the Parking Challenge…
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. For more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Addressing the Parking Challenge: Smart Parking Planning for Downtown Development Parking, especially structured parking, is often a critical design, density, and financial component …
Citizens Planning Institute
Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications! Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step. CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. from April 11 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Montgomery County (Towamencin Township): April 12, 19 & 26 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Berks County (Reading): April 5, 12 & 19 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Form Based Codes – why, where and how
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, United StatesForm Based Codes - why, where and how Topics will include the “why, where, and how” of FBCs: Why do communities consider adopting a form-based code? Where do they make sense? How does a form-based code differ from a conventional zoning ordinance? What typically is regulated under a form-based code and what is not? How can …
Hurricane Matthew…Mitigation and Disaster Recovery
Hurricane Matthew - Finding the Silver Living through Mitigation and Disaster Recovery (event # 9144510) REGISTER NOW Disasters in the United States result in billions of dollars in damage and disrupt millions of lives each year. While different areas are susceptible to different types of disasters, all communities can take steps to be more resilient …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Delaware County)
PMPEI:Course in Community Planning Delaware County (Media): April 3, 10 & 17 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Chester County (West Chester): April 10, 17 & 24 (time TBD) For registration information please contact Ms. Terri Dickow (tdickow@boroughs.org or 800-232-7722 ext. 1042) at the PA State Association of Boroughs. Please visit pmpei.org for more information.
Chester County Planners’ Forum for Spring 2018
Oakbourne Mansion 1014 S Concord Road, West Chester, PA, United StatesChester County Planners’ Forum for Spring 2018 Professional planners from Chester County are invited to attend the spring 2018 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. April 17 at the Oakbourne Mansion, a beautiful historic property in Westtown (1014 S. Concord Road, West Chester, Pa., 19382). The event will include the following presentations: Greening …