PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Wayne Co. Park St. ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Wayne County (Honesdale): September 11, 18 & 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.
Southeast Section Event: Leveraging History to Revitalize Communities
The Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesAPAPASE 2018 Annual Event: Leveraging History to Revitalize Communities Join planners, historic preservationists, urban enthusiasts, and more as APAPASE hosts our largest annual event of the year. The evening kicks off with an optional one-hour walking tour of downtown Lansdowne, for those who can make it to Lansdowne by 5:30 PM. The tour will highlight …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley PC OfficePMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lehigh County (Allentown): September 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 (Montgomery County)
Lansdale Borough Hall One Vine St, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Lansdale): September 13, 20 & 27 (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.
Southwest Section Event: Panel on Public Participation
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPanel on Public Engagement Join the City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning for light dinner and a panel discussion as we seek to identify new and improved forms of public engagement to meet our goals of equity, diversity and involvement throughout the Comprehensive Planning process. The panel will feature presentations from experts from around …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Wayne County)
Wayne Co. Park St. ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Wayne County (Honesdale): September 11, 18 & 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.
Penn State Extension: Addressing Noise in PA’s Communities and Neighborhoods
WebcastsFor more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Addressing Noise in Pennsylvania's Communities and Neighborhoods Noise can cause serious health issues and undermine the quality of life in communities. Pennsylvania municipalities possess health, safety, and welfare powers to effectively address noise issues. Furthermore, municipalities may also risk liability against the municipality for not effectively controlling noise. …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Lehigh County)
Lehigh Valley PC OfficePMPEI: Course in Community Planning Lehigh County (Allentown): September 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 (Montgomery County)
Lansdale Borough Hall One Vine St, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Lansdale): September 13, 20 & 27 (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 (Wayne County)
Wayne Co. Park St. ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Wayne County (Honesdale): September 11, 18 & 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 (Berks County)
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Berks County (Reading): September 27, October 4 & 11 (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 (Montgomery County)
Lansdale Borough Hall One Vine St, Lansdale, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Zoning Montgomery County (Lansdale): September 13, 20 & 27 (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.
PA Brownfields Conference
Sands Bethlehem 77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesRegistration is Open! 2018 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference October 1-3, 2018 | Sands Bethlehem | in the Lehigh Valley Join us this fall in our host city of Bethlehem, PA. Select from 18 high-quality educational sessions on important brownfield topics and earn PDH’s for select sessions throughout the day and a half conference! After you register, …
LV/Berks Section Event: City of Reading Tour
City of Reading, West Reading & Wyomissing Revitalization Bus Tour This event includes a bus tour of notable revitalization projects located within the City of Reading, West Reading and Wyomissing Boroughs. The projects range from housing, commercial, mixed use, corporate headquarters, industrial/research and development, and environmental. All of the projects are located on land that …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Berks County)
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Berks County (Reading): September 27, October 4 & 11 (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 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Dauphin County (Harrisburg): October 9, 16 & 23 (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 (Berks County)
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Berks County (Reading): September 27, October 4 & 11 (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.
APA PA Annual Conference
APA PA Annual Conference October 14-16, 2018 Erie
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Dauphin County (Harrisburg): October 9, 16 & 23 (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: Economic Profiles and Assessments
WebinarFor more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Economic Profiles and Assessments: What You Will Learn About Your Community and What Others May Learn About You Private businesses market themselves for success, so why should it be any different for municipalities? Detailing your community’s demographics, statistics, and economic indicators can be beneficial to your management, residents …
Growing Greater Philadelphia: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Stakeholder Meeting
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGrowing Greater Philadelphia: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Stakeholder Meeting By Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Thursday, October 18 2018 12:30 PM — 4:00 PM ABOUT Join DVRPC as we kickoff Greater Philadelphia's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update. What is the CEDS? A CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development. A CEDS …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Dauphin County)
Swatara Township Building 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Dauphin County (Harrisburg): October 9, 16 & 23 (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.
Delaware APA Regional Conference
The 2018 Delaware APA Regional Conference will be held in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday October 23-24, 2018. The theme for this conference is Planning 360: Economy, Environment and Health. More Information
Chester County Planners’ Forum
Longwod Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United StatesOctober 24: Chester County Planners’ Forum Professional planners from Chester County are invited to attend the fall 2018 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Oct. 24 at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. The forum provides a great opportunity to hear about current planning issues, share ideas with your fellow planners, and …
Central Section Event: Community Revitalization…
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesCommunity Revitalization: Connecting People to Place More Information Join fellow planners to learn about community revitalization tools, tips, best practices, and exciting projects across the Central Region of Pennsylvania. The PA Downtown Center will set the stage by shedding light on how we got to where we are today and providing an overview of the …
Innovative Financing for Transportation Projects
WebcastsInnovative Financing for Transportation Projects REGISTER NOW Finding the funding for transportation projects can be one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to implementing plans, and is therefore a vital part of the planning process. Across the country, individual projects are approaching this challenge by pulling together packages composed of various sources, including value capture …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Blair County)
Logan Twp Municipal ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Blair County (Altoona): November 13, 20 & 27 (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: Property Law Issues Public Rights…
WebinarFor more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Property Law Issues Involving Public Rights, Open Space, and Access to Private Lands It is important for land planners and local government officials to understand the nature of public resources within a community as well as the public’s rights to those resources. Public resources, however, are sometimes owned …
Southwest Section Event: Transportation Engineering for Planners
Heinz 57 Center, Fifth Floor 345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOverview Planners and Transportation Engineers work together to plan, design, construct and operate transportation systems. These systems include streets, intersections, highways and transit systems. Many of these facilities are now being planned and built to accommodate many modes of transportation including vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. Transportation engineering has traditionally been a sub-discipline of civil engineering. …
Planning for Wildfire Resiliency
Planning for Wildfire Resiliency REGISTER NOW Finding the funding for transportation projects can be one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to implementing plans, and is therefore a vital part of the planning process. Across the country, individual projects are approaching this challenge by pulling together packages composed of various sources, including value capture …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Blair County)
Logan Twp Municipal ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Blair County (Altoona): November 13, 20 & 27 (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 (Blair County)
Logan Twp Municipal ComplexPMPEI: Course in Community Planning Blair County (Altoona): November 13, 20 & 27 (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 …
Penn State Extension: Zoning Ethics
WebcastsPenn 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/community/ecd/courses/land-use-planning Zoning Ethics During a zoning and/or land development proceeding there are sometimes claims raised by parties concerning conflicts of interest or bias exhibited by the parties involved. A State’s Ethics …
Participatory Planning…
WebcastParticipatory Planning - Improving Your Community Engagement Efforts REGISTER NOW Many of our public processes require some form of community outreach and engagement, but do these efforts lead to meaningful community engagement? Yes, we can tick the box to say that we've held the requisite public hearing or placed the public advertisement, has the community …
Healthy Communities Task Force: Racial Equity Workshop…
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvent Information DVRPC's Healthy Communities Task Force is excited to host its first round of racial equity workshops: The Impact of Racism and Trauma and Learning How to Work with People Who Have Been Traumatized. The workshop will be offered on both Wednesday, January 30th and Tuesday, February 26th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at …
Autism Planning and Design Guidelines
Autism Planning and Design Guidelines 1.0 REGISTER NOW Ohio State graduate and undergraduate students created a planning and design framework for planning with people with autism to create a public realm that addresses their needs. This work was the culmination of a 1.5-year planning process that included adults with autism, parent caregivers of adults with …
Healthy Communities in PA: Steering Committee
Healthy Communities in PA task force Steering Committee Call is every other month. Please contact Justin Dula for more information (justin@apapase.org)
Public vs Private Perspectives…
WebcastPublic vs Private Perspectives: The Development Process as told by a Developer, Engineer, Planning & City Manager REGISTER NOW The planning process can be a lengthy and cumbersome process for everyone involved. Elected and appointed public officials are caught in the spotlight, charged with making sense of all the information and persuasive arguments presented to …
Penn State Extension: Geodesign…
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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Geodesign: Using Data Transparency and Community Voices for Enhanced Land-Use Planning Land use planning for the future needs to embrace the latest technologies and tools, as well as how to …
2019 AICP Exam Prep Session
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 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, February 23 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. This will be held at the Giant Community Center (2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17110). The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA …
Healthy Communities Task Force: Racial Equity Workshop…
DVRPC 190 N Independence Mal West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvent Information DVRPC’s Healthy Communities Task Force is excited to host its first round of racial equity workshops: The Impact of Racism and Trauma and Learning How to Work with People Who Have Been Traumatized. The workshop will be offered on both Wednesday, January 30th and Tuesday, February 26th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at …
Women in Planning…
Women in Planning: The Road to FAICP REGISTER NOW Female planners only comprise of 22 percent of the FAICP College of Fellows membership within APA. While there is a gradual increase in the number of female nominations and inductees throughout recent years, the current gender disparity of membership is alarming. The AICP College of Fellows …
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute
Albright College 1940 North 13th Street, Reading, PA, United StatesLehigh Valley/Berks Section is hosting the PA Land Use Institute Program Registration/Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 am Session I-8:00-10:00 “Recent Land Use Court Decisions & Pending Legislation” 10-10:15 Break Session II – 10:15-1:30 pm “Successful Public/Private Partnerships from Principles to Practices” Approved for 4.5 CM (1.5 Law) For more information and to register contact Sara Pandl (SPandl@lowermac.com or 610-966-4343 …
Equitable Public Engagement…
WebcastEquitable Public Engagement: Participatory Budgeting for Transportation Funds REGISTER NOW Attendees will gain a better understanding of how and why the California Department of Transportation and regional authorities have applied participatory budgeting (PB) to mid-range transportation planning grant programs. Attendees will know the basic concepts of participatory budgeting, equitable public participation, and how these differ …
Historic Building Feasibility Study Workshop
Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) presents Donovan Rypkema, from PlaceEconomics for a 2 ½ day long hands-on workshop on the feasibility of the development and adaptive reuse of a historic building. The workshop will be held in downtown Easton on March 13th - 15th. The registration fee: Nationally Accredited programs - FREE Designated Keystone Communities (not …
Preservation for Planners Workshop
Whitemarsh Township Administration Building 616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA, United StatesEvent Information Preservation for Planners is a one-day workshop designed for county, municipal, and consulting planners who want to gain a better understanding of core historic preservation players, programs, and concepts and explore ways to incorporate these ideas into their work in Pennsylvania's older communities. You can find more details on the attached flier …
Penn State Extension: Municipal Options for Meeting MS4 Compliance…
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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Municipal Options for Meeting MS4 Compliance without Breaking the Budget Managing stormwater has taken on new importance in Pennsylvania with the record high precipitation of this past year. Climate change …
The Next Evolution of Public Hearings
WebcastThe Next Evolution of Public Hearings REGISTER NOW The process and format of public hearings hasn’t changed much in the past century. As technology continues to improve and lives get ever busier, a shift toward more online input in public hearings is inevitable. Learn what Lakewood has done to evolve its Planning Commission meetings to allow …
Complete Streets Webinar Series: Complete Streets Basics and Benefits
WebinarComplete Streets Webinar Series: Why Complete Streets Are Important - What They Are and What They Are Not Complete Streets policies have been gaining traction as more communities realize the benefits of having safe, accessible, and healthy streets. Over 1400 Complete Streets policies have been passed at the local, regional, and state levels across …
Historic Preservation of African American Cemeteries
Historic Preservation of African American Cemeteries REGISTER NOW Mt. Olive Cemetery, established in the early 1800s, is one of the oldest private cemeteries for African Americans in the state of Mississippi. Research indicates this cemetery originally began as a plantation cemetery. Mt. Olive is one of the most intact historic properties associated with the growth …
Chester County Planners’ Forum – Spring 2019
Phoenixville Borough Hall 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United StatesChester County Planners’ Forum – Spring 2019 The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting professional planners to attend the spring 2019 Chester County Planners’ Forum from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. April 4, 2019 at Phoenixville Borough Hall, 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA. The forum provides a great opportunity to hear about current planning issues, share ideas …
Regulating Historic Signs
WebcastRegulating Historic Signs REGISTER NOW Historic signs represent small businesses, neighborhood gathering places where generations have met to watch movies, drink martinis, buy groceries, and even park cars. The surviving historic signs that shine in the California landscape cut across almost all cultures and lifestyles. These signs are a bridge between the past and present. They …
Southwest Section Event: The Importance of Community Planning for Energy
Washington & Jefferson College Burnett Center, Yost Auditorium, 292 East Wheeling Street, Washington, PA, United StatesThe Importance of Community Planning for Energy The policies and processes of local governments have a tremendous impact on global energy use. However, most current initiatives designed to conserve energy and reduce energy bills tend to focus on individual buildings rather than whole communities. This session will explain current trends in energy production, transmission, and …
Complete Streets Webinar Series: Best Practices
WebinarComplete Streets Webinar Series: Why Complete Streets Are Important - What They Are and What They Are Not Complete Streets policies have been gaining traction as more communities realize the benefits of having safe, accessible, and healthy streets. Over 1400 Complete Streets policies have been passed at the local, regional, and state levels across …
PA-DE ASLA Annual Meeting
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, United States2019 PA-DE ASLA Annual Meeting + LARE Review Course The Challenge of Place in Time April 12-13, 2019 Cranberry, PA This two-day meeting will offer multiple educational sessions, as well as new beginnings for this region of the country. Attendees will enjoy a selection of off-site field tours around the Pittsburgh area highlighting the development, …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update…
Northeast PA Alliance 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA, United StatesNortheast Section is hosting an event: PA Land Use Law Update: Zoning Cases 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 as a review of Zoning Case Law from the past year will …
National Planning Conference
NPC19 | April 13-16, 2019 | San Francisco, California
Penn State Extension: Making the Most of Historical and Heritage Assets…
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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Making the Most of Historical and Heritage Assets: How a Preservation-based Design Ethic Can Promote Economic and Community Vitality Many planners and community development practitioners know implementation of a traditional …
Complete Streets Webinar Series: Complete Streets Planning and Policies
WebinarComplete Streets Webinar Series: Why Complete Streets Are Important - What They Are and What They Are Not Complete Streets policies have been gaining traction as more communities realize the benefits of having safe, accessible, and healthy streets. Over 1400 Complete Streets policies have been passed at the local, regional, and state levels across …
New Federal Rules for Cell Towers…
WebcastNew Federal Rules for Cell Towers Inside and Outside Rights of Way REGISTER NOW This session will review the current state of the law governing the placement of wireless facilities, with particular emphasis on recent federal actions on small cells within the rights-of-way. The FCC and numerous states have acted to limit local authority over …
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesTri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech Our guest speakers will be Felicia Dell, AICP, director of the York County (PA) Planning Commission, and Ruth Hocker, stormwater program manager for the City of Lancaster, PA, who will talk about water resource issues in the region, including water quality, flooding, and stormwater management. Their presentations …
Storytelling with Maps
WebinarStorytelling with Maps webinar Friday, May 3, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Planners frequently have to display data on maps. How this data is displayed can dramatically influence the story that is told. This webinar will begin with a 15-minute overview of data visualization best practices. Then it will cover different storytelling options available …
Transportation and Climate Initiative Equity Workshop
New Jersey Innovation Institute Central King Building, 100 Summit St, Newark, NJ, United StatesTransportation and Climate Initiative Equity Workshop Description The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) will host a workshop and roundtable discussion focused on advancing equity and addressing the transportation priorities of underserved and disproportionately affected communities as part of a regional low-carbon cap and invest program design. This workshop is free and open to the public. …
Penn State Extension: A Shared Future of Urban Mobility
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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar A Shared Future of Urban Mobility As ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft continue to grow, their intersection with transportation policy, planning, and the environment in communities has …
2019 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference
Skytop Lodge One Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, PA, United StatesView Agenda >> Conference Booklet >>
Lehigh Valley Event: Ready for a Roundabout
Ready for a Roundabout Come find out what all the fuss is about... Local officials, planners, and engineers are encouraged to register! Come learn about roundabout design, public engagement, and traffic flow from the experts. Key Presenters: Pat Wright, PennDOT LTAP. will discuss roundabouts including national examples. Stephen Shimko, PE, Michael Baker International, Roundabout Project …
Pennsylvania Downtown Center Conference
Erie Bayfront Convention Center Erie, PA, United StatesCheck out conference details: https://padowntown.org/conference
Municipal Planning Workshop…
Municipality of Penn Hills - Municipal Building 102 Duff Road, Penn Hills, PA, United StatesMunicipal Planning Workshop: Zoning Beyond the Basics, New Thinking to Modernize Your Ordinance Summary It’s time to modernize your zoning ordinance if It favors single-use zones It has regulations lacking purpose It is an obstacle to the development you want It was last updated when the #1 song was by Celine Dion or the Bee …
Municipal Planning Workshop…
Town of McCandless-Municipal Building 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA, United StatesMunicipal Planning Workshop: Zoning Beyond the Basics, New Thinking to Modernize Your Ordinance Summary It’s time to modernize your zoning ordinance if It favors single-use zones It has regulations lacking purpose It is an obstacle to the development you want It was last updated when the #1 song was by Celine Dion or the Bee …
Central Section Event: Technology Today & On the Horizon…
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesTechnology Today & On the Horizon: Community Planning Implications Workshop Sponsored by APA PA Central Section Join other planners and colleagues in learning the latest news about technologies that have planning implications. In a time of ever-changing technologies, it is important that planners keep current with the new and innovative advances that will affect all …
Municipal Planning Workshop…
Township of Moon - Municipal Building 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA, United StatesMunicipal Planning Workshop: Zoning Beyond the Basics, New Thinking to Modernize Your Ordinance Summary It’s time to modernize your zoning ordinance if It favors single-use zones It has regulations lacking purpose It is an obstacle to the development you want It was last updated when the #1 song was by Celine Dion or the Bee …
Building Faith: Protecting Religious Freedom Through Land Use Laws
Duquesne Law School 900 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn recent years, legal disputes between communities of faith and municipalities across the country have increased, including here in Western Pennsylvania. For example, zoning regulations may conflict with the plans of communities of faith to build or expand houses of worship, religious schools, or cemeteries. Come join this discussion to learn how federal law - …
Using Comprehensive Area-Wide Planning Approaches to Promote Equitable Development
WebinarUsing Comprehensive Area-Wide Planning Approaches to Promote Equitable Development When: June 18, 2019 (1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT) Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-comprehensive-area-wide-planning-approaches-to-promote-equitable-development-tickets-61577252219 EPA Webinar Description: Several decades of practice in environmental justice and community revitalization has resulted in comprehensive area-wide planning approaches. Presenters will share lessons for achieving community involvement, revitalization and resilience from area-wide planning approaches …
Penn State Extension: Complete Streets…
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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Complete Streets: Planning and Policies Complete Streets work for everyone who uses them. They are safe, comfortable, and convenient for people of all ages and all abilities, from children …
Incorporating Arts in Urban and Site Design
This Strategic Conversation explores how to design communities and sites to encourage more creative and cultural activities. Participants will also learn how the arts can help improve navigation, safety and other issues in urban and site design. Sponsored by: APA Urban Design & Preservation Division
Incorporating Market and Fiscal Analysis in Land Use Planning
More information coming soon.
Penn State Extension: Finding Pennsylvania’s Solar Future
WebcastPenn 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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Finding Pennsylvania's Solar Future Pennsylvania is well situated to lead the country into the next age of energy development: clean, renewable solar photovoltaic (PV) energy. Finding Pennsylvania’s Solar Future was …
PA Automated Vehicle Summit 2019
Kalahari Convention Center Pocono Manor, PA, United StatesThe 2019 Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit is September 4-6 The Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit is the largest dedicated Automated Vehicle conference in the Northeast region, bringing together both public and private industries. The conference’s subject matter experts and diverse group of attendees come together to discuss and engage with the broad range of issues related …
Penn State Extension: Show We Consider a Stormwater Utility to Facilitate…
WebcastPenn 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. https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Should We Consider a Stormwater Utility to Facilitate Stormwater Management? Stormwater Utilities are common throughout the nation, but new to Pennsylvania in the last few years. Establishing a utility has its …
Lehigh Valley Section Event: Lehigh Valley Land Use
Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesLehigh Valley Land Use Briefing The Lehigh Valley Law Briefing Seminar is a briefing on the latest developments in land use law across Pennsylvania and interactive discussions on the issues that affect planners, municipal jurisdictions and real estate development professionals most. The seminar will provide recent case decisions that impact land development today. Presenters Blake …
Central Section Event: Preservation for Planners
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesCentral Section Event: Preservation for Planners What to expect: Older and historic places are an integral part of the identities, cultures, and economies in Pennsylvania’s diverse communities. These places, where we live, work, and play, can often mean different things to different people. This provides both opportunities and challenges as communities grow and change. How …
Southeast Section Event: Complete Streets and Vision Zero
Complete Streets and Vision Zero Training The City of Philadelphia adopted Complete Streets standards in 2012 to: Improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety Enhance civic and community use of our streets Make our streets more welcoming to visitors As projects come in for development reviews, sometimes there is confusion about how to meet these standards and …