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 …
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (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.
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.
Transportation and Tourism
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTransportation and Tourism Friday, April 20 2018, 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM DVRPC - Main Conference Room 190 North Independence Mall West 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Details and registration: https://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/transportation-and-tourism/ Many older communities and neighborhoods are home to tourist destinations, like museums, historic sites, arts and cultural venues, or parks and trails, among others. …
National Planning Conference
NPC18 | New Orleans | April 21-24
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.
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 Community Planning (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (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.
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.
2018 Local Solutions: Eastern Climate Preparedness Conference
The Local Solutions: Eastern Climate Preparedness, presented by Antioch University New England and NOAA, is the third biennial conference and will take place in Manchester, NH from April 30-May 2. We will cover a range of climate preparedness and resiliency issues such as: sea level rise, urban heat, and both coastal and inland flooding issues. …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township): May 1, 8 & 22 (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 (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester): May 1, 8 & 10 (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 (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Community Planning Bucks County (Doylestown): April 18, 25 & May 2 (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.
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 …
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesMatt Smith is delivering the keynote speech at the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s 2018 annual luncheon. In his presentation, he will preview what local governments and communities can expect when driverless cars and trucks take to the roads in the near future. Based in Detroit, Smith manages Michael Baker International’s connected and automated vehicle program, working on advanced transportation technology solutions …
Re-Imagining Aging in Community
WebcastsRe-Imaging Aging in Community Register Now An aging America has profound impacts on communities that we are only beginning to comprehend. There is also uncertainty about the ability of traditional societal institutions to adapt to the needs of an aging society as the complex web of roles, norms, values and structures are rapidly changing. Fiscal …
Certified Stormwater Inspector Classes (Harrisburg)
Certified Stormwater Inspector - Municipal Harrisburg, PA: May 7-8, 2018 Designed specifically for MS4 personnel, this course focuses on stormwater permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Testing will be conducted. Students are expected to achieve a minimum overall score of 75% to be awarded 1.2 CEUs (Continuing …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township): May 1, 8 & 22 (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 (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester): May 1, 8 & 10 (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.
Understanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Lehigh Valley)
Macungie Institute 510 East Main St, Macungie, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Lehigh Valley) When: May 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Macungie Institute, 510 East Main St., Macungie, PA Registration: Register online at www.training.boroughs.org or contact Terri Dickow at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042 or tdickow@boroughs.org. Do you view your streets as community assets? Are your streets safe …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Bucks County (Doylestown): May 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.
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 Zoning Administration (Chester County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Chester County (West Chester): May 1, 8 & 10 (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.
Certified Stormwater Inspector Classes (Philadelphia)
Certified Stormwater Inspector - Municipal Philadelphia, PA: May 10-11, 2018 Designed specifically for MS4 personnel, this course focuses on stormwater permit compliance as the key to restore and maintain the waters of the United States. Testing will be conducted. Students are expected to achieve a minimum overall score of 75% to be awarded 1.2 CEUs (Continuing …
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Ross Township Municipal Building 1000 Ross Municipal Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
Central Section Event: Guideposts to Decision Making…
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesCentral Section Presents: Guideposts to Decision Making: Land Use Law and Ethics More Information This Guideposts for Decision Making: Land Use Law & Ethics workshop will demonstrate the dynamics associated with both law and ethics in the planning arena. It is sure to benefit you in many ways. During the Land Use Law session, you will learn about new developments …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Bucks County (Doylestown): May 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: Sign Regulations That Encourage Outstanding Design
WebcastsFor more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Sign Regulations That Encourage Outstanding Design How does your community regulate signs so they fit in with applicable design guidelines and community aesthetic desires? Jurisdictions often struggle with the regulation and administration of signs and aesthetics. This session will focus on the elements of great design for signs …
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 Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading): May 17, 24 & 31 (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 Train-the-Trainer Class
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesPMPEI’s 2018 Train-the-Trainer Program will be for the Course in Zoning Administration If you would like to share your knowledge and experience with local officials consider becoming an Instructor in PMPEI’s Planning and Zoning Course Program. Train-the Trainer prepares new instructors to teach PMPEI’s courses consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Trainees get in-depth knowledge of the course content, and learn principles …
Broadband Business Models
WebcastsBroadband Business Models Register Now Learn the basics of high-speed broadband infrastructure, and the importance of public-private-partnerships in funding infrastructure business models. Understand why and when you should work with incumbent providers, the potential of public-private partnerships and the basics of the community network model. Discuss the unique challenges of remote, rural, small and tribal …
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review (Montgomery County)
PMPEI: Course in Subdivision & Land Development Review Montgomery County (Upper Merion Township): May 1, 8 & 22 (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.
Understanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Southwest)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kovalchick Convention Center and Athletic Complex 711 Pratt Drive , Indiana, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Southwest) When: May 22, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Center, 711 Pratt Dr., Indiana, PA Registration: Register online at www.training.boroughs.org or contact Terri Dickow at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042 or tdickow@boroughs.org. Do you view your streets as community assets? Are your streets safe and enjoyable for …
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 (Bucks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Administration Bucks County (Doylestown): May 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.
LV/Berks Section Event: Redevelopment of Iron Works Brownfields Site in Catasauqua
Catasauqua Borough Hall 90 Bridge Street, Catasauqua, PA, United StatesRedevelopment of Iron Works Brownfields Site in Catasauqua A panel of experts will explain how the Borough of Catasauqua has been working to facilitate the redevelopment of the former Crane Iron Works property along Front Street to create a mix of commercial, residential, and public uses. Known as the Catasauqua Iron Works, the initial phase …
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 Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading): May 17, 24 & 31 (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.
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Frazer Township 592 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
PMPEI: Course in Zoning (Berks County)
PMPEI: Course in Zoning Berks County (Reading): May 17, 24 & 31 (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.
Understanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Central)
Hummelstown Borough 261 Quarry Road, Hummelstown, PA, United StatesUnderstanding Complete Streets Policies and Field Review (Central) When: June 1, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Hummelstown Borough, 261 Quarry Road, Hummelstown, PA Registration: Register online at www.training.boroughs.org or contact Terri Dickow at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042 or tdickow@boroughs.org. Do you view your streets as community assets? Are your streets safe and enjoyable for pedestrians and bicyclists? …
PMPEI Train-the-Trainer Class
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesPMPEI’s 2018 Train-the-Trainer Program will be for the Course in Zoning Administration If you would like to share your knowledge and experience with local officials consider becoming an Instructor in PMPEI’s Planning and Zoning Course Program. Train-the Trainer prepares new instructors to teach PMPEI’s courses consistently throughout the Commonwealth. Trainees get in-depth knowledge of the course content, and learn principles …
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ, United StatesBuilding a Place for History, the New Jersey History & Historic Preservation Conference, is the annual state-wide educational and networking opportunity for professionals and volunteers in the fields of architecture, planning, heritage site and museum management, public history, archaeology, municipal preservation commissions, county heritage offices, developers, students, and more. This year is going to be …
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 …
Creative Placemaking in a Context of Historic Preservation
Creative Placemaking Creative Placemaking is a valuable technique for revitalizing communities if you can believe the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kresge Foundation, ArtPlace America and a host of leaders in large and small communities across the United States. Unfortunately, it’s a fuzzy concept with many definitions. Our June 8th Friday Professional Program at the Old House …
Meaningful Public Engagement
WebcastsMeaningful Public Engagement REGISTER NOW Public engagement is a vital component of any planning project. As online tools become more sophisticated and accessible, planners are starting to use them in greater numbers to help them reach their communities more effectively. But, how do you know which ones to use when and how do you account …
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Whitehall Borough 100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
Southwest Section Event: Urban Tree Canopy Loss…
Marshall Township Building 525 Pleasanthill Rd, Wexford, PA, United StatesUrban Tree Canopy Loss in Allegheny County Between 2010 and 2015 and What We Can Do to Stop It Register Now Please join the SW Section of APA/PA to hear Matt Erb from Tree Pittsburgh discuss the results of a tree canopy study they performed in Allegheny County. In just 5 years time, Allegheny County …
Understanding Rural Broadband Technology Options
WebcastsUnderstanding Rural Broadband Technology Options REGISTER NOW Access to Smart City technologies and applications that high-speed broadband enables has become one of the most critical factors in any community’s economic development, affecting everything from our children’s education, to housing values, enterprise development, and health and welfare services for the poor and elderly. This is especially …
The Local Development Review Process from A to Z
Carnegie Borough One Veterans Way, Carrnegie, PA, United StatesThe Local Development Review Process from A to Z Your municipality just received an appli-cation for development. What permits or approvals are needed? Who is involved in review? What are the timelines? These and other questions will be answered in a workshop on the review process for zon-ing and land development applications in accord with the Municipalities Planning …
Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit (Appalachian region) When: Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 on Friday Where: Clay Center for Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, Charleston, WV Who: The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking in partnership with ArtPlace America Why: Certification …
Native American Tribes, Law, and Planning
WebcastsNative American Tribes, Law, and Planning REGISTER NOW This session will express the importance of understanding and working with tribal governments in non-Native planning processes. It will describe the legal basis of tribal sovereignty; the federal trust responsibility; self-determination; tribal land jurisdiction; and tribal demographics. It will then apply these legal foundations to multiple planning …
PMPEI Board Meeting
PMPEI Board Meeting, for more information contact Stan Lembeck.
Planning & Zoning Tools for Preserving Historic Communities
WebcastsPlanning & Zoning Tools for Preserving Historic Communities REGISTER NOW Charleston County sits in the heart of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a federally designated National Heritage Area comprised of communities of Gullah Geechee people, stretching from North Carolina to Florida. In the unincorporated areas of the County, African Americans established communities after Reconstruction and …
Integrating Green Infrastructure into Pittsburgh’s Urban Fabric
WebcastsIntegrating Green Infrastructure into Pittsburgh's Urban Fabric REGISTER NOW Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority recently completed a comprehensive Sewershed Urban Design Study to integrate high performing green infrastructure into the city’s urban design and planning efforts. The sewershed plans identify key elements in creating networked GI systems and demonstrates how these infrastructure improvements leverage additional …
Penn State Extension: Regulating Short-Term Rentals
WebcastsFor more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar Regulating Short-term Rentals The short-term rental (STR) market for using rental services such as Airbnb and VRBO has grown significantly in recent years. These services allow property owners to realize the economic benefit of renting all or part of their properties as an STR. However, there are corresponding …