Women in Planning
WebcastsWomen and Planning: Emerging Leaders from Academia to Planning Practice REGISTER NOW Charleston County sits in the heart of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a federally designated National Heritage …
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 …
PennSTART
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesPennsylvania Safety Transportation and Research Track (PennSTART) Join the American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter, WTS Central PA, and ASHE Harrisburg to learn about PennSTART, an exciting partnership between PennDOT, the …
Penn State Extension: The Changing Stormwater…
WebcastsFor more information contact Peter Wulfhorst, 570-296-3400 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/land-use-webinar The Changing Stormwater Landscape, Are We Creating Actual Solutions or Expensive Dreams? Stormwater from land development can have adverse effects on a municipality’s …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Incorporating Market and Fiscal Analysis in Land Use Planning
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
APA PA Annual Conference
APA PA Annual Conference October 20-22, 2019 Reading
APA-PA Central Section Workshop: PennDOT’s Active Transportation Plan & Related Initiatives
Giant Food Store Community Center (Linglestown) 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg , PA, United StatesActive transportation infrastructure provides Pennsylvanians with affordable, environmentally-friendly modes of transportation and recreational opportunities. The rising number of Pennsylvanians living with chronic diseases linked to physical inactivity, lower-income populations unable …
Southeast Section Event: Sustainable Architecture and Housing…
Maas Building 1325 North Randolph Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesMeet us in the beautiful Maas Building in Olde Kensington Philadelphia to discuss "cozy homes," sustainable architecture and construction, and Philadelphia housing trends. Speakers include: Robert Fleming, Founding Director and …
Active Transportation Local Technical Assistance Program
LVPC office 961 Marcon Boulevard, Suite 310, Allentown, PennsylvaniaNationwide and particularly in the Lehigh Valley, people are increasingly seeking more transportation options that would make it easier to get around by foot, by bicycle or by some other …
Penn State Extension Event: Planning for Active Transportation…
WebinarPlanning for Active Transportation in Southwestern Pennsylvania Approved for 1.25 CM credits Are you interested in making your community a safer place to bike and walk, but are overwhelmed or …
Neighborhood Assistance Program Workshop
Commonwealth Keystone Building, PUC Hearing Room #3 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesJoin the PA Department of Economic and Community Development and PA Downtown Center for a Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) workshop on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The NAP program also includes: …
Penn State Extension Event: Affordable Housing Opportunities in Communities
WebinarAffordable Housing Opportunities in Communities Approved for 1.25 CM credits About half a million families in Pennsylvania lack access to safe, affordable housing. The need for affordable housing has long-term …
Penn State Extension Event: Brownfield Remediation…
WebinarBrownfield Remediation to Rebuild Communities Approved for 1.25 CM credits A brownfield is a real property whose use or reuse may be complicated by a presence or potential presence of …
CANCELLED-Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update…
PA Land Use Law Update-Zoning Cases Approved for 1.50 CM credits law The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA land use law update workshop. This workshop …
Penn State Extension: Improving Retail Activities in Rural Communities…
WebcastImproving Retail Activities in Rural Communities by Collaborating with the Department of Transportation Approved for 1.25 CM credits Denmark, South Carolina (population 3,401) is an economically distressed rural community in …
The Front of the Line is Not Inclusive: Why We Need a Better Way to Save Our Small Businesses
Government programs to save small business are rolling out weekly. They are a big and blunt instrument that is slow moving and wide. But they are not reaching the targeted …
PMPEI Train the Trainer
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesA “Train-the-Trainer” class to prepare new instructors to teach the PA Municipal Planning Education’s “Course in Community Planning” is scheduled for May 2020. Citizen and professional planners, and allied professionals, …
WEBINAR – Craving Community: The Increments of Great Neighborhoods
We’ll discuss those components that make up beloved mixed-use cities and towns, how they work, and why they matter. We’ll explore a variety of housing types - including missing middle …
WEBINAR – Integrating Sea Level Rise into Plans
We will explore how local planners incorporate sea level rise projections into different planning processes and documents. How does a local jurisdiction decide which sea level scenario to use? Then …
PAFPM Floodplain Management 101 Webinar
Flooding is the #1 natural hazard to affect all Pennsylvanians. Gain a holistic understanding of the regulatory requirements for development in floodplains. Presenter of this course will provide an overview …
WEBINAR – Focus on Micromobility: Incorporating New Methods of Travel into the Planning Landscape
Attendees will hear from three leading practitioners in the emerging field of micromobility, each presenting a different angle on the changes that nimble, on-demand transportation options mean for street design …
PMPEI Train the Trainer, Continued
Centre Region Council of Government Building 2643 Gateway DR, State College, PA, United StatesA “Train-the-Trainer” class to prepare new instructors to teach the PA Municipal Planning Education’s “Course in Community Planning” is scheduled for May 2020. Citizen and professional planners, and allied professionals, …
WEBINAR – Project Management for Planners
This webinar will provide participants with tools and techniques that planners can use to successfully manage planning projects. A five-phased process for managing projects based on industry standards adopted by …
Tips for Successful Telework Programs
Whether you've always had a telework program for your employees, you had to implement one quickly during the COVID-19 closings, or you're still thinking about implementing one, this webinar will …
WEBINAR – #ReadyforPreservation: Tools and Tips to Support Your Downtown’s Recovery and Revitalization
Pennsylvania downtowns are the economic, social, and cultural heart of many communities. Downtown buildings, businesses and activities often reflect a community’s history, values and economic core as well as the …
WEBINAR – Research in Action: Trends in How Municipalities Are Addressing Increased Demand for Safe Public Space
Learn about the various strategies communities are implementing in response to increased demands for safe public space for walking and cycling during the COVID19 crisis. Researchers at UNC’s Pedestrian and …
Penn State Extension: Creating Vibrant Communities
WebcastCreating Vibrant Communities Approved for 1.25 CM credits Every community engages in development. The prosperity and vibrancy of a community is about strategic development. Strategic development is focused on a …
PlaceEconomics Webinar: Cost of an Empty Building
Learn how to calculate the cost of an empty building in your community. Standardized forms/excel sheets will be provided. After this program, participants will be able to: Explain the connection …
Driving Innovation to Create Aging-friendly Communities Webinar
In this session, speakers will focus on ways to strategically maximize resources and drive innovation to make progress towards creating more aging-friendly communities, including: (1) results of a 2019 survey …
PlaceEconomics Webinar: Impact of Upper Floor Housing
Learn how to calculate the impact of a unit of upper floor housing in your community. Standardized forms/excel sheets will be provided. After attending this program, participants will be able …
Empowerment through Design to Create a Choice Neighborhood Webinar
The HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) employs a comprehensive approach to community transformation by helping stakeholders revitalize distressed public or assisted housing developments while investing in neighborhood and people projects …
COVID-19 Effects on Real Estate Demand Webinar
Presented by APA New Jersey Please Note: Due to capacity, this webinar is limited to APA Region 1 Members only. APA Membership ID is required at registration. As the Metro …
Signs of Disaster: The Role of Visual Communications Pre, During and Post-Disaster Webinar
Don’t miss the chance to participate in this unique and timely workshop that was approved for the 2020 National APA conference in Houston, and that has been further enhanced to …
Innovative Financing to Build Market Rate Apartments in Rural Areas Webinar
Creating new, market-rate rental housing in rural Wisconsin, like many rural areas, is challenging. As is often the case, new market-rate apartments cannot achieve rental rates high enough to cash …
Penn State Extension: Pedestrians: Safety, Speed, and Crosswalks
WebinarPedestrians: Safety, Speed, and Crosswalks Approved for 1.25 CM credits This webinar will present an overview of the safety issues related to traffic speed and pedestrians from a variety of …
APA Region 1 Webcast Series: Phased Re-Planning and Legal Challenges in a COVID-19 World
With phased reopening underway, planning and zoning departments across the country are trying to accommodate new methods of operation in a COVID-19 world, as well as how those changes will …
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
In these stressful times, we are all looking for ways to help us stay healthy, active and connected as we manage the pandemic and the long-awaited call for racial justice …
Ethics for Planners Webinar
This session will be an interactive dialogue about ethical principles and guidelines that professional planners face. It will cover the AICP Code of Ethics and will apply the Code to …
Southwest Section Event: Short-Term Rentals, Split – Zoned Parcels, & More!
WebinarShort-Term Rentals, Split – Zoned Parcels, & More! The goal of the program is to provide a learning opportunity for Southwest PA planners to earn their required 1.5 Law continuing …
Walking Towards Justice in Indian Country: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
On Wednesday, August 12th, America Walks will broadcast Part 2 in the Walking Towards Justice in Indian Country series, focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In the United States, Native …
The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens
The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens Approved for 1.5 CM credits In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our nation's shaky response, it is time to …
Penn State Extension: The Future of Zoning…
The Future of Zoning: The View from the COVID-19 Lens Approved for 1.50 CM credits law In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our nation's shaky response, it is time …
APA Region 1 Webcast hosted by PA Chapter
WebcastAPA Region 1 Webcast hosted by PA Chapter Location Analytics for Coronavirus Preparation Planning | 1 CM (pending approval) This webinar will go over planning for emergencies and disasters, such as …
Green Infrastructure 101 Webinar
Green Infrastructure 101 webinar to discuss the benefits of green infrastructure, how it can be use in your community, and funding opportunities. Speakers: Bradley J. Hazelwood, RLA, LEED AP Project …
Penn State Extension: Farmers Markets Before, During and Post COVID-19
webinarFarmers Markets Before, During and Post COVID-19 Approved for 1.25 CM credits Farmers markets have long served as a way to increase food access in low-income areas, support small farmers …
2020 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
WebinarThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The session will review …
Penn State Extension: Planning Commission Boards…
webinarPlanning Commission Boards in PA: Requirements & Recommendations Approved for 1.25 CM credits Having an active and effective board is an important part of planning at all levels. Board members …
Webinar Wednesdays: Micromobility Challenges…
WebinarMicromobility Challenges: Sometimes You Feel Like a Scooter and Sometimes You Don't A brief exploration of the taxonomy and classification; legal status, safety considerations, planning implications, and open research questions …
Webinar Wednesdays: Hello, It’s Me…
WebinarHello, It's Me: Introducing PA-SHARE PA-SHARE (Pennsylvania’s Historic & Archaeological Resource Exchange), the PA State Historic Preservation Office’s new, state-of-the-art GIS and online project management system, launched October 2020. As …
PMPEI: Building a Strong Planning Commission
PMPEI Online Learning Building a Strong Planning Commission Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Members, Non-Members and PSAB Plus Members: $25 per class A strong and …
Penn State Extension: Making Quality Choices…
Making Quality Choices in Broadband Deployment Approved for 1.25 CM credits High-speed Internet access, or broadband, is critical to economic opportunity, job creation, education, and civic engagement. But there are …
Webinar Wednesdays: Planning and the New Dynamics…
WebinarPlanning and the New Dynamics of the Demographic of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Growth The "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" demographic is rapidly growing across Pennsylvania. Over 90,000 families have this situation. Millions …
Webinar Wednesdays: Planning with a Purpose…
WebinarPlanning with a Purpose...and Need: Connecting with PennDOT and FHWA to Build the Foundation for Sound Transportation Projects Sound transportation projects start with sound planning! Properly identifying and documenting transportation …
Lehigh Valley/Berks Section Event: PA Land Use Institute
WebinarPA Land Use Institute Co-sponsored by American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter and the Lehigh Valley/Berks Section, The Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Bar Association, the Reading Berks Association of …
Penn State Extension: Making Planning More Adaptable
WebinarMaking Planning More Adaptable Approved for 1.25 CM credits With the complexities and uncertainties revealed in the pandemic and unrest of 2020, planning effectively for the next decade means being …
Northeast Section Event: PA Land Use Law Update…
WebinarPA Land Use Law Update - Zoning Cases The PA Chapter – APA - Northeast Section is sponsoring a PA Land Use Law Update webinar. This webinar will provide a review …
2021 Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session
WebinarThe Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is holding an all-day virtual AICP exam prep session on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The session will review …
Penn State Extension: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic…
WebinarImpacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Potential Redevelopment Options for Retail Spaces Approved for 1.25 CM credits COVID-19 has had significant negative impacts on traditional shopping malls and other “big …
Webinar Wednesdays: Planning at the Intersection…
WebinarPlanning at the Intersection of Technology, Growth, Revitalization and Inclusion The United States and the World are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The forces of globalization, automation, …
Penn State Extension: Planning for Growth, Prosperity & Resiliency…
WebinarPlanning for Growth, Prosperity & Resiliency: Using the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Plan and Process to Innovate and Guide Strategic Growth Approved for 1.25 CM credits Although the Community Economic …
Webinar Wednesday: Beat the Heat Hunting Park…
Beat the Heat Hunting Park: A Community Heat Relief Plan In Philadelphia, some neighborhoods can be 22 degrees F hotter than others and low-income residents and residents of color are …
Central Section Event: Guideposts for Decision Making…
WebinarWhat to expect: Guideposts to Decision Making: Ethics & Land Use Law workshop is sure to benefit you in many ways. The Ethics Session will provide a general overview of …
Penn State Extension: Community Needs…
WebinarCommunity Needs: Assessments That Planners Should Know About Approved for 1.25 CM credits In the field of planning, the creation of plans is one of the foundations upon which decisions …
PMPEI: Managing the Subdivision Review Process
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members & Non-Members & PSAB Plus Members: $25 per class Register here Subdivision and Land Development ordinances are the most common …
Webinar Wednesday: The Impact of COVID-19 on School Districts
The Impact of COVID-19 on School Districts There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on schools across Pennsylvania. Uncertainty about how school closures in spring …