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 …