Creating an Implementable Comprehensive Plan (CM 3.0)
Radnor Township Bldg 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA, United StatesThe workshop will debunk the myth that PA planning law requires plans to be organized by functional chapters – land use plan, housing plan, etc. It will suggest that work sessions and plan chapters be built around a community's priority issues – whether revitalizing downtown, fixing a problem road corridor, becoming more walkable, or capitalizing on local history. The session will suggest creating detailed action plans, organizing implementation teams, and making plan implementation part of elected officials' regular business BEFORE the plan is finished.
Creating an Implementable Comprehensive Plan (3.0 CM)
Luzerne County - Hilton Garden Inn 242 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe workshop will debunk the myth that PA planning law requires plans to be organized by functional chapters – land use plan, housing plan, etc. It will suggest that work sessions and plan chapters be built around a community's priority issues – whether revitalizing downtown, fixing a problem road corridor, becoming more walkable, or capitalizing on local history. The session will suggest creating detailed action plans, organizing implementation teams, and making plan implementation part of elected officials' regular business BEFORE the plan is finished.
Steering Parking in the Right Direction (3.0 CM)
While parking is not always the most loved of topics, it is a consideration during almost all planning projects and often times plays a key role in influencing the planning outcomes. This session will explore a diverse range of topics related to parking, ranging from parking management, financing, and analysis to the relationship between parking, smart growth, and redevelopment.
3.0 CMs approved
Creating an Implementable Comprehensive Plan (3.0 CM)
The workshop will debunk the myth that PA planning law requires plans to be organized by functional chapters – land use plan, housing plan, etc. It will suggest that work sessions and plan chapters be built around a community's priority issues – whether revitalizing downtown, fixing a problem road corridor, becoming more walkable, or capitalizing on local history. The session will suggest creating detailed action plans, organizing implementation teams, and making plan implementation part of elected officials' regular business BEFORE the plan is finished.
Illuminate Philadelphia’s Focus on the Future
Philadelphia Loews Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the IES Philadelphia Section on Monday, September 24 for a lighting educational conference sponsored by the IES Philadelphia Section. This one day conference will feature accredited seminars given by top lighting experts.
Creating an Implementable Comprehensive Plan (3.0 CM)
Ramada Conference Center 1450 South Atherton St, State College, PA, United StatesThe workshop will debunk the myth that PA planning law requires plans to be organized by functional chapters – land use plan, housing plan, etc. It will suggest that work sessions and plan chapters be built around a community's priority issues – whether revitalizing downtown, fixing a problem road corridor, becoming more walkable, or capitalizing on local history. The session will suggest creating detailed action plans, organizing implementation teams, and making plan implementation part of elected officials' regular business BEFORE the plan is finished.
PMPEI: A Course in Community Planning
Upper Allen Township Municipal Bldg 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, United StatesNew and experienced planners and municipal officials should attend to learn their responsibilities under the
PA Municipalities Planning Code. Topics include basic knowledge of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, comprehensive planning, plan implementation including zoning, subdivision and land development regulations, the Official Map, and how effective planning commissions work together. Multi-municipal planning and implementing planning agreements will be emphasized. A planning exercise based on Marcellus Shale natural gas exploration is included in this course.