July 7 – Urban Design and Preservation Division – Placemaking and Public Art – Speaker: Paula Rees On large complex mixed-use projects, how is “placemaking” orchestrated to provide variety, meaning, and unity? What are the considerations in selecting artists and what principles are transferable to other settings? Paula Rees, a Seattle-based designer, will present her   …

Penn 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 Placemaking as an Economic Development Tool Michigan was hit hard by the Great Recession - perhaps more so than any other state in the nation. It’s industrial past, aging   …

Penn 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 PennDOT Connects: Aligning Transportation Planning with Land Uses and Community Vision State Department of Transportation’s are no longer just held accountable for the transportation system; they are also held   …