Please join us for APAPASE’s 2025 Annual Event, Planning for America250! Tickets are available here: https://www.ticketleap.events/
The event will take place Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30 – 8 PM at DesignPhiladelphia, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
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The theme of this year\’s annual event is Planning for America250! Come learn how the region is preparing for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (signed just a few blocks away), both in the city and the suburbs. We intend to offer CM credits (stay tuned!).
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Confirmed speakers include:
- Kathryn Ott Lovell, President & CEO, Philadelphia Visitor Center & PHL250
- Michelle Kichline Esq. – Former Chester County Commissioner (2015-2024) and Chair, Chester County 250 Commission Board
- MaryAnn Tierney – Chief Officer, Control Center, SEPTA (manages special events planning and operations)
- Matthew J. Edmond, AICP, Moderator – Executive Director, Chester County Planning Commission
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This is a great opportunity to meet planners, students, and related professionals in the Southeast Section. Admission includes drinks and appetizers.
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DesignPhiladelphia is located two blocks north of Market Street, between N. 12th and N. 13th Streets, with easy access to highways and transit.
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Please contact the Events Committee Co-Chairs if you have any questions: Danielle A. Baer, AICP at dabaer@urbanengineers.com or Lorianne DeFalco, AICP at ldefalco@akrf.com.
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We want to send a warm thank you to our gracious Sponsors for helping us host this valuable event!
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