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Submit by 4/29: Spring 2022 Student Paper Award Program

April 1, 2022 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

APAPASE is looking for Graduate School students in Planning and related fields to submit technical papers (written by individuals or pairs) that address contemporary planning-related topics and issues, including but not limited to sustainability, Smart Growth, transportation, and energy planning. Papers may be generated through graduate-level classes/course assignments. Recognition from APAPASE through this Award Program provides an honor to include on your resume as well as a monetary reward that can help defray the costs of your academic coursework.

Papers that were written during the 2020/2021 OR 2021/2022 school year are eligible. The maximum page length of eligible papers is 50 pages. Applicants are permitted to revise original work based on instructor feedback and/or to correct spelling, grammar, or typological errors prior to submission.

Papers will be evaluated by these criteria:

Subject quality and originality
Paper structure
Technical writing
Thoroughness of research
Analysis and conclusions

APAPASE will present monetary rewards for the top three reviewed papers at the following levels:

$200 for First Prize
$150 for Second Prize
$100 for Third Prize

Winning papers will be announced in June on the APAPASE Website (https://apapase.org) and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). Checks will be mailed to winners.

Please submit entries electronically as a PDF to the APAPASE Education Committee at education@apapase.org by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 29, 2022. Please include your name, email, and phone number as well as the name of the course for which the work was produced and the date which it was originally submitted in the email with your entry.

Category: Education, Upcoming Events /

Submit by April 15: AICP Exam Scholarships

April 1, 2022 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

The American Planning Association is committed to providing opportunities for all to achieve excellence in planning by fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the organization and in the planning profession.

Click here to apply

AICP Certification Diversity scholarships help make the planning profession more diverse and accessible to those with financial need. Diversity is an inclusive concept which encompasses, but not is not limited to race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexuality, ability, educational attainment, spiritual beliefs, creed, culture, tribal affiliation, nationality, immigration status, political beliefs, and veteran status.

The PA Chapter of the American Planning Association has two partial scholarships for the 2022 AICP Exam testing cycles (can be used for either the 2022 May or November exam). Please see the chart below for fee reduction information.

Name	Regular Fee	Scholarship Recipient Fee
Program & Exam Registration	$255	$85
Experience Assessment	$255	$85
Exam Transfer	$100	Free
Essay Appeal	$100	Free
Total	$550	$170

Category: CM Credits, Education, General /

Deadline April 30: Spring 2021 Student Paper Award Program

April 5, 2021 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

APAPASE is looking for Graduate School students in Planning and related fields to submit technical papers (written by individuals or pairs) that address contemporary planning-related topics and issues, including but not limited to sustainability, Smart Growth, transportation, and energy planning. Papers must be generated through graduate-level classes/course assignments. Recognition from APAPASE through this Award Program provides an honor to include on your resume as well as a monetary reward that can help defray the costs of your academic coursework.

Papers that were written during the 2019/2020 OR 2020/2021 school year are eligible. The maximum page length of eligible papers is 50 pages. Applicants are permitted to revise original work based on instructor feedback and/or to correct spelling, grammar, or typological errors.

Papers will be evaluated by these criteria:

subject quality and originality
paper structure
technical writing
thoroughness of research
analysis and conclusions

APAPASE will present monetary rewards for the top three reviewed papers at the following levels:

$200 for First Prize
$150 for Second Prize
$100 for Third Prize

Winning papers will be announced in early June on the APAPASE Website (https://apapase.org) and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). Checks will be mailed to winners.

Please submit entries electronically as a PDF to the APAPASE Education Committee at education@apapase.org by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2021. Please include your name, email, and phone number as well as the name of the course for which the work was produced and the date which it was originally submitted in the email with your entry.

Category: Education, Upcoming Events /

Livable Lesson: Commercial District Design

March 30, 2021 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

AARP’s Livable Lesson Videos are based on the design briefs and feature Patrice Frey, the president and CEO of Main Street America and an expert in sustainability, economic development, commercial district revitalization and historic preservation.

Watch the subject-specific videos long with an overview and implementation video — or see all seven segments compiled into one.

Category: Education, General /

HUD Environmental Training

March 29, 2021 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

HUD Region 3 officers are pleased to announce the next session in their remote environmental training series will cover SITE CONTAMINATION COMPLIANCE AND A DEMONSTRATION OF EPA ENVIROMAPPER AND ENVIROFACTS.

This training will be a collaborative delivery between HUD Region 3 and EPA Region 3 staff. HUD will provide an overview of the compliance requirements associated with the standards at 24 CFR Parts 50.3(i) and 58.5(i)(2). EPA staff will lead grantees through a demonstration of the ENVIROMAPPER online mapping and evaluation tool. This session will also be used to introduce a short document that Region 3 EPA and Region 3 HUD collaborated on to provide some tips on how to consider the data output generated from an ENVIROMAPPER search.

The training will be delivered remotely through Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, April 13, from 10 am to 12:30 EST, and is recommended for grantees, HUD staff, and partners involved in the environmental review process.

If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams, here is a quick tutorial on how to enter the session once you get the invitation email. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the session.

Registration is now open and closes on Friday, April 9. Only those registered will receive an email with an iCalendar invite attachment to the Microsoft Teams Meeting.

Category: Education, General, Webinar /

March 20: Virtual AICP Exam Prep Session

February 25, 2021 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

March 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 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 the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated to reflect the new content outline, and the session will take time to clarify understanding of the revised exam. Questions are encouraged throughout the day.

Registration is required. Register here

Category: Education, Upcoming Events /

Future Cities 2021

November 6, 2020 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

APA PA SE will once again be a sponsor for the Future City Competition in the Philadelphia Region. Now celebrating its 26th year, this city-building competition has introduced over 600 middle school students at over 50 schools in the region to the world of engineering and planning.

The competition this year will be virtual, with a competition date of January 30, 2021. As a sponsor, APA PA SE will need one volunteer to evaluate the teams for our organization’s special award. The competition at large also needs volunteers to mentor the schools, serve as judges, and keep things moving smoothly on Competition Day. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Bill Deguffroy at: wdeguffroy@mcmahonassociates.com

Category: Education /

APA PA Scholarship Deadline Extended

May 15, 2020 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

The APAPA Student Engagement Committee has announced a deadline extension for scholarship grant submissions! The new deadline is now 5/30.

Please encourage any students you know to apply. Information on how to apply can be found here:

https://planningpa.org/for-planners/professional-planners/student-scholarships/

Category: Education, General, Grants and Funding /

APA PA Student Scholarships

April 2, 2020 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

APA PA has student scholarships available for individuals seeking to continue their studies, pursue internships, or engage in professional development projects.

Several scholarships are available. Visit the APA PA scholarship page for qualification information and application instructions.

Category: Education /

“Drink Philly Tap” Calls on Philadelphians to Drink More Tap, Less Bottled Water

November 4, 2019 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

“Drink Philly Tap,” a public campaign to educate Philadelphia residents about the quality of their tap water, launches this month. The goals of the campaign are to increase trust in public drinking water, reduce single-use plastic bottles, and educate consumers on the financial costs of drinking bottled water instead of tap water. The project is led by partners ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania, The Water Center at Penn, PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, and the Philadelphia Water Department. The campaign includes an Ambassador program, comprised of 19 Philadelphia community leaders and influencers, a public outreach and education campaign powered by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center field teams, and an engagement plan for employers and professional organizations. Community ambassadors in north and west Philadelphia will promote Philadelphia’s safe drinking water and empower residents with compelling information and knowledge to help them confidently choose to consume tap water over bottled water, both at home and on the go.