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Philadelphia’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Innovation Challenge

June 25, 2016 / / Comments Off on Philadelphia’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Innovation Challenge

The City of Philadelphia and Citymart have launched an open call for information about how to reduce uncertainties around developing green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), beginning with more effective assessments of subsurface conditions and utility locations.

The City welcomes ideas from industry experts, non-profits, and creative individuals on all types of innovative solutions that could help identify subsurface conditions or utility locations at potential stormwater management sites.

More information and submission guidelines are available at BigIdeasPHL.com. The deadline for submissions is July 14, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST.

Challenge contact: PWD-GSI.Innovation@phila.gov

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July 13-14: Certified Stormwater Inspector Training

June 15, 2016 / / Comments Off on July 13-14: Certified Stormwater Inspector Training

Philadelphia is host to Certified Stormwater Inspector training on July 13 and 14.  The training is put on by the National Stormwater Center and is directed at municipal personnel.  The course covers inspection duties as well as background information on NPDES and the Clean Water Act.  Registration information is available at www.npdes.com and included on the training brochure.

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June 16 Engagement Committee Meeting

June 2, 2016 / / Comments Off on June 16 Engagement Committee Meeting

Large APA Pennsylvania SE Section LogoHave ideas for how APA Pennsylvania Southeast section can reach its members? Have suggestions for how better to get value from your membership? Share them during the Engagement Committee call. The Engagement Committee’s next call is Friday, June 16, 2016 at 2pm. Any interested section members are welcome to join by calling 1-866-245-0351 passcode 605275.

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Delaware County Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Developments

May 25, 2016 / / Comments Off on Delaware County Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Developments
Rothman Institute in Middletown Township Delaware County is a past Bates Award Winner

Rothman Institute in Middletown Township Delaware County is a past Bates Award Winner

Applications are being received until June 2nd for the 2016 William H. Bates Memorial Awards Program for outstanding land development in the County.  The award is named for the late Chairman of the Delaware County Planning Commission and honors excellence in site planning development practices and the innovative use of land resources.

Anyone is eligible to make a nomination for a project believed to be worthy of recognition. Projects substantially completed during the past three years are eligible.

The Nomination Form must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than June 2, 2016.  Awards will be presented at the County Planning Commission Meeting on September 15th, 2016.

Past winners have included the Louella House renovation in Radnor Township, PPL Park Sports Stadium in Chester City, and the Riddle Hospital Health Care Center Four/Rothman Institute Medical Office in Middletown (pictured).

Questions about the Bates Memorial Award?  Contact the Planning Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.

 

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Local Planners Remember Jeff Featherstone

May 13, 2016 / / Comments Off on Local Planners Remember Jeff Featherstone
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The planning community of Greater Philadelphia, including APAPASE, is saddened by the recent news of the passing of Dr. Jeffrey Featherstone, Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities and Professor of Research in the Department of Planning and Community Development in the Division of Architecture and Environmental Design at Temple University.
The Jeffrey Featherstone Memorial Scholarship has been established by the planning faculty in his honor. The funds will be used to support a graduate student in the Master of Science in City and Regional Planning program who shares Jeff’s passion for sustainable water resources management. Contributions to the Featherstone Memorial Scholarship may be sent or given to Mollie Repetto or Dr. Lynn Mandarano at Tyler School of Art of Temple University, 2001 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Additional information about Dr. Featherstone and his accomplishments can be found here.
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May 12: Southeast Section Council Meeting

May 11, 2016 / / Comments Off on May 12: Southeast Section Council Meeting
APA PA Southeast Section Council meeting
Thursday, May 12th
(held the second Thursday of every other month)
5pm
The Reinvestment Fund (TRF)
1700 Market Street, 19th Floor
 
Calling in?  Please use the following:
Toll free:  (866) 245-0351 
Passcode: 605275
 
*meetings open to all
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Join QUE on May 5!

April 25, 2016 / / Comments Off on Join QUE on May 5!

QUE_Logo_Logo ColorQueer Urbanist Exchange (QUE) is invites you to join our monthly meet up at Le Méridien Philadelphia (1421 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102) on Thursday, May 5 at 5:00 pm. We’ll be meeting up in conjunction with the Urban Consulate.

We’re going to do brief updates on all of our projects. If you’re interested in seeing more, check out our Meeting Notes from our last meeting.

Can’t make it?  You can sign to the group and find out more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/QUEPHL and on Google Groups at http://bit.ly/QUEgoogle. You can also see Meeting Notes in our Files.

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April 29 Engagement Committee

April 22, 2016 / / Comments Off on April 29 Engagement Committee

PA_logo_363 Southeast largeHave ideas for how APA Pennsylvania Southeast section can reach its members? Have suggestions for how better to get value from your membership? Share them during the Engagement Committee call. The Engagement committee’s next call is Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3pm. Any interested section members are welcome to join by calling 1-866-245-0351 passcode 605275.

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Classic Towns Trolley Tour May 20

April 15, 2016 / / Comments Off on Classic Towns Trolley Tour May 20

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On Friday, May 20, 2016, American Planning Association, Pennsylvania Chapter, Southeast Section is co-sponsoring an event with DVRPC and other regional partners to explore the Classic Towns in our own backyard! The all-day Classic Towns trolley tour seeks to highlight the positive efforts and successes of the towns of Lansdowne and Media while providing an opportunity for community leaders from throughout the region to convene and share their stories and ideas. Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia is a DVRPC initiative designed to foster the growth of the region’s older communities by promoting what makes each community a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

You can register for this useful and enjoyable event, and to explore the resources and benefits of the Classic Towns program. Even if you’re not designated as a Classic Town, the Trolley Tour and other events provided by the program offer excellent educational opportunities. This program is useful for municipal managers, staff, business associations, elected officials, or anyone interested in seeing how to make their downtown more vibrant!

Cost is $25 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. RSVP by May 18. Click here to view the invitation for more details: http://www.dvrpc.org/email/2016-03_ClassicTowns.htm.

Click here to register: http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/classic-towns-trolley-tour-of-delaware-county.

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RFP: Incorporating Health and Comprehensive Planning Interactive Workshop

April 13, 2016 / / Comments Off on RFP: Incorporating Health and Comprehensive Planning Interactive Workshop

DVRPC is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to organize and execute a one-day, interactive workshop that will provide attendees with a better understanding of how to integrate health into their communities’ planning processes.

The bid will form the basis of a contract between DVRPC and the awarded vendor to complete all work for Incorporating Health and Comprehensive Planning Interactive Workshop.

Requests For Proposals may be obtained below or from DVRPC on or after 4/13/2016. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM on 5/11/2016.

Proposals submitted after this time and date, and proposals that are non-responsive to the requirements of this RFP will not be considered.

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