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Old City District: Vision Survey and Public Open House

The Old City District, in its role as a special services district and Registered Community Organization, is embarking on the development of a neighborhood master plan to set a framework for private development and a high-quality public realm.

Together with more objective research on market trends, transportation access, and the physical form of buildings and sidewalks, we wanted to get direct input from Old City residents, businesses, workers, and visitors about what makes the neighborhood great and not so great, plus what would make it a little better, or even a little worse. This brief survey should only take about five minutes to complete. Please encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to participate.

Vision 2026 Survey Link

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What Do You <3 About Greater Philadelphia?

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This week marks the start of DVRPC’s month-long photo campaign/giveaway! We want to know “What do you <3 about Greater Philadelphia?” Post a photo of something you love about our region on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using @DVRPC, #OurRegionMyHome, and #DVRPCis50. You can also submit photos directly online at www.dvrpc.org/50. Two winners will be randomly chosen to win a GoPro camera, and some of the best photos will appear on a poster!

Featured Job Listing: Planning Department Manager (Technical Manager II)

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Michael Baker International is looking for a Planning Department Manager (Technical Manager II) for their Philadelphia office.

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Apply Now for the American Planning Association’s November AICP Exam

 

Are you ready to get certified? “AICP” after your name will prove your academic qualifications, work experience, and high-level planning skills. Many employers who want to attract only highly qualified candidates for their open positions require the AICP credential. Plus, certified planners earn more, even when experience and responsibility are factored in. See more reasons to get certified.

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NOW taking Nominations for the Southeast Section Council of the APA Pennsylvania Chapter!

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Nominate a friend, nominate a colleague, nominate yourself! All nominations are due NO later than June 15th!

Taking nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, 6-7 Professional Planners, and 2-3 Citizen Planners.
Chair provides leadership and guides the development of the chapter, the Vice Chair assists, the Treasurer maintains the budget and all financial matters, while the Secretary administers the documentation and membership of the organization.

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May 14: Next APAPA-Southeast Section Council Meeting

Thursday, May 14th (the second Thursday of every other month)

4:58pm

The Reinvestment Fund (TRF)

1700 Market Street, 19th Floor

Calling in?  Please use the following:

Toll free:  (866) 245-0351

Passcode: 605275

Please direct any questions to secretary@apapase.org.

Find out more at www.apapase.org

Announcing Elections for APAPA-Southeast Section Officers: Call for Nominations

This summer we will hold elections for APAPA-Southeast Section Officers and Council members.  The four Section Council Officer positions consist of President, Vice PresidentSecretary, and Treasurer.  If you are interested in serving either in an Officer or Council member position:

  • Review the Chapter Bylaws for descriptions of the Officer and Council member duties and responsibilities.  Available at: https://apapase.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/APA-PA-SE-bylaws-2015-04.pdf
  • Determine if your schedule will allow sufficient time for the position, generally 1-3 hours/month.
  • New members welcome!  No previous experience required.
  • AICP not required to join the board.
  • Speak with current Officers or Council members regarding any questions or concerns.
  • Submit a nomination to the Nominating Committee no later than June 1st at:  elections@apapase.org

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Featured Job Listing: Planning Associate I

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Michael Baker International is looking for a Planning Associate I for their Philadelphia office.

Click here for the full job description!

Taking Comment on the Proposed APAPA-Southeast Bylaws

The Southeast Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA PA SE) is taking public comment for proposed bylaws of the Southeast Section. All comments are due no later than April 15th.
A summary of proposed revisions are available here.
An edited version of the bylaws is available here. 
and a final proposed version of APA PA SE bylaws is available here.
Please direct any questions to secretary@apapase.org

2015 Scholarship Awards Call for Papers

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Papers written during the 2014/2015 school year MUST be submitted electronically as a PDF to the APAPASE Education Committee at scholarships@apapase.org by Friday, June 5th at 5pm.
 
APAPASE is looking for Graduate School program papers (individual and group) about topics and issues relevant to the Delaware Valley Region. Eligible papers can address contemporary planning-related topics, such as sustainability, Smart Growth, and energy planning, and include methods for achieving implementation. Papers must be generated through graduate level studios and/or class/course assignments.