The APAPASE Emerging Professionals Committee will be meeting to plan upcoming events on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 5:30pm at Smokin Betty’s (116 S 11th St). The restaurant is located 1.5 blocks from the 11th Street stop on the Market-Frankford El, as well as several bus lines on Market Street, Chestnut Street, and Walnut Street. If you have ideas for future events or are interested in helping to organize planning-related tours, workshops, and happy hours, we’d love to meet you! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP via this link so we know how big of a table to secure: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7564953981
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Professional Development Scholarships – Apply Now!
The PA Chapter of APA is pleased to announce two Professional Development Awards: Jerry S Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award and Irving Hard, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award. These awards can be used to cover a range of professional development activities, including graduate or undergraduate planning-related classes, in-depth training on planning-related topics such as but not limited to charrettes and mediation, planning-related workshops such as those offered through APA’s Planners Training Service, or other training relevant to the professional development.
- Jerry S. Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award – A scholarship of $2000.00 will be awarded to the Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates commitment in the field of community planning, involvement in public sector planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.
- Irving Hand, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award – One scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 is awarded annually to an outstanding Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates excellence in the field of community planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.
Please review application requirements here. The deadline to complete your application is August 30, 2013.
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Jobs, jobs, all for you!
1) VP for Administration/Chief Operating Officer – People’s Emergency Center – Philadelphia
2) Real Estate Project Manager – Isles, Inc – Trenton, NJ
3) P/T Event Coordinator – Main Street Highland Park – Highland Park, NJ
4) Operations Manager Fixed Route – York Adams Transportation Authority – York, PA
5) Technical Services Specialist – Chester County Planning Commission – West Chester, PA
6) Director of Operations – Norris Square Civic Association – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump!
July 18: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks That Work for Your Community
Interested in creating a renewable energy ordinance for your community?
Register for the 7/18 PDI: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks that Work for Your Community
APA PA SE PDI: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks that Work for Your Community
Register at http://energyframeworks.eventbrite.com/
Join a panel of local experts who will provide an overview of considerations for developing a renewable energy ordinance for solar, small-wind, and geothermal energy systems in Pennsylvania. An overview of Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC’s) Renewable Energy Ordinance Frameworks, which include a menu of permissive and restrictive ordinance language options; accompanied by explanatory guidance on the barriers, benefits and cautions for adopting language will be provided. Additionally, panelists will address the key issues surrounding the regulation of each type of renewable energy system at the municipal level.
This session is a part of the 2013 Greenbuild Challenge.
Category: General, Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, DVRPC, energy, environment and sustainability, events, resources
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Light week for jobs, so jump on ’em!
1) Land Use and Transportation Specialist – Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association – Marlton, NJ
2) Program Associate – William Penn Foundation – Philadelphia
3) Manager – Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) – Philadelphia
4) Sr, Academic Coordinator – Drexel University – Philadelphia
5) Hunger Relief Volunteer Coordinator – Klein JCC – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump!
APAPA-Southeast Council Member to Head Up Research at APA National
David Rouse, APAPA-Southeast council member who has spearheaded much of the section’s sustainability work, will soon be heading to Washington, DC to be the American Planning Association’s new Managing Director of Research and Advisory Services.
The full announcement from APA is after the jump.
Philadelphia Trail Master Plan Now Open for Comments
The Philadelphia Trail Master Plan is available for public review until May 31st. The plan is the first of its kind in Philadelphia and was recommended in Philadelphia2035 to coordinate the planning and construction of trail systems in Philadelphia going forward. It inventories existing trails and details and prioritizes 75 proposed trails citywide. The implementation of the plan includes forming a Philadelphia Trail Committee to coordinate proposed trails citywide. The plan will be adopted by the Planning Commission this summer. Public comments on the draft plan are due at the end of May and can be emailed to Jeannette Brugger at jeannette.brugger@phila.gov.
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Brand-new website. Same awesome job listings.
1) Township Manager – Township of Easttown – Devon, PA
2) Commercial District Revitalization Manager – Cornerstone West CDC – Philadelphia
3) VISTA Volunteers – Department of Commerce – Philadelphia
4) Americorps VISTAS – New Kensington CDC – Philadelphia
5) Transportation Engineer/Modeling Intern – Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – Philadelphia
6) Community Development Director – Lower Providence Township – Eagleville, PA
7) Planner I – Kent County Levy Court, Department of Planning Services – Dover, DE
8) Rebel Ventures Team Manager – Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative – Philadelphia
9) AUNI Garden Assistant Supervisor – Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump!
Curious about an email that you just got?
Are you here because you just got an email with the subject line, “Your New User Account Information on APA – PA Southeast Section Blog”?
Sorry about that. Wasn’t meant to happen. As we mentioned yesterday, the site is brand-new, and we’re still working the kinks out. You don’t have to worry about that email–it just means that we have your APA membership info on file. You can delete the email, no problem.
Again, our apologies. New websites can be a little rocky, but we promise this one will be worth it.
–APAPA-SE admin.
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In Memoriam: John E. Pickett, P.E., AICP
“As a society, we need to learn to grow, develop and live in a sustainable manner, so that future generations have the resources they need to continue to prosper.” – John Pickett
John E. Pickett passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the age of 68 after a battle with lung cancer. John had previously survived a battle with prostate cancer. He leaves behind three children – Amy, Evan and Doug.
