DVRPC is hiring a Economic and Demographic Analyst! Click through for more information.

https://apapase.org/job/dvrpc-economic-and-demographic-analyst/

Vote for PennDOT Connects

Want to recognize a friend or colleague in the Southeast Chapter for their professional contributions? Email to asvekla@dvrpc.org with their name, a brief introduction, and their contact information.

APAPASE is a network of nearly 800 planners working and studying in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our members work across public, private, nonprofit, and institutional sectors and possess an impressive diversity of expertise and experience. The APAPASE Member Spotlight is a new regular feature of our website designed to help you get to know your peers. If you or someone you know would like to be featured here, please send an email to asvekla@dvrpc.org.

PennDOT Connects One of America’s Top Twelve Transportation Projects Vying for Two Prestigious Awards (AASHTO)

Twelve winning transportation projects from four U.S. regional competitions will battle it out in this year’s America’s transportation Awards competition, with two $10,000 cash awards for a charity or transportation-related scholarship of the winners’ choosing at stake. The broad scope of the projects in the final round include one credited with using drone technology to get transportation systems back up and operating after a devastating hurricane as well as others that endeavor to incorporate citizen feedback and involvement in project design and development.

Support PennDOT Connects by voting today and often!

Online voting ends at 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Sunday, Oct. 6. Cast your vote at http://AmericasTransportationAwards.org. Individuals can cast no more than one vote per day.

Does your community engage in planning and other activities to meet the needs of residents across all age groups? Has practice improved in the last decade?

ICMA and Cornell are reprising a national study on the extent to which local governments engage in planning and other activities to meet the needs of residents across all age groups – especially seniors and families with children. Results will provide insights into how local governments can promote more livable communities for all residents.

Every city and county in the US received the paper copy of the survey in mid May.  It is divided into 3 sections: planning and participation, services, and values and attitudes. We estimate the survey will take 20 minutes to complete.

We encourage all cities and counties to fill out and return the survey as this will provide us with a  view across the nation.  If you would like to fill out the survey for your community, please use the link https://icma.org/planforallages

There will be a report on results of the survey at the 2020 National Planning Conference in Houston.

Chester County Unveils Return on Environment Report

The Chester County Commissioners announced results of a study, Return on Environment: The Economic Value of Protected Open Space in Chester County, during an Open Space Summit in May. The study—and its accompanying video—highlight the valuable economic, environmental, and public health benefits that open space preservation has provided to Chester County for the past three decades.

The report was prepared by Chester County departments, land conservancies, municipal representatives, economic development agencies, and Econsult Solutions, Inc., an economic consulting firm that provides econometric and analytic expertise to businesses and policymakers nationwide.

• View the study
• Watch the video
• Request a presentation