Early bird pricing and registration for APA PA’s annual conference in Pittsburgh ends tomorrow! The conference runs from October 17-19
To sign up or see the conference agenda, visit APA PA’s website
Archive for Upcoming Events
APA PA Annual Conference Early Bird Registration Friday 9/21
Category: CM Credits, Upcoming Events /
Oct. 20 : Penn State Extension: So You Want Agriculture in Your Community… (1.25 CM Pending)
October 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
So You Want Agriculture in Your Community: Have You Heard of PA Farm Link?
1.25 CM credits (pending approval)
In some communities, agriculture is part of the land use of the community. As the age of our farmers gets older, there could be the opportunity for “creating farming opportunities” for the next generation. Pennsylvania Farm Link, a 501c3 non-profit is dedicated to connecting farmers and landowners in Pennsylvania, and how their organization and land/farmer online database can be a “tool” to help any potential new farmers in your given municipalities.
This webinar will explore the agricultural side of land use decision making in your community by introducing planners to PA Farm Link. In addition, you will get an inside look at the PA Farm Link land linking database. This database provides the opportunity for landowners and/or people looking to farm-land (through buying or renting) to find multiple listings from across the state. The database can be a very useful tool for municipal planners to learn about in case they have people who own land in their areas (that are looking to sell or lease), or for people who are looking for land in their areas, to be better connected.
Oct. 6: APA PA SE Mentoring Mixer
WHEN: Wednesday, October 6th @ 5:30-8 pm
WHERE: Temple Center City Campus (1515 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
WHAT: Please join the American Planning Association for an evening of networking (bring your business cards!), along with four sessions of small-group mentoring that allows APA members to share their stories while allowing students to ask questions about how to be successful in the field. Additionally, the APA PA SE Council will be presenting awards to the winners of their annual student competition.
HOW: Complete details and registration can be found here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apa-pa-se-mentoring-mixer-registration-170551572344
Please note that attendance will be limited to the first 50 registrants, so sign up today to save your spot! Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Category: Social Event, Upcoming Events /
Aug. 4 – Webinar Wednesday: So You Want to Build a Trail
So You Want to Build a Trail: Tips for Planning, Design, Funding and Construction
Multi-use trails have seen a surge in popularity as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are increasingly being used for transportation, in addition to their traditional role as a recreational amenity. Due to this increased demand, communities may be motivated to initiate local trail projects that promote outdoor recreation opportunities and connections to regional trail networks.
The objective of this session is for planners to understand how they can help local governments and nonprofit organizations plan for and implement trail projects. Specifically, this session will touch on how to navigate the process, including how to conduct a feasibility study to hone in on realistic alignments, how to identify appropriate funding opportunities, and how to work with municipal staff and volunteers. The presentation will also highlight real-life examples of considerations that arise during the trail design, permitting, and construction stages.
CM credit is pending approval.
Speakers: Donna Fabry and Chloe Mohr
Deadline to register is August 3, 2021
August 19: In-Person Happy Hour at Love Park
After many months of remote parties and events, the APAPA Southeast Section is pleased to announce an in-person happy hour event! We’ll be meeting on Thursday, August 19 from 6 to 8 PM. Join us at The Lawn at Loveluck for drinks, food, and socializing outside of our individual screens. Section members are invited, along with co-workers, friends, and family. We hope to see you (in person!) on the 19th.
Category: Upcoming Events /
July 7 – APA PA Webinar Wednesdays – CM Credits Available
We are excited to bring you The Evolution of Aerial Imagery and AI Insights presented by Frank Teegelaar; Kevin Korth; Glen McNichol; and John Kennedy, AICP. The field of aerial imagery has exploded in the last two decades. Technology and advances in gathering data have made aerial images better, cheaper, and more accessible to a wide range of users. Today aerial imagery is used in a number of diverse sectors including engineering, construction, transportation, energy, state and local governments and many more. In this webinar we will explore the roots of aerial imagery, how it is used and where it is going in the future…
CM Credits will be available. This webinar is free for PA Chapter Members and $20.00 for non-members.
July 7: Well City Expo
Join the Well City Expo!
On the evening of July 7th, 2021, we will have a chance to celebrate the incredible work of the five Well City Challenge Pitch Competition winners: Hey, Auntie, Let’s Talk Philly, Freedom Greens & Gardens, Shear Balance, and Strides.
After hearing from the teams, the audience will have a chance to directly interact with the teams, and ask questions related to idea & incubator experience. At the end of the evening, we will announce the winner with a grand prize of $50,000.
Make sure to follow the Well City Challenge on Instagram @economyleague, Twitter @EconomyLeague, and Facebook @economyleaguephl for event updates and to learn more about our finalists!
Category: General, Upcoming Events /
June 3/10/17 – OLIN Labs Hosts PrideScapes Discussion Series
PrideScapes Summer Speaker Series
Celebrate Pride with OLIN Labs
!
To kick off the initiative, OLIN Labs is hosting a virtual three-part panel series that coincides with Pride month and invites critical conversations between landscape architects, designers, urban planners, artists, and historic preservationists working on LGBTQ+ discourse and projects related to the increased representation and visibility of LGBTQ+ spaces in the built environment.
Join us June 3rd, 10th, & 17th!
Discussion topics include Landscapes & Pandemics: The Inequities of AIDS & COVID-19, Preserving & Interpreting LGBTQ+ Landscapes: Making an Invisible History Visible, and LGBTQ+ Memorials: Design and Remembrance in the Landscape.
The PrideScapes Summer Speaker Series is free and open to the public! You will receive an email confirmation upon registration, and a password-protected Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to you the day of the presentation.
Sign up to attend one, two, or all three presentations!
Click here to register!
Category: Upcoming Events, Webinar /
Penn State Solar Law Symposium
Utility-Scale Solar Development
For Lawyers, Landowners, & Others
An Online Legal Educational Symposium
Presented by
Center for Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State Law
Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research
Penn State Dickinson Law
Penn State Extension
Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT)
Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:00pm – 3:30pm (EDT)
This symposium is targeted at those with both beginning and intermediate levels of knowledge about photovoltaic electrical generation for the grid and is designed in a progressive manner with each session building upon the knowledge gained in the prior session. Upon completion, an attorney, landowner, government professional, educator or other interested attendee will have a well-rounded understanding of the legal facets of the proliferation of utility-scale solar development project proposals in Pennsylvania, across the region, and throughout much of the United States.
$179 – Registration Fee (6 hours of substantive Pennsylvania CLE Credits)
$99 – Registration Fee (without CLE credits)
Register here: https://w2.pennstatelaw.psu.edu/forms/solar-symposium/
For more information, see the Event Page: https://aglaw.psu.edu/event/2021-penn-state-solar-law-symposium/
Category: Upcoming Events, Webinar /
May 19th: APAPA-SE Happy Hour Game Night
The APAPA-SE Events Committee will be hosting one more virtual event before the start of the summer season – and it’s going to be a game night! Join your fellow APAPA-SE planners for a night of Jackbox Games, like Quiplash and Patently Stupid. All you need is a Zoom connection and your phone to play – no admission cost or entry fees. Prizes will be awarded to some of the game winners!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 19th, at 7:00 PM. Pre-registration for the Zoom event is available here
While we are all ready for in-person events this summer, don’t miss this chance to get together virtually with some friendly competition. Hope to see you there!
Category: Social Event, Upcoming Events /
