Oct. 23: MPact Regional Rail Day

September 24, 2024 / / Comments Off on Oct. 23: MPact Regional Rail Day

Regional Day: The Future of Regional Rail

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Mpact Transit + Community 2024 $20 Freedom Ballroom

More info + Register

Reimagining Regional Rail

For Greater Philadelphia and Tri-State Access

Mpact Transit + Community’s Regional Day program focuses on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reimagine regional rail for Greater Philadelphia and the Tri-State Area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, including service operated by SEPTA, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak. During this afternoon program, start with an overview of SEPTA’s regional rail master plan along with best practices and recent innovations in other regional rail systems. Then, join breakout sessions focused on tools and programs to advance transit-oriented communities in the tri-state area, including two corridors along the Schuylkill River.

Regional Day will be a one-stop shop for getting up to speed about the future of regional rail. Scroll down for program details.

Please note: You do not have to be registered for the conference to attend Regional Day. A small separate fee is required. Register here. Under “I am attending” choose “Regional Day.”

 

Willow Grove Station on SEPTA regional rail and nearby market-rate housing.

Market rate housing at Willow Grove Station

Regional Day

Sponsored by PNC Bank

 

Welcome

Soledad Alfaro, Chief Operating Officer, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Leslie S. Richards, CEO and General Manager, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Setting the Stage Together

Part 1: The Future of Regional Rail: SEPTA’s Reimagining Regional Rail Master Plan

2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Freedom Ballroom

SEPTA’s regional rail network was created through a century of infrasructure investments and mergers. In this overview of the new regional rail master plan, we’ll hear about the state of the system post-pandemic, the Network Vision for the future, and how it will be implemented. Created with input from planning partners, customers and diverse perspectives from the region, the master plan outlines potential benefits across the region. SEPTA’s project team will recap the effort to transform SEPTA’s Regional Rail. A Q&A will follow, including a transit advocate’s perspective and audience participation.

Ryan Judge, Deputy Chief Planning Officer, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA
Joe Clemens, AICP, Manager, Strategic Planning, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA
Christof Spieler, PE, AICP, Vice President, Director of Planning, Huitt-Zollars, Houston, TX
Madeleine Pelzel, Planner, Huitt-Zollars, Houston, TX
Connor Descheemaker, Coalition Manager, Transit Forward Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Part 2: Passenger Rail Best Practices and Recent Innovations

2:50 pm – 3:40 pm Freedom Ballroom

Learn about Germany’s S-Bahn “Regional Rail” service model and recent US innovations in regional rail, from Boston’s MBTA and Chicago’s Metra, two legacy commuter rail systems. Both MBTA and Metra are implementing aspects of the  Regional Rail model, including more daytime and bi-directional service, new fare products, and marketing to increase and diversify ridership in the post-pandemic era.
Moderator: Christopher Kopp, AICP, National Practice Consultant, HNTB Corporation, Chicago, IL
Yoav Hagler, Vice President Technical Consulting, DB E.C.O. North America, Inc., Hoboken, NJ
Alistair Sawers, Head of Rail Modernization, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Boston, MA
Michael Rooks, Chief Railroad Officer, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Boston, MA
David Kralik, Director, Planning and Programming, METRA Commuter Rail, Chicago, IL

Breakout Sessions – Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC)

3:50 pm – 4:50 pm
Choose from 1 of 3 Breakout Sessions

Breakout 1: Greater Philadelphia TOC Opportunities

Freedom Ballroom

The TOC program at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) plays a crucial role in supporting local municipalities and the region, providing research, tools and station area plans. Learn about these DRVPC resources and how you can tap into them.  Similarly, SEPTA’s TOC program, with new Guidelines and Station Area Concepts, is promoting people-first places, multi-modal connectivity, and economic opportunity. By collaborating with municipalities, SEPTA is enabling more people to live and work near transit. Presentations will be followed by small group discussions about overcoming municipal barriers to TOC.
Karin Morris, AICP, Director of Community Planning, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), Philadelphia, PA
Andrew Svekla, AICP, Manager, Office of Smart Growth, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), Philadelphia, PA
Jennifer Dougherty, AICP, Manager, Long-Range Planning, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA
Kenny Starr, AICP, Manager, Joint Real Estate Development, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA

 

Breakout 2: New Jersey TOC Best Practices and Opportunities

Philadelphia South

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)created its Transit Village Initiative over 25 years ago to spur TOC planning and development. NJ TRANSIT created a Transit-Friendly Planning Guidebook to inform municipalities about how to apply TOC practices to its stations. Rutgers University created a free Transit-Friendly Planning data application (www.transitfriendlydata.org) for users to identify TOD opportunities near transit facilities. Hear from public and academic leaders about how these initiatives have spurred TOC development and ridership, then join a discussion about best practices.
Jelena Lasko, Senior Transportation Planner, New Jersey Department of Transportation, Ewing Township, NJ
Megan Massey, AICP, PP, Assistant Director of Transportation Friendly Planning, New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit), Newark, NJ
Jon Carnegie, Executive Director, Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

Breakout 3: Schuylkill River Corridor Plans and TOC Opportunities

Philadelphia North

With its Regional Rail Master Plan complete, SEPTA is conducting a Manayunk/Norristown Corridor Study to model higher frequencies and new infrastructure. At the same time, the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) is evaluating the proposed Reading to Philadelphia passenger rail project. Get to know more about the project development process for these rail corridors. Then provide “open house” input on TOC planning and multi-modal connectivity, including how to engage elected officials on projects. There will be open house style displays for group discussion and one-on-one input.
Thomas Frawley, Executive Director, Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority, Reading, PA
Joe Clemens, AICP, Manager, Strategic Planning, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA
Pankaj Jobanputra, AICP, Planner / Project Manager, Simone Collins Landscape Architecture, Norristown, PA
Howard Brown, Senior Program Officer, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, Pottstown, PA
Matthew Popek, AICP, Transportation Planning Assistant Manager, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Norristown, PA

Closing Remarks: Reimagining Greater Philadelphia

4:55 pm – 5:00 pm Freedom Ballroom

Jody Holton, AICP, Chief Planning & Strategy Officer, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA

Ariella Maron, Executive Director, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), Philadelphia, PA

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Sept. 12 – ULI Urban Resilience Forum (3 CM)

September 1, 2024 / / Comments Off on Sept. 12 – ULI Urban Resilience Forum (3 CM)

Join AIA Philadelphia, Green Building United, Preservation Alliance, and ULI Philadelphia for the second annual Philadelphia Urban Resilience Forum.

This year’s forum will explore strategies and case studies for property owners and communities to mitigate climate hazards such as extreme heat and flooding. Join us for a series of conversations exploring urban resilience across multiple scales, from the regional scale to the neighborhood scale and finally, to the property scale. The Urban Resilience Forum will be a half-day program with three sessions featuring guest speakers presenting case studies, moderated conversations, and audience Q&A. The program will include lunch and networking breaks.

Credits: 3 AICP Credits approved

https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/DEAD6AA8-CFC6-42D4-8784-E9E892A4A39D/

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SAVE THE DATE – APAPASE Annual Event

August 27, 2024 / / Comments Off on SAVE THE DATE – APAPASE Annual Event
Thursday Evening, November 7, 2024
at DesignPhiladelphia
1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Please mark your calendars for APAPASE’s 2024 Annual Event!
Come join us as we continue to build on our past successes from this year, including the Spring Student-Mentor Mixer and the July Section Council Meeting/Happy Hour. This is a great opportunity for continued networking and socializing!
DesignPhiladelphia is located two blocks north of Market Street, between N. 12th and N. 13th Streets, with easy access to highways and transit.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks to learn more about the theme for this year’s annual event!
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Carpool Coordination to Erie!

August 27, 2024 / / Comments Off on Carpool Coordination to Erie!

Use the Google Form below to express interest in carpooling to the 2024 APA State Conference in Erie!

We are looking for people who are interested in driving and riding within the Southeast and LV-Berks sections. We will work to put you in touch with someone who may be a good fit so you can work out any remaining details.

You may also complete the form at this link.

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State Conference Carpool Coordination

July 7, 2024 / / Comments Off on State Conference Carpool Coordination

APAPASE is excited to announce that we will be helping to coordinate carpooling for those interested to the 2024 state conference in Erie this October.

Watch for a follow-up announcement closer to the conference!

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July 11: Section Council Meeting / Happy Hour

June 16, 2024 / / Comments Off on July 11: Section Council Meeting / Happy Hour
APAPASE is excited to host our July 11th Section Council Meeting / Happy Hour (cash bar) near Center City from 5:30-7:30 PM @ Fringe Bar at 140 N Columbus Blvd.  This event will be rain or shine!
Check our website for more details in the coming days: https://apapase.org/category/upcoming-events/
We hope that you will join us for an evening of networking and to learn about our Council and how you can get involved. This is a great opportunity for Students and Professionals to learn more about the planning profession and the work that we do. We also want to hear from you about planning topics and issues that are important to you, or that you’d like to learn more about.
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July 10 – 12: Intergenerational Community Planning & Placemaking

June 5, 2024 / / Comments Off on July 10 – 12: Intergenerational Community Planning & Placemaking

Intergenerational Community Planning & Placemaking

July 10 – July 12

July 10, 2024. 10:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. in Lancaster, PA
Intergenerational Community Planning & Placemaking

A 1-Day Symposium with 5 CM Credits for AICP (this day precedes the July 10-12 2024 Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference)

Planners, architects, and municipal staff, as well as community-based organizations that cut across disciplines focused on education, health and human services are invited to join:

The co-authors of the American Planning Association 2023 Report Intergenerational Community Planning

  • Irv Katz, Senior Fellow, Generations United
  • Matt Kaplan, Professor, Intergenerational Studies, Pennsylvania State University

Together with:

  • Karen Shakira Kali, AICP, Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute.
  • Douglas Smith, AICP, Chief Planner, City of Lancaster, PA.
  • Christine Kennedy, MA Urban Planning, Principal, Age2Age Consulting
  • David Rouse, FAICP, Urban+Regional Planning Consultant, co-author of The Comprehensive Plan: Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Communities for the 21st Century

Participants will learn about:

  • Making the case for intergenerational community planning, funding and resources.
  • Case study: “How the City of Lancaster, PA integrated the intergenerational lens within the Comprehensive Planning Process.”
  • Creating a network of educators, planners, providers and enthusiasts to develop a range/continuum of intergenerational community-building strategies.

The Registration fee for the 1-Day Symposium:

  • $115 as a stand-alone for the 1-Day Symposium on July 10, 2024.
  • $55 as an add-on to the full Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference, July 10-12.
  • Student discounts are noted on the registration page of the conference website.

Registration Includes:

  • Complimentary digital copy of the American Planning Association 2023 Report Intergenerational Community Planning
  • Lunch, Networking & Walking Tour of Lancaster City Intergenerational Places
  • Certificate Maintenance Credits from AICP (5 CM)

For more information and to register, search online for: 2024 Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference 

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Featured Job Listings – DVRPC – Multiple Openings

May 16, 2024 / / Comments Off on Featured Job Listings – DVRPC – Multiple Openings

DVRPC is looking to fill multiple positions! Click below for the full job announcement for each:

Category: General /

June 6: LGBTQ+ Professionals in the Built Environment Pride Happy Hour

May 16, 2024 / / Comments Off on June 6: LGBTQ+ Professionals in the Built Environment Pride Happy Hour

LGBTQ+ Professionals in the Built Environment Pride Happy Hour

Thursday, June 6th, 6:00p-8:00p @ Cockatoo (208 S 13th St)

RSVP here!

Let’s celebrate Pride within the planning, landscape architecture, and architecture professions in Philadelphia!

Join us on Thursday, June 6th at 6:00p at Cockatoo for our third annual Pride happy hour, an event for LGBTQ+ landscape architects, architects, planners, and allied professionals in the Philadelphia region. Let’s start conversations, build community, and celebrate Pride within our fields!

The event is free and open to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies that work in the built environment (bring your friends and colleagues)! Attendees will receive a free drink ticket. The event is 21+ and is sponsored by OLIN, WRT, Land Collective, ASLA PA-DE, APA PA-SE, and AIA Philadelphia.

For any questions, please reach out to Max at mdickson@theolinstudio.com

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June 5: APA PA Presents Webinar Wednesday – CM Credits Available

May 16, 2024 / / Comments Off on June 5: APA PA Presents Webinar Wednesday – CM Credits Available

Webinar Wednesday: The Impact of Large & Medium Scale Solar Projects

June 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

The Impact of Large & Medium Scale Solar Projects on PA Communities

The webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of large and medium scale solar developments on the PA landscape including where and why they are being sited, common concerns in communities, zoning and land use considerations in ordinance development and proposed legislation that could impact solar in PA.

The webinar will discuss:

  • Solar terminology including the differences and demands of large, medium and small-scale operations.
  • The physical impact of grid scale solar deployment.
  • Land Use implications including agricultural and open land issues, siting considerations and environmental impacts.
  • Economic impact of solar development.
  • Ordinance considerations including glare, noise, screening and decommissioning.
  • Proposed legislation.
  • What is the role of the planner in this process.

The webinar will be presented by Extension Educators, who closely follow developments with PJM (a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity) and PUC (Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission) along with proposed legislation and policy changes as well as explain what is happening in the Commonwealth and why.   In addition, a perspective from a county planning department will be shared regarding local land use controls for solar facilities.

CM credit is pending approval. You must attend the webinar live in order to earn CM credit.

Speakers:
Joseph Conklin
Dan Brockett
Matthew Svetz
Greg Moulter

**The Pennsylvania Chapter is not responsible for the materials or opinions of the speaker(s) you will hear**

Deadline to register is June 4

If you’re interested in sponsoring a Webinar Wednesday session or have a session for Webinar Wednesday please contact us. Send your request to info@planningpa.org.

Please note: You will receive a reminder email a few days before the webinar with zoom information (please check your spam/junk folders). This email will be sent to the email address you used to register for the event.

REGISTER NOW

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