Not Too Late to Help Support Planning in 2019!

It’s not too late to support planning in 2019 by sponsoring APA PA SE!

The work and programs by the Southeast Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association aren’t possible without the support of our sponsors.

The sponsorship levels are laid out in our 2019 Sponsorship Package. If you would like to discuss a custom sponsorship, simply contact sponsorship@apapase.org to start the discussion.

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Feb. 23 – AICP Exam Prep Session

Taking the AICP exam this May or thinking of applying?

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is once again holding an all-day AICP exam prep session on Saturday, February 23 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. This will be held at the Giant Community Center (2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17110).

The session will review the content outline of the AICP exam, which APA recently updated, and provide details on the different content areas. The exam has been updated to reflect the new content outline, and the session will take time to clarify understanding of the revised exam. Questions are encouraged throughout the day. PA chapter members can attend for free and non-members pay $35.

Registration is required.

Register at APA – Pennsylvania Chapter’s page here.

Feb. 6 – Disrupting Real Estate with Technology: A New Era Demands New Thinking

Date: February 6, 2019
Time: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Venue: University of Delaware STAR Campus
Address:
100 Discovery Blvd
Newark,DE19713 United States

The disruptors are impacting commercial real estate. Through urbanization, flexibility, the sharing economy, digitization and mobility, advancements in building automation and artificial intelligence are all creating opportunities to streamline real estate business operations and development. What are the practical and business impacts of automation, artificial intelligence and data transparency? How are industry leaders leveraging technology to accelerate growth, improve workflows and enhance the client experience?

Join us to discuss how real estate professionals are dealing with disruptive technology and its impact on a variety of client/tenant needs. Our panel will explore how different sectors are adapting to new technologies and what the future looks like for real estate construction, property management and leasing.

Registration:

Click here to register on ULI’s website

Keynote speaker:

James Lee, Founder, StratFI

Panel:

Pricing*

  • Private Member: $50
  • Public Member: $40
  • Private Nonmember: $65
  • Public Nonmember: $50
  • Student: $30

*All prices will rise $15 after online registration closes on February 1, 2019. 

Refunds can be made up to 48 hours in advance.

Click here to view a list of attendees

Jan. 10 – APA PA Southeast Section Council Meeting

APA PA Southeast Section Council meeting

(held the second Thursday of every other month)

Time: January 10th, 5:30 PM

Location: STV Incorporated 1818 Market, Suite 1410 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Calling in? Please use the following:

Toll free: 1-866-499-7054

Conference code: 735 289 0020

Please direct any agenda topics and/or questions to secretary@apapase.org. *if you are a voting member unable to attend, please email me at secretary@apapase.org.

Dec. 13: Join DVRPC’s Public Participation Task Force

Want to represent your community and engage in the regional planning and decision-making process? Apply to be a member of DVRPC’s Public Participation Task Force (PPTF) today!


The mission of DVRPC’s PPTF is to provide access to the planning process,

provide a forum to discuss and learn about timely issues, assist the Commission in implementing public outreach strategies, and to empower citizens to be a part of the planning process. For more details about the PPTF, visit http://www.dvrpc.org/Committees/PPTF/ .
Applications for the 2019 cohort will be open through December 21st, 2018. The application is online here: http://www.dvrpc.org/GetInvolved

 

/PPTFApplication/. If you have any questions, please contact Shoshana Akins, Public Participation Planner, at 215-238-2817 or sakins@dvrpc.org.
Curious but want to know more? Interested citizens are invited to attend the PPTF meeting on December 13th from 6:00-7:30 PM with dinner for all attendees at 5:30 PM. Come network with current members and learn more about how the PPTF works. To RSVP, please email public_affairs@dvrpc.org by December 12th.

Dec. 17: QUE meet up

Queer Urbanist Exchange (QUE) is invites you to join our monthly meet up at Tabu (200 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA) at 5:30 pm on Monday Dec. 17, 2018. We’ll try to bring a rainbow flag for easy spotting, but we’re pretty noticeable.

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/2048719185418827/

Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/Queer-Urbanist-Exchange/events/257013737/

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Planners come together for the Southeast Section Annual Event

The Southeast Section’s annual event brought together planners in Lansdowne Borough, Delaware County to explore how communities can leverage history and the arts to revitalize communities. The event was held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 and included a walking tour and panel discussion as well as time for socializing.

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Nov. 30 – Webinar: In Retrospect – Hurricane Harvey and the Impact on African-American Neighborhoods

In Retrospect – Hurricane Harvey and the Impact on African-American Neighborhoods

This webcast is hosted by APA’s Planning and the Black Community Division

Time: 2 PM – 3:30 PM – 11/30/2018
Speakers: Derek Hull, Rick Flanagan, John Cooper, Ph.D., Joy Semien

Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/389822346745988097
For more webinars visit www.ohioplanning.org/planningwebcast

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Featured Job Listing: DVRPC, Transportation Planner

DVRPC is looking for a Transportation Planner for their Freight/Aviation Planning Program. Click here for the full job listing!

https://apapase.org/job/transportation-planner-freight-and-aviation-programs-dvrpc/

Sponsor APA Pennsylvania Southeast for 2019

The work and programs by the Southeast Section of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APAPASE) aren’t possible without the support of our sponsors. We are releasing sponsorships now for organizations who prefer to take advantage of end of year giving, but are always happy to work with new sponsors.

The sponsorship levels are laid out in our 2019 Sponsorship Package. If you would like to discuss a custom sponsorship, simply contact sponsorship@apapase.org to start the discussion.

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