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Sept. 6 – Webinar Wednesday: Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas in the Susquehanna River Basin

August 6, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

September 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas in the Susquehanna River Basin

Groundwater recharge is the primary means of ensuring water is available in aquifers for water supply and as base flow to streams. Different geologic materials, structures, and land uses all influence the rate in which water can recharge underlying aquifers. This study incorporated factors influencing recharge through standardization and weighting-assignments using the MCDA-GIS framework to identify land-surface areas that provide a large fraction of recharge. Results from the tool will aid in planning, developing and/or prioritizing preservation, restoration, or enhancement projects. Protecting and enhancing Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas, will assist with drought resiliency, improving water quality, and preserving water supply for future use.

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

Speaker: Pierre MaCoy

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

Deadline to register is September 5

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.

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Aug. 8: Advancing Climate Resiliency in Pennsylvania

August 6, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Date- Aug 8, 2023

Time- 11am-12pm ET

Title- Advancing Climate Resiliency in Pennsylvania

Zoom link- https://tpl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7716IrenQcqwSQk-nw-owQ

Description- Investing in ‘blue and green zones’–trails built along waterways such as streams, rivers, creeks, and lakes– has immense potential to bring multiple climate benefits to communities in Pennsylvania. Restoring buffers along waterways not only addresses state and federal water quality improvement goals and stormwater management requirements, but also protects habitats, increases biodiversity, and makes these natural areas more accessible to local communities. This webinar will highlight success stories of modern “blue and green” greenway projects in central Pennsylvania, and speakers will share a holistic approach to increasing climate resiliency in these areas, and how they leveraged funding to integrate trails and waterway development.

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Aug. 17 – August Happy Hour!

August 1, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Join your APAPASE colleagues for a second chance at a summer 2023 happy hour! We’ll be meeting up at PHS’s Parks on Tap event at Clark Park (43rd and Baltimore) in West Philly on Thursday, August 17 from 5:30 to 7:30. (Street parking is available, or take the 11,13, 34, or 36 trolleys.) Come for drinks, networking, and enjoyment of the setting summer season.

RSVPs are not required, but it is recommended that you fill out this form for day-of information: https://forms.gle/eP4FtbmtJnrPPs4P9

We hope to see you there!

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Thanks for a successful summer happy hour!

July 9, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Thanks to everyone who came out for the June happy hour at Sunset Social at Cira Green! We had a great time ringing in summer, even with coats on.

Save the date for Wednesday, August 16 for a late-summer happy hour event; more details to come next month!

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July 12 – Young Professionals in Energy Networking Event

July 9, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

July 12th, from 5:30-7:30 PM, at Billy Penn Studios.

Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) is planning an Electric Vehicle speaker panel and networking event on Wednesday, July 12th, from 5:30-7:30 PM, at Billy Penn Studios. The event is free and light refreshments will be provided. Below is the EventBrite link, which includes more information regarding the event, and the option to register.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philly-event-tickets-634707084977?lang=en-us&locale=en_US&status=30&view=listing

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June 7: APA PA Webinar Wednesday – Checking the Boxes with Green Infrastructure

May 30, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Checking the Boxes with Green Infrastructure

What are the impacts of trees? Maintenance costs, economic benefits, equity considerations, health factors, stormwater implications, regulatory challenges… This session will look at the multi-dimensionality of green infrastructure (not just trees!) and the long-term vision for risk reduction and health improvement with planner and municipal action opportunities woven throughout. Speakers will raise some considerations specific to active transportation and climate change as well. The discussion will provide a framework for recognizing the compound impacts of natural systems and incorporating systemic benefits into planning processes. It will also touch on practical techniques for reducing apparent conflicts between trees and paving surfaces and space competition between green infrastructure and active transportation.

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

Speakers:
Rebecca Wetzler
Samantha Pearson

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

Deadline to register is June 6

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.

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Featured Job Listings – DVRPC

May 30, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

DVRPC is looking to hire multiple positions! Click through for the full job announcement for each:

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Submit a Nomination for APAPASE Section Council

April 24, 2023 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

This summer we will hold elections for American Planning Association, Pennsylvania Chapter, Southeast Section (APA PA SE) Officers and Council members. Nominate a friend, nominate a colleague, nominate yourself! All nominations are due NO later than May 12th to elections@apapase.org!

We are taking nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, 6-7 Professional Planners, and 2-3 Citizen Planners.

The four Section Council Officer positions consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Chair provides leadership and guides the development of the chapter, the Vice Chair assists, the Treasurer maintains the budget and all financial matters, while the Secretary administers the documentation and membership of the organization.
A Professional Planner is an individual earning a majority of their income practicing planning or who is retired from such occupation. Professional planners are required to be a member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of APA.
A Citizen Planner is any appointed or elected official who is involved in planning decisions for the betterment of a state, region, county, city or municipality; an individual who has an interest in furthering the purposes of Association, but who is not a Professional Planner (for example, planning commissioner, planning official, zoning board member, Philadelphia RCO zoning representative, or similar). Elected citizen planners will receive complementary membership to the Pennsylvania Chapter of APA.

If you are interested in serving either in an Officer or Council member position:

New members welcome! No previous experience required.
AICP not required to join the board.
Review the Chapter Bylaws for descriptions of the Officer and Council member duties and responsibilities.
Determine if your schedule will allow sufficient time for the position, generally 1-3 hours/month.
Speak with current Officers or Council members regarding any questions or concerns.
Submit a nomination and candidate statement (600 words max) to the Nominating Committee no later than May 12th at: elections@apapase.org. You may also submit a photo.

The official elections ballot will be distributed online during the summer by APA national to coincide with their election and voting will end in early September. The results of the election shall be published for Section members in October, with official terms to start in January 2024.

Please visit the APAPA-Southeast Section website for more information about the section.

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