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Oct. 19: Join the Engagement Committee Call

October 15, 2017 / jfederico / Comments Off

Have ideas for how APA Pennsylvania Southeast section can reach its members? Have suggestions for how better to get value from your membership? Share them during the Engagement Committee call. The Engagement Committee’s next call is Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 12:00-1:00 pm. Any interested section members are welcome to join by calling 1-866-499-7054, conference code 735 289 0020.

The tentative agenda is below, but feel free to add ideas for discussion during the call or in advance by emailing chair@apapse.org. For more details on the groups we wish to engage with and to see past notes, take a look at our running notes.
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Category: Engagement / Tags: engagement

Video Series: Planning Chester County’s Future Together

October 10, 2017 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Come learn about what makes Chester County special, why we need to protect these treasures, and how we can plan the county’s future together. The first segment of a four-part video series on planning in Chester County has been released. This series hopes to engage you in the preparation of Landscapes3, the county’s next comprehensive plan.

Check out the video here.

There will be a Landscapes3 public meeting from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the West Whiteland Township Building, 101 Commerce Drive, Exton.

Oct. 12: FitCityPHL

September 28, 2017 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

You’re invited to FitCityPHL 3!

FitCityPHL is an annual full-day symposium that explores design strategies in workplaces, neighborhoods, and cities that improve health. It brings together individuals representing the sectors of public health, architecture, planning, design, landscape architecture, development, research and evaluation, academia, philanthropy, and government to learn about how the built environment can have a positive impact on the negative health trends currently facing communities – particularly obesity and other chronic conditions.

At this year’s symposium, attendees will interact with public sector leaders in a town hall format, learn about community engagement and workplace active design strategies, and participate in several walking tours highlighting local examples of active design.
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Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, community participation and public outreach, environment and sustainability, events, Health, Philadelphia, resources

Carpool to State College

September 28, 2017 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

APA PA Southeast created a carpool match to make it easier for you to carpool to State College for the 2017 APA PA conference.

We’ve created a link to help planners from the Southeast Section share rides to the conference at http://bit.ly/APAPA17Carpool. Please use this link to share information on your ride needs and availability. We hope this will be more useful than messaging on social media (though you are welcome to add comments below). Please consider posting your ride if you are already driving and have extra space.

Why carpool? People carpool for different reasons. Carpooling is great for budgetary reasons, eco-friendly philosophies, meeting new people, convenience, stress reduction, and more! The trip can be the start and capstone to the fun of the conference, as Southeast Section planners found out during the 2012 Erie Conference. Though there isn’t a van this year, there is still a chance to have an easier, cheaper, friendlier trip to State College through carpooling!

The “Erie Eleven” vanpool of 2012!

Category: General, Upcoming Events / Tags: Annual Conference, APA PA, energy, engagement, environment and sustainability, transportation

Oct. 25: Inside the Planner’s Studio With Anne Fadullon & Karen Thompson

September 26, 2017 / Abigail Poses / Comments Off

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

The Innovation Lab

Municipal Services Building, 16th floor (1401 John F Kennedy Boulevard)

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cost: Free

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-the-planners-studio-with-anne-fadullon-registration-38179202021

Have you ever wondered how someone became such a successful and effective planner? What advice they could provide about civic engagement? What projects are they are most proud of and why? APAPASE’s “Inside the Planner’s Studio” series asks these questions and more. We’re honored to have Anne Fadullon, Director of Planning & Development for the City of Philadelphia as our 4th speaker in the annual “Inside the Planners Studio” speaker series. Karen Thompson of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will be asking Ms. Fadullon about her career, civic engagement, and her advice for planners. Karen will skip the small talk and ask Ms. Fadullon the big questions: What pivotal moments have shaped her career? If she could go back, would she do anything differently? You’ll have to come to find out!

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, government, Philadelphia, resources

Drexel Announces Urban Innovation Fellowships

September 20, 2017 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

The Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University invites you to apply for one of three [3] Urban Innovation Fellowships through this brief application form. Lindy is looking for Philadelphians who are working on urban challenges at any scale – from the block to the neighborhood to the city – who would benefit from the support and the expertise of the Lindy Institute, its faculty fellows, and staff.

Fellows receive the following benefits:

Being paired with experts who will help them think through strategies in real time during an Urban Innovation workshop from October 30 – November 1 (selected applicants should be available to participate in this event). The workshop will include site visits, work sessions and public presentations over the 3 days.
A $15,000 award to continue to work on their project at Drexel. Fellows will receive guidance from the Lindy Institute to help determine the best use of the stipend, but they will have latitude to decide whether it be used as income or funding for implementation.
Access to Drexel’s academic research facilities and maker spaces
A comprehensive plan to take your project into its next phase

Category: Education / Tags: Philadelphia, resources

Help Celebrate National Community Planning Month in October!

September 19, 2017 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

The achievements of planning are celebrated in October with National Community Planning Month. This year’s theme is innovation in planning, underscoring the role of planning in addressing and adapting to the challenges facing communities in the 21st century.

With less than 30 days until the official kickoff of our national observance, we want to know – how are you educating others about the value of planning this October?

Use the resources in our Planning Month Resource HUB to share with your community, elected officials, and local media the positive impact planning has had on your community.

Planning a community tour, meeting, or special event to mark the occasion? Let us know at admin@apapase.org. We’d love to highlight your efforts on our website and social media outlets during the month of October and beyond!

Learn more about National Community Planning Month at www.planning.org/ncpm.

Category: Engagement, General, Upcoming Events / Tags: APA, community participation and public outreach, engagement, National Community Planning Month, NCPM, urban design

Learn More About Temple University’s City and Regional Planning

September 19, 2017 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

Join Temple University for one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more about the MS in City and Regional Planning. This is an exciting time to study city planning and to become leaders, problem solvers, and facilitators addressing the dynamic and complex social, economic and environmental challenges facing cities and regions today.

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Oct. 5: Philadelphia and the World Heritage City

September 18, 2017 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Philadelphia’s World Heritage City status: What does it mean for tourism in your neighborhood or community?

Philadelphia is the United States’ first World Heritage City. What does this mean for Philadelphia neighborhoods and nearby Greater Philadelphia communities? Hear from speakers familiar with neighborhood and community development, historic preservation, and tourism and hospitality. This event is part of GlobalPhilly 2017. DVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series highlights challenges older suburbs and downtowns are facing. The Roundtable Series provides a means for networking and exchanging ideas with organizations facing similar concerns.

Thursday, October 5, 2017
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, DVRPC, events, Philadelphia

Join QUE on Wed, Sept 20 at UCity Square Pop Up !

September 15, 2017 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

Queer Urbanist Exchange (QUE) is invites you to join our monthly meet up at the PHS UCity Square pop up garden at 36^th and Filbert (https://phsonline.org/popups/ucitysquare) at 5:30 pm. In case of rain, we will meet at Han Dynasty at 3711 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (handynasty.net) It is a chance to network with built environment professionals and enthusiasts at different locations around the city.

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/1690805140953713

Meetup Event – https://www.meetup.com/Queer-Urbanist-Exchange/events/243388460/

Category: General /

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