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Join 10 That Changed America Premiere on March 24

February 24, 2016 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

The 10 That Changed America is a whirlwind tour of America’s architectural treasures: great homes, masterpieces of landscape design and triumphs of town planning.

Join WHYY for the Philadelphia premiere of the series, which features Fairmount Park and William Penn’s Design for Philadelphia in the 10 Parks That Changed America and 10 Towns That Changed America episodes.

Our screening will feature segments highlighting Philadelphia’s past as well as a panel discussion of William Penn’s unlikely vision for Philadelphia and the fight for Fairmount Park hosted by The 10 That Changed America program host Geoffrey Baer.

Panelists Include:

Dr. Rob Armstrong, Preservation and Capital Projects Manager, The City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation
Dr. Jessica Roney, Assistant Professor of History, Temple University
Dan Protess, Producer, The 10 That Changed America

WHEN: Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT) – Add to Calendar

WHERE: WHYY Inc – 150 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

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April 4: Parks That Reshape Cities (1.25 CM Credits)

February 24, 2016 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Photo credit: Christina Arlt

Parks That Reshape Cities (1.25 CM Credits)

Monday, April 4, 2016, 1:15 PM — 2:45 PM

A new breed of parks is boosting tourism and urban transformation. Explore the surprising benefits. Parks have become an unexpected driver of both tourism and urban transformation. Learn about new approaches to urban parks, from reusing industrial sites to rethinking design and function. Hear about unexpected uses, economic benefits, and enticing ways to attract people to parks. Where do parks fit into the work of the planning commission? Find out in a program designed for commissioners as well as planners.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: DVRPC, environment and sustainability, events, public spaces, resources

Great Places In Pennsylvania

February 24, 2016 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

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The PA Chapter of the American Planning Association recently kicked-off its 2016 Great Places in Pennsylvania Program. Great Places are unique, memorable places where people want to be – not only to visit, but to live, work and/or play every day. They serve as a model that other communities want to emulate – places of exemplary character, quality planning, identity, cultural interest and community involvement with a sustainable vision for the future.

Nominations are now open and seeking the nomination of Great Streets and Great Greenways/Trails. If you know a special street or greenway/trail that truly stands out in what it offers residents and visitors, NOMINATE IT!!!!

You can view the Program Guidelines, Category Criteria and Nomination Form on the APA PA website. The program flyer also contains links to the Program materials and the Nomination Form. The deadline for Nominations is April 11, 2016.

Great Places in PA 2016 Program Announcement Flyer

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Feb. 25: 2016 Edmund N. Bacon Awards + Reception

February 14, 2016 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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2016 Edmund N. Bacon Awards + Reception

Honoring Jan Gehl and the winners of the 2016 Better Philadelphia Challenge

Presented by the Philadelphia Center for Architecture @ Drexel University’s LeBow Hall | 3220 Market St

Thursday, February 25^th, 2016

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

Support APA Pennsylvania Southeast!

February 10, 2016 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

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 working harder than ever to create sponsorships that also benefit the sponsors that make these great programs possible.

We’ve adapted our sponsorship levels to respond to suggestions from sponsors. The sponsorship levels are laid out in our sponsorship package. If you would like to discuss a custom sponsorship, simply contact sponsorship@apapase.org to start the discussion.

Category: General / Tags: about

Feb. 12: Engage With Planning

February 8, 2016 / Justin Dula / 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 Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11am. Any interested section members are welcome to join by calling 1-866-245-0351 passcode 605275.

Category: General / Tags: about

Take a Survey: Gender Issues in the Workplace

February 3, 2016 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

You are invited to participate in an exciting new Workplace Dynamics survey, sponsored by APA’s Planning & Women Division. This short survey will ask questions about gender issues in your workplace, exploring topics such as staffing, behavior and impressions, and parental leave. All genders are encouraged to participate, and we encourage you to share this link with your colleagues! Click here to complete the survey.

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Feb. 11: APAPA-SE Events Committee Meeting

February 1, 2016 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

APAPASE is looking forward to planning some great events for Philadelphia-area planners in 2016. If you’d like to get more involved in APA events in the Greater Philadelphia area, we’d love to have you. Do you like to organize events like walking tours, happy hours, and educational events related to planning? Then join the APAPASE Events Committee and help us plan fun events! We are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the event-planning process, from brainstorming event ideas, coordinating with venues, ordering food/beverages, inviting speakers, advertising/marketing events, working the registration table, speaking at events, and conducting event follow up.

Please join us for our first meeting of the year:
Thursday, February 11, 2016
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Michael Baker Jr Conference Room
1818 Market Street, Suite 3110, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Please RSVP on Eventbrite so we have a list of names for security.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: about, events