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Apply for Philadelphia Citizen Planning Institute!

August 17, 2016 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) will be accepting applications for the Fall 2016 course from August 22nd – September 19th. This seven-week course empowers citizens to take a more effective and active role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and of Philadelphia through a greater understanding of city planning and the steps involved in development projects.

Special topics this session include community engagement 101, historic preservation, and urban agriculture and food access.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings October 5th – November 16th from 6-9pm at 1515 Arch Street in Center City.

See the 2016 fall CPI Flyer or visit CPI’s new website: www.citizensplanninginstitute.org for applications and more information. Contact 215-683-4648 or cpi@phila.gov with any questions or to request a hard copy of the application.

Category: Education, General / Tags: community participation and public outreach, Philadelphia, students, urban design, zoning

PA Chapter Conference Call 8/16

August 17, 2016 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

The PA Chapter of the APA has an Executive Committee meeting via conference call on Friday, August 16. As always, any Board member (or PA-APA member) is welcome to attend these meetings.

The Call is at 10:00 am on Friday, August 16

866-499-7054 code 735 289 0020

If you are interested in calling in, email events@apapase.org and we can send you materials.

Category: General /

Engagement Committee Call August 23

August 15, 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 Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2pm. Any interested section members are welcome to join by calling 1-866-245-0351 passcode 605275.

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Join QUE on August 30!

August 11, 2016 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

Queer Urbanist Exchange (QUE) is invites you to join our monthly meet up at Independence Beer Garden (100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106) on Tuesday, August 30 at 5:30 pm.

We’re going to do brief updates on all of our projects. Please come with ideas of things you’d like to see the group participate in. If you’re interested in seeing more, check out our Meeting Notes from our last meeting.

Can’t make it? You can sign to the group and find out more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/QUEPHL and on Google Groups at http://bit.ly/QUEgoogle. You can also see Meeting Notes in our Files. You can also select your availability for September at http://doodle.com/poll/crwg3fqa83ur53u7.

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/1222223181161628/

Meetup Event – https://www.meetup.com/Queer-Urbanist-Exchange/events/233287888/

Category: General, Upcoming Events / Tags: committee, events, Philadelphia, urban design

July 8: Census Webinar (1.5 CM)

July 6, 2016 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

Join the Unlocking the Value of Census Data webinar on July 8, 1:00-2:30 PM to learn about census data and programs, such as the American Community Survey, the Economic Census, and Local Employment Dynamics. The session will highlight GIS and mapping resources, and demonstrate American Factfinder (AFF) and OnTheMap. For more information and to register:
http://planningpa.org/event/unlocking-the-value-of-census-data-1-5cm/?utm_source=Accepting+Individual+Awards+%26+Sponsors+%7C+Plus+More%21&utm_campaign=Individual+Awards%2C+Scholarships&utm_medium=email

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, events, GIS, resources

Philadelphia’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Innovation Challenge

June 25, 2016 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

The City of Philadelphia and Citymart have launched an open call for information about how to reduce uncertainties around developing green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), beginning with more effective assessments of subsurface conditions and utility locations.

The City welcomes ideas from industry experts, non-profits, and creative individuals on all types of innovative solutions that could help identify subsurface conditions or utility locations at potential stormwater management sites.

More information and submission guidelines are available at BigIdeasPHL.com. The deadline for submissions is July 14, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST.

Challenge contact: PWD-GSI.Innovation@phila.gov

Category: General / Tags: stormwater management

Aug. 2: Integrating Health Into Comprehensive Planning

June 22, 2016 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

DVRPC is excited to host a one-day, interactive workshop, Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 9AM – 4PM at DVRPC. The workshop will be facilitated by Beth Altshuler, Senior Associate and Epidemiologist/Urban Planner with Raimi + Associates.

There is a growing interest in and awareness of the role that the built environment plays in supporting healthy individuals and communities. Recognizing that comprehensive plans help guide how a community grows and can support the development of healthier spaces and lifestyles, DVRPC’s Healthy Communities Task Force is hosting a hands-on workshop that will provide attendees with a better understanding of how to integrate health into their communities’ planning processes.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, DVRPC, environment and sustainability, events, resources

Need Law Credits? Come to DVRPC on June 29th!

June 22, 2016 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Join DVRPC for a free viewing of the American Planning Association’s “2016 Planning Law Review” (a $195 value!) on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

As the U.S. Supreme Court concludes its session, APA convenes planning attorneys to discuss the most important decisions of the year. In addition to the Supreme Court cases, the panel reviews district and state court rulings. Find out whether APA filed amicus briefs and why. Stay current, be informed, and invite your officials or clients to attend.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, DVRPC, events, law, resources

July 13-14: Certified Stormwater Inspector Training

June 15, 2016 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

Philadelphia is host to Certified Stormwater Inspector training on July 13 and 14. The training is put on by the National Stormwater Center and is directed at municipal personnel. The course covers inspection duties as well as background information on NPDES and the Clean Water Act. Registration information is available at www.npdes.com and included on the training brochure.

Category: Education, General, Upcoming Events / Tags: resources, stormwater management