Dec. 3: Vision Zero Philadelphia Conference

November 5, 2015 / / Comments Off on Dec. 3: Vision Zero Philadelphia Conference

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On Thursday, December 3, 2015, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are co-hosting Philadelphia’s first Vision Zero conference. Vision Zero is based on the concept that road crashes are not accidents, but are preventable events. Road deaths, currently totaling nearly 100 per year in Philadelphia, can be reduced to zero through education, engineering, and enforcement.

National experts in safety design, engineering, education and enforcement from both the public and private sectors will share their expertise and experience to help lay the groundwork for a goal and action plan that is tailored to Philadelphia and employs best practices. Join us for a day of speakers, panels, and break out-sessions focused on this crucial safety issue. The American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter Southeast section (APAPASE) has requested a total of 6.75 CM credits for this event. The cost to attend this all-day conference at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia is $60 ($75 includes a discounted Bicycle Coalition membership). For more information and to register, visit http://bicyclecoalition.org/our-campaigns/visionzero/.

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Join QUE on November 19 at Garage Philly!

October 27, 2015 / / Comments Off on Join QUE on November 19 at Garage Philly!

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Queer Urbanist Exchange (QUE) is invites you to join our monthly meet up at Garage Philly (1231-1233 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on Thursday November 19 at 6:00 pm.

We’re going to do brief updates on all of our projects. If you’re interested in seeing more, check out our Meeting Notes from our last meeting. We created a summary for each project which included a description and highlights of what the next steps are. We will also look at the happy hour and say what we liked and what could make it better next time and start planning the next large mixer.

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.

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Need CM Credits Before the End of the Year?

October 22, 2015 / / Comments Off on Need CM Credits Before the End of the Year?

As the year draws to a close, many certified planners find themselves scrambling to get their last few CM credits before the reporting period ends at the end of the year. If you find yourself in this boat, here is a list of several events in the Greater Philadelphia region that are offering CM credits.

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Oct. 26: Walk Montco Kickoff

October 20, 2015 / / Comments Off on Oct. 26: Walk Montco Kickoff

Join the Montgomery County Planning Commission for its kickoff for Walk Montco.  This meeting will feature guest speakers from around the country as we discuss ways that communities can make walkability improvements in their downtowns, around their schools, and near transit facilities.

 

DATE:    October 26, 2015

TIME:    10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

(Registration & continental breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m.)

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Oct. 21: “The Landscape” with Marilyn Jordan Taylor & Karen Thompson

October 15, 2015 / / Comments Off on Oct. 21: “The Landscape” with Marilyn Jordan Taylor & Karen Thompson

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“The Landscape” with Marilyn Jordan Taylor & Karen Thompson

October 21st at 6:00 PM

Cost: Free—with Eventbrite registration

Fisher Fine Arts Library—4th floor

220 S. 34th St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

The building is opposite 34th St. and the entry faces the College Green.

Have you ever listened to a presentation and wondered how this person got their job? What projects are they most proud of? What are their biggest regrets? When they log onto the internet, where do they go first? Did they ever consider giving up and why? Who is their spirit animal? APAPASE’s Landscape series asks these questions.

We’re honored to have Dean Taylor as our 2nd speaker in the Landscape speaker series. Karen Thompson from the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will be asking her all of this and more.

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Nov. 12: Bimonthy APAPA-Southeast Council Meeting

October 13, 2015 / / Comments Off on Nov. 12: Bimonthy APAPA-Southeast Council Meeting
APAPA-Southeast Section Council meeting
the second Thursday of every other month
5pm (sharp!)
The Reinvestment Fund (TRF)
1700 Market Street, 19th Floor
Calling in?  Please use the following:
Toll free:  (866) 245-0351
Passcode: 605275
Please direct any questions to secretary@apapase.org.
Find out more at www.apapase.org
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RSVP Today! 2015 APAPA-SE Annual Event: Wed. Oct. 28, at 6:30pm

October 11, 2015 / / Comments Off on RSVP Today! 2015 APAPA-SE Annual Event: Wed. Oct. 28, at 6:30pm

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Please join fellow planners in the Southeast Section of the APAPA at our 2015 Annual Event!  For this year’s event, we are inviting you to check out Mural Arts’ Open Source, a citywide celebration of art and innovation! This experiential and educational program created a new series of public artworks that explore and illuminate Philadelphia’s diverse urban identity, and encouraged artists to engage in community-centered explorations, addressing a variety of topics, including immigration, recycling, mass incarceration, the environment, community reinvestment, and displacement—all of which inform Mural Arts’ long-term artistic and social practice.

Location: Mural Arts Open Source HUB, 30 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Dec. 9: DVRPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

October 8, 2015 / / Comments Off on Dec. 9: DVRPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Please join us on the evening of December 9th as we celebrate five decades of planning and regional cooperation, recognize the people, projects and programs that have transformed our region, meet new friends and partners, and be inspired for the next 50 years!

DVRPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106 Read more

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Oct. 28-30: Design on the Delaware

October 8, 2015 / / Comments Off on Oct. 28-30: Design on the Delaware

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The Design on the Delaware conference features 20 AICP CM approved programs offering 33 credits, and 1.5 law and 1.5 ethics credits.   Courses include Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review Process Update; Bartram’s Mile – Revitalizing the Lower Schuylkill Waterfront; Communities Create, Build Their Futures;  The Impact of Health in Planning: Creating the Environment for Healthy Living; Infrastructure Impediments to Smart Growth Projects; and the tours From Plan to Reality: Green2015 Coming to Life and Urban Land Trusts as Tools for Fighting Vacancy.

APA members from any chapter are entitled to the discounted member registration.  New this year, single session a la carte pricing is available.  You can register for an individual course(s) ($35 – $50), for a full day ($200), or two days ($275).   October 30 programs and tours are individually priced.  Early registration pricing (above) ends midnight October 11.  Go to www.designonthedelaware.com for conference details and registration.

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Nov. 5: Can the Suburbs Compete for Millennials?

October 8, 2015 / / Comments Off on Nov. 5: Can the Suburbs Compete for Millennials?

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Can the Suburbs Compete for Millennials?
A presentation and expert panel with
Maureen McAvey, Kevin Gillen, Eric Goldstein, and Tony Maras.

Millennials are driving new housing and commercial activity in big cities. Twenty somethings want density, walkability, mixed uses, and transit. So far, Millennials aren’t enthusiastic homeowners or car owners.  Given this, can the suburbs really compete for the biggest generation yet?

To crack this riddle, we have a top panel of experts:

  • Maureen McAvey, Senior Resident Fellow at Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C. (Keynote Speaker)
  • Kevin Gillen, Chief Economist, Meyers Research
  • Eric Goldstein, Exec. Dir., King of Prussia BID
  • Tony Maras, Area President, K. Hovnanian Homes

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