Apply for Philadelphia Citizen Planning Institute!

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Philadelphia Citizens Planning Institute Accepting Applications for Spring 2016 Classes

Want to learn about the nuts and bolts of planning, zoning, and development in Philly? Become a more engaged citizen and apply to be part of the Citizens Planning Institute’s spring session.

Special topics this session include commercial corridors, public spaces for people, and the Citizen’s Toolkit: using a new resource.

Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) is the education and outreach arm of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.

To date, 330 participants representing over 120 different neighborhoods have completed CPI!

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March 10: DVRPC’s Healthy Communities Task Force Meeting: Age-Friendly Communities (2.5 CM)

This meeting will focus on age-friendly communities with presentations from Amanda Lehning, Assistant Professor at UMD School of Social Work, on her recently published book, Creating Aging-Friendly Communities, and Karin Morris, Manager of DVRPC’s Office of Smart Growth, on lessons from her German Marshall Fellowship on Age-Friendly UK Efforts.

The meeting will also feature a panel discussion on age-friendly efforts in the region, featuring Kate Clark, Planner of Policy and Program Development at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Joe Lukach, CEO of the Ralston Center, and Ann Torregrossa, Chair of Swarthmore Borough’s Aging-in-Place Task Force.  Finally, the meeting will conclude with a facilitated conversation around what your community can do to encourage age-friendly places.

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Carol R. Collier Named to AICP College of Fellows

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Carol R. Collier has achieved the planning profession’s highest honor by being named to the prestigious American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows for her outstanding achievements in regional and environmental planning. Fellowship is granted to planners who have achieved certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners, and have achieved excellence in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, public and community service, and leadership. Invitations to join the College of Fellows come after a thorough nomination and review process, ensuring the candidate has had a positive, long-lasting impact on the planning profession.

Ms. Collier is currently with the Patrick Center for Ecological Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. She is serving as government liaison for the Delaware River Watershed Initiative (DRWI), director of the environmental studies program at Drexel, as well as advising on watershed management and development of more resilient systems for an uncertain future throughout the nation and the world.  Prior to her current positions, she served over 15 years as Executive Director of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), an interstate/federal commission that provides a unified approach to water resource management without regard to political boundaries.  Earlier in Ms. Collier’s career, she also was Executive Director of Pennsylvania’s 21st Century Environment Commission under Governor Tom Ridge and Director of the Southeast Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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Join 10 That Changed America Premiere on March 24

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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: 

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

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-that-changed-america-philadelphia-premiere-tickets-21090265552 

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

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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.

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Great Places In Pennsylvania

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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.

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

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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 25th, 2016

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Support APA Pennsylvania Southeast!

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.

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Feb. 12: Engage With Planning

 

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.

 

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Take a Survey: Gender Issues in the Workplace

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.