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Sept. 30: Integrating HOP Coordination Into Access Management Programs

August 25, 2014 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

The American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter and PennDOT are hosting a training entitled, “Integrating HOP Coordination into Access Management Programs” at DVRPC on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Registration starts at 9:00 AM). The training is free for APAPA members and $25.00 for non-members. If you are interested in attending, please use this link to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DVRPC-Access

DVRPC is located on the 8^th Floor of the American College of Physicians Building at 190 N. Independence Mall West (corner of 6^th and Race), Philadelphia, PA 19106. For directions, visitwww.dvrpc.org/directions

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, events, resources, technology in planning, transportation

Registration Open for the APA DE/MD Regional Planning Conference

August 24, 2014 / Alexis Williams / Comments Off

The APA DE and APA MD chapters will be holding their annual conference “Planning for Healthy and Sustainable Places” October 28^th -29^th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Newark, Delaware. The conference will showcase efforts to create healthier and more sustainable neighborhoods, campuses, towns, cities and regions in Delaware, Maryland and beyond. Register at: http://2014conference.delawareapa.org/top%20level.html

Click here for more info.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: Annual Conference, events, resources

Sept. 24: Post-Disaster Recovery in a Changing Climate

August 21, 2014 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Post-Disaster Recovery in a Changing Climate (1.5 CM credits)

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

3:45 – 5:30 PM

Chester County Planning Commission

601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, West Chester, PA 19380

This event is free, but registration is required: http://www.dvrpc.org/municipaloutreach/events.htm

Demographic shifts and climate change are making disasters bigger and costlier. Gradually, the nation is moving toward more effective long-term recovery, while communities are working to become more resilient. But greater resilience calls for more sophisticated planning. Do you have the tools for a safer, stronger community? Learn about the next generation of post-disaster recovery planning from the people who wrote the book — and the new edition. This program is also suitable for planning commissioners. Cosponsored by FEMA.

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

Professional Development Scholarships Deadline: August 29

August 21, 2014 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

There are two Professional Development Awards being offered by APA-PA at this time. These are great opportunities to grow your planning skill set without making such a dent in your wallet. The deadline to apply is August 29, 2014.

Jerry S. Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award – $2000.00 will be awarded to the Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates commitment in the field of community planning, involvement in public sector planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.
Irving Hand, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award – $2,500.00 will be awarded to an outstanding Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates excellence in the field of community planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.

More detail on both awards and the applications can be found at: http://planningpa.org/for-planners/professional-planners/professional-development-scholarship/

Category: General / Tags: resources

Oct. 11: Leigh Gallagher at the Collingswood Book Festival

August 21, 2014 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

America is tired of sprawl! Leigh Gallagher, author of The End of the Suburbs–a fascinating look at the changing mindset and demographics affecting where we want to live–will be reading and signing her book on Saturday, October 11 at 1pm at the Collingswood Book Festival (www.collingswoodbookfestival.com).

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events

Sept. 3: Environmental Governance as a System

August 16, 2014 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Environmental Governance as a System: Individuals, Organizations, and Stewardship Networks

Erika S. Svendsen and Lindsay K. Campbell

The next presentation of the Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN) Green Infrastructure, Climate and Cities Seminar Series will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd at 4pm at Drexel University. Come join the discussion about the risks and opportunities presented to our urban communities by climatic extremes, and what decision makers, researchers, and practitioners are learning about how to address these issues.

Space is limited, so please RSVP for both in-person and webinar attendance at http://www.ccrun.org/seminars

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

Sept. 25: Cooperative Marketing: A Workshop for BIDs and Planning Practitioners (2 CM Pending)

August 11, 2014 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Organizing, designing, agreeing…and the dreaded collecting. Join DVRPC, the Collingswood BID, and Leigh Minor Nagy from Minor Bird Retail Therapy, on how to make cooperative marketing effective, smart, and as pleasant as possible.

Thursday, September 25,2014

8:30 AM: Breakfast and Registration

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Presentation by Leigh Minor Nagy, Minor Bird Retail Therapy

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

Register to Reserve Your Spot at the APA-PA Annual Conference in Philadelphia!

August 11, 2014 / Alexis Williams / Comments Off

Registration for the APA PA Annual Conference is now open! Register online here by September 12 to enjoy the early bird rate.

View the preliminary program here. This year’s conference includes over 50 sessions and 6 mobile workshops.

Reserve your hotel room at the Society Hill Sheraton at the group rate of $169 (plus taxes) per night. Hotel reservations must be made by September 15 to receive the rate. However it is recommended you register sooner as it is anticipated the hotel will sell out.

Also, SEPTA is offering free 5-day Independence Transit Passes to conference attendees. If you would like to take advantage of the pass, you must check the appropriate box on the conference registration form. There is an additional $1 to receive your pass in the mail in advance of the conference or it may be picked up at the SEPTA booth at the conference.

See you at the conference!

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

Insights on How to Get a Job for New (and Old!) Planners

August 10, 2014 / Jeff Barg / Comments Off

Our colleagues over at APA Arizona put together this tremendously helpful brochure, for which they surveyed more than 800 planners across the country. Whether you’re looking for a job or just want some interviewing/employment advice, it’s tremendously helpful. Click on the image above to download the report.

Category: General / Tags: Emerging Professionals, jobs, resources