Reminder: Annual Event at the Twentieth Century Club on Nov. 7!

October 23, 2013 / / Comments Off on Reminder: Annual Event at the Twentieth Century Club on Nov. 7!
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Please join fellow planners in the Southeast Section of the APAPA at our 2013 Annual Event!  Following our very successful 2012 Annual Event at The Manayunk Brew Pub, this year’s event promises to be an exciting evening at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, PA (Delaware County) on November 7th.
This year, we are meeting up in Lansdowne and learning more about the interaction between the town and its businesses in creating successful downtown programs. 1 CM credit is expected for the presentation, followed by a few hours of food, drink and networking.  Watch the blog for more information!
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Dec. 6: Creating More Effective Signs for Your Community

October 23, 2013 / / Comments Off on Dec. 6: Creating More Effective Signs for Your Community

Has your community or neighborhood struggled with signage that doesn’t match the character the surrounding area? Learn the nuts and bolts of good signage and what it takes to create a good sign ordinance and signage system at DVRPC’s December Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable event!

Create More Effective Signs for Your Community (2.5 CM pending)

Friday, December 6, 2013
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Breakfast will be provided
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
8th Floor | ACP Building
190 N. Independence Mall West | Philadelphia, PA 19106

Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 4 to kpcilurso@dvrpc.org.

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Future City Philadelphia Still Looking for Mentors

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Future City Philadelphia Still Looking for Mentors

The school year is off to a great start.  To date 42  schools have signed up and have started designing their cities of the future.  Hopefully there will be a few more schools that sign up before the October 31 deadline.  After the jump is the current list of schools that need mentors:

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Delco Celebrates Bike to Work Day

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Delco Celebrates Bike to Work Day

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It was a picture-perfect, cool and sunny spring morning when dozens of cyclists left their cars at home and rode their bikes to work in Media instead in celebration of Bike to Work Day.

On Friday, May 17, the Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) and the Delaware County Planning Department partnered up for Bike to Work Day, drawing County employees and other bicyclists from as far away as Upper Darby. Cyclists enjoyed refreshments during the morning celebration held outside the County Courthouse. Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union was the main sponsor with Wawa, Trader Joe’s, and Main Line Water providing water, orange juice, and fresh fruit. Participants also entered into a special raffle for prizes donated by local businesses.

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Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide Is Available

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide Is Available

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A significant portion of Delaware County is served by SEPTA, which means that most County residents have access to a reliable transportation network to meet most of their transportation needs. In consideration of this fact, the Delaware County Planning Department has completed the 3rd edition of the Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide, which serves as a reference to SEPTA’s public transit system in Delaware County.

One side shows a map of all bus, regional rail, trolley, and high-speed rail services in Delaware County and certain routes in neighboring Chester and Montgomery Counties and the City of Philadelphia. The map also shows the locations of colleges, shopping centers, hospitals, state and county government office buildings, business centers and office parks, hotels and motels, senior care facilities, and parks and trails. Detailed inset maps show Media, the Darby and Chester Transportation Centers, the 69th Street Transportation Center, and Center City Philadelphia.

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Oct. 29: Trash Talk: Recycling, Composting, and Disposing in Philly

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Oct. 29: Trash Talk: Recycling, Composting, and Disposing in Philly

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The average American generates 4.5 pounds of trash a day with enormous environmental consequences. Learn how you can be a part of the solution at this event all about being green in Philadelphia!

Join YIP and Keep Philadelphia Beautiful to learn about how the City of Philadelphia, private industry, and non-profits are working together to move our city towards more sustainable waste disposal practices and systems — and gain valuable insight into how you can be a part of the solution.

Event Details:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
6-8 pm
WHYY
150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Registration Link: http://yip.ticketleap.com/soyp-trashtalk/

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DelCo Planning Dept. Restructures Its Municipal Comp Plans

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on DelCo Planning Dept. Restructures Its Municipal Comp Plans

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The core document or “blueprint” of municipal development decision making is the comprehensive plan. This advisory document forms the basis for the zoning ordinance, municipal land use and policy decisions, and the acquisition of land for public use. Comprehensive plans are carefully crafted with input from professional planners, local officials, business owners, and residents. The process of drafting these plans can last up to 18 months, with the finished plan providing dozens of recommendations to help aid local officials with municipal initiatives. Throughout the extensive process of drafting a plan, the greatest challenge for planners is formulating a plan that is a relevant document for local officials; that is, securing a place for the plan on the desk of the borough or township manager where it is frequently consulted for day-to-day decisions, and not just sitting on a shelf gathering dust.

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Ethics and Law CM at Design on the Delaware

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Ethics and Law CM at Design on the Delaware

Planners can earn both their Ethics and Law AICP CM at Design on the Delaware conference October 29 – November 1 in Philadelphia.

The conference, in its 11th year, offers 23 AICP CM accredited programs in addition to the ethics and law courses. Programs cover a range of planning topics including form based zoning, campus planning, Skyplane regulations, SITES rating system, and numerous programs focused on urban and suburban projects.  Planners can earn up to 25 AICP CM at the conference.

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Oct. 24: Mentoring Program Kickoff at TRF

October 10, 2013 / / Comments Off on Oct. 24: Mentoring Program Kickoff at TRF

APAPASE and The Reinvestment Fund are pleased to kick off the 2013-2014 Mentor Program at a mixer held at the TRF office on Thursday, October 24.  This will be an opportunity for students and professionals who have been matched as mentees and mentors to meet each other as well as fellow program participants.

Professionals who are interested in learning more about the program and becoming a mentor this year are welcome to attend!

Event Details:
Thursday, October 24, 5:30-7pm
The Reinvestment Fund, 1700 Market Street

Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP required by October 21st:  https://2013mentormixer.eventbrite.com/

(Students must be signed up for the 2013-2014 Mentor Program to attend)

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Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

October 8, 2013 / / Comments Off on Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

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A great week for job searching, especially if you’re an urban designer or real estater.

1) Entry-Level Urban Designer (Provisional) – Philadelphia City Planning Commission – Philadelphia
2) Urban Designer/Planner – WRT – Philadelphia
3) Program Associate, Community Planning & Development – Isles, Inc. – Trenton, NJ
4) Strategy & Sustainability Planner – SEPTA – Philadelphia
5) Senior Policy Associate – Philadelphia Works – Philadelphia
6) Analyst – Athenian Razak LLC – Philadelphia
7) Real Estate Associate – Doyle Real Estate Advisors – Philadelphia
8) Programs Director, Philadelphia Office – DREAM – Philadelphia POSITION FILLED!
9) Intern – Garden Justice Legal Initiative/Grounded in Philly – Philadelphia
10) Research Assistant – Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers – Camden, NJ
11) Manager, Policy Communications – Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce – Philadelphia
12) Wetlands Project Coordinator – The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University – Philadelphia

Full descriptions after the jump!

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