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Delco Celebrates Bike to Work Day

October 20, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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.

Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide Is Available

October 20, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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 3^rd 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.

Category: General / Tags: resources, transportation

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

October 20, 2013 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

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/

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

DelCo Planning Dept. Restructures Its Municipal Comp Plans

October 20, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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.

Category: General /

Ethics and Law CM at Design on the Delaware

October 20, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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 11^th 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.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, Design on the Delaware, ethics, events, law, resources

Oct. 24: Mentoring Program Kickoff at TRF

October 10, 2013 / Tali Cantor / Comments Off

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)

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, mentoring, resources, students

Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

October 8, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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!

Category: General / Tags: jobs

Delaware County Bates Award Nominations Open Until Oct. 14

October 8, 2013 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

The 2012 William H. Bates Memorial Award for Outstanding Land Development went to a project in Glenolden Borough titled “Knowles Avenue Pedestrian Tunnel.” The project was completed by Stantec Engineers and nominated by Brian Hoover, Glenolden Borough manager.

The Delaware County Planning Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2013 William H. Bates Award for Outstanding Land Development. These awards, named for the late Chairman of the Delaware County Planning Commission, honor excellence in site planning, development practices, and innovative use of land resources.

Category: General / Tags: redevelopment and revitalization

Oct. 24: DVRPC Regional Student Forum on Philly Planning History

October 8, 2013 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

The DVRPC Regional Student Forum is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to come together to discuss planning issues, career development, and other topics of interest. The next DVRPC Regional Student Forum will take place on:

Thursday, October 24, 2013

3:00 PM-5:00 P.M.

Philadelphia History Museum

15 South 7th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Topic: Urban Planning in Philadelphia’s History

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: DVRPC, events, Philadelphia, resources, students

ESRI Adds Philadelphia Date for Free Fall Seminar

October 8, 2013 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

The Esri-Philadelphia office has added an extra date, Tuesday October 29^th, for our ‘Sharpen Your Skills’ fall seminar in order to provide a location that is convenient for the GIS community in the Philly metro area. The seminar will be held in room 1450 of the Municipal Services Building at 1401 JFK Blvd in Philadelphia. While the event is being hosted by the City of Philadelphia (thanks to OIT and GSG!) it is open to any/all GIS professionals, so please feel free to share this invitation with other friends and colleagues who may be interested. Registration is free, and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please use this EventBrite link to register, and we look forward to seeing you there!

More information on the seminar agenda can be found here, or please email Rachel Weeden(Esri) with any questions.”

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, Philadelphia, resources, technology in planning

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