Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) recently launched a Philadelphia chapter. They have two events coming up in August–a members-only tour of the Reading Viaduct and a professional chat about The Future of Turnpike Tolling. Other events on the horizon include Transportation Trivia Night and an Airport Tour. Annual dues are $20.
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Aug. 17: 9th Street Italian Market Tour
Planners might be interested in an upcoming tour of the Italian Market arranged by Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) The 9th Street Italian Market is at the heart of one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Philadelphia. It is also one of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the US. Discover the tastes, sounds, and history of this eclectic shopping and eating emporium during this fascinating food tour. Talk to charismatic shop owners, purchase an array of fresh and specialty food, and learn about this area’s wonderful history. We’ll end the tour near Pat’s King of Steaks, so you can choose to stick around and order a cheesesteak wit or without for lunch. Tickets cost $20 and must be reserved in advance. Bring extra cash if you want to buy a cheesesteak afterward. Tour starts at 9th & South at 10:30 AM and ends at 12:30 PM. Remember to wear comfortable shoes!
Urban Design Returns to Fleisher
This month, Fleisher Art Memorial will bring back its popular Urban Planning Workshop. Through this four-session course, students will examine the theory and practice of urban design, with an emphasis on architecture, public space, and community development.
“This class attracts a great mix of urbanists, including curious citizens, civic leaders, artists, and experienced designers,” says Benjamin Cromie who is returning as the course instructor. “It’s a great summer project for anyone looking for a new way to explore Philadelphia or cities in general.” Cromie is an urban planner and GIS specialist at CHPlanning in Philadelphia.
In addition to exploring the history of human settlement, students will learn about current and proposed building projects in Philadelphia. Registration also includes one urban design tour (7/16 or 7/30). The course will run on Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm at Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street, from July 11 through August 1. Includes some drawing exercises; all experience levels welcome.
July 18: LGBT-Friendly Senior Housing in Philadelphia
LGBT-Friendly Senior Housing in Philadelphia: Creating the John C. Anderson Apartments
Register at http://LGBTHousing.eventbrite.com/
Event: Thursday, July 18, 2013 7pm to 8:30 with reception to follow
At The William Way Community Center
1315 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tickets can also be purchased at the door using check or cash.
The speakers will start promptly at 7 and will be followed by a reception afterward with light refreshments.
1.5 AICP CM Credits pending approval
The John C. Anderson Housing Project is a significant precedent affordable housing development in Center City Philadelphia that has been undertaken to specifically address the needs of senior citizens in Center City Philadelphia. In the gay community, this demographic group has been overlooked in programming and community planning initiatives until recently. Lessons learned will be shared for an in-house and national (via webinar) audience, highlighting the project management/development, senior programming, LGBT needs, funding, and planning perspectives.
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Jobs, jobs, all for you!
1) VP for Administration/Chief Operating Officer – People’s Emergency Center – Philadelphia
2) Real Estate Project Manager – Isles, Inc – Trenton, NJ
3) P/T Event Coordinator – Main Street Highland Park – Highland Park, NJ
4) Operations Manager Fixed Route – York Adams Transportation Authority – York, PA
5) Technical Services Specialist – Chester County Planning Commission – West Chester, PA
6) Director of Operations – Norris Square Civic Association – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump!
July 18: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks That Work for Your Community
Interested in creating a renewable energy ordinance for your community?
Register for the 7/18 PDI: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks that Work for Your Community
APA PA SE PDI: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks that Work for Your Community
Register at http://energyframeworks.eventbrite.com/
Join a panel of local experts who will provide an overview of considerations for developing a renewable energy ordinance for solar, small-wind, and geothermal energy systems in Pennsylvania. An overview of Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC’s) Renewable Energy Ordinance Frameworks, which include a menu of permissive and restrictive ordinance language options; accompanied by explanatory guidance on the barriers, benefits and cautions for adopting language will be provided. Additionally, panelists will address the key issues surrounding the regulation of each type of renewable energy system at the municipal level.
This session is a part of the 2013 Greenbuild Challenge.
June 12: APAPA-SE Events Committee Meeting
Interested in helping to plan planning events? Join us on the phone or in person at DVRPC for the Events Committee Meeting at 5:30 on June 12! We also welcome your suggestions even if you aren’t able to attend.
Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6681573767
The goal of this meeting is to discuss the details of various events (PDI, Emerging Professionals, CM credited events, Happy Hours, Annual Event), to make recommendations of action to the Council. At every Council meeting various issues come up related to events that aren’t fully flushed out in the limited format.
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June 27: PECO Green Roof Tour With APAPA-SE and PHS Young Friends
Join APAPA-SE Emerging Professionals and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Young Friends for a tour of the PECO Green Roof on Thursday, June 27, 2013
As part of APAPASE’s participation in the Greenbuild 2013 Challenge pledge, APAPASE will be partnering with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Young Friends group for a tour of the PECO headquarters Green Roof on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 5:30pm. There will be a happy hour after the tour at Bistro St. Tropez. PECO is located at 2301 Market Street in Philadelphia.
Tickets are $5 (or free if you are a PHS Young Friend–find out more at http://www.pennhort.net/yfaddon.
Registration is required through http://phsonline.org/events/phs-young-friends-peco-green-roof-tour
Next Week: Voices of the Creative Economy — 2 CM Credits Pending
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Credit: Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy http://www.cultureblocks.com/wordpress/
DVRPC is hosting an event – Voices of the Creative Economy – Why Does Place Matter to Creative Businesses? – on Wednesday, June 12th at 9:30am.
In addition to presentations by Moira Baylson of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and Larry Eichel, of Pew’s Philadelphia Research Initiative, Michelle Freeman of Flying Kite Media will moderate a panel of creative economy businesses. The panelists include Seun Olubodun, owner of Duke & Winston, a clothing design company in Philadelphia, and Bill Covaleski, President and Brewmaster at Victory Brewing in Downingtown, PA.
Voices of the Creative Economy – Why Does Place Matter to Creative Businesses?
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Coffee and tea will be available at 9:00 AM.
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Light week for jobs, so jump on ’em!
1) Land Use and Transportation Specialist – Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association – Marlton, NJ
2) Program Associate – William Penn Foundation – Philadelphia
3) Manager – Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) – Philadelphia
4) Sr, Academic Coordinator – Drexel University – Philadelphia
5) Hunger Relief Volunteer Coordinator – Klein JCC – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump!