Jan. 24: ‘Promise for a Better City’ on 6ABC

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The latest installment in Sam Katz’s history series Philadelphia: The Great Experiment airs Jan. 24. This episode, “Promise for a Better City,” was previewed in the Inquirer by Katz:

 

In the summer of 1943, U.S. soldiers were fighting and dying to defeat fascism. Thanks largely to the massive output of munitions, ships, and tanks from Philadelphia, the tide began turning in the Allies’ favor that year. Nearly one of every six dollars invested in producing war equipment was spent in America’s arsenal: Philadelphia.

Though fear still clouded the lives of the city’s families, a sense of optimism and community spirit permeated Philadelphia neighborhoods. National demand summoned women and African Americans, formerly excluded from the workplace, into the busy factories that made the war machine hum.

Our city’s growing sense of neighborhood unity was documented by Evening Bulletin photographer Bruce Murray Jr. in the amazing photo above. This shot of nearly 140 neighbors – on a South Philly block that undoubtedly sent many men to war – conveys the remarkable skill of a man who captured the essence of hope with one click, long before the dawn of digital photography.

This and other great photos help tell the story of postwar Philadelphia in the third installment of the documentary series Philadelphia: The Great Experiment. The third segment, “Promise for a Better City,” will air at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, on WPVI-TV (6abc).

Read the full article here, and don’t miss the segment’s premiere on Jan. 24.

Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

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A new year means a whole new crop of fascinating jobs postings. A couple of straight-ahead planner jobs, some internships and part-time gigs, and a few really interesting-looking ones. Check it out!

1) Staff Attorney – Fair Share Housing Center – Cherry Hill, NJ

2) Part-time Community Organizer – Garden Justice Legal Initiative – Philadelphia

3) Planner I (DCD) – Dept of Community Development – West Chester, PA

4) Director of Community Development – Springettsbury Township – Springettsbury Township, PA

5) Transportation Engineer/Planner – Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – Philadelphia

6) Financial Empowerment Center Program Manager – City of Philadelphia – Philadelphia

7) Economic Development Manager, Planning and Economic Development – University City District – Philadelphia

8) Community Planner – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Lincroft, NJ, 07738

9) Transportation Planner – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Lincroft, NJ

10) Community Capacity Building – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Lincroft, NJ

11) Commercial Corridor Intern Job – Tacony Community Development Corporation – Philadelphia

12) Document Control Manager – CH Planning – Philadelphia

13) Program Director, Center for Civic Engagement – Drexel University – Philadelphia

14) Community Outreach Manager – Financial Empowerment Centers – Clarifi – Philadelphia

15) Membership and Communications Manager – National Housing Resource Center, a project of Tides Center – Philadelphia

16) Chief of Staff – APM – Asociacion de Puertorriquenos en Marcha, Inc. – Philadelphia

17) Membership Coordinator – Clean Air Council – Philadelphia

Full descriptions after the jump!

 

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Jobs Postings Continued

16) Chief of Staff – APM – Asociacion de Puertorriquenos en Marcha, Inc. – Philadelphia Read more

Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Rescheduled NJ Chapter Conference – Registration Open

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The NJ Chapter rescheduled its annual conference due to the impacts from superstorm Sandy, and is now ready to go on with the conference – retooled to directly address issues such as permitting the rebuilding efforts, funding, recovery planning, and resiliency.  The conference, being held in New Brunswick, also includes training to prepare for the LEED exam and a GIS program that includes a half day working at computers.  Planning ethics and law are also covered during the two day program.

 

CONFERENCE QUICK LINKS

CLICK HERE to register for the upcoming New Jersey Planning Conference which will take place on Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1

CLICK HERE to book a hotel room at a discounted APA-NJ room block rate

CLICK HERE to take advantage of sponsoring, exhibiting and advertising opportunities

A revised agenda/preliminary program is also available on the conference website www.2012njplanningconference.org.

Call for Poster Presentations: Women’s Transportation Seminar in Philadelphia

 

The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) is holding its annual international transportation seminar in Philadelphia on May 15-17, 2013.  WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting more than 5,000 members–both men and women–WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry.

WTS is now accepting poster presentation sessions.  Show off your exciting and innovative transportation project to transportation professionals from across the country and beyond.  Complete the Poster Presentation Sessions application by March 4, 2013, with an abstract of your topic/project/research (200 words or less).  More information here.

APAPA-SE Section Joins Greenbuild 2013 Challenge

The 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the world’s largest green building event, will be hosted in Philadelphia from November 20 to 22. Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), last year’s conference in San Francisco attracted an estimated 30,000 attendees.

As a lead-up to the conference, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (the local USGBC chapter) has issued the Greenbuild 2013 Challenge to showcase the region’s commitment to a healthy and sustainable future. The challenge calls on organizations to make pledges that are “related to sustainability, as specific as possible, as realistic (but as visionary!) as possible, and measurable in some way.”

The APAPA-SE Section is joining over 50 companies, institutions, public agencies, and other organizations across the region in making a Greenbuild 2013 pledge. This pledge will direct the section’s 2013 outreach and education efforts – PDI sessions, other section programs and events, and Southeast Blog articles – to increase awareness of sustainability, specifically how planners can work to improve “triple bottom line” (environmental, economic, and social) outcomes in the communities we serve.

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April 18: PennDOT Handbook Training

Join APAPA and PennDOT on April 18, 2013, at DVRPC for a 2-CM-credit training on PennDOT’s new handbook, “Improving Connectivity and System Function through Local Planning.”  This training will offer an overview of the handbook and provide guidance to municipalities on how to enhance vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian connectivity. The presenters will discuss strategies to effectively regulate and manage a connected transportation network within a community, including a review of connectivity index calculations and model ordinance language.

Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.; the workshop is from 2:00 – 4:00. The training is free for APA-PA members and $25 for non-members. Register here.

2013 AICP Exam Fee Partial Scholarships

The PA Chapter of the American Planning Association will award two (2) partial scholarships for the 2013 AICP Exam testing cycles. The scholarship reduces the exam fee from $495 to $135 for first time AICP applicants and from $425 to $65 for previously approved AICP applicants.  Financial hardship is the primary consideration for the scholarship. Members of ethnic or racial minorities shall be given preference for the scholarship. Test applicants whose employer subsidizes the exam fee are excluded from consideration.

Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013 for consideration.  Send completed applications to APA-PA Professional Development Officer Susan Elks, selks@chesco.org .  Call 717.671.4510 or email info@planningpa.org with questions.

Please see the PA Chapter website for additional information and the application.

Submit a Session for the “Reclaiming Vacant Properties” Conference

The Center for Community Progress is hosting its 5th national “Reclaiming Vacant Properties” conference in Philadelphia from September 9-11, 2013. The conference provides advocates, practitioners, and policymakers the tools they need to prevent, acquire, and reuse vacant properties in a way that transforms neighborhoods, cities, and regions. If you are interested in submitting a session proposal, click here. Proposals are due January 25, 2013.

Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

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One last mega jobs posting before everyone disappears for a couple of weeks.

 

1) Executive Director – Housing & Community Development Network of NJ

2) Public Affairs and Outreach Internship – DVRPC – Philadelphia

3) Executive Director – Sustainable Business Network – Philadelphia

4) Associate Director – InLiquid – Philadelphia

5) Director of Partnerships and Outreach – Fund for Philadelphia – Philadelphia

6) Editorial and Art Interns – Next American City – Philadelphia

7) Communications Manager – Delaware River Waterfront Corporation – Philadelphia

8) Marketing and Event Coordinator – Delaware River Waterfront Corporation – Philadelphia

9) Data Analyst – The Reinvestment Fund – Philadelphia

10) Outreach and Sales Representative – SmartPower – Philadelphia

11) Program Manager, Teen Program – Project H.O.M.E. – Philadelphia

12) Fresh Food / CSA Sales and Merchandising Supervisor – Greensgrow Philadelphia Project – Philadelphia

13) Development Director – Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia

14) CFO – Finanta – Philadelphia

15) Director of Planning – Casino Reinvestment Development Authority – Atlantic City, NJ

16) Eastern Pennsylvania Director – Clean Water Action – Philadelphia

17) Executive Director – Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia

18) Director – Philadelphia Center for Architecture – Philadelphia

19) Executive Director – KEEA Energy Education Fund – Philadelphia

Full descriptions after the jump! And if we don’t talk to you before then, happy new year!

 

 


 

1) Executive Director – Housing & Community Development Network of NJ

Organizational Background: The Housing & Community Development Network of NJ is a statewide association of over 250 non-profit housing and community development corporations, individuals, professional organizations, and prominent New Jersey corporations that supports the creation of housing choices and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income community residents. The Network supports its CDC members by providing targeted technical assistance and educational programs, pursuing additional resources and improved public policies, and conducting research on ways to enhance the impact and effectiveness of the community development sector. The Network currently has 11 staff members and an annual operating budget of $1.25 million.

The Network believes that community development should engage residents fully in the building and rebuilding of their communities, and that community-based non-profit development corporations are an essential part in that process. The Network and its members share a commitment to promoting economic justice and the empowerment of low-income individuals and communities, and encouraging wider participation in the framing and implementation of public policies. Access to safe and decent shelter for low- and moderateincome residents should be a priority for all communities in New Jersey.

Opportunities of the Position and Organization: The Housing and Community Development Network has enjoyed significant success in providing its core services of capacity building, public policy advocacy, and networking for its members. It has highly skilled and professional staff in the Network’s different areas of work. The Network is viewed as the leader in New Jersey on all public policy matters relating to community development and housing. The Board, staff, members and supporters of the Network are seeking to preserve and build upon this stellar reputation.

One unique aspect of this position is that it has been held by the organization’s founder for the past 23 years. The outgoing ED is a highly visible and respected leader. The new ED will need to build upon the foundation she has established, while exploring new approaches and initiatives in order to ensure the organization remains relevant and adept at providing the networking, technical and policy support needed by its members.

Position Overview: The Executive Director of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey plans, organizes, leads, directs, coordinates and controls the Organization’s overall operations, adhering to the highest professional standards consistent with the objectives and policies established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director supports and implements the philosophy and policies established by the Board of Directors and is accountable and reports to the President of the Board of Directors. As Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporation, the Executive Director has legal authority to carry out any and all directives of the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities: