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Oct. 16: How Immigrant Businesses Can Bring New Vitality to Downtown Retail Districts (2.5 CM credits)

August 5, 2015 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

How Immigrant Businesses Can Bring New Vitality to Downtown Retail Districts (2.5 CM credits)

DVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series highlights challenges older suburbs and downtowns are facing. The Roundtable Series provides a means for networking and exchanging ideas with organizations facing similar concerns. This roundtable discussion will feature presentations on immigrant businesses followed by peer discussion.

Local economic development is of critical concern for municipalities and much effort is put into economic development strategies and initiatives. Actively working to attract immigrant newcomers is an emerging strategy many forward-thinking municipalities are employing. Immigrants represent 28 percent of Main Street business owners and can be found in a variety of businesses, including neighborhood goods and services, restaurants, and accommodations. Local officials understand immigrant-owned businesses contribute to local economic development, and competition is increasing. Learn how this important population segment can help the vitality of your downtown and what campaigns are currently underway in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, DVRPC, events, redevelopment and revitalization, resources

May 13: Philadelphia Then and Now: Are Times Really A-Changin’?

April 15, 2015 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Philadelphia Then and Now: Are Times Really A-Changin’?
An Interview with Harris Steinberg

The DVSGA invites you to a conversation with Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University.

Harris will speak on “Philadelphia Then and Now: Are the Times Really A-Changin?” and then participate in a Q&A led by Inga Saffron of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Have we turned the corner? Has Philadelphia finally come around to embracing the role of planning and design in city life and economic development? Big projects such as the new Comcast Innovation Center to Drexel’s ambitious plans for University City are reshaping the skyline while smaller interventions such as Sister Cities Park and Schuylkill Banks are making the city livable.

Click here to register!

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, Philadelphia, redevelopment and revitalization, resources

Call for Submissions: Scholarship Awards for Vacant Property Papers

April 3, 2015 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

The Vacant Property Research Network (VPRN) is pleased to announce its second annual scholarship competition for two masters students whose research contributes to new knowledge and practice around vacant properties.

Masters Scholarship Awards ($250) will be granted to two students enrolled in a masters degree program during 2015. Winners will be selected from the submission of a single-authored paper (12-30 pages in length) on a “vacant property” topic, which includes everything from deindustrialized landscapes, distressed cities, and shrinking regions to land banks, code enforcement strategies, and housing courts. Submissions may be refined term papers, practicum reports, or thesis chapters. Preference will be given to fully developed papers that demonstrate excellence and innovation in knowledge, research and/or practice about land change. Winners will be invited to participate in an upcoming VPRN-sponsored session at a national conference and may be eligible for travel or registration support.

For details on the application process and eligibility, please visit:

http://vacantpropertyresearch.com/2015competition

Category: Education / Tags: redevelopment and revitalization, resources, students

Dec. 1-4: Economic Development Course in Lancaster

October 6, 2014 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

For anyone looking to strengthen their economic development skills, this intensive four day course, administered by Penn State Harrisburg, is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The IEDC is the nation’s largest membership organization for economic developers. For those seeking national certification, the Economic Development Course is the first requirement in the process towards receiving certification as an economic developer (CEcD).

Category: General / Tags: events, redevelopment and revitalization, resources

Oct. 29: A New Look at Reviewing Subdivision and Development Plans

October 6, 2014 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

On October 29^th, the PA Local Government Training Partnership is coming to the Radnor Township Building in Wayne, Delaware County for a day-long focus on subdivision and development plan reviews. This course is designed for local officials, staff, and consultants involved in the front lines of reviewing subdivision and development plans. The local development review process prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code can be complex. In addition there are related approvals following different timelines for state and federal permits. The process can frustrate local officials, developers, and the public. It can lead to community controversy and ill feelings when not handled well. The course will examine the local government development review process – steps, timelines, and the roles of various officials and bodies doing the review. Information presented will be useful for both newcomers to the process and as a refresher for experienced officials and professionals. There will be hands-on exercises reviewing actual development plans. Instructors Denny Puko of DCED and John Trant, Jr., AICP of HRG will provide a new look at ways to improve the process and make it a win-win for the community and developers in achieving sound, quality development.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, redevelopment and revitalization, resources

Join Us This World Habitat Day!

September 30, 2014 / rbednar / Comments Off

The United Nations designates the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day.

For 70 years, the United Nations has been the one global organization with the vision and reach to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

World Habitat Day provides an excellent opportunity to highlight human settlement challenges from around the globe.

The purpose of World Habitat Day is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns.

The United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development will be the first UN global summit after the adoption of the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda.

RSVP here: info@una-gp.org

Info here on Facebook.

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

Oct. 6: Annual World Habitat Day

September 25, 2014 / rbednar / Comments Off

Film showing of Urbanized and a report on the first preparatory committee meeting of the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development.

Click here for more info!

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: environment and sustainability, events, redevelopment and revitalization

Aug. 24: South Street West Commercial Corridor Tour

July 29, 2014 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

PHS Pop Up Garden at 1438 South St.

Join Young Involved Philadelphia for a tour of the South Street West Commercial Corridor on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 1–3pm.

Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, foodies, and culture seekers, our 3-part series exploring commercial corridors at various stages of their development. These tours will include stops along the corridor where business owners — well-established or just beginning — will share their personal stories of why they chose their current location, and how they set up shop.

For our second tour, we will be working with the South of South Neighbors Association to feature businesses in the neighborhood. The following points of interest will be discussed along the tour: The South Street Bridge, Devil’s Pocket, The Grays Ferry Triangles, murals, The Quick Fixx Parklet, the PHS Pop Up Garden and more!

Details and $6.25 tickets at: http://younginvolvedphila.org/event/commercial-corridor-tour-south-of-south-st/

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, Philadelphia, public spaces, redevelopment and revitalization, resources

Volunteer for the PHS Pop Up Garden

May 24, 2014 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Every year, PHS Pop Up Gardens transform neglected spaces into lush and inviting places for all to enjoy. Combining cutting-edge design, outdoor art, and landscape innovation, the gardens showcase the work that PHS performs in communities all year long. PHS Pop Up Gardens leave a lasting impact by shining a light on vacant spaces with potential for redevelopment, as well as promoting the power of greening to transform cities.

From June through mid-October, we will be transforming an empty lot in Center City into a beautiful garden with daily food offerings, a nighttime beer garden, and ongoing entertainment!For the past three years, volunteers have been key to making garden visits a friendly, enjoyable and educational experience. We hope you will join us this year in welcoming our guests, helping to maintain the beautiful garden, and sharing the mission of PHS to create a sense of community through horticulture.

Category: General / Tags: horticulture, Philadelphia, public spaces, redevelopment and revitalization

June 14: Commercial Corridor Tour: Lower Frankford Ave

May 23, 2014 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Saturday, June 14, 2014

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Starts at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125)

Tickets ($6.25): http://yip.ticketleap.com/commercial-corridor-tour-lower-frankford-ave/

Designed for planners, aspiring entrepreneurs, foodies, and culture seekers, Young Involved Philadelphia is excited to announce a new 3-part series exploring commercial corridors at various stages of their development with a different corridor featured on a bi-monthly basis.

Tours will include stops along the corridor where business owners — well-established or just beginning — will share their personal stories of why they chose their current location, and how they set up shop. For our first tour, we will be working with NKCDC to feature businesses along Lower Frankford Ave, one of the fastest growing commercial corridors in Philadelphia over the last 10 years.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, Philadelphia, redevelopment and revitalization, resources

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