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Ken Greenberg to Speak at Design on the Delaware Conference

August 22, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Ken Greenberg, architect, urban designer, teacher, writer, former Director of Urban Design and Architecture for the City of Toronto and Principal of Greenberg Consultants, will speak at 11th Annual Design on the Delaware conference, October 29 – November 1 in Philadelphia.

Mr. Greenberg has played a pivotal role on public and private assignments in urban settings throughout North America and Europe, focusing on the rejuvenation of downtowns, waterfronts, neighborhoods and on campus master planning, regional growth management, and new community planning. Cities as diverse as Toronto, Hartford, Amsterdam, New York, Boston, Montréal, Washington DC, Paris, Detroit and San Juan Puerto Rico have benefited from his advocacy and passion for restoring the vitality, relevance and sustainability of the public realm in urban life. Greenberg will present “City Building with Nature in Mind” on Tuesday, October 29 during the morning General Session.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: Design on the Delaware, environment and sustainability, events, resources, riverfront and waterfront

Oct. 29: Ethics for Planning and Design Professionals

August 20, 2013 / Nicole Hostettler / Comments Off

Need those ethics credits? The Southeast Council of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA SE PA) is partnering with the Design on the Delaware conference this year to present Ethics for Planning & Design Professionals. Speakers include J. Shane Creamer, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Board of Ethics, and Joanne Phillips, an expert in zoning and land use from Ballard Spahr. Registration for one day at the conference costs less than $250 and includes up to 5 CM credits, including the required 1.5 for ethics. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 10:25am – 11:55am.

Have a specific question about something? Always wondered about an ethical situation, exactly how it should be handled? APA SE PA wants to hear from you! We are collecting inquiries and scenarios for our APA Ethics speakers to address. As brief or in-depth as you’d like, please email to sharonmaclean1@gmail.com by October 1, 2013. All emails will be kept confidential.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, events, Philadelphia, resources

Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

August 13, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Just because it’s the dog days of summer doesn’t mean there aren’t still new jobs to be had.

1) Outreach and Volunteerism Manager – Natural Lands Trust – Media, PA
2) FAO Schwarz Family Foundation Fellowship – Please Touch Museum – Philadelphia
3) Part-Time Data Analyst – CamConnect – Camden, NJ 4) Marketing Assistant – Econsult – Philadelphia
5) Business Development Manager – Veolia Energy – Philadelphia
6) Housing Expert – Bekiempis and Associates LLC – Bangor, PA
7) Intern, Citizens Planning Institute – Philadelphia City Planning Commission – Philadelphia 8) Student Positions – Philadelphia Global Water Initiative – Philadelphia
9) Intern, Capacity Building, Community Impact – United Way of Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia
10) Mapping Project and Development Intern – Asian Arts Initiative – Philadelphia
11) Community Organizer and Strategic Initiatives Manager – John Bartram Association – Philadelphia
12) Watershed Education Manager – Camden Children’s Garden – Camden, NJ

Full descriptions after the jump!

Category: General / Tags: jobs, resources

Sept. 20: Trolley Tour of Chester County’s Classic Towns (3 CM pending)

August 7, 2013 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

Phoenixville Borough, the West Chester Business Improvement District, Historic Kennett Square, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) and the American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter Southeast Section (APAPASE) are partnering for a trolley tour of several Classic Towns in Chester County. On Friday, September 20, 2013, we’re heading to Phoenixville, West Chester, and Kennett Square to tour their downtown redevelopment efforts and historic sites. The event will last from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and includes both breakfast and lunch. The cost of the tour is $30. Seating is limited. Full details and registration information are available here.

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

Professional Development Scholarships – Apply Now!

July 22, 2013 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

The PA Chapter of APA is pleased to announce two Professional Development Awards: Jerry S Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award and Irving Hard, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award. These awards can be used to cover a range of professional development activities, including graduate or undergraduate planning-related classes, in-depth training on planning-related topics such as but not limited to charrettes and mediation, planning-related workshops such as those offered through APA’s Planners Training Service, or other training relevant to the professional development.

Jerry S. Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award – A scholarship of $2000.00 will be awarded to the Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates commitment in the field of community planning, involvement in public sector planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.
Irving Hand, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award – One scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 is awarded annually to an outstanding Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates excellence in the field of community planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.

Please review application requirements here. The deadline to complete your application is August 30, 2013.

Category: General / Tags: resources

Urban Design Returns to Fleisher

July 3, 2013 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

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.

http://www.fleisher.org/workshops/adults.php

Category: Education / Tags: Philadelphia, resources, urban design

July 18: LGBT-Friendly Senior Housing in Philadelphia

June 27, 2013 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

LGBT-Friendly Senior Housing in Philadelphia: Creating the John C. Anderson Apartments

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.

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

July 18: Choosing the Renewable Energy Frameworks That Work for Your Community

June 7, 2013 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

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.

Category: General, Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, DVRPC, energy, environment and sustainability, events, resources

Next Week: Voices of the Creative Economy — 2 CM Credits Pending

June 4, 2013 / Christina Arlt / Comments Off

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?