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Feb. 13: Fracking and Resource Extraction and Community Planning

Fracking and Resource Extraction and Community Planning (1.5 CM credits)

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 3:30PM – 5:30PM

DVRPC, 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Tickets are free, but you must reserve a spot at http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/fracking/

Join DVRPC to view APA’s upcoming national webinar, Fracking and Resource Extraction and Community Planning. As America turns inward to develop energy sources and extract natural resources for local production, communities are facing major issues, including economic, environmental, housing, and social challenges. How are communities planning for this new era of resource extraction and how are they responding to new pressures on local resources? Examine the issue from multiple perspectives and examine innovative solutions.

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Feb. 23: PA Land Use Institute

The PA Land Use Institute is hosting its annual session on Saturday February 23, 2013.  The training includes two hours of updates on recent court cases specific to Pennsylvania and a 90 minute session from FEMA on floodplain management.  The session will be held at the Berks County Agricultural Center in Leesport.  Registration information can be downloaded.  The registration deadline is February 18th.

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Feb. 21: Lessons From Sandy: Is Philadelphia Prepared for the Next Natural Disaster?

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Join the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for the February Urban Sustainability Forum as they consider the lessons we have learned from Hurricane Sandy and what will be required to make Philadelphia more resilient to storms, extreme weather, and other impacts of climate change in the future.

The past 10 years were the costliest in U.S. history for natural disasters. Hurricane Sandy left 131 Americans dead, more than 6 million without power, and $50 billion worth of damages, making it the second most destructive Atlantic hurricane behind Katrina. Cities along the Jersey Shore and in New York faced property damage, widespread flooding, power outages, crippled transportation systems, and loss of life. These extreme events are expected to grow in frequency and intensity because of climate change.

Panelists will discuss how we can use our knowledge from Hurricane Sandy to reduce our vulnerability and manage the risk of building and living in hazard-prone areas through better planning, engineering, and policy.

 

 

Speakers:

 

  • Scott Gabriel Knowles (Moderator), Associate Professor, Drexel University and author of The Disaster Experts: Mastering Risk in Modern America
  • Chris Linn – Manager, Office of Environmental Planning, DVRPC
  • Howard Kunreuther, James G. Dinan Professor, Wharton Business School, UPenn
  • MaryAnn E. Tierney, Regional Administrator, FEMA, Region III

 

http://www.ansp.org/Visit/Events/Details/?eid=2494&iid=8847

Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings

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Travel all over the state with this week’s job postings:

1) Policy Director – PACDC – Philadelphia

2) Financial Analyst/Project Associate – BLS Strategies – Princeton, NJ

3) Senior Engagement Manager – City of Philadelphia, Office of Information & Technology – Philadelphia

4) Deputy Director for Housing and Real Estate – City of Reading, PA – Reading, PA

5) Graduate Summer Fellow 2013 – JOIN: Job Opportunity Investment Network – Philadelphia, PA

7) Transporation Planner – Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Position – Harrisburg, PA

8) Transportation/Community planner – Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Allentown, PA

9) Senior Transportation Planner/Modeler/Engineer – Lehigh Valley Planning Comission – Allentown, PA

10) Market Analyst Associate – Delta Development Group, Inc. – Mechanicsburg, PA

11) Analyst/Senior Analyst, Strategic Consulting Practice – Public Financial Management – Philadelphia

12) Executive Director – Wildlands Network – Philadelphia

13) Executive Director (Part-Time) – Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. – Philadelphia

14) Transportation Planner – Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – Philadelphia, PA

15) Neighborhood Advisory Committee Organizer – The Partnership CDC – Philadelphia

For more statewide positions, be sure to check the APAPA’s site!

Full descriptions after the jump!

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Design on the Delaware 2013 Program Proposals Due April 8

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Share your expertise, experience, and leadership in the design and building industry by presenting a program at the 11th Annual Design on the Delaware Conference.

AIA Philadelphia is accepting program proposals for the 2013 Design on the Delaware conference October 29 – November 1, 2013, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel and Center for Architecture. This multi-disciplinary conference features four keynotes speakers, 36 education programs, 3 days of tours and a full day design charrette for architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers, and other design and building professionals.

Program proposals are due April 8 and must meet the guidelines as outlined in the Call for Programs. To download the Call for Programs, visit www.designonthedelaware.com. Advertising, exhibit, and sponsor opportunities are also available. For more information, contact Pat Gourley at pat@aiaphila.org.

March 23: AICP Exam Prep Session

The PA Chapter is once again hosting a full day prep session for the AICP exam.  The prep session is targeted at those who are taking the test in May or November of 2013, and will provide testing tips as well as an overview of material within each content area of the exam.  Information will be provided on history, law, theory, plan implementation, functional areas, public participation, social justice, spatial areas and ethics.  Resources will be identified to assist attendees with their studies.  The session is free for members and $20 for non-members; attendees must purchase lunch on their own.  Beverages will be provided throughout the day.  Registration details are attached or available on the Chapter website.

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Urban Design Workshop Returns to Fleisher Art Memorial

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Next month, Fleisher Art Memorial will bring back its popular Urban Design Workshop.  Through this five-session course, students will examine the theory and practice of urban design, with an emphasis on architecture, public space, and community development.

“Last year we had a great mix of aspiring urbanists, including curious citizens, civic leaders, amateur artists, and experienced designers,” says Benjamin Cromie who is returning as the course instructor. “It’s a great winter 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 create a hypothetical design for a real-world site. The course will run on Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm at Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street, from February 12 through March 12. Some drawing required; all experience levels welcome.

Tuition: $130 (Fleisher members), $150 (nonmembers)

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

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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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.