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Oct. 9: The End of the Suburbs?

August 24, 2013 / Justin Dula / Comments Off

Is it “The End of the Suburbs”?

The Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance presents a book event with author Leigh Gallagher & Inquirer architecture critic Inga Saffron

Thursday, October 9, 2013

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Paradiso, 1627 Passyunk Avenue

Philadelphia, PA

The American Dream of homeownership was equated with an ideal of suburban living: single-family detached home, two cars in the driveway, multiple children attending strong public schools.

But as the nation emerges from the housing bust and Millennials defer marriage, homeownership, and children, the singular suburban American Dream may be giving way to a more heterogeneous vision. Join Fortune Magazine editor, Leigh Gallagher, and the Inquirer’s Award Winning Architecture Critic, Inga Saffron, for a conversation about Leigh’s new book, The End of the Suburbs.

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Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, public spaces, urban design

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

Tomorrow!: APAPASE Emerging Professionals’ 2013 Reading Viaduct Tour — Just a Few Spots Left!

May 17, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

May 18, 2013 | 10:30am-12:00pm

On Saturday, May 18, the American Planning Association SE PA Section(APAPASE) Emerging Professionals Group invites you to an exclusive look at one of Philadelphia’s most talked-about pieces of urban infrastructure: the Reading Viaduct. Following a very successful sell-out tour in the spring of 2012, we are excited to offer another opportunity for planners, park enthusiasts, and anyone who is interested in the future of Philadelphia’s public spaces to explore the historic rail trestle. The founders of the Reading Viaduct Project will provide a guided tour and discuss the developing vision for Philadelphia’s own high line.

Registration is limited to 35 people, so sign up early to secure a spot. Participants will be required to wear appropriate shoes/clothing in order to take part in the tour. The tour will begin promptly at 10:30am on Noble Street between 13th Street and Broad Street.

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: Emerging Professionals, events, infrastructure, Philadelphia, public spaces, redevelopment and revitalization, urban design

May 17: Civic Horticulture Conference

May 13, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

Click here for reservations!

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: environment and sustainability, events, horticulture, landscape architecture, public spaces, urban design

Design on the Delaware 2013 Program Proposals Due April 8

January 28, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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.

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

Urban Design Workshop Returns to Fleisher Art Memorial

January 28, 2013 / APAPA-SE / Comments Off

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

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

This Week!: SketchUp Training With Adam Tecza

December 10, 2012 / Abigail Poses / Comments Off

Join APAPASE on Thursday December 13th from 5:30-7:30 at DVRPC (190 N. Indepdence Mall West, 8th Floor) for a training on how to use SketchUp, the 3D modelling program. The session will be taught by Adam Tecza of Group Melvin Design.

The training will provide real world examples of how the program can be useful for planning professionals and will include a follow-along demonstration of SketchUp tools needed to produce visually interesting yet informative graphics. The training will cover the basic drawing tools; how to create basic building/structural massing; how to add architectural details; and, how to integrate Google SketchUp with Google Earth, among others.

Registration is limited to 18 people and is $20/person. Light refreshments will be provided.

To register, click on the link: http://sketchupapapase.eventbrite.com

All participants MUST:

Bring their own laptop with SketchUp already downloaded onto it (go to http://sketchup.google.com/download/ for the free download)
Bring an external mouse

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, resources, urban design

Dec. 13: SketchUp Training

November 30, 2012 / Abigail Poses / Comments Off

Registration is limited to 18 people and is $20/person. Light refreshments will be provided.

To register, click on the link: http://sketchupapapase.eventbrite.com

All participants MUST:

Bring their own laptop with SketchUp already downloaded onto it (go to http://sketchup.google.com/download/ for the free download)
Bring an external mouse

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: events, resources, urban design

Coming Soon: ‘Design Matters’ Training

April 17, 2012 / Susan Elks / Comments Off

Design Matters: Using Design Guidelines to Shape a Community

Across the nation, places of all sizes are seeking ways to create environments that attract residents and tax-paying businesses, making community design more important than ever. Planning tools and policies – such as design guidelines – have a powerful impact on how communities look and function but are often underutilized in Pennsylvania. This advanced session will show how to guide the aesthetics and functionality of the built environment to contribute to community success. The workshop is jointly sponsored by the PA Chapter of APA and the PA Local Government Training Partnership.

This workshop will be presented at six locations statewide, including Camp Hill on May 30th and DVRPC in Philadelphia on May 31st. Cost is $30 and approval of 3 CM credits for the sessions is pending. Click here for details.

Download: 420_Design_Matters

Category: Upcoming Events / Tags: certification maintenance, events, resources, urban design