osted by James Carpentier, AICP, and presented by Wendy Moeller, and Mike Freeborg, Director of Government Relations for YESCO, the presentation of answers these questions, and provides practical, solution-focused guidance that can set the foundation for regulations that allow for the opportunity to leverage this technology while protecting community aesthetic values and safety concerns.
Organizing, designing, agreeing…and the dreaded collecting. Join DVRPC, the Collingswood BID, and Leigh Minor Nagy from Minor Bird Retail Therapy, on how to make cooperative marketing effective, smart, and as pleasant as possible.
Join APA-NJ for an exciting bus/walking tour of the Inner Essex Rail corridor with locations throughout Newark, East Orange and Orange. Learn more about the Urban Essex Coalition - their recommendations and accomplishments, and discuss whether or not this initiative can be replicated in other places.
Creative Placemaking Planning for Real Estate Professionals is a one-day workshop which will include a broad overview of what Creative Placemaking is and why this approach is so effective for sustainable development towards increasing community vibrancy, social equity and economic growth.
The referendum for a stable source of open space funding barely made it onto the November ballot. Tom Gilbert, Keep It Green will describe what the referendum means and what needs to be done to ensure its passage. Other speakers will discuss the importance of open space for healthy communities.
Registration is now open for the premier planning conference in Pennsylvania.
Join APAPASE for an evening of food, fun, and (planning-themed) Quizzo!
The NJAFM Annual Conference is a statewide conference related to floodplain management and planning. The conference draws a multi-disciplinary audience including planners, engineers, scientists and local officials.
Given the quagmire of this recent history of COAH proposals and litigation in NJ, maybe it’s time to review how other states are facilitating affordable housing production and to consider how their experiences could reshape New Jersey’s approach. Leading the discussion is Rachel Bratt, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University, and author or co-author of many articles, reports, and chapters in books on housing policy.
Join APA-NJ for a walking tour of Downtown Somerville. Centrally located in Somerset County, Somerville is the quintessential example of how old meets new. Through proactive planning and innovative development, Somerville represents the synergy between historic landmarks and modern amenities. (CM | 2.0)
Please join us for the largest GIS conference in the mid-Atlantic region. MAC URISA 2014 will be held October 22nd through the 24th at the Resorts Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We are proud to host a comprehensive, multi-day conference to showcase the outstanding projects and technologies used by our members.
The 59th NJDRMI for Fall 2014 is your opportunity to get up-to-speed on making the most out of key digital tools for your marketing and is aimed to help you be more effective and strategic at promoting your downtown, business and events. This action-packed day is designed for business districts, management organizations, chambers and other municipal, county and regional leaders (CM | 2.5 Pending)
Join Brick City Conversations for a presentation on the Regional Plan Association’s Fourth Plan.
Registration is open. The PP Exam Review Course for the Fall 2014 test period will be held Saturday, October 25 from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
The APA-NJ Executive Committee cordially invites you to a Volunteer Appreciation Party to thank all of our volunteers for the work you do for the chapter throughout the year.  The event will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at Tumulty's Pub, 361 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.  Light fare (variety of appetizers) will be […]
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning's 54th Annual Conference offers nearly 300 AICP CM credits over a four-day conference. The preliminary program can be found at www.acsp.org and lists the sessions that qualify for credit. A conference app will be available this week and attendees can create their own schedule for session attendance.