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Does the New Normal Impact the Old Ethics? (CM Ethics | 1.5)

Online Webinar , United States

New pressure from elected officials and city managers to reduce fees, regulations and process to make it easier to attract development may or may not be consistent with the Principles espoused by the Code of Ethics, much less the Rules of Conduct. This interactive session will engage participants in dialogue about the pressures we are facing in our jobs on a day to day basis and how to align our response with the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Copy Cats: How Plagiarism (and laziness) Is Discrediting The Urban Planning Profession (CM | 1.5)

Online Webinar , United States

Planning and plagiarism go hand in hand. We copy zoning codes, plans, and ideas from other towns and, in the process, we are responsible for killing any sense of identity in our own communities. This session is about gaining the self confidence to plan truly exceptional places. This session is sponsored by the Ohio State University.

 

Green Tourism and Hospitality Conference: Leveraging People, Planet and Profits (the Triple-Bottom-Line)

Double Tree By Hilton Somerset Hotel & Conference Center 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ, United States

The Green Tourism and Hospitality Conference is coming to Somerset County this February! This full day event providing technical insight in operations and marketing will show you how to leverage People, Planet and Profits to give your company a competitive edge.

$125

Marketing Affordable Units in a Buyers Market and Affordable Housing Update

Bridgewater Municipal Building 100 Commons Way, Conference Room 102 A & B, Bridgewater, NJ, United States

This event sponsored by the Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey will discuss how to get eligible homeowners interested in affordable units you have for sale. It will include Sample Forms, Materials and Advertising for Open Houses, Advertising Tips/Resources, What to Do When Homeowner hires a Realtor and Much More! Space is limited and a light breakfast will be provided.

$25 – $45

Webinar: Redevelopment 101 (CM | 1.5)

Online Webinar , United States

The powers afforded municipalities under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law to reshape their communities are filled with promise and pitfalls. This session, featuring the authors of The Redevelopment Handbook: A Guide to Rebuilding New Jersey’s Communities (now in its second edition; available for purchase from APA-New Jersey via the link), will provide an overview of the redevelopment process, including the statutory criteria that must be established to determine that an area is in need of redevelopment, the steps that must be taken to adopt a redevelopment plan, together with a roadmap to follow the key legal requirements.

$25

Digital Downtown: Tech Saavy Ways to Move People to Action (CM | Pending)

Eagle Theater 208 Vine Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037, NJ, United States

APA-NJ Members use promotional code APANJ2-13 to receive a 10% discount.  A one-day intensive workshop teaching how to strengthen organizational communication & participation integrating the latest tools & innovations in social media and web applications. Designed for business district management organizations, chambers and other municipal, county and regional leaders. 

$40

Food Systems Planning Webinar (CM | 1.5)

Online Webinar , United States

This webinar will cover Food Systems Planning. It is targeted at local government officials and planners. The introduction will describe what food system planning is, what local governments should consider, and what tools and resources are available.

MAPS: Oklahoma City’s Renaissance through Self-Investment and Economic Development (CM | 1.5)

Online Webinar , United States

 MAPS 3 is a 10-year program designed to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City through the construction of eight projects funded by a limited term, one-cent sales tax initiative that began in April 2010. Russell Claus, Director of Planning for the City of Oklahoma City, and Cathy O’Connor, President of The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, will discuss the history of the MAPS initiatives, private investment that has occurred as a result, and ongoing planning for leveraging private investment from MAPS 3 projects.

Hurricane Sandy: Recover, Restore and Rebuild

Toms River Municipal Building (Council Room) 33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

Sustainable Jersey is hosting two workshops to highlight new and existing incentives that are available to assist residents, businesses and the public sector in rebuilding with energy efficiency and future savings in mind.

Making Urban Transport Sustainable: Comparison of Germany and the U.S (CM | 1.5)

Special Events Forum, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Professor Buehler's presentation will investigate international trends in daily travel behavior with a focus on Germany and the U.S. Reliance on the automobile for most trips contributes to costly trends like pollution, oil dependence, congestion, and obesity.

How to Start a New Consulting Firm: Strategies for Success (CM | 1.5)

Online Webinar , United States

What happens when a group of six planning consultants decides to create a new consulting firm during the latest Great Recession? Hear how this group of one-time sole proprietor planning consultants chose to join forces and start a new consulting firm as the market contracted….and they succeeded. What did it take? What lessons did they learn? What tools and strategies worked best? How did sole proprietors, used to being leaders themselves, adjust to the new normal of being part of a six-person firm? Learn how to succeed and what it takes to move forward in today’s market.

 

Engage: Elizabeth Public Workshop

Thomas H. Brown Conference Center (5th Floor) - Union County College 40 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

Please join Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and the City of Elizabeth for a
public workshop to gather input for the plans that will shape the future of
North Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy: Recover, Restore and Rebuild

Woodbridge Community Center 600 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ, United States

Sustainable Jersey is hosting two workshops to highlight new and existing incentives that are available to assist residents, businesses and the public sector in rebuilding with energy efficiency and future savings in mind.

Engage: Essex County Public Workshop

Richard J. Cody Arena at South Mountain - Conference Room and Atrium 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, United States

Please join Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and Essex County for a
public workshop to gather input for the plans that will shape the future of
North Jersey.

Engaging Local Businesses to Build a Unified Downtown

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our next Roundtable discussion on various strategies on how to engage local businesses and build a more unified downtown. Topics of discussion will include outreach strategies, incentives for businesses, and overall strategies for downtown businesses. David Rucki of DMR Consulting Solutions will lead the roundtable discussion.