Using land use planning measures to respond to advance sustainability and resilience of both the natural and built environment requires at least a basic understanding of the environment and of ecological principles. The American Planning Association has recently established a Certified Environmental Planner credential in recognition of the expertise required in these areas.
2011 marks the start of the baby boomers entering retirement and increasing the 65+ population to a projected 70.3 million by 2030. The aging of America is an extraordinary opportunity to critically examine the built environment from the perspective of older people with the goal of creating communities that one can spend their lifetime or age-in-place.
A panel discussion featuring regional experts in sustainable streets will be followed by a workshop session, where you will work with facilitators to analyze the potential for innovative roadway treatments in Hoboken and Long Island City.
Come network with young professionals involved across the community development spectrum!
Planners and policy makers must advance infrastructure supporting aging in place within a comprehensive and inclusive planning strategy. This session briefly reviews aging research and presents a matrix of individual, cultural, health, economic, legal, infrastructure, and environmental systems within which to consider aging in place technologies.
Planning Reality 101 is a series of rotating 20 minute discussions between two 'Young Professionals' and small groups of students. This year, we will feature five (5) groups: Transportation, Environmental, Housing, Land Use, and Local Planning.
Learn from experienced local leaders and professionals about how to achieve innovative, high-quality, community-minded redevelopment in light of current economic and environmental constraints. Workshops are structured in a hands-on, case-study format, featuring instructors who have faced the challenges of redevelopment in communities throughout New Jersey.
Co-sponsored by the American Planning Association – NJ Chapter, the NJ Historic Preservation Office and Drew University, this one-day workshop is open to all preservationists, but specifically geared toward those serving on a local commission. This program is designed to benefit both new and experienced commission members as well as being relevant for planning and zoning board members and elected officials.
The Delaware River Basin Forum is a free, one-day event addressing the sustainability of water resources of the Delaware River Basin. The purpose of the Forum is to heighten awarenesss of the challenges for water resouerce protection; to connect regional and local officials, planners, water suppliers, regulators, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders and basin-wide and local issues; and to create the framework for ongoing collaboration.
The APA-NJ Chapter is offering exam preparation courses for candidates planning to take the AICP and/or New Jersey PP exam(s) in May 2011. The courses will feature topics likely to be addressed in the exams and will be led by a variety of well-respected planning professionals and lecturers practicing or teaching in New Jersey.
The presentation will focus on balancing the special assessment fee with the “special benefits” that must be received by the assessees to avoid a “takings.” The presentation will also discuss community organizing, preparation to become a witness, and the AICP Code of Ethics.
An overwhelming majority of older Americans wants to age in place despite speculations for a strong future demand for denser, more walkable residential environments and grey flight, residential movement of older households from suburbs to urban areas, which is postulated based on life course theory.
The APA-NJ Chapter is offering exam preparation courses for candidates planning to take the AICP and/or New Jersey PP exam(s) in May 2011. The courses will feature topics likely to be addressed in the exams and will be led by a variety of well-respected planning professionals and lecturers practicing or teaching in New Jersey.
Join Various Affordable Housing Professionals for a Unique Networking Opportunity at Ponzios Diner in Cherry Hill.
A Complete Streets Workshop, focused on providing municipal and county officials with information on planning for Complete Streets in both suburban and rural areas.
New Urbanism has gained considerable acceptance in the last 20 years, it remains controversial in a number of circles. Many critics believe that, while the New Urbanism contains many attractive ideas, it has not been able to effectively deal with a wide range of issues associated with inner-city communities and metropolitan growth that simply did not exist in the early twentieth century when it’s planning and design predecessors were being implemented.
This session will explore a variety of social media tools for public participation examining how city planners are using these tools in practice. Explore how Austin, Texas has used social media in its comprehensive plan and its strategic mobility planning.
The APA-NJ Chapter is offering exam preparation courses for candidates planning to take the AICP and/or New Jersey PP exam(s) in May 2011. The courses will feature topics likely to be addressed in the exams and will be led by a variety of well-respected planning professionals and lecturers practicing or teaching in New Jersey.