The 2012 AICP Exam Review Series is being co-hosted by the North Carolina, Maryland, Illinois, and Pennsylvania chapters of the American Planning Association. Speakers and presentation materials are in process. Members of participating chapters in the Planning Webcast Series are invited to participate.
In today’s world, new and innovative technology is being used to help create community planning charretes, vision statements and neighborhood plans. Participants will learn first-hand how these innovative technological approaches are being utilized in the community building process, how to apply them to real world situations, and how to acquire the skills and information necessary to develop these programs.
The Public Health Symposium will highlight the importance of assessing all policies to determine how they may impact on the health status of community members, through a process called 'Health Impact Assessments.
AICP members will gain a more nuanced set of skills related to organizing and participating in community workshops and other public engagement strategies. Viewers will also learn effective ways of participating in public forums by developing new ways of eliciting input and important feedback from residents and stakeholders.
Create A Place: Arts Build Communities is the second annual statewide conference aimed at building, advancing and sustaining creative communities and art centered economies. It is the only major event in New Jersey that brings together urban planners and public affairs professionals along with artists, cultural leaders, elected and appointed officials, as well as community and economic development experts to share ideas and best practices in the emerging field of creative placemaking.
Complete Streets refers to a balanced approach to transportation solutions that takes into account the needs of all roadway users: pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and motorists. Come to the April workshop to learn how to create a Complete Streets policy for your municipality, whether urban, suburban or rural.Â
PlanSmart NJ will bring together international, regional,and local experts from business, academia, and government to explore policy solutions and practical strategies to attract and retain a creative, talented workforce through the design of functional regions and desirable communities. The conference will blend practicality with vision, elevating the discussion beyond today’s economic and planning challenges to identify concrete steps and strategies that New Jersey citizens and leaders can take to build a more sustainable and economically vibrant future.
This one-day class is meant for pond owners, pond managers, landscape architects, engineers and anyone involved with the design, management or maintenance of ponds. This course is structured to help you make the proper decisions regarding the appearance, function or up-keep of your pond.Â
The Molly Ann Brook Rain Barrel and Rain Garden Initiative differs from traditional environmental planning and protection efforts in that it is a community-based approach to environmental quality, which relies on public involvement rather than costly engineering solutions.Â
Retail Recruitment Tools and Methods for Business District Managers, Chamber Officials and Leaders involved in recruiting businesses to their districts.