Please join us for the annual NJ Planning Conference! Â Due to Hurricane Sandy, the originally scheduled conference was moved to January 31 and February 1. Â There's still time to register!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Real progress will occur with a paradigm shift if generations work together and cultural imperatives are addressed. This session will highlight both research and on-the-ground experience in multi-generational planning.