As urban populations have grown, the need for sustainable transportation systems is increasingly crucial. Communities must now account for a range of complex factors in their transportation and land-use planning, including mass transit, economic development, livable communities, population density, climate change, alternative energies and more. This webinar explores the concepts behind hind sustainable transportation and provides an overview of successfully applying sustainable transportation principles in Norway. The webinar also covers a program at the University of Washington designed to train planners and engineers to bring a sustainability perspective to all aspects of transportation systems policy and planning.

This workshop is a collaborative effort by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), Sustainable Jersey, the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, the New Jersey Department of Transportation and Together North Jersey. The full day training opportunity is structured in four discrete sections, giving the participants the ability to make the most efficient use of their time by choosing the content that best meets their needs.

Come out & enjoy a great round of golf at this beautiful & scenic course, and better yet – network with friends & colleagues while supporting the USGBC NJ Chapter.

This session will discuss two parallel arterial corridor planning programs the City of La Crosse undertook in 2017 and how each engaged stakeholders, identified goals and integrated transportation design and desired outcomes with triple bottom line targets in land use planning. Learn how the City worked with consulting teams, engaged citizens and businesses to set the stage for improvements and redevelopment on these aging urban strips.

Keeping volunteers engaged is key to any community planning project that relies on the altruistic investment of its residents. In Florida, AARP has had success in turning core volunteers into viable leaders who help educate local communities about the benefits of planning healthier and livable communities for residents of all ages.

Don't miss a full day of learning, networking, and awards! The DNJ Annual Conference hosts industry experts who will provide insights into downtown management best practices, as well as development, business and retail market trends. AICP CM Credits Pending

Work on The Fourth Regional Plan began by talking with and listening to people from across the region. What the Regional Plan Association heard was that people loved where they live, but they had serious concerns. Housing was too expensive. Commutes were long and unreliable. The destruction brought by Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy underscored the region’s vulnerability to climate change and raised questions about how prepared we were for the storms to come.

The NJLM Conference 2018 rolls out inspiration to plan for the future with a theme of Municipalities Leading the Way. Join 16,000 of your peers in municipal government for an invaluable learning experience which yields benefits throughout the year. With 100+ educational sessions and over 700 exhibitors, November 13-15 will be three eventful days to share ideas, products, and solutions!

As we get ready to close the books on 2018 and ring in the New Year, it is time to focus on what’s ahead for the economy and commercial real estate markets. This is especially timely as the Federal Reserve’s more restrictive fiscal policy seems to be creating a glide path toward slower growth and the next recession, as is already evident in a decelerating housing market which is usually a leading indicator.

This session will review the current state of the law governing the placement of wireless facilities, with particular emphasis on recent federal actions on small cells within the rights-of-way.

Female planners only comprise of 22 percent of the FAICP College of Fellows membership within APA. While there is a gradual increase in the number of female nominations and inductees throughout recent years, the current gender disparity of membership is alarming.

New Jersey is struggling with outdated infrastructure, congested roads, and polluted water… but solutions are within reach. Learn about how redevelopment is the best way to achieve efficient, equitable, and sustainable growth in our state at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum.

Hosted by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA), the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) is the largest regional building industry tradeshow in the Northeast. With state of the art products, innovative services, and educational programs, ABC inspires attendees with countless ideas to aid in the success of their business. It is also an excellent forum for networking and deal-making amongst peers in the home building industry. The show is one of the pre-eminent events on the East Coast for building industry professionals. Come see the latest products and technologies, meet the manufacturers, network with your cohorts and kick off a busy 2019 on a productive note.

APA's 2019 National Planning Conference is the premier planning event of the year. NPC19 will bring together the hottest topics, the latest tools, and the leading voices with something new to say. With hundreds of sessions and cutting-edge presentations on offer, you can dig deeper into your specialty or explore new topics.

The New Jersey Sustainability Summit is an exceptional one-day forum, annually drawing more than 350 change-makers from across the political, private and public sectors. Participants will engage in thoughtful discussions, share best practices, hail the work that is currently being done in sustainability across the state, and identify areas for future regional collaboration. This year’s Summit will be bigger and better than ever to celebrate Sustainable Jersey’s 10th Anniversary!

AHPNJ is excited to once again be hosting a June Symposium for affordable housing professionals. Continuing education credits are pending with NJAPA, Rutgers, and NJ Supreme Court. Janel Winter, Director, DCA Division of Housing and Community Resources, will be the keynote speaker.