Get ready for what will be APA-NJ's largest conference yet! Â Visit our conference website: www.2012NJPlanningConference.org for more details. Â Registration is open!
Please join us at one of our free information sessions hosted by NJ TRANSIT to promote the sustainable development Local Demonstration Project (LDP) program. These information sessions will educate you on what the LDP is and how to fill out a successful application.
We are pleased to partner with New Jersey Future on the first of their new webinar series. The Nuts and Bolts of Non-Contiguous Clustering, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 12:30 pm, is a one-hour look at this innovative land-preservation tool and how it has been implemented in the state of New Jersey. Three presenters […]
Sponsored by the Women's Transportation Seminar, join a discussion on the various views of the environment for Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for transportation in NJ and how PPPs are evolving in the industry to enhance project delivery options. Learn what is developing with PPPs and how this funding tool may advance construction of new facilities. Hear how NJ state leadership views PPP’s. Find out the latest on this alternative funding source from a representative of the FHWA. And learn about plans at the Port Authority of NY & NJ to engage private partners to replace a major bi-state bridge.
We all know that our usual public meetings aren’t attracting large portions of our populations, and that many of the people we most want to hear from are more likely to use email and web sites than to show up for a council meeting. But with all the websites and whiz-bang online tools out there, what should we be doing? We will explore several different online public participation techniques, from surveying to idea prioritizing and ongoing project management. We will give a real-time demonstration of how several methods and online tools work, and we will spend a little time with the developer of one of these tools to discuss the challenges and protections needed to foster effective online participation.
This moderated panel discussion will examine situations common to private consultants (in contexts that also often include public sector planners) from a variety of perspectives, taking into consideration several variables. Audience members will also be invited to submit their ethical questions electronically for the panel to discuss. This session will familiarize attendees with the standards of ethical behavior according to the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the nuances of applying the Code appropriately and responsibly.
The class will cover both case law & statutes that affect the regulation of on-premise signs and will explore the constitutional issues related to speech and the First Amendment, takings under the Fifth Amendment, due process and equal protection.Â
The 2nd class will cover the regulation of Sign Illumination and will provide a practical guide to on-premise sign illumination and a review of existing university level research on sign illumination and traffic safety. Preliminary results of new digital sign (EMC) lighting level research will be presented. Also a discussion of new sign illumination technology and new trends in general lighting regulation.
This presentation will explore the local issues related to LEED ND and how the rating system approaches and measures initiatives to reduce regional impact of these issues. A general overview of the LEED ND system including prerequisites and their impact on project site selection will be presented. The session will discuss specific issues addressed by LEED ND and how individual credits relate to the issues outlined.