The graying of America and the global economic crisis are powerful forces that have converged this year, critically impacting the ability of communities to address the emerging hardship needs of older Americans. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging(PCA) has developed an agenda based on EPA's Aging Initiative model which integrates active aging and smart growth.Â
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.
Digital electronic signs have demonstrated a strong ability to increase results for commercial and community-oriented purposes. However, many communities are relatively unfamiliar with this rapidly-developing technology, and are concerned that these kinds of signs will create aesthetic, safety and enforcement problems for their cities and fellow citizens.