As the Metro New York economy begins to reactivate, uncertainty remains as to the lasting effects on real estate demand. At the root of this question is whether initial reports of households relocating to the suburbs are just a short-term blip or part of a continuing trend.
Register Now This session, presented by APA New York Metro, will explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on planning, zoning and design. The presenters will attempt to investigate what the “new normal” will look like and how the pandemic will impact future planning and zoning decisions in addition to changing the way we think […]
The “Great Contraction” has sent New Jersey into economic freefall, accelerating the pace of structural change and raising profound questions about the future. What does this mean for the world of planning?
Technology and changes being brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are at the forefront of growing demand for new and emerging travel options in the NJTPA region. A convergence of both conventional and power-assisted bicycles and scooters, and other “mini-modes” are behind a radical rethinking of short distance and first-/last-mile access. While this micromobility revolution is attracting a variety of shared ride, commercial and personal users, many communities are looking for answers on how to incorporate them safely, equitably and sustainably through community policies, effective programs and roadway infrastructure. Join our panel of experts as we explore these issues.
This webinar will provide participants with tools and techniques that planners can use to successfully manage planning projects. A five-phased process for managing projects based on industry standards adopted by the Project Management Institute will be discussed. The session is built around the five phases of project management: Initiating; Planning; Executing; Controlling; and, Closing. Discussion will center on the application of project management tools and techniques in the real world of planning.
Attendees will hear from three leading practitioners in the emerging field of micromobility, each presenting a different angle on the changes that nimble, on-demand transportation options mean for street design and streetscapes, transit service, and travel patterns.
In this webinar we will explore how local planners incorporate sea level rise projections into different planning processes and documents. How does a local jurisdiction decide which sea level scenario to use? Then how has this been implemented into different planning documentation?