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Three Upcoming DVRPC Events for Planners

Rack up CM credits with the following upcoming events at DVRPC:

  • June 4: Introducing New Density to the Neighborhood (1.5 CM credits)
  • June 9: Communicating With Your Constituents: Effective Municipal Websites and Social Media Tactics
  • June 25: 2014 Planning Law Review (1.5 CM Law Credits)

Introducing New Density to the Neighborhood (1.5 CM credits)

June 4, 2014. Registration 3:30 PM; Event from 3:45 – 5:30 PM

Camden Community College William G. Rohrer Center, 1st Fl Executive Conference Room,1889 Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2013

This event offers 1.5 AICP CM credits.

3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration

3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation

4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference

Residents of existing neighborhoods do not always welcome new development, and project opponents often cite density as a primary concern. Discover how to focus community conversations about infill and redevelopment on design. In this program, planning and design experts will explore how communities can use planning, design, and policy to minimize and mitigate the impact on existing neighborhoods of dense infill and redevelopment. Learn how to address neighborhood compatibility concerns without sacrificing the goal of promoting walkable, urban places.

http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/introducing-new-density-to-the-neighborhood/

 

 

Communicating With Your Constituents: Effective Municipal Websites and Social Media Tactics

Monday, June 9, 2014. Registration: 9:00 AM; Event 9:30 – 11:30 AM

DVRPC, 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520
Whether you work for local government, a Business Improvement District, or another local organization, effective communication with your constituents is essential. These days, much of our communication takes place online—either through websites or social media. How can you ensure that your constituents find the information they seek quickly and effectively? How can you use social media more effectively given time and budget constraints? We will discuss these questions and more.

DVRPC’s Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable Series highlights challenges older suburbs and downtowns are facing and provides an opportunity to network and exchange ideas with communities facing similar concerns.  This roundtable discussion will feature presentations on effective municipal websites and social media tactics followed by a peer discussion.

Speakers:

• Patrick Murray, Director, Monmouth University Polling Institute
• Eric Rabe, Senior Advisor, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania

9:00 am – Coffee and Networking
9:30 am – Welcome and Introduction
9:45 am – Presentations
10:45 am – Roundtable Discussion Hear from your peers and colleagues as we share strategies and ideas on what your community is doing. Participants will be invited to share challenges and ideas as well as brainstorm answers to colleagues’ tough questions.

http://www.dvrpc.org/LandUse/SOS/

 

 

2014 Planning Law Review (1.5 CM Law Credits)

Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Registration: 3:30 PM; Event: 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Montgomery County Planning Commission, One Montgomery Plaza , Suite 201 , 425 Swede St., Norristown, PA 19401

This event offers 1.5 AICP CM Law credits.

3:30 – 3:45 PM: Registration

3:45 – 4:00 PM: DVRPC Presentation

4:00 – 5:30 PM: Live viewing of APA Audio/Webconference

In this annual review, planning attorneys assess the impacts on planning of U.S. Supreme Court, federal district court, and state court decisions. Topics will range from First Amendment issues to environmental actions, and from housing to equal access. Panelists also will discuss APA’s amicus filings and significant legislative actions. The program website contains links to or copies of all cases discussed and suggestions for further reading. It’s a lively, highly informative program that you and your staff, colleagues, and officials won’t want to miss.

http://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/2014law/

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