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Earn over 50 CM credits every year on your computer – at no cost to members of participating APA chapters and divisions that support the Planning Webcast Consortium. Please check back periodically as we develop additional offerings throughout the year. Webcasts take place live on Fridays from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET and are worth 1.5 AICP CM credits (for live viewing only) unless otherwise noted.
Off the Shelf and Into Action, Creating an Implementable Comprehensive Plan
August 12, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
CM #9251070
Guest Host: APA Pennsylvania Chapter
“The plan wasn’t implemented.” This is an all-too-common lament about comprehensive plans. It is a proverbial tale familiar even to those who are not planners. A plan sits on the shelf and collects dust. There are different things planners can do to create plans that are practical and lead to results. This webcast will discuss the “implementable comprehensive plan” approach, affirmative principles and steps communities can employ to create plans elected officials and citizens embrace and partners join in help implement. The webcast will highlight case studies and lessons learned as the “implementable comprehensive plan” has grown as a movement in Pennsylvania. The webcast will discuss five keys for an implementable plan. The keys include specific suggestions for a plan’s content, organization, process steps, and participants. The webinar will take a closer look at how the five keys have been applied in recent comprehensive plans to better involve elected officials and the public, undertake problem-solving work sessions, design workable action plans, and create capacity to implement the plan. The webinar will challenge planners. Are they driven by helping a community achieve its aspirations and address its problems and needs or by the exercise of writing a book? Do they focus on the real issues a community is facing or a perceived statutory template? Webcast presenters Denny Puko and Jim Pashek are pioneers of the implementable plan approach. Ideas they will present come from their new book Off the Shelf and Into Action, How to Create an Implementable Comprehensive Plan.
CM | 1.5
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Designing Roundabouts to Support Walkability and Smart Growth
August 19, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
CM #9253342
Guest Host: APA Urban Design and Preservation Division
Roundabouts are becoming more common in American communities as a powerful tool for moving traffic while enhancing walkability for people of all ages, especially when designed well. Dan Burden of Blue Zones LLC, one of America’s leading walkability experts, is featured as this month speaker in APA’s Urban Design & Preservation Division webinar series to examine the most essential design features of roundabouts, as well as how to design and operate them for walking, bicycling, driving, and freight movement, illustrating what works best and why.
CM | 1.5
Announcements
APA-MA Virtual Lunch N’ Learn – DesegregateCT: Vision, analysis, and action on inclusive housing for all communities – Recording!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for this important conversation! DesegregateCT is a pro-homes coalition of neighbors and nonprofits advocating for more equitable, affordable, and environmentally-sustainable …Read More »
Summer 2022 Issue of Massachusetts Planning!
Here’s the Summer 2022 Issue of Massachusetts Planning! We hope you enjoy this issue and find the articles interesting, informative and useful. As always, your comments and suggestions …Read More »
Job Opportunities
Transportation Planner 2 – State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation
Recruitment #220803-8876FE-001 Location: Newington, CT Salary: $83,326-$119,928 Job Type: Open to the Public Close Date: 8/19/2022 11:59:00pm Apply Here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=220803&R2=8876FE&R3=001 The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting Transportation Planner 2 position in our Performance Management Unit. This unit, within the Bureau of …Read More »Municipal & Regional Planner or Senior Planner – Windham Regional Commission
The Windham Regional Commission (WRC) seeks a highly skilled, self-motivated, full-time (37.5 hrs./wk.) Planner or Senior Planner (depending upon experience) with a municipal and regional planning background and desire to work in a rural context with a team of dedicated professionals, volunteer WRC Commissioners, and municipal officials. The WRC is …Read More »Administrative Assistant Grants/Conservation – Town of Salisbury
This position supports the Department of Planning and Development in a number of critical areas. The Administrative Assistant for Grants/Conservation works on the CDBG grant each year, conservation projects, assists the Conservation Commission, and works on planning projects while also handling day to day tasks like invoices and payroll. This …Read More »Active Transportation Coordinator – City of Cambridge
Active Transportation Coordinator, CDD (Job Code: M588-738) The Active Transportation Coordinator, a member of the 15-person Environmental and Transportation Planning team, will manage and assist with the city’s education programs for elementary and high school student populations as well as the public. In addition, supports a variety of multi-modal transportation …Read More »Transportation Planner 2 – Connecticut DOT
Transportation Planner 2 – Travel Demand and Air Quality Modeling Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) Recruitment #220803-8876FE-003 Location – Newington, CT Date Opened – 8/6/2022 12:00:00 AM Salary – $83,326 – $119,928/year Job Type – Open to the Public Close Date – 8/26/2022 11:59:00 PM The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is …Read More »Bus Service Planner – Connecticut DOT
Bus Service Planner – Office of Transit and Ridesharing Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) Recruitment #220803-8876FE-002 Location – Newington, CT Date Opened – 8/6/2022 12:00:00 AM Salary – $83,326 – $119,928/year Job Type – Open to the Public Close Date – 8/19/2022 11:59:00 PM The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has a Bus …Read More »Associate Digital Equity Planner – Massachusetts Broadband Institute
Associate Digital Equity Planner Apply Here: https://apply.workable.com/masstech/j/D70349B43A/ To support the rapid growth of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s (MBI) program efforts in digital equity initiatives, we are seeking an Associate Digital Equity Planner. This is a dynamic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a variety of digital equity/broadband planning …Read More »Watershed Resilience Planner – Canton, MA
Background The Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) seeks a candidate for the full-time position of Watershed Resilience Planner. NepRWA is a nonprofit conservation group (www.neponset.org) that works to protect and restore the Neponset River, its tributaries and surrounding watershed lands. Our goal is a healthy river that enhances the resilience, …Read More »Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Coordinator – Martha’s Vineyard Commission
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission is seeking a full-time Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Coordinator. This position plays a central role at the MVC, the Island’s regional planning agency, working directly with applicants, commissioners, town officials, MVC staff, the public, and others to coordinate and facilitate the review of DRI projects, …Read More »Assistant Director of Planning – Town of Dartmouth
TITLE: Assistant Director of Planning UNION: DTEA 40 hours LOCATION: Planning DATE AVAILABLE: ASAP SALARY: Grade 8 – $27.84 – $36.23 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical and administrative work supporting the operations of the Planning Board and assisting the Director of Planning in planning, and implementing the programs and decisions that …Read More »Senior Climate Resilience Project Manager – BETA Group
BETA Group has the following employment opportunity: Senior Climate Resilience Project Manager | BETA Group (beta-inc.com)Read More »Senior Community Planner – JM Goldson
JM Goldson, a small private planning firm based in Boston, is seeking a Senior Community Planner for Housing and Equity. Applications are being accepted now on a rolling basis until filled. More information and how to apply: https://www.jmgoldson.com/hiringRead More »