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HBCU Forum
Date: 2012-03-28
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM (3 Days)
Location: Morgan State University´s School of Architecture and Planning
3 day gathering of all HBCU schools offering programs in Architecture, Planning, Landscape Architecture and Construction Management.
More info here:
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Transforming Transportation 2013
Date: 2013-01-17
Time: 8:30 AM- 7:30 PM
Location: World Bank HQ, Washington DC
Info Here: http://wri.givezooks.com/events/tt-2013/
Thursday, January 17
8:30 AM-7:30 PM
Friday, January 18
8:30 AM-4:00 PM
EMBARQ and the World Bank will co-host the 10th annual Transforming Transportation conference at the World Bank in Washington, DC.
There is more work to be done within the transport community to achieve scale and widespread adoption of sustainable solutions. Join us to explore these Big Opportunities.
Conference sessions will address the following topics:
• Improving health & safety in cities
• Capitalizing on multilateral development banks’ $175b Rio+20 commitment for sustainable transport
• Integrating urban transport and development
• Benefits of high quality urban design
• Fulfilling UN Decade of Action for Road Safety commitments
• National transport finance programs
• Bringing shared bicycle solutions to scale in developing countries
• Opening transport data
• How governance can facilitate strong institutional coordination
• NEW! Big opportunities for sustainable transport in a specific country/region: China, India and Latin America
Vacants to Value: Reusing Idle land in the American City
Date: 2013-02-05
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: CBEIS Building - Morgan State University, Baltimore
Speakers:
Lefrak Lecture, University of Maryland Department of Planning
Date: 2013-02-05
Time: 8 PM
Location: Architecture Building Auditorium 0204, University of MD
Dr. Rosenbloom will expose the con icts between the needs of di erent members of the community,
MAPP: Public Interest Design Institute: Training Program
Date: 2013-02-15
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM (2 Days)
Location: University of Maryland
This two-day course will provide architecture and other design professionals in public interest design with in-depth study on methods of how design can address the critical issues faced by communities. Training in public interest design is a way of enhancing an existing design practice and learning skills to become pro-actively engaged in community-based design. The curriculum is formed around the Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) metric, a set of standards that outlines the process and principles of this growing approach to design. This process provides a step-by-step aid for those who want to undertake public interest design. Certification in the SEED process will be given.
SEE: http://www.publicinterestdesign.com/college-park-maryland/?utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=17757765&utm_campaign=Public%2520Interest%2520Design%2520Training%2520at%2520U%2520of%2520MD%252C%2520Feb%252015-16
Technology & Community Panel Series
Date: 2013-02-19
Time: 7 to 8:30 PM
Location: 1111 Cambridge Community Center
Secrets of Scandinavian Sustainable City Planning
Date: 2013-02-20
Time: 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Bethesda, MD
Chris Jakubiak on Scandinavian City Sustainability Practices.
More info: http://natcap.eventbrite.com/
Technology & Community Planning Speaker Series II
Date: 2013-03-07
Time: 7 to 8:30 PM
Location: Anne Arundel Hall, Lounge (University of MD)
More info here
Guided Tour and Happy Hour
Date: 2013-03-22
Time: 6 PM
Location: Mitchell Gallery at St Johns College - Annapolis
Are you interested in meeting or catching up with fellow Maryland planners in a relaxed setting?
PA Chapter AICP Exam Prep Session
Date: 2013-03-23
Time: 8 AM
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Are you taking the AICP exam ? The Pennsylvania chapter is doing an exam review session in Harrisburg on March 23rd
We are holding it near Harrisburg this year, on March 23rd. Full details can be found at: http://planningpa.org/for-
The AICP Exam prep session is targeted at those who are taking the test in May or November of 2013, and will provide testing tips as well as an overview of material within each content area of the exam. Information will be provided on history, law, theory, plan implementation, functional areas, public participation, social justice, spatial areas and ethics. Resources will be identified to assist attendees with their studies. The session is free for members and $20 for non-members; attendees must purchase lunch on their own. Beverages will be provided throughout the day.
The Opportunity Collaborative
Date: 2013-03-25
Time: 3 - 6:45
Location: University of Baltimore Student Center
The Opportunity Collaborative (previously known as the Baltimore Sustainable Communities Initiative) is an innovative consortium of 25 local and state government, nonprofit, and university partners. The Collaborative is leading a two-year process to link the region’s housing, workforce development, and transportation plans with a specific focus on reducing economic disparities. For more information, visit www.baltometro.org/the-opportunity-collaborative.
Maryland Planning Directors´ Roundtable
Date: 2013-03-28
Time: 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The People´s Resource Center in Crownsville
More Info Here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=avw45wcab&oeidk=a07e72zhc3k2cc9f057&oseq=a0266ggk01gkb6
Community Development Talk
Date: 2013-04-11
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 1714 Guilford Ave, Baltimore (residence)
First event in a series. Lecture shorts. Beer, wine, & snacks. Come!
More info: HERE
Smart Growth and Economic Success
Date: 2013-04-18
Time: 4 PM
Location: 105 West Chesapeake Ave, Towson, MD
National smart growth experts to speak on
"Smart Growth and Economic Success"
Towson, MD Lee Sobel and Christopher Coes, national experts on smart growth, will speak on "Smart Growth and Economic Success" Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m. The presentation, hosted by the Baltimore County Department of Planning, is open to the public and will be held in the Jefferson Building, 105 West Chesapeake Avenue, Room 104, Towson 21204.
The speakers will discuss smart growth development approaches that make developed areas more attractive and economically stronger, while protecting natural resources. Smart growth communities generally include a compact mix of residential, retail and employment land uses designed to be accessible not only by driving but also by walking, bicycling or via transit.
As part of his research, Mr. Sobel has found that homes in smart growth developments have greater resale value than those in more conventional suburban communities. Across the county, the trend toward these compact, communities is growing, not only because more people want to live a more sustainable lifestyle, but also because it makes economic sense.
Lee Sobel currently works as a real estate development and finance analyst at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency´s Office of Sustainable Communities, following career in the private sector as a commercial real estate investor and mortgage broker in Florida. Christopher Coes is the Managing Director for LOCUS, a national network of real estate developers and investors who advocate for sustainable, walkable development in towns, cities, and suburbs.
The presentation, part of a Baltimore County Planning Board meeting, can also be viewed through May 2 on BCTV Comcast Channel 25 Mondays at 9:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Architectural Designer Jeff Speck to Give Book Talk in Frederick, MD
Date: 2013-04-28
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Frederick, MD
More info here: www.cityoffrederick.com/CivicAlerts.aspx
A free event in Frederick
Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive and he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. Speck will be in Frederick to speak about his work and his latest book, entitled “Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time,” at event scheduled for Sunday, April 28th at City Hall. The talk, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 5:00 PM with a book signing afterwards.
MEDA 2013 Annual Conference
Date: 2013-04-28
Time: 8 AM
Location: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
All info on this flyer
Innovations in Transportation Seminar
Date: 2013-05-01
Time: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Four Points Sheraton - BWI Marshall Airport
More Info Here: http://sandydavi2.wix.com/innovations-in-trans & HERE
On May 1, 2013 from 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Maryland Regional Transit(CMRT) is hosting an Awards Breakfast and “Innovations in Transportation” Seminar. This event will showcase innovative solutions to public transit challenges as well as highlight the various Mobility Management programs throughout the region.
The event will begin with an awards breakfast honoring Maryland State Senator Jim Rosapepe for his ongoing dedication and support for public transportation in the central Maryland region.
Following the awards breakfast will be two sets of break-out sessions for attendees to participate in. Panelists will highlight innovations in transportation access and service delivery from throughout the region and the nation. The break-out tracks and session topics are outlined in detail here.
The half-day event will close with a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Rachel MacCleery (invited), Vice President of the Infrastructure Initiative at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and lead author of ULI’s report Shifting Suburbs: Reinventing Infrastructure for Compact Development.
Western MD Local Government Exchange
Date: 2013-05-10
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Hagerstown Ramada Plaza Hotel
The University of Maryland Extension in conjunction with our Chapter and the Harry Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology is sponsoring the 7th Annual Western Maryland Local Government Exchange to be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Hagerstown Ramada Plaza Hotel. This year’s theme is “Seeking Stability in the New Normal" with an emphasis on public and private sector coordination that will feature speakers and topics of interest beyond the limits of Western Maryland.
Primary Sessions Include: · Economic Development and Business Friendly Practices · Government and Intergovernmental Service and Infrastructure · Land Use Regulations - With focus on TMDL/WIP implementation · Transportation
Attached, please find a copy of the conference agenda and registration form (only $25) for your use, noting that AICP CM credits have previously been awarded and are currently pending approval. Last year we were privileged to host a contingent of Dr. Bullamore´s planning students from Frostburg State University and look forward to expanding the presence of students and academics. The Local Government Exchange has always been proud to serve as a forum with a unique mix of professional planners, transportation officials, government practitioners, state, county and municipal elected officials, private consultants, interested citizens and non-profits. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and hope to see you in the "Hub City" May 10th!
Agenda is here & Registration Form is here
Western Maryland Local Gov’t Info Exchange
Date: 2013-05-10
Location: Hagerstown, MD
7th annual event on “Seeking Stability in the New Normal: Creative Ways for Local Government to Cooperate and Operate in Public and Private Sectors” .The Keynote speaker is Dr. Gerrit Knapp, speaking on the changing demographics in Western Maryland and its implications for planning. Other panels/topics –
Economic Development and Business Friendly practices (Panel Format), Government and Intergovernmental Service and Infrastructure: Operations designed to improve local efficiency,
Land Use Regulations: Can we afford it? (Panel and Discussion format) , Transportation: Getting There From Here (Panel Format). Returning to speak on TMDLs – Shannon Moore. County Commissioner President Blaine Young of Frederick County will be serving on the Transportation panel. The organizing committee is comprised of representatives from across the region, with significant support coming from the Center for Agro-Ecology, the University of Md. and MdAPA
Morgan State University Presentations (Super Jury)
Date: 2013-05-15
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: 5299 Perring Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21239
All info here
ACR-EPP Section Annual Conference and workshops
Date: 2013-05-20
Time: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Location: American University - Washington DC
A conference, organized by the Environment and Public Policy Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution, with American University´s Center for Environmental Policy
Dialogue in an Era of Divisiveness
Date: 2013-05-21
Time: 8-5 (3 days)
Location: American University - Washington DC
More info located here
Do you work in or study collaboration in public policy? Are you interested in health? Education? The environment? Do you want to learn more about participatory problem solving, finding common ground, and becoming a collaborative leader?
The Association for Conflict Resolution´s Environment & Public Policy Section has an exciting conference planned for May 21-22, 2013 in Washington, DC.
The conference will highlight innovative approaches to collaborative problem solving and action in this era of divided government and vitriol and the breakthroughs people are achieving on critical issues when they work through their differences together. *Go to http://www.acrepp.org/node/339 to register.* There will also be two pre-conference training workshops on May 20th. Stay tuned for more information!
Exploring stormwater management as site amenity (Artful Rainwater Design)
Date: 2013-06-05
Time: 6 PM (Social) - & 7 PM (Event)
Location: Charles E Miller Branch Library in Ellicott City
A free event exploring stormwater as an amenity for site design. All info is posted here.
2013 Southern Maryland Local Government Exchange
Date: 2013-06-07
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619
Topics include:
- Healthy by Design: Innovative approaches to creating communities that promote healthier lifestyles for the citizens and the environment.
- Creating Prosperity through Diversification: A case study of the growth and success of the region’s wine industry.
- The Benefits of Public and Private Partnerships.
- Building Business Friendly Practices in Government.
Full meeting agenda and registration information will be sent in mid May. For questions or additional information, contact Nancy Nunn at (410) 827-8056, ext. 128, or nunn@umd.edu ; or Jeff Jackman at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1541, orJeff.Jackman@stmarysmd.com
A panel discussion on Transportation Policy and Funding at Morgan State University
Date: 2013-06-28
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: Morgan State University
On Friday June 28th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm the MD APA Chapter will host a panel discussion on Transportation Policy and Funding at Morgan State University.
This Program will occur as part of the Chapter’s Annual meeting to be held that day. Three great panelists from will speak about current transportation policy and funding perspectives from the local, state and national level. We are seeking CM credits for this Program and additional CM credits are anticipated for the morning program.
Members will be able to attend the afternoon Transportation Program for free, but there will be a registration fee if you want to attend the full day event since lunch is included.
The agenda details and registration information for the annual meeting will be sent out by early June, and you will be able to go to the chapter website for more details.
