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| Riva San Vitale, location of VT's Sustainable Europe Program |
Read more about the Sustainable Europe program and how you can participate at this link.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Students explore social dimensions of sustainability at the Virginia Tech Center for European Studies and Architecture
by Barbara Micale
"A group of 14 students headed to the Virginia Tech Center for European Studies and Architecture in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, this past summer, enrolled in a four-week, six-credit course developed by the School of Public and International Affairs
to review the concept of sustainable development in a comparative
context and to explore the social dimensions of sustainability."
Read more about the Sustainable Europe program and how you can participate at this link.
Read more about the Sustainable Europe program and how you can participate at this link.
Upcoming FREE UMD Planning and Urban Studies Events
From the VT CASPA listserve:
"October 12-13, 2012: MAPP 40th Anniversary Events featuring David W. Orr and School Alumni
"October 12-13, 2012: MAPP 40th Anniversary Events featuring David W. Orr and School Alumni
http://umdspa.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/school-of-architecture-planning-and-presevation-40th-anniversary-events/
October 16, 2012: Planning for Technology: Exploring broadband infrastructure, community wireless, and their ability to shape a neighborhood
http://umdspa.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/planning-for-technology/
October 30, 2012: LeFrak Lecture Featuring Dr. Sandra Rosenbloom, "Barriers to Creating Sustainable Intergenerational Community"" Learn more at http://www.eng.umd.edu/html/events/index.php?mode=4&id=7723.
October 16, 2012: Planning for Technology: Exploring broadband infrastructure, community wireless, and their ability to shape a neighborhood
http://umdspa.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/planning-for-technology/
October 30, 2012: LeFrak Lecture Featuring Dr. Sandra Rosenbloom, "Barriers to Creating Sustainable Intergenerational Community"" Learn more at http://www.eng.umd.edu/html/events/index.php?mode=4&id=7723.
Sat Oct 13: NCAC-APA Managing Public Conflict: Facilitation, Negotiation, and Mediation - Planners Bootcamp
From the APA-NoVa Listserve:
"MANAGING PUBLIC CONFLICT: FACILITATION, NEGOTIATION, AND MEDIATION
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Edward M. Crough Center School of Architecture and Planning, at the Catholic University of America
Brookland-CUA Metro stop on the Redline
At various points all architecture, engineering, and planning projects encounter some degree of public controversy. Whether it is confronting the “not-in-my-backyard” (NIMBY) syndrome or balancing the conversation at a public meeting, architects, engineers, and planners have to know how to meaningfully consult with the public and manage conflict.
This half-day workshop provides an overview “alternative dispute resolution” techniques that address facilitation, negotiation, and mediation.
Planners Bootcamp: A Workshop for Students and New Professionals
Sponsored by: The Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning (CUArch),
and National Capital Area Chapter of the American Planning Association (NCAC-APA)
RSVP: planningdegree@cua.edu
To learn more about the Vision for a Sustainable DC, visit www.sustainable.dc.gov"
"MANAGING PUBLIC CONFLICT: FACILITATION, NEGOTIATION, AND MEDIATION
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Edward M. Crough Center School of Architecture and Planning, at the Catholic University of America
Brookland-CUA Metro stop on the Redline
At various points all architecture, engineering, and planning projects encounter some degree of public controversy. Whether it is confronting the “not-in-my-backyard” (NIMBY) syndrome or balancing the conversation at a public meeting, architects, engineers, and planners have to know how to meaningfully consult with the public and manage conflict.
This half-day workshop provides an overview “alternative dispute resolution” techniques that address facilitation, negotiation, and mediation.
Planners Bootcamp: A Workshop for Students and New Professionals
Sponsored by: The Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning (CUArch),
and National Capital Area Chapter of the American Planning Association (NCAC-APA)
RSVP: planningdegree@cua.edu
To learn more about the Vision for a Sustainable DC, visit www.sustainable.dc.gov"
Vacants to Value: How Baltimore is tackling vacant properties
Read more and listen to the report at this link.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
October 17 CPAP Special Event: The Seven Trends That Will Transform Local Government Through Technology
October 17 CPAP Special Event:
The Seven Trends That Will Transform Local Government Through Technology
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
A CPAP Roundtable on Leadership and Administration
Guest Speakers: Dr. Alan Shark, Executive Director, Public Technology Institute and Craig Fifer, MPA, Deputy Director of Communications, City of Alexandria, Virginia
Dr. Shark will share first-hand his thoughts on his new book, The Seven Trends that Will Transform Local Government Through Technology and lay out a vision for public managers at every level of government. He has interviewed hundreds of CIOs, city and county managers, and elected leaders that have helped shape many of his thought-leadership books over the past several years. As a case study, Mr. Fifer will highlight several of the City of Alexandria’s technological innovations that are transforming how the city serves the public today.
Free and open to the public, although registration is required
Learn more and register at this link
http://cpapalexlocalgovtechn.eventbrite.com
The Seven Trends That Will Transform Local Government Through Technology
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
A CPAP Roundtable on Leadership and Administration
Guest Speakers: Dr. Alan Shark, Executive Director, Public Technology Institute and Craig Fifer, MPA, Deputy Director of Communications, City of Alexandria, Virginia
Dr. Shark will share first-hand his thoughts on his new book, The Seven Trends that Will Transform Local Government Through Technology and lay out a vision for public managers at every level of government. He has interviewed hundreds of CIOs, city and county managers, and elected leaders that have helped shape many of his thought-leadership books over the past several years. As a case study, Mr. Fifer will highlight several of the City of Alexandria’s technological innovations that are transforming how the city serves the public today.
Free and open to the public, although registration is required
Learn more and register at this link
http://cpapalexlocalgovtechn.eventbrite.com
Friday, October 5, 2012
Fall 2013 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study
From the CBPR listserve:
"Details: http://1.usa.gov/QGBMHp
Close Date: 12/05/2012
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally-related study for bachelor's level students. Subject to availability of funding, the quality of applications received and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 40 new fellowships in the summer of 2013.
The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per year of academic support and $8,600 for internship support for a combined total of up to $50,000 over the life of the fellowship. The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally-related fields, such as biology, health, the social sciences, and engineering. The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required.
This fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally-oriented study leading to a bachelor's degree."
"Details: http://1.usa.gov/QGBMHp
Close Date: 12/05/2012
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally-related study for bachelor's level students. Subject to availability of funding, the quality of applications received and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 40 new fellowships in the summer of 2013.
The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per year of academic support and $8,600 for internship support for a combined total of up to $50,000 over the life of the fellowship. The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally-related fields, such as biology, health, the social sciences, and engineering. The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required.
This fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally-oriented study leading to a bachelor's degree."
Thursday, October 4, 2012
#APA Chapters Host Maryland and Delaware Regional Conference, Oct 17-19
Via the APA NoVa Listserve:
"THE MARYLAND & DELAWARE REGIONAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 17 - 19, 2012
Join planning colleagues from across Maryland and Delaware for 3 days of information, inspiration and education. The theme of this year's MD-DE regional conference is "What makes a complete community?"
You will take a journey that explores the qualities that all great places share. Keynote speakers for the 2012 conference are: Paul Farmer, FAICP, Chief Executive Officer of APA; Mitchell Silver, AICP, President of the APA and Chief Planning and Economic Development Officer for the City of Raleigh, NC; and Robin Rather, well-known consultant specializing in planning communication, market research and strategy.
There are more than 40 sessions that provide the opportunity to earn up to 15 Certification Maintenance (CM) credits - including law and ethics. And, yes, Paul Farmer, himself, will present the Ethics Session. He is rolling out his "Ethics Case of the Year" at our conference!
We are pleased to announce that the early registration fee for APA members is the same as it was in 2010, and the early registration room rates are comparable as well. So you can save quite a bit by registering early! When you go to the conference website, check the sidebar. Sponsors' logos will be posted there as they come in.
If you are wondering how you could become a sponsor, advertise or have a booth or if you have any other questions about the conference, please check the sidebar. We put the contact list there, so don't hesitate to use it. Join the adventure! We want to see as many of you as possible at the conference this year, so we urge you to register early and plan to join us for a terrific regional conference.
Conference Co-Chairs Sharon K. Suarez, AICP President, Maryland Chapter of the APA
David L. Edgell, AICP, President, Delaware Chapter of the APA Jim Noonan, AICP, Vice-President, Maryland Chapter of the APA"
"THE MARYLAND & DELAWARE REGIONAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 17 - 19, 2012
Join planning colleagues from across Maryland and Delaware for 3 days of information, inspiration and education. The theme of this year's MD-DE regional conference is "What makes a complete community?"
You will take a journey that explores the qualities that all great places share. Keynote speakers for the 2012 conference are: Paul Farmer, FAICP, Chief Executive Officer of APA; Mitchell Silver, AICP, President of the APA and Chief Planning and Economic Development Officer for the City of Raleigh, NC; and Robin Rather, well-known consultant specializing in planning communication, market research and strategy.
There are more than 40 sessions that provide the opportunity to earn up to 15 Certification Maintenance (CM) credits - including law and ethics. And, yes, Paul Farmer, himself, will present the Ethics Session. He is rolling out his "Ethics Case of the Year" at our conference!
We are pleased to announce that the early registration fee for APA members is the same as it was in 2010, and the early registration room rates are comparable as well. So you can save quite a bit by registering early! When you go to the conference website, check the sidebar. Sponsors' logos will be posted there as they come in.
If you are wondering how you could become a sponsor, advertise or have a booth or if you have any other questions about the conference, please check the sidebar. We put the contact list there, so don't hesitate to use it. Join the adventure! We want to see as many of you as possible at the conference this year, so we urge you to register early and plan to join us for a terrific regional conference.
Conference Co-Chairs Sharon K. Suarez, AICP President, Maryland Chapter of the APA
David L. Edgell, AICP, President, Delaware Chapter of the APA Jim Noonan, AICP, Vice-President, Maryland Chapter of the APA"
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