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  • Thursday, March 09, 2017 9:52 AM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    Female traffic light signals to go up at pedestrian crossings as Committee for Melbourne tackles "unconscious bias."

    Read More: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-07/female-traffic-light-signals-melbourne-pedestrian-crossing/8330560?pfmredir=sm

  • Thursday, March 09, 2017 9:43 AM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    "A good time to highlight the significance of women and feminine energy in their communities."

    Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/placemaking-spotlight-feminine-energy-community-yang-luo-branch

  • Thursday, March 09, 2017 9:31 AM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    "An incremental approach is being championed by the London, UK-based, Massive Small Collective. The organization is at the centre of an emergent movement of international reach, based on "Massive Small" principles of urban development.  The ethos underpinning the Massive Small approach to urban planning is that "many small interventions collectively have a massive impact."

    Read More:

    http://thinkstr.co/resilient-cities-massive-small-approach/?utm_content=bufferbd782&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

  • Monday, March 06, 2017 1:11 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-people-plazas-emanuel-aldermen-chicago-edit-0301-jm-20170228-story.html

  • Friday, February 24, 2017 6:13 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)


    2017 AICP EXAM PREP CLASS - Registration is open!

    Interested in taking the AICP Exam this spring or fall and looking for some assistance or a refresher? APA-MA can help!

    We are proud to again offer AICP Exam preparation courses for planning professionals who wish to take the exam in May or November 2017.  This intensive multi-day training is offered only in the spring and has proven to be a valuable resource for AICP test takers in the past. We have assembled an esteemed array of lecturers to help guide you in studying for the exam.

    Monday, March 20, 2017 (6-9 pm)

    Exam Overview - Darlene Wynne, AICP

    Fundamental Planning Knowledge & Administration - Wayne Feiden, FAICP

    Current Planning - Brian Currie, AICP

    Core Planning Values, Project Management, & Plan Making - Ralph Willmer, FAICP


    Monday, March 27, 2017 (6-9 pm)

    Planning Law - Pamela Brown, Esq., FAICP

    Monday, April 3, 2017 (6-9 pm)

    Transportation - Jonathan E. Church, AICP

    Ethics - Peter Lowitt, FAICP & Neil Angus, AICP CEP, LEED AP BD&C, ND

    Monday, April 10, 2017 (6-9 pm)

    Public Participation, Advocacy Planning & Economic Development, Judi Barrett

    Exam Review - Darlene Wynne, AICP


    Location:

    Burlington Town Hall Annex *
    Meeting Room A
    25 Center Street
    Burlington, MA 01803
    6:00-9:00 pm

    *We are exploring ways to provide remote participation for those who may not be able to travel to Burlington. Please contact Darlene Wynne if you'd like to be notified about this option.

    Registration:

    To register, please email the following information to Darlene Wynne, AICP, APA-MA Professional Development Officer at dwynne@beverlyma.gov <mailto:dwynne@beverlyma.gov> .
    *       Name
    *       Company/Municipality/Organization/School
    *       Address
    *       Email Address
    *       Phone

    If you have already sent me your name, please reach out again to confirm your attendance.


    The cost of the course is $100 (or $25.00 per class) and includes dinner.
    Checks should be made payable to: APA-MA (Please bring checks to the first day of class).

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    REDUCED FEE AICP EXAM SCHOLARSHIP - still available!

    There is still time to apply for an AICP Exam Fee Scholarship! Please see the APA-MA website (http://www.apa-ma.org/professional-development/aicp-exam-resources
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    Scholarship recipients pay reduced fees to AICP as follows:

    *       First time AICP Exam applicants: $145 (combined $70 application and
    $75 exam fee)
    *       Previously approved AICP Exam applicants: $75 (exam fee only)

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    Darlene Wynne

    APA-MA Professional Development Officer

    Darlene Wynne, AICP

    City of Beverly

    Assistant Planning Director

    Beverly City Hall

    191 Cabot Street

    Beverly, MA 01915

    978-921-6000 x2342 (p)

    978-921-6187 (f)

    dwynne@beverlyma.gov


  • Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:51 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    "Proactive steps toward zoning to encourage livable places. And by livable, I mean mixed-use, economically vibrant, convivial, walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly."

    http://www.placemakers.com/2017/02/15/codes-study-trends-in-zoning-reform/


  • Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:41 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)


    Richard Florida Takes a Detour

    One of the most enthusiastic advocates for the urban resurgence, Richard Florida turns his attention to the segregation, inequality, and housing shortages that threaten to tear cities apart in The New Urban Crisis.

    https://www.planetizen.com/node/91190?utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news-02162017


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