Multi-Municipal Planning Basics
FREE TRAINING PROGRAM
Wednesdays, March 7 & 14, 2007
6:30 - 9:00 PM (registration begins at 6 PM)
There is no fee for this program.
Recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) provide incentives to municipalities engaging in multi-municipal planning. Developing a multi-municipal plan also provides a method for municipal leaders to enhance their community’s future quality of life.
Multi-Municipal Planning Basics
is a free program specifically for those interested in learning more about multi-municipal planning. Training content is based on the “Growing Smarter” amendments to the Pennsylvania MPC and will cover a variety of topics including:Why Do It
Community Visioning
The Comprehensive Plan
Zoning
Subdivision and Land Development
Open Space and Agriculture Preservation
How to Finance and Administer a Multi-Municipal Land Use
Management Program
Instructors:
Ray Reaves, Multi-Municipal Planning Grant Manager
Jim Pashek,
Pashek & AssociatesBlaine Lucas,
Babst, Calland, Clements, & Zomnir
Bring a Training “Buddy”
If you are interested by the prospect of multi-municipal planning as a tool for effective land use management in your community, then this program is for you. However, as the name implies, “multi-municipal” means the participation of more than one municipality. Therefore, when registering for this free program, it is recommended that you bring at least one official from a neighboring community. Others from your community, including interested citizens, may also attend.
Even if you and your training “buddy” haven’t formally started work on a joint project, you will want to attend this training together. By attending with a neighbor, you will obtain the program’s maximum benefit by being able to contemplate the “real world” circumstance of your community and those that surround and impact you.