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[New Library Item] Reconsidering Preferential Assessment of Rural Land

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:31:21 GMT

Preferential assessment of rural land has modestly slowed the rate of rural land development. It also imposes social costs. Reform of preferential assessment programs could both improve their efficacy and reduce negative impacts.

[New Library Item] Green Investment Strategies: A Positive Force in Cities

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:03:19 GMT

Research in Philadelphia looks at buyers’ willingness to pay more for property in neighborhoods that have undergone greening. Greening works to transform blighted vacant lots through debris removal, community gardens, newly landscaped commercial corridors, and the like.

[New Library Item] New Item

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:29:35 GMT

[Updated Expert] Figula Graphics & Signs

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:46:19 GMT

FIGULA GRAPHICS, Can provide you with all your signage needs from job-sit to beautifully carved gold leaf. If you have any questions about signs...legibility distance, material life etc. We offer FREE expert consulting and designs with over 25 years experience.

[New Library Item] Authorization of Real Estate Transactions: Rules and Processes for Nonprofits

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:47:56 GMT

Print version: Within the bounds of state law and private standards of practice, a nonprofit organization has considerable flexibility in establishing policies and procedures regarding the authorization of real estate transactions. 11 pages

[New Library Item] Management of the Document Preparation Process: A Guide

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:42:27 GMT

Print version: When a document needs to be reviewed, edited and approved by more than one person, good document management and control practices help prevent time-consuming missteps and confusion for all the parties involved. 6 pages

[Updated Expert] Pat Pregmon

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:39:19 GMT

Real estate transactions and real estate finance. Few firms boast more experience and expertise in conservation and historic preservation law than Pregmon Law Offices.

[New Tool] Management of the Document Preparation Process

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:34:23 GMT

When a document needs to be reviewed, edited and approved by more than one person, good document management and control practices help prevent time-consuming missteps and confusion for all the parties involved.

[New Glossary Item] Consensus

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:19:03 GMT

According to Merram Webster, (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consensus), consensus is a "general agreement" or "group solidarity in sentiment and belief".

[Updated Expert] Pat Pregmon

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:55:28 GMT

Real estate transactions and real estate finance. Few firms boast more experience and expertise in conservation and historic preservation law than Pregmon Law Offices.

[New Tool] Authorization of Real Estate Transactions: Rules and Processes for Nonprofits

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:35:06 GMT

Within the bounds of state law and private standards of practice, a nonprofit organization has considerable flexibility in establishing policies and procedures regarding the authorization of real estate transactions.

[New Event] The Official Map: Using it to Make Your Transportation & Open Space Goals a Reality

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:17:19 GMT

This workshop will help planners understand how official maps may be effectively used to preserve open space, develop bicycle/pedestrian trails, and facilitate a wide range of transportation system improvements. PennDOT, together with other stakeholders, recently completed “The Official Map: A Handbook for Preserving and Providing Public Lands and Facilities.” This handbook is the latest in the PennDOT series of planning handbooks designed to assist municipalities and counties in effectively linking transportation and land use issues. This workshop will provide a broad approach to help planners and municipalities understand how the Official Map can be used to effectively manage growth, preserve open space, and address transportation needs including highway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The handbook includes an inventory of all Pennsylvania municipalities with official maps along with links to their maps and ordinances and contact information for sharing.

The target audience for this training includes professional planners and elected officials, municipal staff, and citizen planners who are well-versed in planning and considering creating an official map for their community. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A during the session.

PA Chapter of APA Members - No Cost
Non-Members - $25.00 Join the PA Chapter today. Learn more at www.planningpa.org.

[New Event] The Official Map: Using it to Make Your Transportation & Open Space Goals a Reality

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:15:46 GMT

PA Chapter of APA Members - No Cost
Non-Members - $25.00 Join the PA Chapter today. Learn more at www.planningpa.org.

[New Event] Oil and Gas CAN Work with Conservation Easements - Sometimes

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:41:41 GMT

The Land Trust Alliance presents:

Oil and Gas CAN Work with Conservation Easements - Sometimes

Time: 2:00PM-3:30 PM ET

Instructor: Steve Small

Cost: $55 before 4/18, then $65 thereafter

Level: Intermediate-advanced

Oil and gas exploration can sometimes be compatible with conservation easements, but the land trust and landowner need to be able to impose limits on exploration and extraction to protect the conservation values and to preserve deductibility of the easement. Learn how to approach this difficult area of the law and what rules apply (you might be surprised).

To register: http://www.landtrustalliance.org/training/webinars-workshops/oil-and-gas-can-work-with-conservation-easements-sometimes

[Updated Expert] William Mickere

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:10:47 GMT

Bill has over 30 years appraisal and real estate sales experience in Northeastern, PA. He has performed appraisals for the "Countryside Conservancy", "Lackawanna River Corridor Association" and state agencies.

[Updated Event] Wildlife Diversity Forum

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:08:11 GMT

[Updated Library Item] Integrating Build-Out Analysis and Water Quality Modeling to Predict the Environmental Impacts of Alternative Development Scenarios

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:05:31 GMT

This report provides background information on the use of build-out analysis and water quality/environmental modeling as land planning and water quality predictive management tools. It also contains summaries of 14 build-out analyses that have been conducted.

[Updated Library Item] A Plague of Rats and Rubbervines: The Growing Threat Of Species Invasions

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:42:30 GMT

A Plague of Rats and Rubbervines takes a compelling look at this underappreciated problem and sets forth positive suggestions for what we as consumers, gardeners, travelers, nurserymen, fishermen, pet owners, business people - indeed all of us who by our very local choices drive global commerce - can do to help.

[Updated Library Item] Economic Benefits of Smart Growth and Costs of Sprawl: A Guide

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:59:55 GMT

print version of the ConservationTools.org guide: Sprawling patterns of development create heavy economic burdens -- problems, costs and liabilities far in excess of the benefits. Conversely, smart growth strategies can enhance economic vitality. 12 pages

[Updated Library Item] Economic Benefits of Parks: A Guide

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:59:21 GMT

print version of the ConservationTools.org guide: Economic impact studies document the many and substantial economic benefits generated by parks. This guide identifies major studies, summarizes key findings of each and provides hyperlinks to the studies. 11 pages