University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration!!

Upcoming Training Courses!

Register online at www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html!

Planning Your Community’s Future “Planning 101” focuses on community planning and land-development matters. January 15, 2016 | 9 a.m. to noon | University of Delaware Paradee Center | Dover, Del.

Cost: $50 | Registration deadline: January 13 Instructors: Ed O’Donnell, AICP; Linda Raab, AICP; Max Walton, Esq.; and David Edgell, AICP

Putting Data to Good Use: How to get, read, and share data for economic development!“ECDEV 110” provides hands-on instruction in the collection, analysis, and use of data for local economic development planning and marketing. Participants will develop an electronic copy of a comprehensive community profile ready to be shared with stakeholders and used for focusing future economic development efforts. January 22, 2016 | 9 a.m. to noon | University of Delaware's Pearson Hall, Room 203 | Newark, Del.

Cost: $100 | Registration deadline: January 20 Instructors: Troy Mix, AICP; and Claudia Caruso

Land-Use Law and Regulation “Planning 102” topics include basic principles governing land-use law, delegation of authority, due process, just compensation, and vested rights. February 5, 2016 | 9 a.m. to noon | University of Delaware Paradee Center | Dover, Del. Cost: $50 | Registration deadline: February 3 Instructors: Ed O’Donnell, AICP, and Max Walton, Esq.

Land-Use and Development Administration “Planning 103” is primarily a hands-on course designed to build the skills for administering and interpreting land-use regulations. Participants will be introduced to zoning, subdivision, and land-use codes. March 11, 2016 | 9 a.m. to noon | University of Delaware Paradee Center | Dover, Del.

Cost: $50 | Registration deadline: March 9 Instructors: Linda Raab, AICP, and Ann Marie Townshend, AICP

Board of Adjustment Issues The Board of Adjustment is an important quasi-judicial municipal body. “Planning 206” will provide an overview of proper board composition, proper board procedures for conducting hearings and rendering decisions; variance standards; and an overview of appellate review standards for board actions. April 15, 2016 | 9 a.m. to noon | University of Delaware Paradee Center | Dover, Del.

Cost: $50 | Registration deadline: April 13Instructors: Linda Raab, AICP, and Max Walton, Esq.

Creating a Flood Ready Community “Planning 201” reviews the multiple sources of flood risks to Delaware communities that can be addressed and mitigated through planning, codes, and ordinances. It covers floodplain requirements for municipalities and tools for adapting to flood risk. Sources of funding and technical assistance will also be presented. May 20, 2016 | 9 a.m. to noon | University of Delaware Paradee Center | Dover, Del.

Cost: $50 | Registration deadline: May 18 Instructors: Susan Love, AICP; Wendy Carey, PhD, CFM; and Greg Williams

Planning Your Community’s Future

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This course will provide valuable information for all elected officials who have to consider and act upon comprehensive plans, land use and zoning matters, and other growth issues.

Planning and zoning commissioners, board of adjustment members, and others who take part in community planning and land-development matters will also find this course informative.

COURSE TOPICS

• Delaware Planning and Zoning Statutory Requirements

• The Elements of a Comprehensive Plan

• The Basics of Land Use Control

• The Role of the Planning & Zoning Commissioner

This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

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Edward O’Donnell, AICP Policy Scientist, IPA University of Delaware

101 101PLANNING

January 15, 2016 9 a.m. to noon

University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901

$50 Registration Fee

Registration Deadline January 13, 2015

Register for this and other training events online at

www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html Note: Registration for this event can only be done online.

Linda Raab, AICP Planning Consultant, IPA University of Delaware

Max Walton, Esq. Partner, Connolly Gallagher Newark, Del.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Includes refreshments

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

David Edgell, AICP Circuit-Rider Planner for Kent County Office of State Planning Coordination

Putting Data to Good Use How to get, read, and share data for economic development

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This course provides hands-on instruction in the collection, analysis, and use of data for local economic development planning and marketing. Instructors will:

• Review publicly accessible sources of local economic data;

• Guide participants through downloading data for their communities;

• Introduce approaches for understanding and applying data for economic development planning and policymaking.

Participants will develop an electronic copy of a comprehensive community profile ready to be shared with stakeholders and used for focusing future economic development efforts. A step-by-step guide to creating and updating this profile will also be provided.

This session is appropriate for government officials and professionals involved in local economic development efforts in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

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Troy Mix, AICP Policy Scientist, IPA University of Delaware

Claudia Caruso Public Administration Fellow, IPA

University of Delaware

110 110ECDEV

January 22, 2016 9 a.m. to noon

Pearson Hall Room 203 University of Delaware Lovett Ave & Academy St Newark, DE 19716

Parking validation offered for Perkins Garage 401 Academy Street

$100 Registration Fee

Registration Deadline January 20, 2015

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Register for this and other training events online at

www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html A limited number of registration fee waivers are available as a result of UD Sustainable Coastal Communities Initiative funds. To request a fee waiver, please email Troy Mix at mix@udel.edu.

This course is offered as part of IPA’s Economic Development Leadership Resource Network (EDLRN). For more information about EDLRN visit www.ipa.udel.edu/edlrn/.

This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Land-Use Law and Regulation

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This course focuses on land-use law. It begins a review of the basic principles governing land-use law. Topics include police power, delegation of authority, nuisances, due process, equal protection, just compensation, vagueness, and vested rights. Participants will then learn about Delaware court decisions affecting local land use.

COURSE TOPICS

• Basic Terms and Concepts

• A Summary of Tools

• Zoning, Subdivision, and Site-Plan Review

• Other Approaches to Land-Use Control

This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

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Edward O’Donnell, AICP Policy Scientist, IPA University of Delaware

102 102PLANNING

February 5, 2016 9 a.m. to noon

University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901

$50 Registration Fee

Registration Deadline February 3, 2016

Register for this and other training events online at

www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html Note: Registration for this event can only be done online.

Max Walton, Esq. Partner, Connolly Gallagher Newark, Del.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Includes refreshments

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Land-Use and Development Administration

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This is primarily a hand-on course designed to build the skills for administering and interpreting land-use regulations. Participants will be introduced to zoning, subdivision, and land-use codes and how they are linked to municipal comprehensive plans. In-class exercises will provide an opportunity for participants will analyze and interpret a land-use and development code to formulate answers to typical land-use administration questions and to review development plans.

This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

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Ann Marie Townshend, AICP Director, Planning & Community Development City of Dover

103 103PLANNING

March 11, 2016 9 a.m. to noon

University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901

$50 Registration Fee

Registration Deadline March 9, 2016

Register for this and other training events online at

www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html Note: Registration for this event can only be done online.

Linda Raab, AICP Planning Consultant, IPA University of Delaware

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Includes refreshments

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Board of Adjustment Issues

The Board of Adjustment is an important quasi-judicial municipal body. This session will provide an overview of:

• Proper composition of the board of adjustment

• Jurisdiction of the board

• Proper board procedures for conducting hearings and rendering decisions

• Use and area variance standards

• An overview of appellate review standards for board actions

This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

206 206PLANNING

April 15, 2016 9 a.m. to noon

University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901

$50 Registration Fee

Registration Deadline April 13, 2016

Register for this and other training events online at

www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html Note: Registration for this event can only be done online.

Linda Raab, AICP Planning Consultant, IPA University of Delaware

Max Walton, Esq. Partner, Connolly Gallagher Newark, Del.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Includes refreshments

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Creating a Flood Ready Community

This course reviews the multiple sources of flood risks to Delaware communities that can be addressed and mitigated through planning, codes, and ordinances. It begins with an overview of flood risks, covers floodplain requirements for municipalities, and discusses statewide sea level rise adaptation recommendations applicable at the community level. Tools for adapting to flood risk and sources of funding and technical assistance will also be introduced.

COURSE TOPICS

• Identifying Community Flood Risks

• Assessing Vulnerability to Flooding

• Strategies for Reducing Flood Vulnerability

• Funding and Technical Assistance

This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

201 201PLANNING

May 20, 2016 9 a.m. to noon

University of Delaware Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901

$50 Registration Fee

Registration Deadline May 18, 2016

Register for this and other training events online at

www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html A limited number of registration fee waivers are available for municipal officials, based on financial need. Fees will be covered by the Delaware Coastal Training Program. To request a fee waiver, please email Kelly Valencik, Coastal Training Program Coordinator at kelly.valencik@state.de.us. All other registrations for this event must be submitted through IPA’s online event-registration system.

Greg Williams DNREC Flood Mitigation Program

Susan Love, AICP DNREC Delaware Division of Energy and Climate

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Includes lunch and refreshments

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Catered lunch and networking session will immediately follow the training, from noon–1 p.m.

Wendy Carey, PhD, CFM Delaware Sea Grant University of Delaware

Three CM AICP credits will be available for participating American Planning Association professionals.