University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration!!
Upcoming Training Courses!
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 landuse 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 13
Instructors: 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
Register online at www.ipa.udel.edu/events.html!
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PLANNING Planning Your Community’s Future
101
January 15, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
Check-in begins
at 8:30 a.m.
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.
University of Delaware
Paradee Center
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.
69 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901
COURSE TOPICS
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Delaware Planning and Zoning
Statutory Requirements
Includes refreshments
•
The Elements of a
Comprehensive Plan
Registration Deadline
January 13, 2015
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The Basics of Land Use Control
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The Role of the Planning &
Zoning Commissioner
$50 Registration Fee
This session qualifies for certificate
credit in the Academy for Excellence
in Local Government Leadership,
and the Delaware Planning
Education Program.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Edward O’Donnell, AICP
Policy Scientist, IPA
University of Delaware
Linda Raab, AICP
Planning Consultant, IPA
University of Delaware
Max Walton, Esq.
Partner, Connolly Gallagher
Newark, Del.
David Edgell, AICP
Circuit-Rider Planner for Kent County
Office of State Planning Coordination
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.
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ECDEV
Putting Data to Good Use
January 22, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
This course provides hands-on
instruction in the collection, analysis,
and use of data for local economic
development planning and marketing.
Instructors will:
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Check-in begins
at 8:30 a.m.
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
This session qualifies for
certificate credit in the
Academy for Excellence in
Local Government
Leadership, and the
Delaware Planning
Education Program.
How to get, read, and share data
for economic development
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Review publicly accessible sources
of local economic data;
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Guide participants through
downloading data for their
communities;
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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.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Troy Mix, AICP
Policy Scientist, IPA
University of Delaware
Claudia Caruso
Public Administration
Fellow, IPA
University of Delaware
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/.
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102
February 5, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
Check-in begins
at 8:30 a.m.
University of Delaware
Paradee Center
69 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901
$50 Registration Fee
Includes refreshments
Registration Deadline
February 3, 2016
Land-Use Law and Regulation
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
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Zoning, Subdivision, and
Site-Plan Review
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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.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Edward O’Donnell, AICP
Policy Scientist, IPA
University of Delaware
Max Walton, Esq.
Partner, Connolly Gallagher
Newark, Del.
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.
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PLANNING
103
March 11, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
Check-in begins
at 8:30 a.m.
University of Delaware
Paradee Center
69 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901
$50 Registration Fee
Includes refreshments
Registration Deadline
March 9, 2016
Land-Use and Development
Administration
This is primarily a hand-on course
designed to build the skills for
administering and interpreting landuse 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.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Director, Planning &
Community Development
City of Dover
Linda Raab, AICP
Planning Consultant, IPA
University of Delaware
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.
PLANNING
206
April 15, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
Check-in begins
at 8:30 a.m.
University of Delaware
Paradee Center
69 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901
$50 Registration Fee
Includes refreshments
Registration Deadline
April 13, 2016
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.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Linda Raab, AICP
Planning Consultant, IPA
University of Delaware
Max Walton, Esq.
Partner, Connolly Gallagher
Newark, Del.
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.
PLANNING
201
May 20, 2016
9 a.m. to noon
Check-in begins
at 8:30 a.m.
Catered lunch and
networking session
will immediately follow the
training, from noon–1 p.m.
University of Delaware
Paradee Center
69 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901
$50 Registration Fee
Includes lunch and
refreshments
Registration Deadline
May 18, 2016
Three CM AICP credits
will be available for
participating American
Planning Association
professionals.
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 INSTRUCTORS
Wendy Carey, PhD, CFM
Delaware Sea Grant
University of Delaware
COURSE TOPICS
•
Identifying Community
Flood Risks
Greg Williams
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Assessing Vulnerability
to Flooding
DNREC Flood
Mitigation Program
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Strategies for Reducing
Flood Vulnerability
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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.
Susan Love, AICP
DNREC Delaware Division of
Energy and Climate
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.