Theme for 2014 APA-PA Conference

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2014: "Innovation from Historic Foundations"

This is a place to add and vote on ideas for the theme for the 2014 American Planning Association, Pennsylvania (APA PA) Chapter conference will be held at the Society Hill Sheraton in October 12-14, 2014.

You can add your own thoughts on theme or the tagline.
You can also vote for other suggested themes.

Past themes include:
• 2013 – Harrisburg – Capital Ideas for our Communities
• 2012 – Erie – charting a new course – balancing opportunity and environment
• 2011 – Scranton – our changing landscape
• 2010 – Lancaster – cultivating strong communities (urban and rural)
• 2009 – King of Prussia – Investing in a Sustainable Future (sustainability)
• 2008 – Pittsburgh – Cities of the past: America’s places of the future
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7 votes Vote

Historic Foundations for Green Innovations

Building off Justin's earlier suggestion, but incorporating rhyming ;)
Rebecca Ross, 21.11.2013, 13:56
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Historic Groundwork for a Greener Future

Include an element of Philadlephia's historic plan and layout and how it is being adapted for a green or sustainable future. I'm not the best at wording, so feel free to suggest something catchier along these lines.
justindula, 17.10.2013, 13:46
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Reinventing Places

Brian O'Leary, AICP, 07.11.2013, 10:01
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Green cities and connected regions

Maggie Allio, 03.10.2013, 17:34
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Old places, new places

I thought of "Old City, New City" for a theme over the weekend. Granted it might not appeal to the rural planners, but it is a nice play on our location. I thought it could cover a big range of topics and sub-themes, for instance how we are...
Sarah Bowen, 07.11.2013, 09:59
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Healthy Places, healthy spaces

This might not be the right way to phrase it, but the idea of "health" can incorporate many topics... fiscal health, the health of the population, sustainability, etc.
Martha Cross, 14.11.2013, 13:50
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Plan to Achieve Connections/Health/Green

Plan to Achieve would be the main logo, and it could graphically be displayed so the "achievements" could surround it - either in a circle or underneath it. The achievements could include connections, health, green, and perhaps also opportunity...
Susan Elks, 05.12.2013, 11:45
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Comprehensive Planning - Zoning Reform, Plan2035

Not sure about the exact "tagline" but something that ties together and emphasizes the incredible surge in comprehensive planning in Philadelphia in recent years including: Plan2035, District Plans, Waterfront Master Plan, Zoning Reform,...
John Federico, 18.10.2013, 15:23
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Innovation from Historic Foundations

Through Committee discussion, the final theme was chosen as a slight alteration of the highest voting theme.
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