Webinar Series: TECH 101 – Mashups For Planning

By Harsh, on April 5th, 2010%

TECH 101 – Mashups For Planning
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Mobile Webinar

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* Mash-ups as Planning Tools
* GISP and AICP
* Technology Division of the American Planning Association (APA) Webinar Series – TECH 101: Mashups for Planning
* APA Technology Division: Education
* APA Technology Division Webinar . . . → Read More: Webinar Series: TECH 101 – Mashups For Planning

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Technology Division of the American Planning Association (APA) Awards for 2010

By Harsh, on March 30th, 2010%

Category 1: The award for the ‘Best Use of Technology to Improve a Plan or Planning Process’ goes to Marc Schlossberg‘s (University of Oregon) ‘Engaging Citizens in Active Transportation Planning with Mobile GIS‘ for its creative use of technology in improving planning processes.

Category 2: The award for the ‘Best Use of Technology for Public Participation’ goes . . . → Read More: Technology Division of the American Planning Association (APA) Awards for 2010

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - It's Much More Than Google Maps - A Chat With GIS Experts

By Harsh, on March 18th, 2010%

* Part 1
* Part 2
Interviewed by Carl Williams.

Related:
2009
* Technology Division of the American Planning Association (APA) Webinar Series – TECH 101: Mashups for Planning
2008
* GISP and AICP
2007
* Mash-ups as Planning Tools
* Neogeography 101: Word Association
* Elite Systems Research Institute, Inc. [ESRI] et al
* Google Earth [GE] @ Work
2006
* ESRI Ketchup!
* Why do you like Geography?
2005
* A . . . → Read More: Interview: “Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – It’s Much More Than Google Maps – A Chat With GIS Experts”

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Cost of Living and Higher Education

By Harsh, on April 22nd, 2007%

As I returned from the American Planning Association‘s 2007 National Planning Conference in Philadelphia, I rummaged through some past papers and chanced upon an offer letter that I have been unable to let go of.

Thomas Jefferson or William Penn?

When I look back to why I chose UVA over UPenn, the cost of living at Charlottesville v. . . . → Read More: Cost of Living and Higher Education

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International Outreach

By Harsh, on January 24th, 2006%

One of the pleasures of my current job is the annual opportunity to interact with professionals from around the world, thanks to the International Visitor Leadership Program. During these interactions, I share with the visiting delegations how regional government works in West Virginia.

Mayoral Delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, 2006

Public and Private Sector Delegation from the . . . → Read More: International Outreach

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Brain Hypnosis

By Harsh, on November 22nd, 2005%

An intriguing article that may help those interested in best meeting project expectations in a team-setting. Here is my take on that- for rewards, it is often best if expectations are lower than the actual; for punishments, it is often best if expectations are higher than the actual; so that in both cases, the resulting momentum . . . → Read More: Brain Hypnosis

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