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This brochure explains the Pop-Up Economy, which is a national trend that has gained momentum in recent years. The brochure discusses the forms of the pop-up economy; the benefits of pop-up shops, events, and planning; the benefits of Placemaking; the potential challenges; tips for successful pop-ups; local examples; national examples; and additional resources.

Recent trends show that, although increased consumer interest has generated new market opportunities for farmers, it is becoming more difficult to start and sustain a small, profitable farming enterprise. Despite these challenges, it is important to support small and mid-sized farms, especially those managed by beginning and young farmers. This guide addresses a number of the challenges that small……

The Connections 2040 Plan for Greater Philadelphia assesses regional trends and forecasts and sets forth a vision for the future. The Plan establishes goals and identifies strategies to achieve its core principles: managing growth and protecting natural resources, creating livable communities, building the economy, and establishing a modern, multimodal transportation system. The Plan identifies a set……

DVRPC's "employment centers" are integrated, concentrated areas of non-residential developed land that share transportation and/or land use linkages. These centers form the backbone of the region's economy, affecting both goods movement and communications systems. As primary destinations for journey-to-work trips, they significantly impact the traffic loadings on the region’s highways and transit systems.……

This brochure explains noncontiguous parcel clustering, which is a planning tool available for use by New Jersey municipalities interested in preserving land in a similar, but more simple manner than a transfer of development rights (TDR) program. The legal basis for use of noncontiguous parcel clustering, its advantages and disadvantages, and steps to implementation are discussed. Examples from……

Ready to Roll! Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Regional Electric Vehicle Action Plan is a comprehensive, regionally coordinated approach to introducing electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (charging facilities) into the five counties of southeastern Pennsylvania. This plan is the product of a partnership between DVRPC, the City of Philadelphia, PECO Energy Company (the region’s……

Ready to Roll! Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Regional Electric Vehicle Action Plan is a comprehensive, regionally coordinated approach to introducing electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (charging facilities) into the five counties of southeastern Pennsylvania. This plan is the product of a partnership between DVRPC, the City of Philadelphia, PECO Energy Company (the region’s……

This publication outlines a plan for municipal action to preserve farmland and the agricultural industry in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It delineates Agricultural Project Areas within the township and lists individual farm properties for priority preservation. It meets the requirements for such plans of the NJ State Agricultural Development Committee and supports application……

This publication outlines a plan for municipal action to preserve farmland and the agricultural industry in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It delineates Agricultural Project Areas within the township and lists individual farm properties for priority preservation. It meets the requirements for such plans of the NJ State Agricultural Development Committee and supports application to……

This publication outlines a plan for municipal action to preserve farmland and the agricultural industry in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, New Jersey. It delineates Agricultural Project Areas within the township and lists individual farm properties for priority preservation. It meets the requirements for such plans of the NJ State Agricultural Development Committee and supports application to the……