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November 10, 2021
The number of Americans living with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, is growing. Planners can play a key role in making sure that communities allow for the best possible quality of life for this growing population.
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November 8, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the City of Austin, Texas' off-premises sign regulations were permissible under the First Amendment.
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November 4, 2021
New federal support for zoning reform is in President Biden's Build Back Better framework thanks to planners' advocacy. White House leaders recently made the case for why tackling zoning and housing supply challenges is at the center of the President's economic agenda.
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November 4, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: The experiences of African American/Black and Hispanic/Latin/o/a/x planners illustrate it is necessary to increase diversity in the workplace but also create inclusive work environments.
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November 2, 2021
The City of Seattle launched ADUniverse, using ESRI's ArcGIS to help residents understand their ADU options.
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November 1, 2021
A new guidebook from APA and ICMA highlights key opportunities for planners to help speed the decarbonization of the U.S. electricity grid by promoting context-sensitive large-scale solar development in the communities they serve.
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October 18, 2021
A Guide for the Idealist post on using reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action to make practical judgments on planning episodes that are grounded in ethical and practical considerations.
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October 11, 2021
This post discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly within planning organizations, in light of recent social and racial justice movements.
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October 7, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: What do citizens in Detroit gain from private development?
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October 6, 2021
APA joins the call for increasing emission reduction limits with more than 60 other professional organizations ahead of COP26.
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October 5, 2021
Los Angeles' City Planning department created Spanish Translation Style Guide, a tool to broaden support for key programs, respond to citizens’ needs, and collect input from diverse LEP voices across the city.
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September 30, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: An experiment to determine if the number of people impact the quality of a public space?
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September 29, 2021
Planning directors from 20 U.S. cities release a statement and commitment to advancing racial equity. Planning directors are invited to sign the commitment.
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September 28, 2021
APA recently published the Post-Disaster Recovery Guide for Planners — a resource that aims to help local planners working for communities that are recovering from all kinds of disasters, including catastrophic flooding and damage and disruption from cascading hazards.
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September 23, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Focusing on Latino Vendor Markets can help create community connections among ethic groups in a city.
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September 16, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: How has the jobs-housing balance in California shifted from the results measured in earlier research?
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September 15, 2021
Alejandro (Alex) Fuentes will join APA as the new chief financial and operating officer on October 18, 2021.
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September 9, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: The impact of plans on development. A case study of Seattle and San Francisco.
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September 3, 2021
Sponsored content from enCode Plus. As communities move toward digital planning and zoning tools to mitigate these challenges, emerging technology, like enCode Plus, must help them deliver critical services.
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September 2, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: See how Geodesign was used in two Navajo community plans to ensure participation without tokenization.
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August 26, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the intersection of planning and historic preservation in comprehensive planning documents in Portland's historically-Black Albina neighborhood.
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August 20, 2021
The APA Arts & Planning Interest Group commissioned an artist to highlight the importance of planners' engagement in APA's leadership elections. Memphis-based artist Carl E. Moore was selected.
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August 19, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: See early measurements on the impact of eliminating single-family zoning on Minneapolis property values.
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August 17, 2021
Learn how organizations are translating EDI values into actionable initiatives. Los Angeles and Denver, among others, are taking steps to promote diversity and equity. It also provides tips for expanding EDI efforts in small businesses and highlights WSP's global diversity focus.
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August 16, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding how to assess if a planning initiative improves accessibility.
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August 5, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Understand the work that remains in regional food systems planning to make them more equitable.
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August 4, 2021
Planners' infrastructure priorities will hit an important milestone later this week (August 4, 2021) when the Senate passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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July 30, 2021
Members of APA's Technology Division continue the conversation on the technical skills and knowledge that emerging professionals need to consider to keep pace with the future of planning.
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July 29, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Do local comprehensive plans advance equitable outcomes?
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July 23, 2021
Key takeaways from the ACSP/APA Practitioner Diversity Climate Survey. Planners acknowledge that employers are responsible for creating a climate of inclusion that starts at recruitment and continues through promotion. Employees also need ongoing training and support to accomplish these goals.
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July 22, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: The ideal of school choice has travel implications for youth/students.
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July 16, 2021
Digitalization is the conversion of processes or roles from an analog form to a digital form? What are some of these broader societal trends in digitalization, and what are the implications for planning?
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July 15, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Cultural biases impact how people will respond differently to government and planning interventions.
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July 13, 2021
State governments are finding new ways to amplify local and regional planning efforts that take aim at curbing harmful carbon emissions and ensuring climate impacts do not disproportionately burden underserved communities. Here is a look at some actions states are taking to help communities secure net-zero futures.
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July 9, 2021
A success story of how vacant lots in Philadelphia were transformed into climate-resilient pollinator gardens to combat climate change.
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July 8, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the history of exclusionary zoning practices.
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July 1, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Local decision makers using staff reports to ensure consistency with comprehensive plans.
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June 24, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the shifting social consequences of a changing climate.
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June 17, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: The changing realities of Western gateway communities.
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June 16, 2021
Sponsored Content from RDL Architects: Learn how RDL Architects (RDL), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, was tasked with renewing an historic school for its latest purpose — a 62-unit affordable senior apartment building.
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June 10, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: What are the implications of human rights for planning in Canadian cities, and beyond?
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June 10, 2021
APA recognizes its four 2021 National Planning Award recipients.
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June 3, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Discover the emerging trends in shared rental housing in Shanghai, specifically that of bed space rentals, and their implications for gender equity.
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May 21, 2021
The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct articulates shared values and how these should be applied in planning practice. The Code is being updated to reflect the needs of today's planners and members are invited to share their comments.
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May 20, 2021
Catch up on the latest efforts by planners who are leading zoning reform across the country.
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May 17, 2021
Through community development work, the Mel King Institute in Boston continues to fight for causes that Mel King has championed his life.
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May 13, 2021
Sponsored content from Harmari STR: Primary residency and host presence requirements in short term rental (STR) ordinances can mitigate against negative impacts from commercial STR growth. Learn from state and municipal examples that illustrate some of the major trends in STR compliance.
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May 13, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Performance benchmarking in public water and sanitation services may only feign efficiency and efficacy in many low- and middle-income countries.
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May 6, 2021
Uncovering JAPA: Ridership forecasts predict the future, but this post explains their past.
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May 5, 2021
Boston's Somerville Community Path and the Alewife Linear Park provide multiple mobility options year-round.
