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October 23, 2017
Get resources on megaregional planning from APA and the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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October 19, 2017
The 2020 Census faces severe budgetary constraints for the irreplaceable decennial count. Similar problems could be in store for other Census Bureau activities, including the American Community Survey and the already delayed Economic Census.
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September 14, 2017
How can smaller legacy cities revitalize? A new report from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Greater Ohio Policy Center recommends eight strategies.
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September 14, 2017
APA reached out to TIGER awardees who were granted funding and asked them to share the importance of TIGER to their communities.
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September 11, 2017
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Direction for those interested in starting or changing careers in planning without a planning degree.
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September 7, 2017
Even before a project is undertaken — when the project is being bid out and proposals received — planners have key ethical responsibilities to consider.
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August 29, 2017
American Planning Association's Interest Group — the Water and Planning Network — provides periodic updates on current research, leading practices, and tools related to planning for water.
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August 15, 2017
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Answers to a member's question about part-time planning jobs, exploring the difference between permanent part-time work and gig-type employment.
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July 26, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Some essential questions to ask yourself to determine your competitive advantage. There are risks involved in going on your own, but also great rewards.
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July 17, 2017
Wayne Feiden, FAICP, offers suggestions for mid- to senior-level planners on the process of winning a fellowship.
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July 14, 2017
Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán recently introduced the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Act of 2017, a bill that would codify funding for the development of urban parks, green spaces, and recreational areas in communities across the country.
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July 7, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Rick Willson, FAICP, gives encouraging advice to recent grads who are finding it hard to launch their planning careers.
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June 20, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Idealist planners consider a mentoring relationship, mentors aren’t a prerequisite for success, but they provide valuable help.
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June 5, 2017
NOAA's Digitial Coast is turning 10. APA is a partner in this initiative, which brings tools and resources to coastal communities.
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May 30, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Idealist planners should start their careers with a basic set of behaviors and then modify them to fit their workplace.
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May 26, 2017
There is a real concern that the 2020 Census will be underfunded and unable to deliver the type of data needed for the nation and its communities.
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May 16, 2017
APA's Ethical Principles in Planning can help you stay focused in contentious times.
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May 3, 2017
From the LGBTQ and Planning Division newsletter, a guide to music landmarks in New York City.
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May 2, 2017
FEMA recently released the Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide for Local Governments, which provides guidance and tools for local governments.
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April 25, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Idealist planners succeed by understanding and adapting to an organization’s culture, whether it is a bureaucracy or a nonprofit.
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April 25, 2017
Writing a resume is a vital part of the job search and the most nerve-wracking. The following "tips and slip-ups" are the result of my many years of reviewing planners' resumes and portfolios.
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April 24, 2017
Community Development Programs have impacted communities all across the country, here are just a few of the many accomplishments made possible by CDBG and HOME.
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April 17, 2017
Former AICP President William Bowdy died on April 12, 2017.
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March 28, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Understanding your manager's point of view is a step in creating a positive and productive relationship with your boss.
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March 22, 2017
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin makes the case for why planners must tell their representatives to support the Digital Coast Act.
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March 21, 2017
Hudson Yards, one of the largest private real estate projects in U.S. history, is being financed through innovative financing measures.
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February 28, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: As your career proceeds, the impacts of your work will be more clearly seen.
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February 28, 2017
Planners should know about the key terms associated with the federal budgetary process: budgets, authorizations, and appropriations.
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February 28, 2017
Presenting information to groups of people is a fundamental part of being a planner. APA member Michael Blue, FAICP, gives his tips for giving a successful presentation.
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February 24, 2017
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2016.
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February 23, 2017
The preferences of real estate investors have changed from suburban to urban over the past six years.
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February 14, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: What happens when the idealist planner knows the “right” answer but encounters political, economic, or administrative resistance?
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February 3, 2017
Issues of housing, social equity, and access to data are critical APA legislative and policy priorities, and APA will vigorously oppose legislation that threatens them.
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February 2, 2017
Charles Claybourne Allen, FAICP, urban planning pioneer and dedicated public servant, died in January 2017.
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January 31, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: You can’t control the trajectory of your career, but you can increase your probability of success with the right mindset.
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January 19, 2017
New state laws allowing for the testing of autonomous vehicles look ahead to the possibilities of the technology and the role of planning.
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January 17, 2017
APA's housing and community development policy expert Tess Hembree looks back on Obama's HUD legacy and reviews Ben Carson's performance at his nomination hearing.
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January 3, 2017
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: A "principled adaptability" work style addresses the tension between idealism and realism, a balance that's needed to remain grounded in principle and engaged in day-to-day work.
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December 20, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Tips for addressing adversity at work while saving your dignity and sanity.
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December 6, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Reflect on your desired purpose to get to the root of career anxieties.
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November 29, 2016
A viable option for many is to start their firm or become an independent contractor. This is not easy and many planners lack the experience and resources necessary to give it a shot and succeed.
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November 22, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Weighing the options between working in a small or large firm.
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November 22, 2016
APA's Women and Planning division talked with Jennifer Evans-Cowley, PhD, AICP, about her experience as a planner and the value of making community members a part of the planning process.
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November 21, 2016
Kate Raman, AICP, reports on Inside the Planners Studio, an annual event offered by APA's Pennsylvania Chapter, Southeast Section.
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November 7, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Being honest about your strengths and developing your weaknesses helps you move on from doubt.
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November 7, 2016
Courtney Kashima, AICP, encourages planners to explore the techniques of improvisational acting at work.
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October 27, 2016
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh released a suggested reading list focused on urbanism in order to engage locals in the citywide planning process.
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October 25, 2016
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: The best way to discover your most fulfilling career path is to know your values and temperament.
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October 25, 2016
Cross-sector collaboration between planners and other allied professionals is a powerful partnership. Get one civil engineer's take on the important of working early and often with planners on master plans.
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October 12, 2016
Jessica Garrow, AICP, community development director for the City of Aspen, got to where she is today through hard work and perseverance. She recounts her planning journey and the lessons she's learned along the way.
