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June 28, 2019
With the issue of the controversial U.S. Census citizenship question settled, planners must now embrace their role as facilitators of effective outreach to ensure that an undercount of the nation’s younger, lower income, and black and Hispanic residents is avoided.
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June 27, 2019
The Journal of the American Planning Association adheres to scholarly practices in choosing, editing, and publishing articles that address critical issues in planning practice.
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June 20, 2019
What does it take to get an article accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Planning Association?
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June 14, 2019
The AICP Ethics Case of the Year provides a basis for ethics training based on real-life planning issues.
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June 13, 2019
One of APA's partners, Enterprise, describes its work in the arena of housing affordability and accessibility.
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June 13, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: The latest edition of the Journal of the American Planning Association commemorates the life of professor, planner, architect, and JAPA editor David Godschalk, FAICP.
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June 10, 2019
APA member Michael Levine, AICP, shares his personal experience of the 1969 Stonewall uprising.
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June 7, 2019
Can a graphic novel about planning inspire communities and planning organizations to achieve greater outreach and more thoughtful engagement with teens?
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June 6, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: The Journal of the American Planning Association continues to highlight Kevin Lynch’s legacy and the ideas in his book The Image of the City. Learn more about his imprint on Los Angeles.
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June 5, 2019
With nearly 60 years of nationally recognized accomplishments in planning, Irving Hand exemplified professional planning and personal excellence and support of the APA Foundation.
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May 30, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: Revisit Kevin Lynch's 1960 book The Image of the City and find relevance and new insights in his ideas about cognitive mapping.
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May 24, 2019
The final Community Planning Assistance Team report for Page, Arizona, is a mix of resident ideas, best practices, and guidance to connect its natural and town assets.
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May 23, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: In 1979, Neil Smith reconsidered the foundations of gentrification, pinpointing the flow of capital that continues to reshape city centers today.
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May 21, 2019
Clovis, California's Cottage Home Program for affordable housing is expanding throughout the city.
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May 16, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: Caroline Chen explores the potential for tension between the ways that planners and government envision a public space and how people actually use it.
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May 13, 2019
Technology is changing the ways we commute and communicate. How is this evolution influencing the physical shared space around us and the way it is managed?
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May 13, 2019
APA Policy Director Jason Jordan reviews the current state of legislative debates on infrastructure in Washington and explores the ways in which APA and its planning advocates are influencing policy ideas in the making.
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April 24, 2019
From Twitter to Facebook, Instagram to Snapchat, take a look back at all things social media from NPC19 in San Francisco.
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April 22, 2019
Members of the Street Air Project have studied the air pollution problem in Bay View, California, with the goal of quantifying the issues and seeking scientific and planning-related solutions.
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April 17, 2019
NPC19 in San Francisco set a new record for attendance. Relive the conference, by the numbers.
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April 17, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: In 1969, architect Denise Scott Brown wrote in JAPA about the difficult balance between the urban designer's professional expertise and the public's desires. That discussion continues today.
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April 17, 2019
Planners left their hearts in San Francisco after NPC19. Here's what they loved most.
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April 16, 2019
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live.
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April 15, 2019
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live.
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April 14, 2019
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live.
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April 13, 2019
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live.
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April 12, 2019
NPC19 is a place where ideas are nurtured, as most everyone comes with an open mind and ready to share their experiences and skills, sparking dialogue that triggers creativity.
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April 11, 2019
“Emerging mobility” is rapidly changing how people — and products — get around. But how should public spaces facilitate these emerging mobility services?
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April 10, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: A special issue of JAPA honors planner and academic Kevin Lynch and explores why his work still matters.
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April 10, 2019
NPC19's Plan4Equity Forum and the Arts & Planning Group Program and Social are part of a larger and ongoing effort and commitment by APA in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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April 8, 2019
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Be on the lookout for obstacles and ordeals that can help you be a more resilient planning professional.
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April 8, 2019
Planning professionals from around the country will participate in the 2019 AICP Community Planning Workshop to contribute to discussions with local stakeholders on community benefits districts in the Lake Merritt BART station area in downtown Oakland, California.
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April 5, 2019
Planner John Reinhardt looks forward to the National Planning Conference as a highlight of his professional calendar. Here's why.
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April 5, 2019
The 2019 National Planning Conference wraps up with a stimulating keynote address from Brett Culp, acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur.
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April 3, 2019
JAPA's new editor, Ann Forsyth, outlines the value of APA's scholarly journal in helping link planning practitioners and researchers.
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April 3, 2019
Planners have important roles to play in shaping communities that are safer and more resilient to wildfire. A new PAS Report shows the way.
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April 2, 2019
If you have 48 hours (or less) in San Francisco during NPC19, let this serve as your tour guide to the Golden Gate City.
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April 1, 2019
One of the benefits of APA's Great Places in America program is engagement with local, state, and federal elected officials.
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March 29, 2019
Forecast Public Art is collaborating with APA to identify and address gaps at the intersection of public art and planning practice.
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March 28, 2019
Check out NPC19’s #StudentSunday activities that are tailored to career development, post-graduation transition into the “real world,” and other fun, student-centric sessions and events.
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March 26, 2019
APA’s Women and Planning Division has committed to the goal of inducting women into the AICP College of Fellows at the same rates as men by the year 2040.
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March 22, 2019
Vijay Gupta, opening keynote speaker at the 2019 National Planning Conference, embodies APA’s mission of Creating Great Communities for All.
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March 19, 2019
Expand your professional perspective with our expert-led debates and interactive sessions at NPC19.
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March 18, 2019
"Guide for the Idealist" blog post: For planners, a careful choice of words conveys meaning and communicates confidence in your recommendations.
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March 18, 2019
The American Institute of Certified Planners is invaluable to all planners as they establish, grow, and excel in their careers.
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March 12, 2019
Mix, meet, and mingle your way through 2019 National Planning Conference networking events in San Francisco.
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March 4, 2019
Invest in your future with Career Zone opportunities at the 2019 National Planning Conference, available to all current or future job seekers.
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March 4, 2019
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2018.
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February 22, 2019
Check out seven of the most out-of-the-box events coming up at the 2019 National Planning Conference in San Francisco.
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February 13, 2019
APA members are invited to comment on draft APA policy guides on equity, housing, and surface transportation. The authors of each guide discuss the ideas behind each guide and offer tips for how to make the most of the member comment period.
