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August 2, 2019
Federal Surface Transportation Debate Shifts Into High Gear
The nation's current surface transportation law is set to expire on September 30, 2020. Learn where work on the bill stands now, the legislative process ahead, and how planners can influence the outcome. -
July 22, 2019
Planners, Here Are Your Keys to Successfully Facilitating Meetings
Meeting facilitation is a vital skill for planners' career success, but it takes a lot of practice to learn the key techniques. -
July 18, 2019
Does JAPA Publish Articles on Methods? (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
Does JAPA publish methods papers? The short answer is yes, but not all types. -
June 6, 2019
Kevin Lynch and the Shaping of Los Angeles
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. -
May 30, 2019
Mental Maps Still Matter in the Age of GPS
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. -
May 13, 2019
Washington Talks Infrastructure: Will This Time Be Different?
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. -
April 22, 2019
Street Air on Earth Day
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. -
April 17, 2019
50 Years of Denise Scott Brown’s Vision for Socially Responsible Design
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. -
December 20, 2018
APA’s Impact on the 115th Congress
A look back at the ways that APA advocacy made a difference in the 115th Congress. -
July 25, 2018
Planning with Autism in Mind: A Six Feelings Framework
Ohio State University students and faculty explore ways of planning to improve the lives of individuals with autism. -
February 7, 2018
Climate Adaptation: Climbing the Mountain Amid a Landslide
A new report assesses the current state of the climate adaptation field. Planner and author Jim Schawb says planners can bring their skills to the table and make a difference. -
October 19, 2017
2020 Census Funding Increase Needed Urgently
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. -
May 26, 2017
Inadequate Funding Imperils a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census
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. -
March 28, 2017
Don't Get Along With Your Manager? Try Tolerance
"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. -
February 28, 2017
3 Short Steps to Great Public Speaking
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. -
February 3, 2017
Legislation Takes Aim at Fair Housing Plans and Federal Data
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. -
November 22, 2016
Women in Planning: Tips for Successful Civic Engagement
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. -
October 27, 2016
Boston Mayor Uses Books to Bolster Community Planning
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh released a suggested reading list focused on urbanism in order to engage locals in the citywide planning process. -
October 12, 2016
Public Engagement: The Key to Building Inclusive Communities
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. -
October 10, 2016
Data Everywhere: Qualitative Research Meets Cellphones
The evolution of cell phone cameras is providing new perspectives for community planners in their qualitative research. -
October 7, 2016
Kentucky Planners Learn to Engage the Community with Story Mapping
Planners and their GIS colleagues in Kenton County, Kentucky, are using story maps to connect their community with the local planning narrative – and they think you can, too. -
September 30, 2016
Think Outside the Public Meeting
The time has never been better for planners to move towards a more creative, inclusive, and enjoyable public outreach approach beyond the public meeting. -
September 27, 2016
The First Principles of Urbanism: Part II
Digital technology can be good or bad for cities. Which way it goes depends on how well technologists and urbanists work together. -
September 12, 2016
The First Principles of Urbanism: Part I
Before we can predict how technology might shape cities, we have to identify the essential efficiencies — and costs — of urban environments. -
September 8, 2016
Big Data Gives Bryant Park Visitors a Custom Experience
With a history of catering to its crowds, Bryant Park has taken park service to the next level by tracking the purchasing habits and travel patterns through its users’ mobile devices. -
August 26, 2016
Enlightening Students Through the Built Environment: Active Transportation
The Built Environment Education Program (BEEP) in San Diego, led by Benjamin Martinez, educates its students on how street design and active transportation shape their communities. -
August 24, 2016
Not Happy? Call a Planner!
The Summer 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Planning Association features two articles that encourage planners to work to improve happiness. -
August 18, 2016
Y-PLAN Expands Youth Outreach Through Professional Networks
Y-PLAN is an educational methodology designed to challenge the status quo by inviting children and young people to participate alongside professionals. -
August 10, 2016
Teens Help Bring 1911 Planning Manual into the 21st Century
The Chicago Architecture Foundation is reinventing the 1911 Wacker’s Manual urban planning treatise as a graphic novel intended to inspire young people to become engaged as stewards of Chicago. -
July 25, 2016
Box Cities and Out-of-the-Box Lessons from CUBE
The Center for Understanding the Built Environment (CUBE) provides unique and innovative resources to teach children and adults about the value of engaged citizenry. -
July 13, 2016
Fostering Young Planners in Texas with Scholarships and Art
Amy Wasielewski from North Central Texas Council of Governments talks about three programs that are engaging Arlington's youth in planning. -
May 3, 2016
Denver High School Students Tackle Issues Facing Their Community
A high school class in Denver is studying gentrification and its impact on their lives. -
March 20, 2016
Support Federal Data and Funding Programs that Strengthen American Communities
Federal policy plays a critical role in providing planners with the data and resources they need to create effective and sustainable plans. -
March 20, 2016
Election Year Advocacy? YES, You Can!
Eelection years hold some unique opportunities to advance a pro-planning agenda. Even if you aren’t endorsing candidates, elections open up your advocacy options.
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