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April 21, 2023
APA is launching “It Takes a Planner”, an effort aimed at building the influence of planners among state and local elected and appointed officials.
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April 20, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Is planning theory important or nonexistent now?
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April 14, 2023
Planners' Day of Service at NPC23 explored neurodiversity within the built environment and assembled Calm Kits for a local Philadelphia organization.
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April 13, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Smaller-scale ethnic food businesses contribute to community health and well-being but also boost the local economy.
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April 12, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How might communities apply zoning concepts to regulations for drone operations?
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April 6, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Planners must understand the multiple overlapping factors that can produce health disparities.
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April 5, 2023
Catch up on all that happened at NPC23 in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2023.
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April 5, 2023
Attendees at NPC23 were abuzz on social. Find out what got planners talking while in Philadelphia.
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March 30, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Three cities in Los Angeles County developed stringent development controls to encourage Anglo or Spanish heritage in response to Asian newcomers.
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March 28, 2023
Understanding the purpose and history of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise program.
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March 24, 2023
Governors address housing policies in state of state addresses in 2023.
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March 23, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Exploration of three metropolitan regions for how their regional plans are reflected in municipal plans.
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March 22, 2023
National experts appointed to help guide the Housing Supply Accelerator.
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March 16, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Little research has considered equity implications of zoning policies to reduce access to unhealthy foods. This simulation study aims to understand impacts and outcomes.
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March 14, 2023
Five women-authored urban planning books that have inspired planners.
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March 10, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How do street naming and addressing regulations affect planning goals?
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March 9, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Four Toronto region corridors are examined for walkability and retrofitting potential.
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March 6, 2023
Reflexive opposition to large-scale solar projects is on the rise in many parts of the country. Start planning now to avoid the reactive trap.
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March 3, 2023
From APA's Urban Planning and Design Division - learn about what a career in urban design entails.
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March 2, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Authors aim to understand the effectiveness of different inclusionary zoning policies.
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February 23, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the importance of combining enhanced data into a collaborative process for hazard mitigation planning.
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February 16, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: What are the barriers to building ADUs?
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February 16, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Could subtle zoning changes make a big difference in your community?
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February 16, 2023
Sponsored content from University of Michigan: Q&A with Dr. Robert Goodspeed, University of Michigan Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, who is launching a 3-day course on Scenario Planning for Urban Futures.
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February 9, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Learning from Australia and Canada's zoning decisions to advance environmental goals, not exclusionary motivations.
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February 2, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Ride-hails are filling mobility gaps, but does the cost hinder use?
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February 1, 2023
Recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in January 2023.
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January 30, 2023
Mark Hinshaw reflects back on a 40-year career in urban planning. Aging, dealing with a layoff, and not ready to retire, Mark had to get creative to find a soft landing to close out his long-tenured career.
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January 26, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: How enduring is the support for outdoor dining and street closures post-COVID?
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January 24, 2023
Is your community ready to have a conversation about large-scale solar development? Check out the new second edition of the Solar@Scale guidebook for a comprehensive discussion of local policies and actions that can affect the siting and design of community- and utility-scale solar facilities.
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January 23, 2023
APA News: APA and NLC partner in national housing campaign to advance and incentivize local approaches to land use, zoning and housing development, and preservation.
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January 20, 2023
State legislatures in 2022 focused on increasing affordable housing within their respective regions. The trend of state legislatures preempting zoning reform is expected to continue in 2023 across the country.
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January 19, 2023
APA News: Karen Wolf, FAICP, begins tenure as president of the American Institute of Certified Planners Commission.
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January 19, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Manufactured housing deserves more academic attention.
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January 18, 2023
APA News: Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, begins tenure as APA's first Black female president.
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January 13, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Is your community overdue for a new development code?
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January 12, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Restrictive vehicle ordinances do not reduce the prevalence of vehicular homelessness, but shift it to different communities.
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January 10, 2023
Congress passes a new $85 million grant program aimed at zoning reform. The funding represents a new and significant incentive and support for local zoning reform and planning for housing affordability.
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December 22, 2022
Equity in Practice: The economic and community outcomes of removing Milwaukee's Park East Freeway.
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December 20, 2022
APA's international strategy focuses on learning exchange activities.
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December 19, 2022
A reflection of the Chicano experience of understanding planning through art.
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December 15, 2022
Uncovering JAPA: New analysis of the public costs and private gains of TIF.
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December 13, 2022
Equity in Practice: Five planning firms create a joint internship to help create a diversity-oriented internship program.
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December 12, 2022
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: What does a sensible approach to zoning for drive-through services look like?
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December 9, 2022
In Memoriam: Rick Willson, FAICP, professor, consultant, mentor, and Guide for the Idealist creator.
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December 8, 2022
Uncovering JAPA: A tool kit for planners to help increase representation in our cities through the practice of "community naming."
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December 7, 2022
Municipal planning careers can be the main focus of one’s work life — or one chapter of a larger story.
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December 1, 2022
Sponsored content from Tyler Technologies. Learn how municipalities, after switching to an integrated permitting and licensing software, quickly discover that surprisingly small efficiency gains create enormous cost and time savings.
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December 1, 2022
Uncovering JAPA: How can planners be more efficient in staying informed on current issues by using natural language processing (NLP).
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November 22, 2022
Equity in Practice: Community-led planning effort builds upon Memphis 3.0 to revitalize Orange Mound neighborhood.
