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March 8, 2018
The Planners4Health work in Utah responded to the needs of planners and public health professionals by offering tailored training in rural and urban settings.
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March 1, 2018
The Planners4Health initiative in Illinois leveraged the success of three Plan4Health projects to continue work at the intersection of planning and public health.
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February 15, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Rhode Island advanced food systems planning and cross-sector collaboration through the development of a Food Access Map.
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February 12, 2018
Social isolation is a silent killer, and nearly 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 is at risk. One of a series of blog posts on APA's Plan4Health webinar and seminar on “Planning Livable Communities for All Ages."
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February 9, 2018
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2017.
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February 1, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Oregon implemented a statewide assessment to advance collaboration across sectors.
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January 23, 2018
By the end of January, almost 40 state legislatures across the nation will be in session. Get in the know about key issues and players likely to affect planning during the 2018 legislative season.
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January 11, 2018
APA’s Healthy Communities Policy Guide identifies policy recommendations for local, state, and federally elected officials with the goal of improving community health and quality of living through planning.
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January 10, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Colorado advanced cross-sector collaboration by piloting a health assessment tool in three communities.
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January 9, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: How do planning theories of change affect planners both personally and professionally?
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January 4, 2018
What is the role of planning in the ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S.? In 2018, APA will offer a series of webinars to explore the intersection of planning and this national crisis.
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December 18, 2017
First in a series from the Healthy Aging Working Group: The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields.
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December 12, 2017
This is one in a series centered on key findings in the areas of housing, transportation, engagement, health, and food access for our rapidly aging population.
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December 12, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Indiana leveraged the momentum of Plan4Health to strengthen state-wide partnerships.
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December 7, 2017
To achieve greater social cohesion, inclusion, and safety in a society where the needs of all citizens are met, the approach needs to be comprehensive and have wide citizen support. Planning is the vehicle through which much of this vision can be achieved.
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December 6, 2017
APA and the American Public Health Association partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to evaluate the overall impact of the multi-year Plan4Health project.
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December 1, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Hawaii tailored walk audit trainings to respond to the unique needs of each county.
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November 28, 2017
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Think of planning theories as tools rather than expressions of truth.
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November 27, 2017
Learn more health and planning integration in a video with Ann Forsyth, coauthor of "Creating Healthy Neighborhoods: Evidence-Based Planning and Design Strategies."
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November 20, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Pennsylvania conducted a comprehensive assessment to identify next steps for advancing healthy community design across the state.
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November 10, 2017
Transportation is highlighted in the first of a series of blog posts on APA's Plan4Health webinar and seminar on “Planning Livable Communities for All Ages."
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November 7, 2017
The AICP planning certification is the gold standard credential for planners and, as such, it is a brand that merits protection.
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November 6, 2017
The New Mexico Planners4Health project leveraged Story Maps to share assessment findings and data analysis.
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October 26, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Georgia strengthened connections between the Georgia Chapter and the Georgia Public Health Association Affiliate to strengthen its statewide approach to healthy communities.
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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 17, 2017
In September 2014, APA’s Planning and Community Health Center was awarded a three-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Community Health, launching Plan4Health to integrate planning and public health.
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October 17, 2017
APA's California Chapter conducted its first pro bono chapter-level Community Planning Assistance Team in Kingsburg, California.
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October 13, 2017
The Food-Resources-Education-Security-Health Project (F.R.E.S.H.) aims to work with county government, Native American Nations, and community organizations in east central Wisconsin to improve access to local, fresh food.
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October 6, 2017
Through Plan4Health, the Kane County (Illinois) Planning Cooperative worked to expand and build partnerships to address inactivity and unhealthy diets.
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September 14, 2017
During the project period, Plan4Health Tarrant County built on existing efforts and improved access to local, fresh food in Southeast Fort Worth through partnerships, new initiatives and incorporating a public health perspective into planning efforts.
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September 8, 2017
Through Plan4Health, the Mount Hope Coalition to Increase Food Security in Providence, Rhode Island, aims to educate residents on the health and economic benefits of producing locally grown food and options for securing fresh, healthy food.
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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
Through Plan4Health, the Healthy Communities Initiative in Columbus, Indiana, focused on increasing daily physical activity.
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August 22, 2017
Through Plan4Health, the Puyallup Watershed Initiative’s Active Transportation Community of Interest in Pierce County, Washington, aimed to increase access to transportation options and educate the community.
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August 14, 2017
APA's Planning and Community Health Center is partnering with the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, The Food Trust, and others to create strategies to help people walk, bike, and ride transit to where they access food.
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August 9, 2017
Through the Plan4Health project, B-Well Bensenville (Illinois) created an Active Transportation Plan and a Complete Streets Policy for the community to ensure that all residents can safely bike and walk to school and work.
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August 8, 2017
The American Institute of Architects, Westchester Hudson Valley, is expanding the role of architecture in community design, leveraging APA's Planners4Health initiative and participating in the Joint Call to Action for Healthy Communities.
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August 4, 2017
Planners and public health professionals came together to discuss the importance of sustainability in the final session of the Planners4Health curriculum series.
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July 7, 2017
Kenton County Plan4Health (Kentucky) continues to increase access to nutritious food by cross-sector partnerships.
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June 29, 2017
The latest installment of the Planners4Health curriculum discusses the importance of communications as a strategy to support healthy, vibrant places.
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June 27, 2017
The Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition seeks to address health equity and safety in transportation infrastructure through an urban trail network that connects existing trails to disconnected neighborhoods, parks, anchor institutions, and the downtown core.
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June 20, 2017
APA’s LGBTQ and Planning Division, in partnership with the New York Metro Chapter and the Planning and Law Division, held the Creating Healthy Communities Roundtable in June 2017 in White Plains, New York.
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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 15, 2017
Showcasing cross-sector partnerships and innovative strategies, this NPC17 session elevated a comprehensive community resilience framework to benefit all residents, including older adults.
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May 4, 2017
Planner Miguel A. Vazquez, AICP, shares his experience working with the California Planning Roundtable to explore the social determinants of health and develop a definition for healthy communities.
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May 1, 2017
A summary of the final Partnering4Health meeting in Denver, which brought together members of APA, the American Heart Association, and the National WIC Association.
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April 14, 2017
In March 2017, APA-Oregon helped the town of Willamina in the inaugural project of its newly established Community Assistance Planning Program.
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March 30, 2017
Grace Kyung, MPH, and Fred Neal, Jr., AICP, recently exchanged stories about their interest in the intersection of planning and health, their current work, and how other APA members can get involved.
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March 17, 2017
APA's LGBTQ and Planning Division will receive a Planners4Health grant to focus on strengthening capacity and integrating diversity into planning and public health.
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March 14, 2017
"A Guide for the Idealist" blog post: An ethical judgment often requires a conscientious balancing. The AICP Code of Ethics provides guidance for professional behavior.
