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November 28, 2017
Planning Theory: What Is It Good For?
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Think of planning theories as tools rather than expressions of truth. -
November 7, 2017
Misusing the AICP Credential: Ethics and Consequences
The AICP planning certification is the gold standard credential for planners and, as such, it is a brand that merits protection. -
October 23, 2017
Get New Megaregional Planning Resources
Get resources on megaregional planning from APA and the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development at the Georgia Institute of Technology. -
September 7, 2017
Ethics and RFPs
Even before a project is undertaken — when the project is being bid out and proposals received — planners have key ethical responsibilities to consider. -
May 16, 2017
Ethics Aren’t Just for Jane Doe, AICP
APA's Ethical Principles in Planning can help you stay focused in contentious times. -
February 24, 2017
Planning Ethics in 2016
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2016. -
October 25, 2016
When Planners and Engineers Team Up, Everybody Wins
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. -
September 22, 2016
In Memoriam: John Hirten, FAICP
Former AIP Executive Director John Hirten, FAICP, died in September 2016. -
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 16, 2016
The 4 Ways Urban Parks Bring Value to City Life
Vibrant, well-maintained parks bring public health, environmental, economic, and community benefits to cities. Catherine Nagel, executive director of the City Parks Alliance, highlights the value of parks and the need for greater investment. -
July 19, 2016
Announcing Planning Oregon, an Initiative for Statewide Future Planning
Faculty members at Portland State University explain Planning Oregon, an initiative to establish the school as a focal point of research and innovative practices for the statewide land-use planning program. -
July 14, 2016
Study: Why Do Communities Adopt Inclusionary Zoning?
A new study examines why Inclusionary Zoning is a driver of economic diversity and expanding opportunities in cities across the U.S. -
June 28, 2016
Washington Planners Are Rising to Meet Global Challenges
Big Ideas for Washington’s Future has produced a website and a variety of models for practicing planners, education programs for the public and elected officials, and partnerships with other organizations covering diverse topics -
June 15, 2016
Automated Vehicles and the Next Great Transformation of the Built Environment
Researchers at Florida State University and the Florida Department of Transportation document how automated vehicles may transform the built environment in coming decades. -
June 7, 2016
Smart Cities: Behind the Scenes With Austin, Portland, San Francisco
This is the second of a two-part series on the plans behind DOT's Smart City Challenge. -
May 31, 2016
Behind the Scenes: Smart City Challenge Finalists
A behind-the-scenes look at the Smart City Challenge finalists. -
April 29, 2016
A More Perfect Union: Planning in Urban and Community Forestry
The National Urban Forestry 10 Year Action Plan promotes the integration of urban and community forestry Into all scales of planning.
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