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March 31, 2020
A Q&A With Houston's Top Women in Planning
In celebration of Women's History Month, two women who hold top Houston planning positions discuss their work and aspirations. -
March 12, 2020
More Than Articles: Review Essays in JAPA (Nerd Alert:Technical Details)
Get tips on writing a great review essay for the Journal of the American Planning Association. -
February 28, 2020
4 Thrifty Tips to Experience NPC20 on a Budget
Thrifty tips and tricks from veteran NPC attendees will keep your costs down while still delivering the best conference experience possible. -
February 28, 2020
Redefining National Hazard Policy in the Climate Crisis
APA is in the process of updating the Hazard Mitigation Policy Guide. Comment on the draft guide to help guide our advocacy on resilience moving forward. -
February 28, 2020
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2019
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2019. -
January 31, 2020
A Decade of NPC Memories
We’re jumping in a time machine to look back at the ’10s of NPC — motivating keynotes, creative sessions, and invaluable networking over 10 years. -
January 16, 2020
JAPA in the Information Age (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
What is the role of the Journal of the American Planning Association in the information age? Editor Ann Forsyth looks at the new information landscape. -
December 6, 2019
10 Can’t-Miss Law and Ethics Courses to Check Out
Need law and ethics credits, or just want to add more knowledge to your planning toolkit? We have you covered with our top 10 APA Learn law and ethics courses. -
December 3, 2019
Planning Ethics: What Could Be Wrong About Accepting a Gift?
The holidays are a time for giving and receiving. The AICP Code of Ethics is a professional planner's guide to making the right decisions about accepting gifts. -
November 20, 2019
APA Leaders Deepen Connection to Academic Planning at ACSP Conference
APA leaders participated in a variety of learning opportunities and meetings at the 2019 conference of the American Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) in Greenville, South Carolina. -
October 18, 2019
APA Foundation Donor Spotlight: Wendy Moeller, FAICP
Wendy Moeller, FAICP, writes about her family's decision to include the APA Foundation in their estate planning. -
October 2, 2019
What Happened at the 2019 Policy and Advocacy Conference
Planners gathered in Crystal City, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., in September 2019 for three days of sessions, provoking keynotes, and action at the Policy and Advocacy Conference and Planners’ Day on the Hill. -
October 1, 2019
Seal of Expertise, Credibility, and Ethics: Benefits of AICP Certification
APA Board member Wendy Shabay, AICP, finds that there's a direct correlation between the AICP credential and the success her firm has had building relationships with local communities. -
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. -
July 11, 2019
JAPA Looks at Planning from International Perspectives
International topics have a substantial presence in the Journal of the American Planning Association — a role likely to increase in a globalizing world. -
July 1, 2019
What Did and Didn't Change With the Supreme Court’s Knick Decision
APA Amicus Committee Chair John Baker explains what the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn a longstanding property takings precedent means for planners. -
June 27, 2019
How JAPA Articles Get Published (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
The Journal of the American Planning Association adheres to scholarly practices in choosing, editing, and publishing articles that address critical issues in planning practice. -
June 20, 2019
What Makes a Good JAPA Article? (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
What does it take to get an article accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Planning Association? -
June 14, 2019
Ethics Case of the Year Delivers Compelling Training from Real Life Planning
The AICP Ethics Case of the Year provides a basis for ethics training based on real-life planning issues. -
June 13, 2019
A JAPA Special Edition: The Enduring Legacy of David Godschalk
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. -
June 10, 2019
Expanding Equity: "Stonewall Did That For Me"
APA member Michael Levine, AICP, shares his personal experience of the 1969 Stonewall uprising. -
June 7, 2019
New Graphic Novel Aims to Engage Teens With Planning
Can a graphic novel about planning inspire communities and planning organizations to achieve greater outreach and more thoughtful engagement with teens? -
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. -
June 5, 2019
APA Foundation L'Enfant Legacy Donor: Irving Hand, FAICP
With nearly 60 years of nationally recognized accomplishments in planning, Irving Hand exemplified professional planning and personal excellence and support of the APA Foundation. -
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 24, 2019
Connecting Downtown Page: A CPAT Experience in Arizona
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. -
May 23, 2019
40 Years Ago: Neil Smith, Gentrification, and the Flow of Money
Uncovering JAPA: In 1979, Neil Smith reconsidered the foundations of gentrification, pinpointing the flow of capital that continues to reshape city centers today. -
May 21, 2019
Expanding Cottage Home: A Pioneer for Housing Affordability
Clovis, California's Cottage Home Program for affordable housing is expanding throughout the city. -
May 16, 2019
Designing the Danceable City
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. -
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 24, 2019
#NPC19 Social Media Rewind
From Twitter to Facebook, Instagram to Snapchat, take a look back at all things social media from NPC19 in San Francisco. -
April 17, 2019
NPC19 By the Numbers
NPC19 in San Francisco set a new record for attendance. Relive the conference, by the numbers. -
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. -
April 17, 2019
6 Things Planners ❤ About San Francisco
Planners left their hearts in San Francisco after NPC19. Here's what they loved most. -
April 16, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Tuesday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 15, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Monday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 14, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Sunday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 13, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Saturday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 12, 2019
NPC19 Is Curating Passion and Inspiration
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. -
April 10, 2019
Kevin Lynch in Retrospect
Uncovering JAPA: A special issue of JAPA honors planner and academic Kevin Lynch and explores why his work still matters. -
April 10, 2019
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at APA, and the NPC19 Plan4Equity Forum
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. -
April 8, 2019
2019 AICP Community Planning Workshop in Downtown Oakland
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. -
April 5, 2019
Why NPC Is My Favorite Event of the Year — And How It Keeps Getting Better
Planner John Reinhardt looks forward to the National Planning Conference as a highlight of his professional calendar. Here's why. -
April 5, 2019
Brett Culp: Acclaimed Filmmaker, NPC19 Closing Speaker
The 2019 National Planning Conference wraps up with a stimulating keynote address from Brett Culp, acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur. -
April 3, 2019
JAPA — Why You Should Read It
JAPA's new editor, Ann Forsyth, outlines the value of APA's scholarly journal in helping link planning practitioners and researchers. -
April 2, 2019
48 Hours to Explore in San Francisco
If you have 48 hours (or less) in San Francisco during NPC19, let this serve as your tour guide to the Golden Gate City. -
April 1, 2019
Officials Celebrate Great Planning and Great Places
One of the benefits of APA's Great Places in America program is engagement with local, state, and federal elected officials. -
March 28, 2019
Student Sunday at NPC19
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. -
March 26, 2019
The Road to FAICP – A Woman’s Perspective
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. -
March 22, 2019
Vijay Gupta: Violinist, Activist, NPC19 Opening Keynote Speaker
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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