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APA NEWS
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Have you tried APA Learn yet?
Join more than 3,300 lifelong learners who are continuing their planning education with APA Learn. Our new home for online education offers almost 400 high-quality, competitively priced courses on planning topics from A(ffordable Housing) to Z(oning). APA Learn is mobile-friendly so you can take your courses along in a plane, train, or automobile. Bonus: APA members get 50 percent off all courses and collections.
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Trending planning topic: Social equity
Planners are interested in understanding and practicing diversity and inclusion and advocating for equitable solutions in their communities. Do you want to know more about this important topic? Try these courses from APA Learn:
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"Fostering Social Equity and Inclusive Growth" Series
Social equity is the defining issue of our time. This three-part series will help planners foster broad-based, inclusive growth, and ensure they are creating more just and equitable communities. The second installment in this series took place at NPC18 — read a recap of this engaging event and learn more about the Fostering Social Equity series. CM | 3.25
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"Planning for Equity"
Creating equitable outcomes requires a commitment to applying different approaches to planning practice. Explore case studies and practical actions that everyday planners can take to plan for more equitable growth and development. CM | 1.0
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"The Role of Heritage in Redevelopment"
Planners can inspire community building and support economic development while preserving heritage. Learn how this is being done in places with strong cultural roots and understand the role of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. CM | 1.0
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
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Why attend NPC19?
The 2019 National Planning Conference is about more than planning It's also about connecting — to ideas, inspiration, and each other. Join APA at #NPC19 in San Francisco, April 13–16, for four days of networking and learning set against the vibrant backdrop of the Bay Area.
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EVENTS
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RESOURCES
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New form-based zoning resource collection
Form-based zoning emphasizes built form over land use. Explore Form-Based Zoning, the latest collection in APA's Research KnowledgeBase for members, to discover background info and practical guidance. Examples of form-based codes illustrate how a growing number of cities and counties are using zoning to foster or protect a pedestrian-oriented development pattern.
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Take the diversity and inclusion survey
All APA members who identify as full- or part-time practitioners are invited to take a Planning Practitioner Diversity Climate Survey, jointly conducted by APA, the APA Diversity Committee, and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Planners of Color Interest Group. The results will guide development of resources to promote diverse and inclusive environments where planners work and provide a benchmark for measuring progress.
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Work for APA
Several staff positions are open at APA:
- New! Meetings Manager (Chicago)
- Deputy Research Director (Chicago); apply by February 1.
- Instructional Design Manager (Chicago)
Also available are two Washington-based fellowships focused on Great Places in America.
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AICP
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For members in the 2017–18 CM reporting period cohort
Please check your CM Log. If you are short a few required credits you have until April 30 to earn and log them. Please note that missing this deadline will cause your AICP membership to lapse and require reinstatement before you regain use of the AICP credential.
If you met all CM requirements for 2017–18, you now may review your log and sign off for the reporting period. Once that is done, you can log credits for 2019–20.
Questions? Contact the CM team at AICPCM@planning.org.
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STAFF NEWS
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Welcome, Ryan Zack!
Ryan Zack is our new CM Customer Service Associate and Washington, D.C., Office Administrator. Ryan is a recent graduate of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology. A soccer player in college, he competes now in an adult league. Ryan's previous work experience was marked by several promotions and a reputation for dependability and exemplary customer service skills.
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