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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE |
There's a lot to like at NPC19
NPC19 kicks off on April 13 — just 37 days from now! This year's conference features two amazing keynotes, more than 320 educational sessions in 13 tracks, 60+ mobile workshops, unlimited networking, and more. Register by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on March 13, to get the regular rate. (Prices go up on March 14.) |
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Put professional development on your schedule
Invest in your future! Whether you're looking for a new opportunity or building your professional network, NPC19's Career Zone will come through with helpful resources, sessions, and career-boosting activities. Review highlights and special events catered to your interests and add them to your NPC19 schedule. |
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Meet your next employee
Employers: Participate in NPC19's no-cost Employer Connection Job Fair to meet motivated planners from all over the country. Contact CareerServices@planning.org now to reserve space for all or part of the fair. (Saturday, April 13, in the Moscone West Exhibit Hall) |
Review resumes
Share your expertise with colleagues and review resumes at the conference Resume Clinic. Sign up for a 1.5- to 3-hour reviewing session by March 11. |
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY |
Conservation bill crosses the congressional finish line
Last week, APA came one step closer to accomplishing a 2019 policy priority when the House voted to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the primary source of federal funding for state and local parks. The bill, which has passed both chambers of Congress and is awaiting the president's signature, also guarantees that 40 percent of program funds will go to the LWCF State Assistance Program for local parks. This is a big win for planning and park advocates who have long promoted permanent LWCF authorization. Special thanks to Planners' Advocacy Network members who called, wrote, and tweeted their elected officials in support of LWCF. |
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Shaped by play
At Landscape Structures, we believe playstructures should complement their surroundings. But more than that, they should complement childhood. Every aesthetic choice is also backed by evidence to challenge, excite, and energize kids of all abilities. Because better play shapes kids into better adults. Watch our video. |
RESOURCES |
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Dig into downtown revitalization
Why are some cities' central business districts thriving while others struggle to attract residents and employers? Members can look for answers in the Downtown Revitalization collection in APA's Research KnowledgeBase. Free resources include background insights, practical guidance, and examples of plans and regulations that illustrate how to breathe new life into older downtowns. |
"Planning for the Other Half"
When it comes to cities, women are harbingers of urban health. Where there are no women, something is wrong. This women-led course available from APA Learn explores women's key roles as decision-makers in planning, designing, and building cities where all can thrive. CM l 1.25 (members $25; nonmembers $50) |
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OPPORTUNITIES |
Take the diversity and inclusion survey
Results of the Planning Practitioner Diversity Climate Survey will guide development of resources to promote diverse and inclusive environments where planners work and provide a benchmark for measuring progress. The survey is open through March 10. |
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Transportation Planning Excellence Awards
Apply for these awards, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration, by April 5. |
Suggest a Great Place in America
Use our online form to suggest a 2019 Great Place in America. APA will announce this year's designees during the Planning and Advocacy Conference in September. The suggestion window is open through April 17. |
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National Fund for Sacred Places grants
Sacred places often shape community character and contribute to our cultural heritage. The National Fund for Sacred Places provides training, planning grants, and capital grants from $50,000 to $250,000 for congregations of all faiths. Apply for funding by May 1. |
AICP |
CM reporting cycles, explained
There are a pair of two-year CM reporting cycles and every AICP member is in one or the other. Determining which one you're in is easy. Open your CM Log — you'll see your reporting cycle's begin and end dates right at the top. Need help? Contact a CM customer service associate at AICPCM@planning.org. |
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2017–18 reporting cycle grace period
Do you think you might be in the grace period for the 2017–18 CM reporting cycle? Check your CM Log to confirm. If you are in the grace period, missing the April 30 deadline will cause your AICP membership to lapse and require reinstatement of your AICP credential. Avoid the hassle by earning and logging all required CM credits by April 30. |
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Review and close a completed cycle
Go to your CM Log to review and close a reporting cycle as soon as the cycle has ended and you have earned and recorded all the required CM credits. That will enable logging for the next reporting cycle. |
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Find CM-eligible training at NPC19
AICP members have the opportunity to earn 24 or more CM credits — including credits in law and ethics — at NPC19 in San Francisco. That's two-thirds of the credits required in an entire two-year reporting cycle. Register now and add your favorite CM-eligible activities to your personal conference schedule. |
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MEMBER NEWS |
In memoriam
We note with sadness the death of Frank So, FAICP, on February 22. So joined the American Society of Planning Officials in 1967, and went on to spend more than 30 years with the association that eventually became APA. He served as Executive Director of APA and AICP from 1996 to 2001 and was honored for his excellence in teaching and mentoring with induction as a Fellow of AICP in 1999. |
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