APA Interact February 5, 2020

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February 5, 2020
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"A surge of organizations all over the country are shining light on Black urbanism and Black experiences in the built environment," Planning’s February Viewpoint author Daphne Lundi says.

In celebration of Black History Month, learn about one of those efforts — the Texas Freedom Colonies Project. Andrea Roberts, PhD, is on a mission to help preserve and increase the visibility of every Black settlement across the state.
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Podcast: People Behind the Plans

Erin Aleman, the first woman and first planner to head up the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, gets into the nitty-gritty of urban planning. Hear about her path into planning, how CMAP’s local technical assistance program came to be, and how the organization's On To 2050 Plan revolves around three core principles.
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Planning history timeline

In 1952, Samuel Cullers received his master’s from MIT and became the first African American to earn a graduate degree in city planning.
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EVENTS
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Global gathering on improving living conditions for all

APA and our partners in Global Planners Network are part of the international community gathering in Abu Dhabi for World Urban Forum 10, February 8–13. Hosted by the United Nations, World Urban Forums are held every two years and attract more than 15,000 attendees from 100 countries. This year’s focus is Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation. APA is hosting a side event, Compact Growth: Key to Energy Reduction and Livability, and partnering with Global Planners Network for a networking event to showcase cultural elements of planning. Use #WUF10 to follow the conversation online.
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FAQ: Reporting period and NPC20 CM

Can I log CM credits for sessions I attend at the 2020 National Planning Conference?
  • Yes, sessions at NPC20 are eligible for CM. If you are in the 2018-19 CM grace period, note that you must log your CM credits by May 28.
What is my reporting period? When are my CM credits due?
  • You can find that information on your CM log. For additional assistance, please contact a CM customer service associate at AICPCM@planning.org.
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