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Urban flooding and climate change impacts are not distributed equally. Communities that have historically been underserved show disproportionate effects in their homes and neighborhoods. In this latest Voices of Equity in Planning video, Marcella Bondie Keenan, AICP, discusses the intersection of sustainability, placemaking, and equity. "Factors like these are at the heart of where planners need to be working." |
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Zoning Practice
Balancing the relationship between zoning, land use and environmental justice
Zoning codes and land-use planning practices have historically had the effect of hardening disparities and expressing forms of racism sedimented in the built environment — the latest Zoning Practice reviews the relationships among zoning, land use, and environmental justice. It also highlights strategies cities and counties are using to protect neighborhoods with higher percentages of residents of color and low-income households against polluting industries. |
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New from Planning
4 trends that threaten property tax revenue
From wage stagnation to shrinking retail space, technology-led disruptions are changing the way we need to think about local government's largest revenue source. Here's what that could mean for your community. |
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Policy and Advocacy
Enabling planners to lead on zoning reform
New federal legislation was introduced yesterday that would make it easier for planners to overhaul outdated local rules and codes. This is one of the first federal programs to directly empower planners on zoning reform — signaling that Congress increasingly views planning as one solution to the nation's housing affordability and availability crisis, particularly in small and Legacy Cities. Hear more from Public Affairs Director Jason Jordan. |
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE |
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Just dropped: New program details
Head on over to get a first look at some of the learning opportunities. This year, there are new digital session formats, including Storytelling and Speed Share sessions.
- Storytelling: These 15-minute activities bring a personal or professional experience to life, sharing success and failures.
- Speed Shares: Get inspired with a quick snapshot of issues affecting the planning practice. Each 5-minute session quickly covers key takeaways you need to know.
We're not done yet and we'll be adding more sessions over the coming weeks, including Spotlights, another keynote, panel discussions, and more! |
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AICP Candidate Pilot Program open house
If you're interested or already enrolled in the AICP Candidate program, we invite you to join AICP staff on April 7 at 11 a.m. CT for an open house discussion. Participants will hear about each step of the program, what you can expect, and benefits of becoming an AICP Candidate. We invite you to ask any questions! To join, please fill out this brief form and we'll send you a link for the event. If you are unable to attend, we'll send you a link of the recording. Questions about the open house? Email aicp@planning.org.
Also: Are you ready to apply for AICP certification? Applications for the May certification cycle are due April 2. |
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APA NEWS |
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Make an impact by becoming an APA leader
"Planning is built on a foundation of engagement, consensus, and equity."
– Kurt Christiansen, FAICP, APA Nominating Committee Chair
APA seeks leadership to be demonstrative of the communities we serve — we are seeking diversity in demographics, perspectives, geography, and experience among a new group of leaders for the organization. We've improved the nomination process, eliminating barriers and providing clear job summaries and criteria. Nominate yourself for positions on the APA Board of Directors, AICP Commission, Student Representatives Council, or with chapters, their sections, and divisions. Nominations close May 15. |
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Learning Circle
Getting started with EDI in your office
On April 7, join members of APA's EDI Committee in a facilitated conversation around how to begin meaningful equity, diversity, and inclusion programs and policies in your office. Share challenges and solutions, swap stories, and create a new narrative on how to shape your organization's culture. |
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