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In the past few years, states and cities across the country have launched zoning reform efforts to better promote housing affordability, diversity, and density. Demand is high for smaller homes, lower living costs, and walkable neighborhoods. Here are five zoning hacks — plus a bonus tip — for increasing local density in your community. |
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More at NPC22: Dive deeper into the topics of housing and zoning reform at NPC22 — from ADUs to repurposing buildings to tools to respond to the housing crisis. Early pricing for NPC22 ends March 31. Join us "All-In" in San Diego, April 30–May 3, or online only May 18–20. |
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Adaptive Reuse
Office-to-housing conversions
Remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about our homes and our offices. Learn about the benefits, barriers, and opportunities to adaptively reuse office spaces for residences in this issue of Zoning Practice. |
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Zoning Reform
Equity in zoning reform
APA's Legislative and Policy Committee is in the process of developing an Equity in Zoning Policy Guide, intended to address how best to implement equity-driven policies through reform of zoning and development regulations. Provide your input and complete this short survey to help shape the policy guide and inform APA's broader work on zoning reform — a 2022 policy priority. |
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Women's History Month
Meet inspiring planners
Get inspired by other professional women planners as part of the APA Women & Planning Division's Women's History Month Networking Event, Thursday, March 31. Connect with other professionals and discuss important industry issues. All voluntary donations will go towards supporting the division's Diversity Scholarship. Free. |
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NEWS |
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Connecting
Arts and culture collaboration
Join the new Arts and Planning Division, a collaborative space for planners and artists. The division provides an educational and networking platform for planners and allies in the arts and culture field who leverage the arts and arts-based practices to address community planning goals or challenges. The formation of the new division was approved by the APA Board of Directors. |
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APA's Jobs Online actively connects you to career opportunities within the profession in areas including transportation, hazard mitigation, economic development, community development, comprehensive planning, and communications and engagement. |
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APA posts new RFPs and RFQs frequently. View our listings for projects that suit your company's interests and capabilities to a T. Consultants: Add your listing to APA's Planning Consultant Directory and start matching with planners today. |
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