Planning December 2019

In This Issue:

Planning December 2019

Planning December 2019 cover

In December's issue of Planning, look ahead to the future of planning through diverse youth — exposing them to planning creates engaged and empowered community members. Discover how small towns are revitalizing downtowns by increasing the town's overall walkability. Five years after the Flint water crisis began, its residents have experienced illness, fear, and distrust — Flint is working to regain its community's confidence.

Featured Articles

Planning for Future Leaders

Exposing diverse youth to planning helps them become empowered community members — and potentially, future planners. Story by Juell Stewart.

Getting Rural America Back on Its Feet

Small towns are using rural residents' love of walking to revitalize their downtowns, writes Jay Walljasper.

Trust, Corroded

Five years after its infamous water crisis began, Flint is working to regain its community's confidence. Madeline Bodin reports.

Building Blocks by Building Beats

Web-only article: Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduced middle and high school students to architecture, urban planning, creative placemaking, and economic development.

News & Departments

Perspectives

A guest column by an APA Foundation scholarship recipient.

Intersections

Latino and Planning Division webinars, APA calls for urgent EDI efforts.

Letters

Scenario planning, kudos.

Planning News

Wildfire risk, Great Lakes, housing first.

Legal Lessons

Climate and parking regulations.

The Commissioner

A bimonthly department aimed at planning commissioners. Edited by Kimberley Jacques.

Research You Can Use

Reid Ewing quantifies post-disaster recovery.

Planners Library

Health, manufacturing, bicycle infrastructure.

Et Cetera

Urban heat documentary, e-scooters report.

Viewpoint

Housing is a human right.

Cover: Fine Art/Alamy.