Planning August/September 2015
Planning August/September 2015
A Special Issue: Resilience!
A Rising Tide of Engagement
The profession leans in on climate change: a report and commentary by James Schwab.
Preparing for the Next Big One
Jon Davis describes places that put "resilience" in their future. With a sidebar by Stephan Schmidt.
When Man Makes the Disaster
Chris Clair reports on the sometimes surprising aftermath of tragedy. Nicola Davis visits Chernobyl.
Water Warrior
Matt Weiser visits Roseville, California, which takes flood preparation very seriously. With a sidebar by Andrea Watts.
Christchurch Recovers
In New Zealand, collaboration is key. By William Siembieda and Laurie Johnson.
Back in Time in the Philippines — and Forward
The nation is struggling after a series of typhoons. Isabel Cañete-Medina visits her home country.
A Higher Tide
Madeline Bodin takes the measure of sea-level rise.
Perspectives
A regular column by Executive Director James M. Drinan.
News
Wind, rain, flood, reactions.
Legal Lessons
Disparate impact.
The Commissioner
A bimonthly department aimed at planning commissioners, edited by Carolyn Torma.
Ever Green
Tim Beatley focuses on Baltimore's Healthy Harbor Initiative.
Letters
Parks, beach access.
Planners Library
Saving Modernism, developer stories.
Media
Sustainable sites.
APA/AICP Elections
Leadership candidates' position statements.
Viewpoint
Embracing paths as places.
Cover: Crescent Park opened in July along the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Photo by William Widner/Redux.