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"Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die." — Daniel Burnham

Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas

Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas Emerging issues such as demographic change, political change, and all facets of globalization will impact our communities. In following the words of planning visionary Daniel Burnham, "make no little plans," APA is sponsoring the Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas that will examine the ideas, emerging issues, and challenges facing America's communities.

Addressing these issues requires new heights of creativity, energy, and innovation. The planning profession looks at the long-term consequences of present actions, and also works on solutions to reduce the uncertainty about the future while enhancing the economy and quality of life. These conversations are necessary to help lead America's communities toward a more just and sustainable future. The outcome of the Forum is to better guide our communities over the next 50 years.

The Forum will feature a series of lectures, web forums and activities held throughout the U.S. in 2012 and 2013.

APA's Emerging Issues Challenge

APA asked what you thought were the emerging issues facing the planning profession. The Emerging Issues Task Force would select 10 of the issues provided on APA's Facebook page and include those issues in their final report to the APA Board of Directors.

Check out the 10 selected issues and find out who won the iPad mini