Planning

Every month, thousands of people — professionals and interested laypeople alike — read Planning to learn how innovative planning programs and techniques are reshaping America's communities.

November 2012

Planning

Mapping the Land to Protect It

Peter Gisolfi and Christopher Tramutola describe the evolution of a basic planning tool — in Planning Practice.

What the Country Needs Now, Mr. President

Four experts offer advice to the incoming administration.

From Pop-up to Permanent

Small, nimble projects are adding value to public spaces.

Today's Changing Church

Places of worship have morphed into mixed use community centers — with designs to match. By Stanley Daniels with Nancy Reynolds.

Planner on Wheels

Benjamin Chrisinger pedals across the country to work on affordable housing.

Preserve and Protect

Ronald Lee Fleming argues that it's time to take another look at our federal standards for historic preservation. A Sustaining Places story.

Legal News

Short-term rentals, building efficiency measures.

By the Numbers

Statistics in the news — compiled by APA's Research Department. This month: churches.

Ever Green

Tim Beatley sings the praises of Vandana Shiva, Indian scholar and activist.

Viewpoint

Why scenarios count.

Cover: PHS Pops Up in Center City, Philadelphia; photo courtesy of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org.

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Planning

Mapping the Land to Protect It

What the Country Needs Now, Mr. President

From Pop-up to Permanent

Today's Changing Church

Planner on Wheels

Preserve and Protect

News

Legal News

By the Numbers

Ever Green

Letters

Planners Library

Media

Viewpoint

Previous Editions

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	Planning Every month, thousands of people — professionals and interested laypeople alike — read Planning to learn how innovative planning programs and techniques are reshaping America's communities. November 2012 Mapping the Land to Protect It Peter Gisolfi and Christopher Tramutola describe the evolution of a basic planning tool — in Planning Practice. What the Country Needs Now, Mr. President Four experts offer advice to the incoming administration. From Pop-up to Permanent Small, nimble projects are adding value to public spaces. Today's Changing Church Places of worship have morphed into mixed use community centers — with designs to match. By Stanley Daniels with Nancy Reynolds. Planner on Wheels Benjamin Chrisinger pedals across the country to work on affordable housing. Preserve and Protect Ronald Lee Fleming argues that it's time to take another look at our federal standards for historic preservation. A Sustaining Places story. News Artisan economy, APA policy conference. Legal News Short-term rentals, building efficiency measures. By the Numbers Statistics in the news — compiled by APA's Research Department. This month: churches. Ever Green Tim Beatley sings the praises of Vandana Shiva, Indian scholar and activist. Letters Rachel Carson's legacy, smart growth. Planners Library Multifamily housing, money chase. Media Rickshaws, genius grant. Viewpoint Why scenarios count. Cover: PHS Pops Up in Center City, Philadelphia; photo courtesy of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org. Previous Editions Read articles from past issues of Planning. Advertising Opportunities Planning readers have an impact on purchasing decisions in their own organizations, in the jurisdictions they serve, and among the government, design, and building professionals they work with. Guidelines for Contributors Planning is published monthly by the American Planning Association. It offers news and analyses of events in planning (including suburban, rural, and small town planning, environmental planning, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, social planning, and urban design). Editorial Contacts Every month thousands of people — professionals and interested laypeople alike — read Planning to learn how innovative planning programs and techniques are reshaping America's communities. Editorial Calendar 2013 features special issues on transportation, our coastal nation, and the National Planning Conference host city. Planning Through The Years Planning magazine, the flagship publication of the American Planning Association, keeps fresh through redesigns.	My APA ID or E-mail Password Remember My ID Login Login Help Create a Login ID Customer service JOIN APA Become a member and connect with thousands of people who share your dedication to building vibrant communities. Join Find out more about APA's Professional Institute American Institute of Certified Planners Support APA’s philanthropic activities across the country Make a Donation