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Homepage May 23, 2022 - Urban Heat Islands

Featured: RESILIENCE Planning for Urban Heat Resilience

Get an in-depth look at the contributors to urban heat and equity implications in Planning for Urban Heat Resilience, a new PAS Report. Learn how proactively managing and mitigating heat can help communities achieve greater heat resiliency. The report provides a collection of strategies to help you take a leading role in coordinating community efforts.

Uncover and Honor LGBTQ+ History in the Built Environment

Despite making up a sizeable and growing part of the population, the diverse LGBTQ+ community tends to see little targeted engagement or support from the urban design fields. See how Kentucky and Maryland are using historical context studies to preserve places of historical significance and provide vital guidance for local planning initiatives.

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Homepage June 1, 2022 - AICP Manditory Credits

Learn About The New CM Mandatory Credits

As you plan your professional development, be sure that you're up to date on the latest CM requirements, including the two new mandatory credit topics, Equity and Sustainability and Resilience.

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Homepage June 6, 2022 - KnowledgeBase Accessory Dwelling Units

Research KnowledgeBase: Accessory Dwelling Units

Discover resources that provide background, policy guidance, and examples of local plan recommendations and zoning standards for ADUs from across the country.

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