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Featured: CLIMATE AND RESILIENCY National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. APA has prepared resources for planners to use in the event of a disaster. These succinct, downloadable briefing papers are perfect tools for meetings with officials and the general public.

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Dig Into Grassroots Advocacy This September

Attend APA's Policy and Advocacy Conference, September 23–25, and see ideas translate into influence and action. Dig deep into techniques for advancing planning policy and devote an entire day to meeting with your congressional representatives on Capitol Hill.

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Make Your Voice Heard

You're a leader in the field as an AICP member; take your leadership to the next level by learning about and advocating for policies that support effective planning and better communities at the Policy and Advocacy Conference, September 23–25. Develop leadership skills, learn about federal and state policies, and advocate with your congressional representatives.

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Further Your Studies and Your Career

Join APA as a student for free for the duration of your studies to access resources that will help you succeed as an emerging planner. Networking opportunities through local chapters and special interest divisions, career resources, and curated knowledge collections are at your fingertips with an APA membership.

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    Green Streets, Complete Streets

    Building on the "Urban Street Design Guide," NACTO presents a new guide on sustainable stormwater management. Learn about three cities that have built strong partnerships between transportation and water departments — and hear how green infrastructure makes more livable streets.
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    Future-Ready City: Planning for Broadband

    Broadband is the cornerstone of your smart city. Turbocharge your community and improve sustainability, education, healthcare and quality of life with high-speed connectivity. Learn how to accelerate broadband planning and leverage digital infrastructure to regulate city assets for greater efficiency.
  • Health | Planning History and Theory | Urban Design

    From California to Delaware: Transferable Plans for Active Communities

    With over a third of US adults obese, there is a national movement to address the obesity epidemic.  The environments where we live, learn, work, and play directly influence health behaviors, the cost of healthcare, and quality of life.strategies for integrating health into comprehensive plans and design guidelines.
  • Housing Policy | Law | Social Justice and Equity

    Fostering Inclusive Communities Through Fair Housing

    This session will review the history and requirements of HUD’s recent Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule. The session will also review recent efforts by the District of Columbia to more equitably disperse the affordable housing supply throughout the city.
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