Featured: SMART CITIESHarnessing the Power of Data in Planning
Planners have more types of data available to them than ever before. Learn how GIS software giant — and APA partner — Esri is helping communities unlock the power of that information by connecting people, data, and tools regionally and locally.
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Last Chance: Your Input on AICP Certification
APA is conducting a research study to understand perceptions and attitudes toward AICP certification. We invite comments on respondents' experiences in the planning field or in working with planners, and on how the AICP credential can best serve individuals and communities. Please take our brief survey today.
APA Members Celebrate PARK(ing) Day
APA members from Baltimore to Honolulu participated in the worldwide celebration of PARK(ing) Day by transforming parking spots into pop-up parks. Check out examples of creative tactical urbanism carried out by APA planners in communities around the country.
Register Your PSO by September 30
Students! Is your planning student organization registered with APA? If not, be sure to register before the September 30 deadline. Registered PSOs are eligible for recognition at the National Planning Conference, represented on the APA Student Representatives Council, and informed by APA about events and opportunities.
Daily Planning News
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Sep 29, 03:47 AM | Frederick News-Post
New Reports Highlight Safety Concerns Posed by Prominent Downtown Blight Site
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Sep 28, 10:13 PM | Miami Herald
U.S. House Signs Off on Key Everglades Work
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Sep 28, 12:04 PM | Patriot-News
Here's How 82 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Got Their Names
APA News & Updates
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September 28, 2016
In Memoriam: John Hirten, FAICP
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September 14, 2016
News Release: Connecting Federal Policy to American Communities
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September 14, 2016
APA Member News: Promotions and New Hires
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September 14, 2016
Plan4Health Initiative Featured in "The Nation's Health"
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September 12, 2016
Member News: Jane Sibley Frantz, AICP, Promoted
Upcoming Events
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September 30, 2016
San Antonio Housing Summit
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September 30, 2016
Interactive Transportation Design Summit – Day 2
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September 30, 2016
APA Speaker Series 2016 - September Session: Public Interest Design for Disadvantaged Communities: How Engagement & Design Lead to Healthy Places
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September 30, 2016
Creating Walkable Places: H-GAC Sustainable Transportation Workshop
Blogs
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September 29, 2016
How DO Planners Deal with Local Fracking?
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September 28, 2016
New White House Toolkit Tackles Local Barriers to Affordable Housing
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September 28, 2016
Generative Data Centers for Smart Cities: Characteristics and Considerations
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September 27, 2016
The First Principles of Urbanism: Part II
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