American Planning Association

Homepage January 18, 2023 - NPC23 Registration

Featured: NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE Let's Talk Planning!

Registration is open for APA's 2023 National Planning Conference! NPC23 is in-person in Philadelphia, April 1-4, and online from your favorite chair April 26-28. You can count on refreshing programming content that is practical and relevant. Earn all your CM in one place.

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NPC23 in Philadelphia

Housing Supply Accelerator

The Housing Supply Accelerator will bring together local governments, community planners, builders, financial institutions, housing policy associations and state and federal partners to develop, align and advance solutions for housing supply challenges at the local level. This is a national campaign led by APA and the National League of Cities.

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Homepage August 2 2021 - FAICP Nominations

AICP College of Fellows Nominations

Induction to the AICP College of Fellows is the highest honor the American Institute of Certified Planners bestows upon a member. Fellows of AICP are nominated and selected by their peers to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions as a professional planner. Updated nomination guidelines are available now!

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Zoning for Drive-Thrus

This issue of Zoning Practice explores how good planning and zoning can respond to increased demand for drive-through service. It begins with a quick look back to the days of carhops and their effects on subsequent drive-through services. Then, recognizing how the pandemic has affected a sea change in service, it presents a framework for regulating drive-throughs with floating zones, overlays, and use-specific standards.

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