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June 16, 2023
In Memoriam: Remembering APA's first president.
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June 15, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Planners can promote sharing capabilities to create a flexible backdrop for people to live within to meet the social needs of Americans today.
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June 14, 2023
From across the pond, Peter Geraghty finds the U.K. facing similar challenges in recruiting and retaining planners in the profession.
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June 13, 2023
This June, learn about LGBTQ history while on your feet at one of these six historical walking tours.
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June 9, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Could "right-brain" thinking unlock the potential of your staff reports?
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June 8, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Incorporating empirical rigor into planning research to improve review articles and thus improve recommendations and collaboartion.
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June 7, 2023
Multigenerational and age-friendly communities create a vehicle to bring generations together; reduce age segregation and ageism; decrease social isolation, depression, and loneliness; and improve community infrastructure and facilities.
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June 6, 2023
Equity in Practice: Fort Collins created a habitat equity tool that focuses not just on nature but people.
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June 1, 2023
Sponsored Content from Tyler Technologies. Managing community growth while preserving residents' quality of life requires the right solutions. Cloud-based, intuitive software connects agencies, staff, and constituents through visibility and access, balancing faster growth with safer, satisfied residents.
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June 1, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Study finds it necessary for planners to take action to ensure the built environment becomes more age-friendly.
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May 31, 2023
A list of accessory dwelling unit bills that were introduced in 2023 state legislative sessions.
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May 31, 2023
A walking tour during NPC23 illustrates the opportunities and challenges facing Philadelphia's Chinatown.
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May 30, 2023
APA and AARP partner to create a guide to expand local supply and legal occupancy of ADUs
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May 26, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Three critical aspects for understanding business resilience in underserved communities.
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May 23, 2023
A walking tour during NPC23 highlighted the impact of local community groups as they advocate for API residents.
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May 18, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Exploring the use of cost-benefit to develop incentive zoning programs.
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May 15, 2023
Understanding the barriers to diverse planners' recruitment, retention, promotion, and leadership. How employers can promote a welcoming environment and encourage access to opportunities for career growth.
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May 12, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Learning to leverage policy windows by committing to evidence-based solutions and political coalition-building.
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May 10, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Is state preemption of local zoning the answer to the housing crisis?
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May 9, 2023
Understand the implications of generative AI and learn three steps for planners to take today.
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May 5, 2023
Take 5: Travel the U.S. and learn about five places of significance that honor the heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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May 4, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Future planners should be prepared for the politics of planning, especially the challenging role of planning in conflict cities aiming to protect food systems.
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May 2, 2023
As stewards of the urban ecosystem, planners can integrate habitat preservation and wildlife movement in an urban environment. A proposed Wildlife Ordinance in the City of Los Angeles aims to protect wildlife habitat and connectivity in its most ecologically significant areas.
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April 27, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Without an equity focus, planning and public health collaborations can harm vulnerable communities or lead to ineffective policies.
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April 25, 2023
There's no substitute for a good visualization when it comes to demystifying large-scale solar development.
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April 21, 2023
APA is launching “It Takes a Planner”, an effort aimed at building the influence of planners among state and local elected and appointed officials.
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April 20, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Is planning theory important or nonexistent now?
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April 14, 2023
Planners' Day of Service at NPC23 explored neurodiversity within the built environment and assembled Calm Kits for a local Philadelphia organization.
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April 13, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Smaller-scale ethnic food businesses contribute to community health and well-being but also boost the local economy.
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April 12, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How might communities apply zoning concepts to regulations for drone operations?
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April 6, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Planners must understand the multiple overlapping factors that can produce health disparities.
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April 5, 2023
Catch up on all that happened at NPC23 in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2023.
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April 5, 2023
Attendees at NPC23 were abuzz on social. Find out what got planners talking while in Philadelphia.
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March 30, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Three cities in Los Angeles County developed stringent development controls to encourage Anglo or Spanish heritage in response to Asian newcomers.
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March 28, 2023
Understanding the purpose and history of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise program.
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March 24, 2023
Governors address housing policies in state of state addresses in 2023.
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March 23, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Exploration of three metropolitan regions for how their regional plans are reflected in municipal plans.
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March 22, 2023
National experts appointed to help guide the Housing Supply Accelerator.
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March 16, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Little research has considered equity implications of zoning policies to reduce access to unhealthy foods. This simulation study aims to understand impacts and outcomes.
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March 14, 2023
Five women-authored urban planning books that have inspired planners.
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March 10, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How do street naming and addressing regulations affect planning goals?
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March 9, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Four Toronto region corridors are examined for walkability and retrofitting potential.
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March 6, 2023
Reflexive opposition to large-scale solar projects is on the rise in many parts of the country. Start planning now to avoid the reactive trap.
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March 3, 2023
From APA's Urban Planning and Design Division - learn about what a career in urban design entails.
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March 2, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Authors aim to understand the effectiveness of different inclusionary zoning policies.
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February 23, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the importance of combining enhanced data into a collaborative process for hazard mitigation planning.
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February 16, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: What are the barriers to building ADUs?
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February 16, 2023
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Could subtle zoning changes make a big difference in your community?
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February 16, 2023
Sponsored content from University of Michigan: Q&A with Dr. Robert Goodspeed, University of Michigan Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, who is launching a 3-day course on Scenario Planning for Urban Futures.
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February 9, 2023
Uncovering JAPA: Learning from Australia and Canada's zoning decisions to advance environmental goals, not exclusionary motivations.
