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April 30, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Choosing from among a variety of planning jobs can be made easier by doing research and assessing the employer.
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April 30, 2018
With New Orleans as the back-drop, NPC attendees learned about the relationship between water resource management and planning and the ‘One Water’ approach at a number of conference events.
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April 24, 2018
A look back at social media stats and highlights from the 2018 National Planning Conference in New Orleans.
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April 24, 2018
NPC18 put up big numbers, both on social media and on the ground in New Orleans. Relive the conference, by the numbers.
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April 24, 2018
NOLA won the hearts of planners at NPC18. Here are the top seven things they loved.
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April 23, 2018
PolicyLink founder and CEO Angela Glover Blackwell wrapped up NPC18 with a call for attention to equity: "The fate of the nation rests on people like you."
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April 23, 2018
The 2018 National Planning Conference closed with an inspiring closing address, the final educational sessions, and the wrap-up of contests and conversations. Read our rundown of the final day of NPC18.
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April 23, 2018
NPC18 rolled on with another packed day of sessions, discussions, and the annual National Planning Awards luncheon. Catch up on what you may have missed, and see the highlights of what you did, in our wrap-up of all of the action on Monday.
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April 23, 2018
From networking tips to job interviews, from professional headshots to leadership training, attendees at the 2018 National Planning Conference had a variety of opportunities.
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April 22, 2018
Autonomous vehicles sessions continued to draw crowds on Monday at the 2018 National Planning Conference where more than 20 sessions on the topic are on offer.
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April 22, 2018
The 2018 APA National Planning Award recipients were recognized at a special luncheon on April 23, 2018.
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April 22, 2018
Day 2 of the 2018 National Planning Conference overflowed with educational sessions, imperative conversations on equity and affordable housing, and the opening of the Exhibit Hall with the Exhibitor Meet and Greet. See what you may have missed.
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April 21, 2018
Wondering what happened at Day 1 of NPC18? You've come to the right place.
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April 21, 2018
APA leaders gathered in New Orleans before the start of the 2018 National Planning Conference for a series of leadership meetings.
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April 20, 2018
Derreck Kayongo of the Global Soap Project kicked off the 2018 National Planning Conference with a call to lift up voices from all members of planners' communities. Watch a recording of his passionate address.
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April 18, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Nebraska strengthened cross-sector partnerships by cultivating connections between schools of planning and public health.
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April 12, 2018
The APA Foundation invests in future leaders through the Judith McManus Price and Charles Abrams Scholarships. A 2011 recipient, Lauren Trice, AICP, points to the scholarship's influences on her planning career.
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April 8, 2018
Read about the benefits of having a Great Place in America in your community, and how planners can leverage it for years to come.
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April 8, 2018
Learn all about the AICP sessions coming up at the 2018 National Planning Conference in New Orleans, April 21–24.
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April 5, 2018
Workshop participants at the 2018 National Shared Mobility Summit worked through three scenarios on Chicago’s streets to understand the demand for automated travel.
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April 5, 2018
The Planning Leadership Institute is a full day of intensive training and professional reflection designed to provide the skills and mindsets planning professionals need.
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April 5, 2018
The Planning Management Institute provides an intensive, interactive developmental opportunity at NPC18 for people who manage, or will soon manage a public or private-sector planning department.
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April 5, 2018
What if every schoolyard was a green schoolyard? Multifunctional schoolyards can ensure kids' healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and social development.
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April 4, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Florida connected planning and public health professionals through the creation of a resource hub: plan4healthyfl.org.
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April 4, 2018
Attend the following water and planning related events at the National Planning Conference to learn about a broad range of topics related to planning for water and addressing water resource challenges.
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April 3, 2018
Blue Bikes, New Orleans's bike share system, was launched in December 2017. Learn about the planning and implementation process and how to use them to get around at NPC18.
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April 2, 2018
Cochairs of APA's New York Metro Chapter Diversity Committee explore the committee’s origins, activities, and tips for other APA chapters who may be interested in starting their own diversity committees.
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April 1, 2018
With the passage of the omnibus spending package, federal planning programs are fully funded through fiscal year 2018 (FY18).
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March 29, 2018
Students: Get a sample of the opportunities in store for you at the 2018 National Planning Conference.
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March 28, 2018
Learn about the 2018 scholarship opportunities offered by the APA Foundation.
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March 27, 2018
Will NPC18 be your first National Planning Conference? Then make sure to check out these 5 tips from a NPC veteran.
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March 26, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: Trust is a prerequisite to credibility, influence, and power and underlies effectiveness in your role as a planner.
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March 26, 2018
Using a CommunityViz scenario tool, planners and community members explored ways of becoming more hazard-resilient and engaging the community in decisions.
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March 25, 2018
Housing affordability challenges across the nation are some of the most pressing and controversial. Learn more about California housing legislation and the role of planners.
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March 25, 2018
Learn about initiatives of the APA Foundation through the career journey of one member, John Reinhardt, AICP.
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March 25, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Texas leveraged existing partnerships between planners and public health professionals to develop an emergency preparedness toolkit for rural communities.
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March 21, 2018
APA Ambassador Deland Chan, AICP, designed a workshop for youth in San Francisco’s Chinatown to learn how to collect and synthesize data about their urban environment.
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March 19, 2018
Pete Pointner, FAICP, shares his thoughts on the benefits of mentoring for those who mentor and those who are mentored.
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March 18, 2018
Every day at the 2018 National Planning Conference offers opportunities to earn law and ethics Certification Maintenance credits.
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March 18, 2018
New Orleans offers one-of-a-kind cultural experiences around every corner. It’s also home to three Great Places in America. See all three at the 2018 National Planning Conference.
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March 14, 2018
APA's Policy Director Jason Jordan recaps the latest congressional overtures on an infrastructure package.
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March 13, 2018
As society, culture, and the natural world evolve, so does planning — and the program for NPC18. APA added a number of NPC18 sessions that address trending topics.
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March 12, 2018
The Sun Coast Section of APA's Florida Chapter shares tips on creating a mentoring program with a local university.
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March 8, 2018
A long-time initiative of the APA Foundation is the Judith McManus Price Scholarship, which funds women and minority students interested in public sector careers. Learn about one of the recent awardees.
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March 7, 2018
The Planners4Health work in Utah responded to the needs of planners and public health professionals by offering tailored training in rural and urban settings.
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March 5, 2018
Social equity and inclusive growth concerns are among APA's top policy priorities. Learn how you can engage in the process of creating an equity policy guide at NPC18 and beyond.
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March 5, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: How do you identify and integrate credibility, influence, and power in your career?
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March 5, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation held a listening summit in Washington to preview its AV 3.0 guidance set for a summer release date.
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March 4, 2018
APA Ambassadors used exercises from the “Metropolis” curriculum developed by John Martoni to help kids envision what a “kid-friendly” and “green” city means to them.
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February 28, 2018
The deadline for states to apply for an Opportunity Zone designation is fast approaching. Planners need to act quickly to ensure that their communities do not miss out on this important opportunity.
