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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
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 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 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.
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February 28, 2018
The Planners4Health initiative in Illinois leveraged the success of three Plan4Health projects to continue work at the intersection of planning and public health.
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February 25, 2018
APA Research Director David Rouse, FAICP, outlines the work APA is doing to help planners and the profession prepare for the coming wave of autonomous vehicles.
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February 20, 2018
The President's FY 2019 budget proposal dramatically changes the core functions of HUD by eliminating all community development programs and cutting off funds for renovating and modernizing public housing.
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February 19, 2018
At NPC18 in New Orleans, the AICP Community Assistance Program is organizing two volunteer opportunities. Find out how you can get involved and the impact you'll make.
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February 19, 2018
Students: Get tips on can't-miss 2018 National Planning Conference opportunities from the past chair of the Student Representatives Council.
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February 14, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Rhode Island advanced food systems planning and cross-sector collaboration through the development of a Food Access Map.
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February 13, 2018
President Trump released his long-awaited infrastructure plan in conjunction with his FY 2019 budget proposal. While the plan pushes debate on infrastructure legislation forward, it fails to address serious funding concerns held by APA and others.
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February 12, 2018
Once again, the Trump administration has proposed eliminating federal funding for programs central to good planning. APA believes such attempts only hurt communities, and urges planning advocates to voice their support for these vital programs.
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February 12, 2018
Congress approved a two-year budget deal that will allow Congress to wrap up work on the current fiscal year 2018 spending and begin initial discussions over the upcoming 2019 fiscal year.
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February 11, 2018
How can planners incorporate creative placemaking ideas into their projects and encourage communities to implement them?
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February 11, 2018
Social isolation is a silent killer, and nearly 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 is at risk. One of a series of blog posts on APA's Plan4Health webinar and seminar on “Planning Livable Communities for All Ages."
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February 8, 2018
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2017.
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February 7, 2018
Mobile workshops at NPC18 will get you out of the convention center and into the neighborhoods of New Orleans. Here are four that you have to check out.
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February 6, 2018
A new report assesses the current state of the climate adaptation field. Planner and author Jim Schawb says planners can bring their skills to the table and make a difference.
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February 5, 2018
Technology is rapidly expanding our transit choices, and states are taking notice. What’s new for autonomous vehicles at the state level thus far in 2018?
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January 31, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Oregon implemented a statewide assessment to advance collaboration across sectors.
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January 30, 2018
APA's Director of Policy Jason Jordan recaps President Trump's first State of the Union Address, the planning issues discussed, and policy issues Congress must address in the days ahead.
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January 28, 2018
Student Internships can bring you closer to your goal of finding employment in the planning field.
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January 25, 2018
Planners have the ability to create housing options that enable citizens to be independent and to thrive at all ages. One of a series of blog posts on APA's Plan4Health webinar and seminar on “Planning Livable Communities for All Ages."
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January 24, 2018
The short-lived government shutdown has come to an end, but the underlying policy issues that led to the shutdown still have not been resolved.
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January 22, 2018
By the end of January, almost 40 state legislatures across the nation will be in session. Get in the know about key issues and players likely to affect planning during the 2018 legislative season.
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January 21, 2018
NPC18's robust educational program covers emerging issues, new trends, and best practices in planning. Here’s what you’ll experience over four days in New Orleans.
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January 21, 2018
APA Ambassador Keith Woodcock and residents of Sanger, California — part of a family network called Champions for Change — met to discuss ways to incorporate healthy, safe, and nutritious lifestyles into the Sanger General Plan.
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January 15, 2018
One-third of the U.S. population lives in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). It's important for planners to consider the WUI during the community planning process due to its direct link to potential wildfire disasters.
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January 11, 2018
How should you spend your spare time in New Orleans during the 2018 National Planning Conference? The chair of the Local Host Subcommittee gives her recommendations.
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January 10, 2018
In a controversial move, HUD issued a notice effectively suspending new fair housing planning rules until 2020. APA plans to submit comments on the action.
