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Get 10 tips for how to be a strong, flexible leader when your team is working remotely — plus a rundown of technology to get the job done.
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April 14, 2020
What are the pros and cons of the most popular online meeting software packages for public meetings?
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Research Director Petra Hurtado, PhD, shares APA's approach to preparing for uncertainty around COVID-19.
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Ten ways to keep planning during the COVID-19 pandemic as compiled by APA's Michigan Chapter.
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APA's CEO announces a timely new KnowledgeBase collection for online public engagement.
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April 6, 2020
Get information about federal COVID-19 relief funding, tips on navigating an upside-down job market, and stories from planners on how they are pivoting to new methods of community engagement and outreach.
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April 6, 2020
A curated list of clearinghouse information related to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 27, 2020
New Grads: Here are recommendations for your job search and career aspirations in the time of COVID-19.
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APA offers resources to help planners adjust to a different way of working, gathering, and communicating during the pandemic.
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APA's Planning and Community Health program is working in collaboration with the Health Impact Project to help planners integrate health and equity into their comprehensive plans.
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Uncovering JAPA: What does it look like for planners to not simply involve communities but ensure they have agency and can lead?
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Uncovering JAPA: If cities want to attract new residents and planners want those residents to thrive, a coordinated response to bed bugs is necessary.
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December 13, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Delaware leveraged the work of the Kent County Plan4Health initiative to scale equitable interventions across the state.
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November 23, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Kansas supported integrating planning strategies into established public health coalitions.
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November 8, 2018
The Planning for Health Convening for Southern California brought together planners and public health professionals to forge alliances for community health.
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October 25, 2018
The APA Louisiana Chapter's Planners4Health project was an exercise in beginning to examine and understand the connection between planning and health in Louisiana.
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September 28, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Washington leveraged additional funding sources to conduct an assessment of the need for a comprehensive and collaborative review of the state of Washington’s growth planning framework.
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September 10, 2018
The Planners4Health project in North Caroline continued the momentum of Plan4Health, engaging partners from a range of professions to facilitate healthy community design.
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August 23, 2018
The Planners4Health initiative in Minnesota leveraged the Joint Call to Action to Promote Healthy Communities to advance partnerships across the state.
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August 9, 2018
The Planners4Health initiative in Iowa built on the success of the Linn County Plan4Health project, advancing cross-sector partnerships across the state.
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July 26, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Wisconsin leveraged local expertise and Plan4Health coalition connections to advance the integration of planning and public health across the state.
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July 12, 2018
The Planners4Health initiative in Ohio engaged leaders from the three Plan4Health projects to identify next steps for a statewide campaign to integrate planning and public health.
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June 28, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Northern New England implemented a traffic calming demonstration in Gray, Maine, to engage planners and public health professionals in healthy design strategies.
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June 8, 2018
The Planners4Health initiative in Arkansas focused on training local leaders through regional summits. During the summit trainings, participating community teams reassess the big picture of what a livable community looks like, identifying where they currently stand, and making or updating their plan to reach their vision with short-, mid-, and long-term goals.
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May 24, 2018
Planners4Health work in the New York Metro area goes on through a relationship between local institutions and APA's LGBTQ and Planning Division.
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May 10, 2018
The Planners4Health work in Tennessee developed a range of resources to continue the integration of planning and public health across the state.
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April 19, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Nebraska strengthened cross-sector partnerships by cultivating connections between schools of planning and public health.
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March 8, 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 1, 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 12, 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 1, 2018
The Planners4Health project in Oregon implemented a statewide assessment to advance collaboration across sectors.
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January 26, 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 23, 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 11, 2018
APA’s Healthy Communities Policy Guide identifies policy recommendations for local, state, and federally elected officials with the goal of improving community health and quality of living through planning.
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The Planners4Health project in Colorado advanced cross-sector collaboration by piloting a health assessment tool in three communities.
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January 4, 2018
What is the role of planning in the ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S.? In 2018, APA will offer a series of webinars to explore the intersection of planning and this national crisis.
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December 18, 2017
First in a series from the Healthy Aging Working Group: The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields.
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December 12, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Indiana leveraged the momentum of Plan4Health to strengthen state-wide partnerships.
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December 6, 2017
APA and the American Public Health Association partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to evaluate the overall impact of the multi-year Plan4Health project.
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December 1, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Hawaii tailored walk audit trainings to respond to the unique needs of each county.
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November 27, 2017
Learn more health and planning integration in a video with Ann Forsyth, coauthor of "Creating Healthy Neighborhoods: Evidence-Based Planning and Design Strategies."
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November 20, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Pennsylvania conducted a comprehensive assessment to identify next steps for advancing healthy community design across the state.
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Transportation is highlighted in the first of a series of blog posts on APA's Plan4Health webinar and seminar on “Planning Livable Communities for All Ages."
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November 6, 2017
The New Mexico Planners4Health project leveraged Story Maps to share assessment findings and data analysis.
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October 26, 2017
The Planners4Health project in Georgia strengthened connections between the Georgia Chapter and the Georgia Public Health Association Affiliate to strengthen its statewide approach to healthy communities.
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October 17, 2017
In September 2014, APA’s Planning and Community Health Center was awarded a three-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Community Health, launching Plan4Health to integrate planning and public health.
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October 13, 2017
The Food-Resources-Education-Security-Health Project (F.R.E.S.H.) aims to work with county government, Native American Nations, and community organizations in east central Wisconsin to improve access to local, fresh food.
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October 6, 2017
Through Plan4Health, the Kane County (Illinois) Planning Cooperative worked to expand and build partnerships to address inactivity and unhealthy diets.
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September 14, 2017
During the project period, Plan4Health Tarrant County built on existing efforts and improved access to local, fresh food in Southeast Fort Worth through partnerships, new initiatives and incorporating a public health perspective into planning efforts.
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September 8, 2017
Through Plan4Health, the Mount Hope Coalition to Increase Food Security in Providence, Rhode Island, aims to educate residents on the health and economic benefits of producing locally grown food and options for securing fresh, healthy food.
