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June 25, 2024
Planners ‘Plant a Seed’ for Housing Reform
Nearly 100 planners from across the country gathered online in June 2024 for APA’s Planners’ Day on Capitol Hill. Each advocate brought stories of the housing challenges their own communities’ are facing – and how planners are on the ground working to boost housing supply and expand affordability. -
June 17, 2024
Fostering the Future of Planning: Outcomes from the 2024 Student Planning & Design Competition
Summary of the 2024 Student Planning & Design Competition results from NPC24. -
June 11, 2024
Get National Recognition for Your Planning Work
Winning a national award can help legitimize important planning work and develop the support and investment needed from stakeholders and key decision-makers to take on the next community-shaping project. -
May 15, 2024
Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook Provides Solutions for Addressing Nation’s Housing Supply Crisis
News Release: APA and NLC release the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, a roadmap for communities to effectively navigate their housing supply challenges. -
May 8, 2024
5 Reasons to Join APA for Planners' Day
This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your advocacy and communication skills, meet one-on-one with members of Congress, and explain why your community needs federal support for housing and zoning reform. -
May 7, 2024
Engaging Youth: 2024 Planners' Day of Service
Planners' Day of Service at APA's 2024 National Planning Conference, focused on youth engagement in planning, including the launch of the Girl Scouts of America "city planning" patch. -
April 23, 2024
APA Welcoming Environment Work Continues
APA is committed to establishing, maintaining, and protecting a welcoming environment. After launching the APA Welcoming Environment Initiative and a Code of Conduct for NPC in 2023, our work continues in 2024. Expect more guidance and resources later this year. -
April 17, 2024
As Seen at NPC24
Catch up on all that happened at NPC24 in Minneapolis, April 13-16, 2024. -
April 17, 2024
Connecting at NPC24
A variety of opportunities allowed NPC24 attendees to connect during the conference. -
February 29, 2024
D7 Design Retreat in Kansas City
The top seven design organizations will convene in Kansas City, Missouri, for the D7 Retreat to discuss industry challenges. -
February 7, 2024
Empowering Students: Student Representatives Council 2024 Leadership Goals
Bianca Mers, the new chair of the Student Representatives Council outlines three goals for 2024 focused on empowering leaders, amplifying voices, and fostering career development in planning. -
November 15, 2023
Student-Led University Course Challenges Conventional Planning Processes
Equity in Practice: Learn how students created a new course at the University of Michigan to DO WHAT. -
November 14, 2023
Yan Song, PhD, Selected as Next Editor of Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA)
News Release: Yan Song, PhD, selected as new editor of the Journal of the American Planning Association. -
November 7, 2023
States Take Varied Approaches to Resilience Governance
APA News: New research analysis from APA identifies the varied approaches states are taking for resilience governance. -
November 3, 2023
Planning Action for a Just Transformation to a Net-Zero Climate Resilient World
Statement from the Global Planners Network about the need for effective planning to generate sustainable urbanism in advance of the 74th World Town Planning Day on November 8, 2023. -
October 25, 2023
APA Recognizes 2023 National Planning Award Winners
From ambitious comprehensive plans to intergenerational collaboration with young residents, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts. -
September 20, 2023
The New Nicollet Redevelopment: Reimaging New Places and Opportunities
The 2024 Student Planning and Design Competition project site location is the New Nicollet Redevelopment, the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis, Minnesota. This project site covers 10 acres of land between the Midtown Greenway bike trail, Lake Street, First Avenue, and Blaisdell Avenue. -
July 17, 2023
Planning Priorities Face Cuts in Congress
Federal investments in zoning reform, climate action, and infrastructure are on the line this week as Congress moves to reduce federal spending for the next fiscal year. APA unpacks the disappointing cuts and the legislative pathway forward. -
July 13, 2023
Opportunity Unbound Scholarship Recipient Reflects on First NPC
Opportunities Unbound scholarship recipient Leslie Martínez-Román recounts her experience at NPC23. -
June 27, 2023
Recognizing APA Presidential Award Recipients
Honoring the recipients of the 2022 APA President Awards. -
June 26, 2023
Designing the Future of Planning: Success of the 2023 Student Design Competition
Lessons and key takeaways from the 2023 Student Design Competition. -
June 16, 2023
In Memoriam: Dorothy Walker
In Memoriam: Remembering APA's first president. -
April 21, 2023
It Takes a Planner: Communicating Your Value to Policymakers
APA is launching “It Takes a Planner”, an effort aimed at building the influence of planners among state and local elected and appointed officials. -
April 5, 2023
Let's Talk Planning: Scenes from NPC23
Catch up on all that happened at NPC23 in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2023. -
April 5, 2023
Planners Talking About Philadelphia
Attendees at NPC23 were abuzz on social. Find out what got planners talking while in Philadelphia. -
February 1, 2023
Revocation of Credentials For Ethical Misconduct
Recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in January 2023. -
January 23, 2023
Partnership to Accelerate & Incentivize Diverse Housing Supply Announced
APA News: APA and NLC partner in national housing campaign to advance and incentivize local approaches to land use, zoning and housing development, and preservation. -
January 19, 2023
Karen Wolf, FAICP, Begins Term as President of American Institute of Certified Planners
APA News: Karen Wolf, FAICP, begins tenure as president of the American Institute of Certified Planners Commission. -
January 18, 2023
Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, Begins Tenure as President of APA
APA News: Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, begins tenure as APA's first Black female president. -
December 20, 2022
APA Announces New International Strategy
APA's international strategy focuses on learning exchange activities. -
December 9, 2022
In Memoriam: Guide for the Idealist Creator Rick Willson, FAICP
In Memoriam: Rick Willson, FAICP, professor, consultant, mentor, and Guide for the Idealist creator. -
November 21, 2022
In Memoriam: Constance Jordan Wilson, PhD
In Memoriam: APA remembers the life of Constance Jordan Wilson, PhD. -
October 5, 2022
APA Recognizes 2022 Award Winners
From ambitious comprehensive plans to outstanding planning educators, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts. -
August 23, 2022
Ralph Willmer Named AICP Ethics Officer
Longtime APA member Ralph Willmer, FAICP, has been hired as the new AICP Ethics Officer following the retirement of Jim Peters, FAICP. -
May 23, 2022
APA Joins State Resilience Partnership
APA joins the State Resilience Partnership as one of 20 organizations collaborating on increasing nationwide resilience efforts. -
February 11, 2022
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2021
Highlights from the 2021 Annual Ethics Report and actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee. -
January 28, 2022
Disciplinary Actions for Ethical Misconduct
Two recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in December 2021. -
December 16, 2021
Lead and Inspire with Purpose: AICP Code of Ethics Update
AICP President Mitchell J. Silver details the 2021 updates to the AICP Code of Ethics. -
November 19, 2021
Moonlighting Planner's AICP Credential Revoked
Moonlighting, when prohibited by employers, can result in revocation of your AICP credential. -
November 4, 2021
White House Embraces Federal Zoning Reform Provision
New federal support for zoning reform is in President Biden's Build Back Better framework thanks to planners' advocacy. White House leaders recently made the case for why tackling zoning and housing supply challenges is at the center of the President's economic agenda. -
October 6, 2021
APA Calls For Essential Climate Action
APA joins the call for increasing emission reduction limits with more than 60 other professional organizations ahead of COP26. -
September 15, 2021
Alejandro Fuentes Joins APA as New CFOO
Alejandro (Alex) Fuentes will join APA as the new chief financial and operating officer on October 18, 2021. -
August 4, 2021
Pro-Planning Infrastructure Bill Poised to Clear Senate Hurdle
Planners' infrastructure priorities will hit an important milestone later this week (August 4, 2021) when the Senate passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill. -
July 13, 2021
States Take Aim at Carbon Emissions and Climate Consequences
State governments are finding new ways to amplify local and regional planning efforts that take aim at curbing harmful carbon emissions and ensuring climate impacts do not disproportionately burden underserved communities. Here is a look at some actions states are taking to help communities secure net-zero futures. -
June 10, 2021
Four Award-Winning Plans Strengthening Communities
APA recognizes its four 2021 National Planning Award recipients. -
May 21, 2021
A Code of Ethics For Today's Planners
The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct articulates shared values and how these should be applied in planning practice. The Code is being updated to reflect the needs of today's planners and members are invited to share their comments. -
April 16, 2021
In Memoriam: Leon Eplan, FAICP
APA remembers the life and work of former AIP President Leon Eplan, FAICP. -
April 2, 2021
Federal Housing Bill Creates New Support and Incentives For Planning
A bipartisan bill that would empower planners to reform zoning and development codes, create housing action plans, and modernize regulatory structures has been introduced in Congress. -
January 7, 2021
Statement Regarding U.S. Capitol Attack
Read APA's statement regarding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. -
December 18, 2020
Do Planners Know Plan Integration Can Improve Local Resilience?
APA developed a survey and conducted a series of interviews in an attempt to uncover how planners think about plan integration, and what relationship local plan integration efforts may have with building community resilience.
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