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May 13, 2019
Planners Adapt as Infrastructure Gets Smarter
Technology is changing the ways we commute and communicate. How is this evolution influencing the physical shared space around us and the way it is managed? -
May 13, 2019
Washington Talks Infrastructure: Will This Time Be Different?
APA Policy Director Jason Jordan reviews the current state of legislative debates on infrastructure in Washington and explores the ways in which APA and its planning advocates are influencing policy ideas in the making. -
October 26, 2018
Planners at the Polls: Housing, Infrastructure on 2018 Ballots
State and local ballot measures are driving voters to the polls this fall. We are watching some key planning-related measures that could have an impact on your community. -
October 15, 2018
This Year’s Big Planning Idea: Unlocking the Value of Land
Land value capture — the concept behind several mechanisms to finance infrastructure, affordable housing, and other key components of urban development — was rich food for thought at the 2018 Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas. -
October 2, 2018
FCC Decision on 5G Wireless Raises Flags for Local Planning
The FCC has issued a two-part order seeking to streamline the deployment of small cell infrastructure, raising concerns over the preemption of local control. -
September 26, 2018
The Latest in Resilience Resources from APA
Resilience, in all of its forms, is a key issue in planning. APA has been highlighting resources on the topic of resilience throughout the summer. Here is some of the latest in resilience resources. -
September 18, 2018
Water Managers, Planners Connect on Common Goals
Water and Planning Connect, a first-of-its-kind APA specialty conference, brought together planners and water professionals from across the United States as the first step in building a stronger foundation between the professions. -
September 10, 2018
Planners Discuss the Barriers to Effective Drought Mitigation Planning
APA research associate Joseph DeAngelis, AICP, outlines the findings from APA's recent Drought Mitigation Planning Summit and Survey Report, and what it means for planners. -
August 8, 2018
Lessons from the One Water Summit
APA Research Associate Joe DeAngelis, AICP, reflects on lessons learned at the 2018 One Water Summit and previews APA's Water and Planning Connect conference. -
July 24, 2018
House Transportation Chair's Infrastructure Plan Includes Gas Tax Increase
House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster proposes phased, temporary gas tax increases to fund infrastructure spending and an expanded grant program to fund projects. -
July 19, 2018
Planning Resilient Urban Forests with i-Tree Landscape
i-Tree Landscape is a free geographic tool that uses tree information to aid local and regional planning for more resilient communities. -
July 17, 2018
Pisces Foundation Awards Grant for Disaster Recovery
APA and its Foundation have been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Pisces Foundation. Funds will help support communities affected by recent hurricanes with their post-disaster recovery planning efforts. -
May 18, 2018
Small (But Mighty) Cell: Perspectives from Indiana
As APA focuses on telecommunications as a part of Infrastructure Week 2018, here's a look at technology that’s transforming the way planners engage with wireless: small cell towers. APA's Indiana Chapter shares some insights. -
May 17, 2018
Complete Streets + Green Infrastructure = Vital Streets
This Infrastructure Week we're highlighting the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, which revolutionized its approach to designing, maintaining, and using its streets over the past five years. -
May 14, 2018
TIGER Becomes BUILD
The next round of TIGER applications is here, and with it some noteworthy changes to the popular program. Learn about new shifts in the longstanding program and their likely impact on planners. -
May 1, 2018
Navigating ‘One Water’ at NPC18
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. -
April 6, 2018
Green Schoolyards for Healthy Communities
What if every schoolyard was a green schoolyard? Multifunctional schoolyards can ensure kids' healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and social development. -
April 5, 2018
NPC18 Water and Planning Guide: 7 Must-Attend Events
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. -
April 4, 2018
Blue Bikes in the Big Easy
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. -
March 15, 2018
Infrastructure Remains a Priority, But Funding Still a Question Mark
APA's Policy Director Jason Jordan recaps the latest congressional overtures on an infrastructure package. -
February 14, 2018
Infrastructure Plan Moves Debate Ahead, Fails to Address Funding
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. -
February 13, 2018
Administration's 2019 Budget Would Devastate Core Planning Programs
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. -
January 31, 2018
State of the Union's Infrastructure Aspirations Lofty but Details Scant
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. -
January 23, 2018
Lay of the Land: 2018 State Legislative Sessions
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. -
November 10, 2017
Tell Us How You Use Water-Related Tools in Your Work
APA is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management to conduct a needs assessment of water-related decision support tools used by planners. -
October 10, 2017
Autonomous Vehicles Symposium Addresses Mobility for All
Eighty-five of the nation's top thinkers on autonomous and connected vehicles (AV) gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss and plan for the impacts of AV on cities and regions. -
September 25, 2017
New Report Offers Integrated Approach to Water
APA's PAS Report "Planners and Water" introduces the One Water approach and prepares planners and decision makers to lead and respond effectively to emerging water challenges. -
September 14, 2017
Touting TIGER's Benefits
In honor of the TIGER FY2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity, APA reached out to TIGER awardees who were recently granted funding and asked them to share the importance of TIGER to their communities. -
August 29, 2017
Tackle the Data Tsunami with APA Water Planning Network Tools
American Planning Association's newest Interest Group — the Water and Planning Network — provides periodic updates on current research, leading practices, and tools related to planning for water. -
July 31, 2017
Integrating Solutions: 2017 Community Planning Workshop in Howard Beach
The 2017 Community Planning Workshop brought planners together with Howard Beach, Queens, residents and stakeholders to identify strategies and approaches — including green infrastructure — for combating persistent flooding. -
July 25, 2017
Driverless Cars, Planning, and Architecture
Planners, architects, and related professionals gathered at the APA offices in Chicago to discuss the potential changes coming with driverless vehicles. -
July 25, 2017
Pilot Projects Promote Equity and Green Infrastructure in Parks
Updates on Great Urban Parks Campaign pilot projects in Baltimore, Denver, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta. -
May 22, 2017
White House Infrastructure Proposal Expected This Week
With the conclusion of Infrastructure Week 2017, attention now turns to the Trump administration's release of the expanded budget proposal. -
May 15, 2017
Speak Out During Infrastructure Week
As Infrastructure Week 2017 kicks off, there is no better time to share APA's newly adopted infrastructure principles with your elected officials. -
May 9, 2017
One Water Planning and the Water and Planning Network
At a Tuesday NPC17 session, APA announced the launch of the Water and Planning Network. -
Digital Coast Act: Protecting Our Coastal Communities
In a special Water Week guest post, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin makes the case for why planners must tell their representatives to support the Digital Coast Act. -
March 22, 2017
A Planner's Resiliency Wish List for Congress
In recognition of Water Week, APA’s Hazards Planning Center Manager James C. Schwab, FAICP, outlines his water recommendations for Congress. -
March 13, 2017
Water Resource Roundup: NPC17 and Beyond
From the 2017 National Planning Conference and beyond, here's a list of APA water resources that you need to know about. -
March 1, 2017
President Repeats Call for Infrastructure Investment; Challenges Await in Congress
A look at what President Trump had to say about infrastructure in his address to Congress, and an analysis of the challenges ahead on the road to a 2017 infrastructure package. -
February 27, 2017
APA Part of New Collaboration to Promote Nature-Based Solutions
The Naturally Resilient Communities partnership has created a guide of nature-based solutions and related case studies of successful projects to help communities learn more and identify those solutions that might work best for them. -
February 17, 2017
Economists Debate Proposals to Fund Infrastructure Investment
Economists gathered at a recent event hosted at the Brookings Institution to discuss the merits and shortcomings of various infrastructure financing proposals. -
February 1, 2017
APA Members Want Local Infrastructure Improvements
Several APA members share what "improved infrastructure" would mean in their local communities. -
February 1, 2017
Organization Leaders Share Hopes and Predictions on Infrastructure
Leaders of four national organizations predict what — if any — governmental action on infrastructure they anticipate for 2017. -
January 31, 2017
Strategies for Flood Resilience in Queens: 2017 Community Planning Workshop
The 2017 APA Community Planning Workshop involves developing adaptive strategies to flooding in the low-lying Queens, New York, neighborhood of Howard Beach. -
January 25, 2017
Senate Committee Takes Early Action to Pass Digital Coast Act
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has taken quick action to approve the Digital Coast Act (S. 110), demonstrating that coastal data for planners is a priority. -
January 18, 2017
Podcast: Previewing APA's Infrastructure Principles
APA's Legislative and Policy Committee Chair Kara Drane, AICP, previews our forthcoming Infrastructure Principles, talks about how members can get involved, and outlines what to expect from the Legislative and Policy Committee in 2017. -
January 11, 2017
Infrastructure in Focus: Resources to Strengthen Your Foundation in 2017
A round-up of APA resources on infrastructure. -
December 14, 2016
Congress Departs DC After Passing Major Water Bill, Punting on Spending and Energy
APA's policy experts review the final actions of the 114th Congress. -
Building a Cleaner, Greener Baltimore
Rep. John Sarbanes explains why federal, state and local efforts to improve access to green space in the City of Baltimore will lead to a healthier, more sustainable future. -
October 17, 2016
Post-Election Optimism for Infrastructure
There's reason for optimism in 2017 for federal infrastructure programs and funding following the election.
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