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April 18, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Jump Starting Cross-Sector Collaboration in Nebraska
The Planners4Health project in Nebraska strengthened cross-sector partnerships by cultivating connections between schools of planning and public health. -
April 12, 2018
APA Foundation: Transforming Scholarship Recipients into APA Leaders
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. -
April 8, 2018
APA Great Places and the Power of Advocacy
Read about the benefits of having a Great Place in America in your community, and how planners can leverage it for years to come. -
April 8, 2018
All About AICP at NPC18
Learn all about the AICP sessions coming up at the 2018 National Planning Conference in New Orleans, April 21–24. -
April 5, 2018
Planning for the Transition to Shared Autonomous Vehicles
Workshop participants at the 2018 National Shared Mobility Summit worked through three scenarios on Chicago’s streets to understand the demand for automated travel. -
April 5, 2018
Diving in to Leadership With Purpose
The Planning Leadership Institute is a full day of intensive training and professional reflection designed to provide the skills and mindsets planning professionals need. -
April 5, 2018
Planning Management Institute: Your Once-a-Year Opportunity
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. -
April 5, 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 4, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Communicating for Health in Florida
The Planners4Health project in Florida connected planning and public health professionals through the creation of a resource hub: plan4healthyfl.org. -
April 4, 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 3, 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. -
April 2, 2018
Creating a Diversity Committee: Lessons from APA's New York Metro Chapter
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. -
April 1, 2018
Critical Planning Programs Fully Funded by the Omnibus
With the passage of the omnibus spending package, federal planning programs are fully funded through fiscal year 2018 (FY18). -
March 29, 2018
Students: Welcome to NPC18!
Students: Get a sample of the opportunities in store for you at the 2018 National Planning Conference. -
March 28, 2018
APA Foundation: 2018 Scholarship Opportunities
Learn about the 2018 scholarship opportunities offered by the APA Foundation. -
March 27, 2018
5 Tips for First-Time NPC Attendees
Will NPC18 be your first National Planning Conference? Then make sure to check out these 5 tips from a NPC veteran. -
March 26, 2018
Trust: A Must-Have for Credibility, Influence, and Power
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. -
March 26, 2018
Innovations in Community Resilience for Planners and the Public
Using a CommunityViz scenario tool, planners and community members explored ways of becoming more hazard-resilient and engaging the community in decisions. -
March 25, 2018
APA Foundation: One Member's Adventures in Planning
Learn about initiatives of the APA Foundation through the career journey of one member, John Reinhardt, AICP. -
March 25, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Disasters Toolkit for Texas Rural Communities
The Planners4Health project in Texas leveraged existing partnerships between planners and public health professionals to develop an emergency preparedness toolkit for rural communities. -
March 25, 2018
California's Urgent Search for Housing Solutions
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. -
March 21, 2018
APA Ambassador Gives San Francisco Youth a Fresh Look at the City
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. -
March 19, 2018
The Simple Joy of Being a Mentor
Pete Pointner, FAICP, shares his thoughts on the benefits of mentoring for those who mentor and those who are mentored. -
March 18, 2018
Law and Ethics CM Opportunities at NPC18
Every day at the 2018 National Planning Conference offers opportunities to earn law and ethics Certification Maintenance credits. -
March 18, 2018
3 Great Places to Visit at NPC18
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. -
March 14, 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. -
March 13, 2018
Just Added: New NPC18 Sessions on Trending Topics
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. -
March 12, 2018
Leveraging Town and Gown: Strategies for Win-Win Mentoring
The Sun Coast Section of APA's Florida Chapter shares tips on creating a mentoring program with a local university. -
March 8, 2018
APA Foundation: Nurturing Future Planners
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. -
March 7, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Cross-sector Workshops in Utah
The Planners4Health work in Utah responded to the needs of planners and public health professionals by offering tailored training in rural and urban settings. -
March 5, 2018
Equity As a Skill You Can Learn
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. -
March 5, 2018
Credibility, Influence, and Power: How to Get It, How to Use It
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: How do you identify and integrate credibility, influence, and power in your career? -
March 5, 2018
Transit a Focus of Next DOT Automated Vehicle Policy
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. -
March 4, 2018
APA Ambassadors Bring “Kidtropolis” to Iowa Classroom
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. -
February 28, 2018
Tax Law Creates New Opportunity Zone Program; Planners Must Act Early
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. -
February 28, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Sustaining the Momentum in Illinois
The Planners4Health initiative in Illinois leveraged the success of three Plan4Health projects to continue work at the intersection of planning and public health. -
February 25, 2018
Planning for AVs: The Time Is Now
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. -
February 20, 2018
Taking the "UD" Out of HUD: President's Proposed Budget Kills Off Programs
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. -
February 19, 2018
Unique Grassroots Planning Opportunities in New Orleans
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. -
February 19, 2018
Students: Make the Most of Your NPC
Students: Get tips on can't-miss 2018 National Planning Conference opportunities from the past chair of the Student Representatives Council. -
February 14, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Food Systems Planning in Rhode Island
The Planners4Health project in Rhode Island advanced food systems planning and cross-sector collaboration through the development of a Food Access Map. -
February 13, 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 12, 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. -
February 12, 2018
Congress Still Working to Finalize Current Fiscal Year Spending
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. -
February 11, 2018
Building Capacity for Creative Placemaking
How can planners incorporate creative placemaking ideas into their projects and encourage communities to implement them? -
February 11, 2018
Fostering Social Interaction for All Ages
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." -
February 8, 2018
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2017
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2017. -
February 7, 2018
4 Can’t-Miss Mobile Workshops at NPC18
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. -
February 6, 2018
Climate Adaptation: Climbing the Mountain Amid a Landslide
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. -
February 5, 2018
Autonomous Vehicles: States Pave the Way
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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