APA Interact April 18, 2018

APA Interact
APA NEWS
Submit proposals for disaster recovery assistance

The APA Foundation has released its first Disaster Recovery Request for Proposals. Planners in communities affected by last year's natural disasters are invited to apply for grants to assist local recovery efforts. Proposal and eligibility requirements are described in the RFP. APA will accept and review applications on a rolling basis through June 18.
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Many thanks to APA members across the country for your contributions during the 2017 Disaster Recovery appeal! Matching funds from the APA Foundation doubled the money available for these grants.
Smart Cities Awards

The APA Technology Division just announced the winners of its 2018 Smart Cities Awards, honoring projects that use digital tools, applications, and methods as part of a smart city initiative.
Leadership meeting agendas

The APA Board of Directors and AICP Commission will conduct business meetings during NPC18. Their meeting agendas, along with those for the Chapter Presidents Council, Divisions Council, and Student Representatives Council Executive Committee, are posted on our website.
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See you in New Orleans!

We're packed and ready to go! Are you? Online registration is open through April 21 and registration at the Morial Convention Center opens on Friday, April 20, at 1 p.m.
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Help shape APA policy positions

Equity, housing affordability and production, and surface transportation are top-of-mind issues for a growing number of planners. That's why APA is taking the lead to establish official policies addressing these issues and others that affect the interests of planners everywhere. At NPC18, attendees will have two opportunities to influence policy guides in development. APA policy guides define the positions our association takes on members' behalf throughout the year.

To participate, join policy guide working-group chairs and APA staff at the Delegate Assembly on Sunday, April 22. On Monday, April 23, attend a session on the APA Policy Guide on Social Equity and Inclusive Growth. We invite your input!

Can't make it to NPC18? Sign up to receive updates on policy guides in development at policyguide@planning.org.
See NOLA on two wheels

Blue Bikes, New Orleans's bike share system, launched late last year and is quickly growing in popularity. Learn about the planning and implementation and score a discount code for Blue Biking during the conference.
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Make your mark on NPC19

Play an important role in providing best-quality learning at next year's National Planning Conference in San Francisco by peer-reviewing proposed educational sessions. APA will select only the highest-rated proposals for the NPC19 educational program. Apply by May 2. Preference will be given to members of APA divisions.

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EVENTS
May 16 – "Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Professional Pathway" webinar sponsored by APA's ENRE Division (free; APA members only; register)

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MEMBER NEWS
CPC 2018 Leadership Award

The Chapter Presidents Council Executive Committee was honored to select George M. Homewood, FAICP, to receive the CPC Leadership Award in the Chapter President Recognition category for his substantial contributions to APA and the APA Virginia Chapter. The award will be formally presented at the APA/AICP Annual Meeting and Leadership Honors at NPC18.
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RESOURCES
Zoning for Group Housing Developments

In the 1950s, multiple-unit rental housing developments such as garden apartments became common alternatives to single-family homes, but they were inadequately addressed by traditional residential zoning regulations. This month's historic PAS report explored how zoning ordinances should be updated to control location, density, and other provisions while allowing flexible, creative site design.
OPPORTUNITIES
Mark your calendar

Self-nominate for a chapter or division leadership position by May 15.

Apply for APA Foundation scholarships by June 1.

Enter the APA Planning and Law Division's student writing competition by June 4.
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Banner photo – Getty Images; Chapter Presidents Council-Joe Szurszewski; Blue Bike icon from bluebikesnola.com.
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Interact is a member e-newsletter of the American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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