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APA AMBASSADORS
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APA Ambassador Challenge
Early in my career, I wanted to engage with communities, but my job responsibilities did not include that. Then I learned about APA's Ambassador program, volunteered, and created a strategy for sharing with my own community the great importance of planning. I met many like-minded planners, community champions, thinkers, and doers. Most important, I reached folks — including young people and children — who knew nothing about planning or planners.
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Many APA planners have participated in this worthwhile program. Now, I challenge you to volunteer as an APA Ambassador to expand local understanding of planning and, perhaps, empower individuals who typically are not included in planning decisions.
Volunteering is easy, and all that's required is to conduct two activities in 2018. APA resources to guide and inspire you include a toolkit and a series of Ambassadors' blog posts. I encourage you to learn more and sign up as an APA Ambassador by January 31.
I find nothing more professionally rewarding than sharing knowledge and good practice where we live, work, play, and learn. I would be delighted to see your name on the list of 2018 APA Ambassadors. If you have questions, please contact me or APA's Monica Groh.
—Miguel A. Vazquez, AICP
Chair, APA Diversity Committee
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Ambassador works with Champions for Change
Last November, APA Ambassador Keith Woodcock, AICP CEP, and residents of Sanger, California, discussed ways to incorporate healthy, safe, and nutritious lifestyles into the city's general plan. The residents are part of Champions for Change, a network of local families that supports engaged, active communities.
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The emerging field of Geodesign is a "must-know" for planning professionals. Incorporating GIS into the development of sustainable systems helps create new solutions to population change, climate change, and other factors — for the future of our planet. Learn more about Jefferson's (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) graduate program in Geodesign and apply now for Fall 2018.
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APA NEWS
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Leadership retreat
Recently elected members of the APA Board of Directors and the AICP Commission will join their colleagues from January 24 to 27 in St. Petersburg, Florida, for their annual winter retreat. They will conduct business meetings and consider a variety of strategic issues. On January 25, APA and AICP leaders will attend a reception with leaders of APA's Florida Chapter and members of the chapter's Florida Sun Coast Section.
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Streamline your city's permitting and licensing in 2018
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
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NPC18 | Strong Roots. Big Plans.
NPC18 is an incomparable opportunity to connect with the planning community. From the robust education program and numerous networking opportunities to the culture-rich experiences outside of the convention hall, NPC18 promises to be an event to remember. Get jazzed to dig deeper into planning! Register today.
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Planning Institutes — only at NPC18
Are you interested in planning leadership or management? Make a "plan for you" and sign up for the Planning Leadership Institute or Planning Management Institute. Attend a full day of in-depth training and bring home powerful insights, essential skills, and valuable tools to help you succeed. Space is limited so register today.
Scope out the program
Always-great conference events, educational sessions, and networking opportunities will be better than ever at NPC18. Read about new and exciting plans for APA's four days in New Orleans.
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY
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EVENTS
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RESOURCES
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Strategies for transforming downtowns
Downtowns are cities' symbolic centers and public faces. APA's new PAS Report, Downtown Revitalization in Small and Midsized Cities, explores proven strategies to transform and revitalize essential city centers across the country. All APA members have free online access to this report and the entire PAS Reports archive.
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New water resources collection
Members are invited to explore a new collection in APA's free Research KnowledgeBase — Integrated Water Resource Management. IWRM focuses on the water cycle as a single connected system that coordinates development and management of water, land, and related resources; maximizes economic and social benefits; and minimizes environmental impacts. This collection includes background info, policy guidance, and examples of plans and implementation tools.
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Work for APA
APA is accepting applications for the Chicago-based position of Meetings Manager.
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AICP
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Final chance to earn Advanced Specialty Certification
Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the AICP Advanced Specialty Certification exams in May. These exams will not be offered again. Act now to distinguish yourself and demonstrate your planning expertise as a Certified Environmental Planner, Certified Transportation Planner, or Certified Urban Designer. Don't miss this opportunity — apply today.
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County of Humboldt
Eureka, CA
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City of Boulder
Boulder, CO
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City of Maitland
Maitland, FL
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Springettsbury Township
York, PA
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City of Meridian
Meridian, ID
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