.APA Interact November 4, 2020

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November 4, 2020
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As we all grapple with uncertainty, APA is working to bring clarity to the election's impact on planners and communities. We're prepping to brief you on the impact Election 2020 will have on the federal and state policies, programs, and politics that will directly shape your planning work.

Join us live on November 12, 1–2 p.m. CT for "Election 2020: Agenda for Planning and Recovery" CM | 1.0 during which our experts will share insights and intelligence on:
  • The prospects for relief legislation
  • Additional federal emergency support
  • Infrastructure stimulus
  • Housing policy during the lame duck session of Congress
  • The agenda for the 117th Congress for use in plans and projects
  • Key trends in state level planning law and regulation
Spots are limited! Register today and reserve your seat.

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Even amidst economic, political, and social uncertainty and disruption, planning moves communities forward. At a time when distrust in government is at an all-time high, planners — as stewards of public trust — must continue working closely with local decision makers and their communities to create an equitable, resilient, and long-lasting recovery.

"Planners can harness tools to think about the big picture, how the pieces fit together, and be able to explain that to the public." In this installment of Road to Recovery, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) discusses the issue from the federal angle and what can be done moving forward.
RESOURCES
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Planning Viewpoint
Four tips for preventing burnout

Budget shortfalls, a global pandemic, civil unrest, political discord — 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year. How can you help lead your community to a more resilient and equitable recovery when the risk of burnout is real? Jason Gilman, AICP, former planning director of La Crosse, Wisconsin, shares his four tips on maintaining mental well-being in this Planning magazine viewpoint.
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Career
Check out what APA Career Services can do for you

APA's career resources can help you perform at your best — no matter if you're entering the field, facing job insecurity, or want to take the next leap. Read more about the variety of APA career services and start taking advantage of them.
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Uncovering JAPA
A driver's license can equal carpooling, safety, and social justice

Many planners are interested in encouraging public transit and other modes of shared transportation for environmental, infrastructure, or efficiency reasons. An important component of carpooling is ensuring that those carpool drivers have driver's licenses — how can planners make driving safer and become advocates for immigrants at the same time?
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New from Planning
Thinking differently with transportation planning, economic recovery

In November's Planning magazine, dive into how drones can support more intelligent, more informed, and more inclusive transportation planning. Then, read tips on how to make more accessible housing — from boosting federal requirements to universal design. As the financial structure of state and local governments has been bashed by COVID-19, there is an opportunity to reinvent how we pay for the peerless cities we plan.
AICP
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Digitally amplify your skills

Introducing a new AICP benefit — the digital credential. A digital credential, through Credly's Acclaim platform, is a link to a validated, automatically updated web page for your unique AICP certification.

Employers, clients, and colleagues can instantly verify the credential is up to date and see the specific skills and requirements that go into earning it. This credential can be added to an AICP member's social media profiles, website, and email signature.
APA NEWS
Reestablish APA's Tribal and Indigenous Division

Support the effort to reestablish a Tribal and Indigenous Division of APA by signing this petition! Check out the Tribal and Indigenous Planning Interest Group website to learn more and view their strategic plan. The group works to promote awareness, communication, and action on planning issues for tribal and indigenous planners, peoples, nations, and their non-tribal partners.
EVENTS
November 6–7
Planning and the Black Community Division Virtual Conference
Join the Planning and the Black Community Division for the Forward conference as they celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Planner
King George County
King George, VA
Assistant Professor
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
Director, Community Development
City of Largo
Largo, FL
New Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
City of Horace
Horace, ND
On-Call Planning Services
City of Joshua
Joshua, TX
Sign Regulations Revisions
City of Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM
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