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September 30, 2020
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An accurate Census is crucial to planners — giving essential data to plan for housing, transportation, pandemic recovery, and resilience with equity at the forefront. Although the deadline was extended to October 31, communities should expect an end date of October 5, based on an order from Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
This year's National Community Planning Month theme is "Planners are Essential to Recovery." Planners are demonstrating the importance of their work on the ground as they wrap up their outreach to hard-to-count communities. It is critical that communities use these last moments to be creative and resourceful; their futures depend on it.
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY
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Maintaining advocacy momentum
More than 180 congressional visits were held as part of last week's APA Policy and Advocacy Conference. Here are three ways planners can keep the advocacy momentum moving forward for the profession and their communities through the end of 2020.
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Now available: Policy and Advocacy Conference Collection
Miss out on conference? No worries — you can catch up! The collection includes 14 recordings from the digital conference on critical policy topics: how COVID-19 is changing infrastructure, new directions in local zoning reform, how planners can showcase their planning stories, and more. CM | 10.50
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RESOURCES
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APA Learn
What is a Diálogo?
Diálogos represent a bottom-up approach that allows the voices of communities to be heard and intends to bring them to the planning table. In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, hear about some of the best practice techniques in building a dialogue with Latino communities, and lessons learned from leaders within in the Latinos and Planning Division. CM | 1.5
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Uncovering JAPA
When it comes to planning equity, start with your office
"Without an equitable workplace that incorporates and supports a diversity of thought, experiences, and backgrounds, planners cannot reliably plan for diverse communities." Read the latest Uncovering JAPA blog on how transformational leaders may be necessary to close the gender gap in the planning profession.
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AICP
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Join the AICP exam study group
Are you planning on taking the AICP exam this November? The Student Representatives Council (SRC) will be providing a platform for students and emerging planners to prepare for the exam together! This is your chance to connect with professional development officers and like-minded planners. Sign up and get on the mailing list for more details.
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EVENTS
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Attend your chapter conference
Check out October's opportunities for online networking and professional education.
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Clayton, NC
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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