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April 21, 2021 |
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Planners in eastern Massachusetts have been working to prepare for the inevitable impacts of climate change — a projected 40 inches of sea level rise, and the creeping storm surge and high-tide flooding that comes with it. Among the world's most prepared, but also the most vulnerable, Boston is making big plans to protect itself.
While we can't be together in-person in Boston, we're bringing a bit of Boston-area planning to life straight to you. Get a feel for this historic and boundary-pushing region with even more takeaways to apply to your town at NPC21. |
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From Planning
How planners are tackling climate resiliency
The earth is changing, and whether it's finding equitable solutions to extreme heat, supporting green infrastructure, or managing the cascading hazards of climate change, planners are fighting for their communities by working at the intersection of climate mitigation and adaptation. |
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Zoning Practice
After the buyouts: Managing land in the floodplain
The latest issue of Zoning Practice discusses legal and financial support for disaster-related land acquisitions, addresses zoning and land use tools to manage property buyouts in the floodplain, and outlines broader mitigation strategies and alternative uses that may provide environmental, recreational, and fiscal benefits to communities. |
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Legislative Priority
Tackling the climate crisis with planning-led solutions
Planners are essential leaders in climate change mitigation and adaptation, as two of the largest contributors of greenhouse gases are influenced by planning decisions and policies. Successfully tackling climate change requires the right funding and policies to protect the most vulnerable communities through just environmental policies. One of APA's 2021 legislative priorities is climate change — view the page to see advocacy in action, resources to equip planners, and more. |
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Plus: The White House will host an international summit on climate change tomorrow and Friday to address global climate goals to reduce carbon emissions. Even as U.S. leadership weighs boosting climate commitments at home, planners will be critical in helping communities address carbon emissions through all planning actions. |
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"Planners have the expertise, perspectives, and skills to lead the local and regional responses to the climate crisis — but require federal and state action to amplify local planning efforts."
– APA Climate Change Policy Guide |
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JAPA Takeaway
7 principles of strong climate change planning
As greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts increase worldwide, there is an urgent need for communities to simultaneously mitigate and adapt. The authors of this JAPA Takeaway offer seven principles to improve planning, and suggest a path forward to achieve strong climate change planning. |
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE |
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You still have time to join us at #NPC21
The NPC21 program features some of the best and brightest in the profession. Register to join us May 5 – 7 as we tackle key topics like equitable economic development, energy and water security, addressing broadband accessibility, the first 100 days of the Biden administration, and more. |
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AICP |
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Now available: AICP Exam preparation training
Want some help in preparing for the AICP Exam? Hear from certified planners, broken up into five content areas of the exam. On April 9, AICP held a session with members Trevor Dick, AICP, John Houseal, FAICP, and Devin Lavigne, FAICP. The recording is now available under Step 3 at "Prepare for the Exam." Please email aicp@planning.org if you have any questions.
Don't miss out — if you have an approved application, you have until April 30 to register for the exam! |
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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Learn more about becoming an APA or AICP leader
APA is seeking diverse, talented leaders to serve in national leadership. This year's election includes a variety of positions on the APA Board of Directors and AICP Commission. On April 30 at 1 p.m. CT, join Kurt Christiansen, FAICP (APA Immediate Past President and APA Nominating Committee Chair), and Deb Lawlor, FAICP (AICP Immediate Past President and AICP Nominating Committee Chair) to learn more about the responsibilities and benefits of serving as an elected leader. Register for the open house.
The application deadline for candidates is May 15. |
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