APA Interact April 28, 2021

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April 28, 2021
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APA Foresight helps planners navigate change and prepare for an uncertain future. With foresight in mind, planners can guide change, create more sustainable and equitable outcomes, and establish themselves as critical to a thriving community.

The accelerated pace of change we are experiencing in areas such as technological innovation, societal shifts, and climate change makes for a mind-bending task to prepare for disruption. That's where APA comes in.

Through APA's foresight practice, planners will find support, training, and new research for making sense of the ever-changing future. We've gathered a handful of key foresight resources in this issue of Interact. Read on to learn more.
Explore APA Foresight
Learn more at NPC21

Make sure you add the Spotlight Session, "Drivers of Change and the Future of Planning" to your personal schedule to hear more on the APA's foresight findings, in partnership with Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
 
RESOURCES
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Blog
The future of planning

How can you prepare for an uncertain future, bound to be unsettled by accelerating changes and disruptors? For planners to be well-equipped for an unknowable future, we must focus on the areas with both the potential for high impact on the profession and low preparedness in the planning community. APA Research Director, Petra Hurtado, PhD, explores the patterns revealed and the agility and technological innovation planners need.
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PAS QuickNotes
AI is reshaping daily life

From wayfinding apps that direct drivers to lower-traffic routes to analysis of natural hazard impacts, artificial intelligence is a very real presence in the lives of people. This edition of PAS QuickNotes defines AI; offers examples of how it can be used to help local governments make better-informed decisions, communicate more effectively, and improve public safety; and shares important caveats about unintended consequences and responsible use of AI.
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PAS QuickNotes
Gain insight about urban air mobility

Keeping up with rapid advancements in mobility technology allows planners and policymakers to prepare for disruption and develop people-centric, solution-oriented approaches. Urban air mobility (UAM) — a system of transportation using aerial vehicles that can maneuver in and across cityscapes — is one such technology with the potential for significant impact. Explore the opportunities and challenges in this edition of PAS QuickNotes.
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Podcast
Preparing for emerging transportation systems

By 2028, urban air mobility is likely to be a commercially viable market for air metro services in the U.S. In this podcast episode, APA Research Director Petra Hurtado, PhD, talks with Heather Sauceda Hannon, AICP, of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Ric Stephens of NV5 about why it is important for planners to prepare for this emerging transportation system.
 
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New From Planning
Planners are well-equipped to help cities meet equity goals

Get tips for creating policies and plans that advance equity goals from an expert, Cherie Jzar, AICP, diversity, equity, and inclusion coordinator of Gastonia, North Carolina. And for more, including why planners are perfect for the job, listen to her conversation with editor in chief Meghan Stromberg in APA's latest podcast episode, sponsored by Granicus.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY
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Policy progress in 100 days

Tomorrow marks the 100th day of the Biden administration. Planners saw significant federal action in the areas of recovery, transportation and broadband infrastructure, and climate change. While clear progress has been made, planners must continue to advocate during the moments when it matters most.
NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
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Ready to register for NPC21 next week?

NPC21 is next week! When you register, you gain access to explore the platform and add sessions to your schedule. You won't want to miss out on Spotlight Sessions — designed to offer best practices, resources, and solutions to complex issues facing planners and their communities today. Dive into topics that address planning in the Biden administration's first 100 days, broadband connection, equitable economic development, and more.
Register
AICP
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Last call: Register for the AICP Exam

If you have an approved application, you have until April 30 to register for the AICP exam. Need some extra preparation? We have a new exam preparation session from certified planners, broken up into five content areas of the exam. The recording is now available on this page under Step 3 at "Prepare for the Exam."
OPPORTUNITIES
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Open House
Interested in serving for a chapter, division, or the Student Representatives Council?

Register to join the open house session on May 4 at noon (CT) to learn about your opportunity to serve as a diverse, talented, and passionate leader. This year's election includes a variety of positions — during this call you can learn about the responsibilities and benefits of serving in chapter, division, and student leadership roles with APA.

Application deadline for candidates is May 15.
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Webinar
Addressing past inequities in planning for the future

Planning efforts are increasingly focused on the need to consider the impacts of plans on all community members, and to plan for the future by using tools and practices that consciously avoid intentional or unintentional inequities. Join the Maryland Department of Planning and APA on April 30 at noon (CT) for a discussion how APA's equity policy guide can be used. Additionally, hear how the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan is using an equitable growth framework to shape the city's future.
Webinar
May 13 at noon (CT). Register; sponsored by Tyler Technologies.
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