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Longmeadow, MA, Town Bylaws
Updated December 2023The town’s complete streets bylaw establishes a commitment to complete streets. -
Kenmore, WA, Municipal Code
Updated July 2019The city’s streets and bridges code establishes a commitment to complete streets. -
Montgomery County, PA, New Town Mixed Use District
2010This model ordinance belongs to the Built Environment and Health and Grayfields Reuse and Redevelopment collections. -
Promoting Walking and Bicycling: Assessing the Evidence to Assist Planners
Built Environment 36(4): 429-446, 2010by: Ann Forsyth, Kevin KrizekThis article is a literature review of 300 empirical studies looks to bridge the gap between academic findings and effective transportation planning in North America. -
Dixon, CA, Municipal Code
Updated May 2019The city's municipal code encourages solar siting and solar access protections and allows for solar farms in certain districts. -
West Covina, CA, General Plan
The Housing Element of the city's general plan includes energy efficiency goals that promote solar energy use.West Covina, CA -
Oro Valley, AZ, Zoning Code
The town's zoning code addresses solar access protections and exempts solar equipment from district height limitations.Oro Valley, AZ -
Lake Oswego, OR, Municipal Code
Updated March 2018The city's community development code belongs to the Downtown Revitalization, Environmentally Sensitive Areas, and Solar Energy collections.Lake Oswego, OR -
Saint Paul, MN, Code of Ordinances
Updated November 2019This regulation belongs to the Creative Placemaking and Historic Preservation collections. -
Tacoma, WA, One Tacoma
Updated December 2021The city’s comprehensive plan belongs to the Complete Streets, Historic Preservation, and Housing Supply Planning collections. -
Making Sustainability Mainstream: The 5A Planning Approach and the Rogers Innovation Adoption Curve
PAS Memo 123by: Petra Hurtado, PhD, Norman Wright, AICP March 28, 2025This edition of PAS Memo explains why current sustainability measures are often not successful and describes how using the 5A planning approach and the Rogers innovation adoption curve can create truly sustainable outcomes.Nonmembers$10.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00 -
Hurricane Sandy's Wake-Up Call
The New York area redefines recovery.February 01, 2015Two years after Hurricane Sandy struck communities along the Northeast coast, New York City and its neighbors have made progress in the recovery process and in building resiliency against future storms. They have also learned a few lessons along the way. -
For Better, Not Worse
The relationship between a university and its hometown is like a marriage — making it work takes communication, respect, and even a little love.June 01, 2017Successful university-community relationships involve a strong connection between city and university leaders. -
Santa Cruz County, CA, County Code
Updated May 2018The county code protects environmentally sensitive areas and provides standards and exemptions for solar energy systems. -
Play 'Solar Powering Sunnyside' to Sharpen Your Solar Skills
by: Anna Read, AICPA new land-use planning exercise can help communities start a conversation about local solar energy use. -
What Now for Communities and the Unhoused?
Planners find solutions even before the recent Grants Pass Supreme Court decision.by: Daniel VockPlanners find solutions even before the recent Grants Pass Supreme Court decision. -
Zoning Minimalism
Zoning Practice — December 2021by: Norman Wright, AICP December 01, 2021This issue of Zoning Practice makes a case for why a minimalist approach to zoning may be necessary to achieve our core aims. It proposes five simple rules that could constitute the basis of an effective zoning code and demonstrates how these rules might work in practice. -
Beat Extreme Heat with These 8 Tactics
America’s deadliest weather disaster calls for both mitigation and management strategies — in the hottest months and beyond. Here's how to get started today.by: Ladd Keith, Sara Meerow June 20, 2024America’s deadliest weather disaster calls for both mitigation and management strategies — in the hottest months and beyond. Here's how to get started today. -
Virtual Horizons
Four trends in immersive technologies that are redefining the planning and design process.October 01, 2019Examine four major ways that virtual reality technology is being used in the work of planners and landscape architects today. -
A Passion for Planning and Social Justice
AAPI planner Chancee Martorell talks about raising the visibility of Thai and other immigrant communities, the three Ps of affordable housing, and dedication to “unwavering principle over political expediency.”by: Tippe Morlan, AICP April 28, 2022AAPI planner Chancee Martorell talks about raising the visibility of Thai and other immigrant communities, the three Ps of affordable housing, and dedication to “unwavering principle over political expediency.” -
Cities by Consensus
Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding take planning to a new level.Crowdsourced, and often crowdfunded, approaches to urban planning are increasingly popular and can be used for projects that fall outside the city budget. Several communities across the U.S. are using these tools to fund projects and engage public participation in the planning process. -
Climate-impacted Native Alaskan Towns Seek Solutions in Manufactured Housing
Melting permafrost and a lack of labor add challenges to residential home building.by: Gregory Scruggs June 13, 2024Melting permafrost and a lack of labor add challenges to residential home building. -
Car Sharing Can Drive Mobility Equity
November 01, 2017Car sharing traditionally requires a credit card, smartphone, and proximity to a sharing station, but places like Seattle, Washington, D.C., Denver, and Vancouver are working to overcome the barriers. -
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Leveraging GIS Technology to Build a Digital Twin
August 17, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT- Devin Lavigne, FAICP
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American Farmland Trust’s Julia Freedgood on Planning Sustainable Food Systems for All People
In this episode of People Behind the Plans podcast series, Julia Freedgood, a senior fellow and senior program advisor at the American Farmland Trust, and author of Planning Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems, talks about the complex and fragile web behind the food we eat, and the important role planning plays, especially in rural areas.
Zoning for Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining
Zoning Practice — June 2022by: David Morley, AICPData centers are critical to internet, and there is an emerging segment of the data center market that consists of facilities dedicated to cryptocurrency mining. This issue of Zoning Practice explores why cities, towns, and counties may wish to define and regulate data centers and cryptocurrency mining as distinct uses in their zoning codes and provides a summary of contemporary approaches.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00Woodbury, MN, 2030 Comprehensive Plan
The Land Use Element of this comprehensive plan discusses the benefits of alternative energy, and the Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection Element includes goals and policies that address solar energy use.Woodbury, MNDavidson, NC, Comprehensive Plan
Adopted August 2010by: Davidson, NCThis comprehensive plan belongs to the Age-Friendly Communities, Food Systems, and Scenic View Protection collections.East Lansing, MI, Code of Ordinances
Updated March 2019These regulations belong to the Age-Friendly Communities, Form-Based Zoning, and Solar Energy collections.Phoenix, AZ, Plan PHX 2015 General Plan
Adopted April 2018The city’s comprehensive plan belongs to the Brownfields Redevelopment, Housing Supply Planning, Residential Infill Development, and Urban Heat Resilience collections.Rapid City, SD, Code of Ordinances
Updated December 2019These regulations belong to the Accessory Dwelling Units, Housing Supply Planning, Small Wireless Facilities and Wireless Facilities in the ROW, and Wind Energy collections.
The Commissioner – December 2017
In The Commissioner's December 2017 issue: "Running Efficient, Effective (and Shorter) Meetings," "Legitimate Land-Use Planning, Policy, and Regulation," "Due Process and Quasi-Judicial Hearings," "Planning and Religious Protection," and RLUIPA resources.List price$5.00Member & subscriber$0.00Guidebook for Solar Photovoltaic Projects in Philadelphia
June 2010This guide is designed to help property owners and solar developers navigate Philadelphia's streamlined permitting process for small solar energy systems.The Ghost-Box Dilemma: Communities Cope with Vacant Retail Property
Partners in Community and Economic Development, 15, November 2005by: Jessica FarrThis article looks at the impacts of ghost boxes on nearby communities, as well as the challenges to reusing these buildings.Time to Move
On Common Ground, 2004by: Jason MillerThis article looks at case examples of mall redevelopment to identify “right steps” for redevelopment.5G Technology: Smart Decisions for Smart Cities
Broadband Communities, March/April 2018by: Larry ThompsonThis article discusses municipal policy considerations for small wireless facility deployment.Achieving Hazard-Resilient Coastal & Waterfront Smart Growth
2012This report summarizes insights from a roundtable meeting to discuss the intersection of smart growth and hazard mitigation principles and goals.Planning in Uncertainty: Recovery and Disaster Resilience in Cities
November 2011by: Douglas Ahlers, Miho Mazereeuw, Joyce RosenthalThis recorded panel discussion presents a deep dive on hazard mitigation after disasters.Natural Solutions Toolkit
2018This toolkit includes a series of spatial decision tools and web applications to help communities use nature-based solutions mitigate hazard risks and adapt to climate change.Cities Connect: How Urbanity Helps Achieve Social Inclusion Objectives
June 2006by: Todd LitmanThis briefing paper highlights the benefits of improving accessibility and opportunity for social inclusion.Hamilton Township, NJ, Township Code
Updated June 2019The township’s zoning code establishes a Planned Retirement Development Overlay Zone and a Planned Retirement Development Zone to serve a growing population of older adults.A Place for Everyone: Age Friendly Communities
March 2010by: Gordon Price, Lewis Villegas, Elaine GallagherThis video includes a roundtable discussion with thought leaders on aging from Canada on how to create age-friendly communities.The Mountains of Houston: Environmental Justice and the Politics of Garbage
Cite 93, Winter 2014by: Robert BullardThis article highlights the environmental justice concerns of waste management in Houston, exposing the disproportionate burden placed on African American communities.Building Better Futures: Innovations in Equitable Development
February 2019by: Oscar Perry, Chase Cantrell, Sam ButlerThis recorded conference features over 15 speakers examining the topic of equitable development in presentations and panel discussions.WHO/IFA Webinar 3 - Dementia Friendly Environments
July 2017by: Natalie TurnerThis recorded webinar considers the similarities and differences between the age-friendly communities framework and the dementia-friendly communities framework.An Alternative Age-Friendly Handbook
2014by: Sophie HandlerThis guide explores the age-friendly movement from a variety of perspectives and is intended to spark dialogue about how to create age-friendly urban spaces.Equitable Development Principles & Scorecard: Transportation Edition
Summer 2018This guide helps communities ensure that transportation infrastructure improvements benefit everyone.New Jersey Green Building Manual
2011This guide highlights green building best practices for commercial, residential, new, and existing buildings.Portland, OR, Green Building Policy
Updated April 2015This standalone policy adopts a series of green building requirements for public buildings.CNU: Equity
Updated 2019This web page describes Congress for the New Urbanism’s stance on equity and provides links to their work on this issue.