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Green Schoolyards for Healthy Communities
by: Jaime ZaplatoschWhat if every schoolyard was a green schoolyard? Multifunctional schoolyards can ensure kids' healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and social development. -
Monitoring and Evaluating a Zoning Code
Zoning Practice — July 2005by: Arthur IentilucciThis issue of Zoning Practice discusses Rochester, New York's efforts to monitor and evaluate outcomes against its zoning code's stated intentions.List Price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00 -
How Adaptive Reuse Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
Zoning reform and flexible buildings codes can transform vacant buildings into affordable housing.by: Tatiana Walk-Morris May 01, 2021Vacant warehouses and offices offer new opportunities for affordable housing. But to help make it happen, planners and policy makers need to remove these regulatory obstacles. -
Planning for Urban Heat Resilience
PAS Report 600by: Ladd Keith, Sara Meerow April 06, 2022Planners seeking to increase their communities’ urban heat resilience can equitably prepare for and adapt to both chronic and acute heat risk through heat mitigation and management strategies.Nonmembers$0.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00 -
New-Age Central Parks
Small and innovative: That's what works today.July 01, 2015Rutherford H. Platt and Peter Harnik find examples of Olmsted's legacy enduring in modern parks that embrace his philosophy and approach to public parks. Jim Schwab discusses opening day for the newly opened Chicago train coined the "606", and excited new approaches to public parks in Dallas and more. -
Big Plans for Little Parks
Parklets are popping up all over the country. They just need the right community, the right partners — and a parking space or two.July 01, 2017As planners look to place parklets along neighborhood commercial corridors, it's important to understand where they are most likely to be successful. -
Mind the Gender Gap
Planned mostly by and for men, transit in the U.S. has long failed its most loyal customers: women. But increasing efforts in focused data collection and gender mainstreaming are working to remedy those failures.February 01, 2020In the U.S., women account for more than half of all transit ridership, yet their travel patterns and preferences have rarely been accounted for in planning efforts — or even measured. -
Primed for Deliveries
Rapidly changing e-commerce trends and technologies mean big changes for land-use and infrastructure planning.April 01, 2020E-commerce impacts extend far beyond the curb, and freight and deliveries are increasingly commanding the attention of a wider range of planners, government officials, and policy makers. -
Integrating Health Into the Comprehensive Planning Process
An Analysis of Seven Case Studies and Recommendations for Changeby: Anna Ricklin, AICP, Nicholas Kushner, AICP November 01, 2013As planning has shifted toward sustainability, public health has been identified as a core element of communities that thrive, so cities have begun to integrate health into their comprehensive plans. -
Active Living: A Planning Subfield Comes of Age
August 01, 2016Active living as a subfield of urban planning was born 15 years ago, patterned after the policy and environmental changes that reduced smoking in the U.S. -
APA Policy Guide on Neighborhood Collaborative Planning
APA Policy Guide on Neighborhood Collaborative Planning adopted in 1998. -
The Butterfly Effect
To aid monarch butterflies on their migration, St. Louis communities have created more than 380 butterfly gardens, with more help for butterflies on the way. -
How the Arts and Culture Sector Catalyzes Economic Vitality
Arts and Culture Briefing Papers 5by: Mary Dwyer, Kelly Beavers, Kimberley Hodgson March 01, 2011Terms such as "creative economy," "creative class," and "cultural economy" are becoming more common among urban planners, arts administrators, economic developers, and business and municipal leaders. Whatever label is used, this use of terminology linking culture and the economy indicates recognition of the connections among the fields of planning, economic development, and arts and culture. -
Saudi Arabia's Quest for Affordable Housing
The need — and the strategies — are surprisingly large scale.June 01, 2015Flush with oil, Saudi Arabia has found itself ranked as one of the world's wealthiest nations, but this wealth has not been spread evenly. Sixty-nine percent of Saudi's who are struggling, but the government is exploring ways in which affordable and planned housing and communities could increase their standard of living. -
Expanding Equity and Affordability, One Lot at a Time
Even as the pandemic intensifies the housing crisis, community land trusts are creating sustainable opportunities for homeownership.October 01, 2020During the pandemic, community land trusts have provided help that has been otherwise hard to find, including assistance with affordable housing and community inequities. -
Expanding Boundaries
Planning students create an award-winning framework plan for a Maryland county getting too big for its development envelope.October 01, 2020When Harford County, Maryland, was outgrowing its development envelope, it turned to a group of planning students — and their award-winning framework plan. -
All Parks on Deck
Freeway deck park projects are trending across the U.S.November 01, 2018A number of cities are at the forefront of a trend to reunite neighborhoods by building parks over the freeways that separated them decades ago. -
Planning Aging-Supportive Communities
PAS Report 579by: Bradley Winick, Martin JaffeAmerica is aging fast. In this PAS Report, discover how to create communities that support full, fulfilling — and long — lives.List Price$25.00APA member & PAS subscriber$0.00 -
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Zoning Practice — March 2024This issue of Zoning Practice explores how stationary battery storage fits into local land-use plans and zoning regulations. It briefly summarizes the market forces and land-use issues associated with BESS development, analyzes existing regulations for these systems, and offers guidance for new regulations rooted in sound planning principles. -
Planning for Autonomous Mobility
PAS Report 592by: Jeremy Crute, William Riggs, AICP, Timothy Chapin, Lindsay Stevens, AICP September 01, 2018Autonomous vehicles are poised to disrupt the built environment and planning practices. This PAS Report offers a road map for planners as they develop policy solutions and infrastructure investments for the future of AVs.List price$25.00APA member & PAS subscriber$0.00 -
Urban Agriculture and the (New) Land-Grant University
February 01, 2017The University of the District of Columbia’s CAUSES presents an unusual case of a land-grant university taking on the food and sustainability challenges of a major city. -
Green Infrastructure Grows Up
Going beyond stormwater systems to include roads, parks, and more.June 01, 2015The popularity of green infrastructure is on the rise, but is it around for good? -
On Demand: Parking Management Innovations
Free parking is driving cities in the wrong direction, but it doesn't have to be that way. This presentation points the way toward policies and programs that benefit the environment, the economy, and society.January 1, 2010, 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. CST- Donald Shoup
- Todd Litman
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On Demand: Creating Downtown Innovation Districts
Explore dynamic mixed use districts in Seattle’s South Lake Union plus San Francisco and Tampa.January 1, 2010, 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. CST- Tod Leiweke
- John Rahaim
- Sharon Coleman
- Joseph Nickol, AICP
- Lori Mason Curran
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Planning for Wildfires
PAS Report 529/530by: James Schwab, FAICP, Stuart Meck, FAICP, Jamie Simone, AICPWhen should you permit development in wildfire-prone areas, and how should those developments be designed to mitigate wildfire risks? This PAS Report summarizes best practices.List Price$25.00APA member & PAS subscriber$0.00
A Community-Powered Plan for Cultural Preservation
From land to language, how Hilton Head Island's Gullah Geechee residents are working with planners to save their culture after generations of displacement.by: Philip Walker, FAICP October 14, 2021From land to language, how Hilton Head Island's Gullah Geechee residents are working with planners to save their culture after generations of displacement.
Ag-Tech Could Help Solve Food Insecurity and Supply Chain Issues
As climate change threatens traditional farming, venture capitalists and communities alike are investing in digital urban agriculture for more localized, all-season food growth.by: Michelle McCue July 18, 2022As climate change threatens traditional farming, venture capitalists and communities alike are investing in digital urban agriculture for more localized, all-season food growth.
Parks Are an Equity Issue
August 01, 2016In the Viewpoint from Planning's August/September 2016 issue, Kevin O'Hara looks at parks and public spaces as an equity issue.
Connecticut Planners Take Zoning Reform Fight to the State
by: Isabela DornelesZoning reform efforts are underway in Connecticut, a state with a long history of exclusionary zoning. Several bills that aim to tackle zoning reform are in play at the legislature this session — and planners are weighing in.
Coastal Zone Management
PAS Report 581by: Elizabeth Felter, Marya Morris, FAICPMore than half the U.S. population lives in coastal watershed counties. How can they break the cycle of damage-rebuild-damage? This PAS Report can help find the sweet spot between environmental protection, economic rewards, and social equity.List Price$25.00APA member & PAS subscriber$0.00
Access Denied
Micromobility has the potential to be an urban asset, but planners must act quickly to ensure people with disabilities are not left behind.March 01, 2020Bike share and dockless scooters are not going away any time soon, so cities must ensure micromobility options don’t leave those with disabilities behind.
A Crack in the Code?
The hoped-for cure for use-based zoning ills hasn't quite taken off. But form-based coding’s emphasis on form has had a big impact on modern zoning.October 01, 2016Form-based coding’s emphasis on form has had a big impact on modern zoning.
Denver High School Students Tackle Issues Facing Their Community
A high school class in Denver is studying gentrification and its impact on their lives.
The Detroit River Renaissance
The Motor City is redeveloping its waterfront — and letting its residents lead the way.December 01, 2017A new vision of an inclusive, attractive Detroit River for all people was the result of asking Detroiters — rather than developers — what they wanted.
Multiple Efficiencies for Multifamily
There’s a growing movement to bring Passive House standards to apartments and condos.October 01, 2017Passive House is considered the next step forward in green building’s continuously evolving progress. Now the principles are coming to multifamily apartments and condos.
Planners Tool Up for the Next Big One
Data, modeling, risk analysis, and hazard-scenario resources can help put earthquake mitigation efforts on firmer ground.August 01, 2019Thanks to decades of data collection and increasingly sophisticated tools, at-risk communities are better equipped than ever to prepare for the next big earthquake.APA Policy Guide on Community and Regional Food Planning
APA Policy Guide on Community and Regional Food Planning adopted in 2007.
Blockchain for Planners
PAS QuickNotes 99Blockchain and other Web 3.0 technologies could offer planners improved tools for data access and storage, community engagement, public decision-making, and transparency and accountability.
Mobility as a Service
PAS QuickNotes 104Mobility as a Service, or MaaS, integrates various urban transportation modes into a unified digital platform through which users can plan, book, and pay for their mobility needs, reducing the need for personal vehicle ownership.
The Sun Industry
A look at utility-scale solar energy in central Arizona.With its wide-open space and plentiful sunshine, Arizona is at the top of the list for solar energy potential in the U.S.
Geoengineering
PAS QuickNotes 107The rapidly accelerating impacts of climate change have triggered increased interest in geoengineering: the intentional, large-scale manipulation of natural systems to mitigate global warming.APA Policy Guide on Freight
APA's Policy Guide on Freight was adopted in 2016. It is an addendum to the Policy Guide on Surface Transportation.
The Five Steps to a Hybrid Code
Zoning Practice — May 2008by: Arista Strungys, FAICP May 01, 2008This issue of Zoning Practice introduces a step-by-step approach to hybrid zoning and cites a number of communities currently using hybrid codes.List Price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Attention: The Age of Automation Is Right Ahead
What self-driving cars will mean to drivers and the rest of us.May 01, 2015This web-exclusive sidebar explores the effects that driverless cars would have on our lives, communities, and transportation systems.
Striving for Equity in Post-Disaster Housing
Housing losses in disasters disrupt lives and communities — especially those that were vulnerable to begin with.August 01, 2019Past recovery efforts show that disasters can exacerbate longstanding inequalities. The time to address questions of post-disaster equity is before the damage is done.
When Arts and Culture Take Center Stage
Each city may need a slightly different approach.November 01, 2015How civic leaders and urban planners can work on using arts and culture in redevelopment initiatives.
6 Tips to Map an Uncertain Future
Exploratory scenario planning is a powerful tool for long-range planning.August 01, 2020Exploratory scenario planning provides a tool that addresses uncertainty and fosters consideration of the interconnections between issues.
Age-Friendly Rural Planning
Even modest efforts from volunteers and their partner organizations can make rural communities more livable for older residents.December 01, 2020In rural areas, age-friendly efforts tend to start as grassroots planning, producing results that may appear modest but which still make a difference in small communities.
Moving Planning Commission Meetings Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mid-Sized City Perspective
In this podcast episode, hear from Matt Hoffman — immediate Past Chair of the Fayetteville, Arkansas, Planning Commission — about how the city continued with its planning commission and other board meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Two Portlands, Climate Plans Lead to Climate Action
In Oregon and Maine, these same-name cities have cut emissions by 19 percent and 34 percent, respectively. And they're not stopping.by: Madeline Bodin September 23, 2021Implementation of climate action plans in Portland, Oregon, and Portland, Maine, is steadily moving the needle closer to their ambitious emissions reduction goals.