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APA's Planning Advisory Service is a community of planners — and we're the kind of neighbors who don’t mind sharing the contents of our toolbox. PAS subscribers are just a click or a call away from the best practices and innovative solutions they need to get the job done. This Month @ PASResources from PAS to you, new each month. You Asked. We Answered.How can we permit pervious surfaces for parking and sidewalks? Planning for a New Energy and Climate FuturePlanners have an important role to play in helping communities meet energy needs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to a changing climate. The new PAS Report, Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future, presents fundamental information about energy and climate change, provides a framework for integrating them into the planning process, and offers strategies for communities Climate Action Plans: Lessons Learned from IrvineMunicipal budgets may be limited these days, but many communities are using outside funding sources to carry out new plans and programs. In the latest PAS Memo, learn how the City of Irvine, California used funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to prepare a climate action plan. Planning and Zoning for Downtown RedevelopmentCommunities across the country are searching for ways to reinvent downtowns that have experienced disinvestment and deterioration. Downtown redevelopment is a complex issue that demands a multi-faceted approach. This Essential Information Packet provides a series of articles, reports, and online resources to help guide communities in developing and implementing downtown revitalization strategies. Food Systems PlanningHave you read the latest PAS QuickNotes? It outlines the role of planning practice in the development of healthy, sustainable local and regional food systems. Also, keep an eye out for next month's issue which takes a look at universal design. Historic PAS ReportsThis month's reprint is the February 1957 report Sidewalks in the Suburbs. Sidewalks can be controversial for those who question their cost and placement. When are sidewalks necessary? This report discusses financing options and recommends where and how sidewalks should be installed in residential areas. APA LibraryThe APA Library is home to a specialized collection of more than 4,500 books on planning and related topics. We also maintain complete collections of APA serial publications, including JAPA, Planning, and various division newsletters. Learn more and search the catalog The library welcomes visitors at its Chicago location. Please contact the librarian at library@planning.org to schedule a tour or research appointment. Our ServiceSince 1949, planners have turned to PAS for the information they need. When your department or organization subscribes to PAS, you're just a click or call away from practical planning resources and our customized research service. Subscribe Subscriber ResourcesPAS for the whole office A subscription to the Planning Advisory Service includes access to PAS resources for the entire staff of your subscribing organization. Assist fellow subscribers Share your community's experience and success with planners nationwide. Send your ideas and suggestions to PASpartners@planning.org | ||
