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Featured: NAVIGATING CHANGE Sky's the Limit

As technology continues to advance, drones and other uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) present opportunities and challenges for planners. Amber Woodburn McNair, PhD, assistant professor of city and regional planning in the Knowlton School at Ohio State University, explores planning for and planning with UAS and how these devices can be used to serve communities.

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Rethinking Capital Improvement Planning (CIP)

COVID is causing cities to rethink budgets and spending decisions. Alex Hoffman, AICP, El Paso's director of the Capital Planning Division, provides practical advice on how to reenvision the CIP process using an equity-focused approach to make cities more resilient.

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Earning AICP Certification Is More Flexible Than Ever

The AICP Certification application window is opening soon, with new flexible certification paths tailored to your needs and your schedule. The first step is as simple as verifying your education and experience!

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Zoning Variance — Friend or Foe?

Because of the COVID pandemic, planners face pressure to identify and remove barriers to business creation and expansion. How can the use variance assist in moving economic recovery efforts forward? Get the history behind the use variance, approval criteria, and procedures to help curb abuses in this month's Zoning Practice.

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    Consider ethical responsibilities in reducing homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism; learn to create safer, freer environments for all community members; and practice being mindful of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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    All practitioners sometimes grapple with the right thing to do in complex and often ambiguous situations that seem inconsistent with their own experiences or the AICP code. Learn how to make ethical decisions more easily.
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    Social equity is the defining issue of our time. In light of today's political uncertainties and challenges we put together this three-part series to help planners foster broad-based, inclusive growth, and ensure they are creating more just and equitable communities. Take this course to learn more about how planners are making a difference.
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    Planning for diversity and inclusion requires intentional efforts to dismantle systems of oppression and advance liberation and self-determination. This course equips planners with concepts and skills to perform inclusive and equitable planning and work effectively in diverse communities.
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Road to Recovery: An APA Chat with John Porcari

APA president Kurt Christiansen, FAICP, chats with John Porcari, president of Advisory Services for WSP and former deputy secretary at U.S. DOT, about the road to recovery and the essential role of planners in restoring our economy and rebuilding communities.

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