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Featured: APA STATEMENT Righting the Wrongs of Racial Inequality

The impact of George Floyd's death and other recent grave injustices like it must be viewed in light of the historical trauma inflicted on African American communities, including discrimination wrought by the planning profession itself. APA recognizes this reality and is working to center equity in all planning processes in keeping with our mission of creating great communities for all. We stand in solidarity with black communities nationwide at this painful time. Planning resources included in full statement, and more will continue to be developed.

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COVID-19 Resources for Planners

Whether it's online public participation tips, tools for how to keep doing your job remotely, or information about the latest federal stimulus funding for communities, we are curating a growing collection of trusted, timely resources just for you, organized by topics that are foremost in your mind.

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Become AICP Certified

Apply for AICP Certification now through June 26 to be eligible to take the AICP Certification Exam in November 2020. Be sure to refer to the AICP Certification Guides for help preparing a successful application.

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2020 APA Foundation Scholarships

Each year, the APA Foundation awards scholarships to attract the best and brightest to the planning profession, investing in students from historically underrepresented groups and with limited means. Applications are now being accepted through June 12.

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    Hazards | Planning Methods and Tools | Public Participation

    Reducing Flooding Hazards through Citizen Engagement

    Three planning professionals from across the nation discuss the importance of public participation and outreach when managing flood hazard mitigation, referencing different techniques applied for projects and showcasing the need for multiple approaches
  • Hazards | Plans

    Improving Resilience through IRM and Community Planning

    Communities in Florida and California have pioneered strategies to integrate hazard-mitigation planning into the larger community planning processes more effectively. Learn how these communities have used selected models and tools to understand inundation risks and improve community resilience through the planning process.
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    Caribbean Recovery, Walkability, and Green Infrastructure

    Following 2017 hurricanes, the U.S. Virgin Islands government, FEMA, CDC, and APA partnered to begin the rebuilding process while considering the interconnectedness of the built environment, public health, and disaster risk reduction.
  • Hazards | Planning Methods and Tools | Plans | Sustainability

    Collective Impact for Resilient Cities

    This course looks at how systems thinking can improve resilience planning in vulnerable cities such as New Orleans, Houston, and San Francisco.
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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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