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APA Urges Census Count to Continue
In light of the October 13, 2020, decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, APA urges the Census Bureau to continue the decennial count through the end of the month. -
Seven Students Receive Scholarships to Advance Planning Studies
The APA Foundation awards seven scholarships to aspiring planning students in 2020. -
APA Remembers the Life of Lynn Jorgenson
APA remembers the life of APA Senior Leadership Associate Lynn Jorgenson, who died on September 18, 2020, after a short illness. -
NEPA Changes Take Nation in Wrong Direction
APA and ASFPM release a joint statement against the Trump administration's changes to NEPA. -
APA Launches Equity in Planning Video Series
APA announces its new Voices of Equity in Planning, a multi-part video series demonstrating that equity is a necessary guiding principle for planners and all who participate in the process of planning as advisors, advocates, and decision makers. -
In Memoriam: June 2020
APA marks the passing of members over the last several months. -
APA Launches NPC20 @ Home
Registration is open for NPC20 @ Home, a digital conference, bringing the spirit of NPC to directly to you. -
New Online Public Engagement Resources
APA's CEO announces a timely new KnowledgeBase collection for online public engagement. -
Information Clearinghouses for COVID-19
A curated list of clearinghouse information related to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. -
53 Planners Welcomed Into College of Fellows
Fifty-three AICP-certified members were inducted into the College of Fellows for 2020. -
In Memoriam: February 2020
APA marks the passing of members over the last several months. -
Grants Available for Communities Needing Disaster Recovery Assistance
Communities can apply for disaster recovery assistance grants through February 28, 2020. -
2020 APA Winter Leadership Retreat
The APA Board and AICP Commission convened in Huntington Beach, California, in January 2020 for their annual winter retreat. -
Proposed NEPA Changes Costly, Threaten Community Safety
In response to the proposed overhaul of NEPA regulations, the American Planning Association (APA) and Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) urge the Trump administration to not abandon review of development and infrastructure projects. -
New Vision in 2020: APA Student Leadership
Meet the members of the 2020 APA Student Representative Council Executive Committee. -
In Memoriam: Norman Krumholz, FAICP
APA marks the passing of planner, author, and educator Norman Krumholz, FAICP. -
Volunteer Team and Texas Community Plan to Create a Safer, Stronger Future
A Recovery Planning Assistance Team announces recommendations in a final report on Wharton, Texas. -
APA Congratulates Successful November 2019 Examinees
Congratulations to the APA members who passed the AICP Certification Exam in November 2019. -
Could Pooled Ride-Sharing Improve Sustainability?
Research finds that sustainability benefits come not from technology that allows cars to drive themselves, but from ride-sharing that puts more passengers in fewer vehicles. A JAPA Viewpoint explores the possibilities. -
AICP Candidate Pilot Program: Year Two by the Numbers
In year two of the AICP Candidate Pilot program, the number of new AICP members increased from 20 to 107, with an additional 275 members one step away from becoming AICP certified. -
APA to Trump Administration: Do Not Abandon Paris Climate Agreement
APA's letter to congressional leaders and the Trump administration urges the U.S. not to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. -
APA's Petra Hurtado Promoted to Research Director
APA has promoted Petra Hurtado, PhD, LEED AP ND, to the position of Research Director. -
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Recognized as “People’s Choice” Great Place
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, North Carolina, is recognized as the 2019 "People's Choice" Great Place in America. -
APA Foundation Grants Six Scholarships
APA congratulates the recipients of the 2019 Charles Abrams and new APA Foundation scholarships. -
APA Recognizes the 2019 Great Places in America Designees
APA’s annual list of Great Places in America recognizes 13 Great Neighborhoods, Streets, and Public Spaces. -
Ride-Share Services Could Offer Mobility to Underserved Communities
Analysis of rider data in a Journal of the American Planning Association article demonstrates that ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber have the potential to bridge the gap in transportation options in low-income neighborhoods. -
Volunteer Planning Team to Help Mitigate Hazards in St. Thomas
An APA Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) is visiting St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, September 9–13, 2019. -
American Planning Association Elects New Board and Commission Leaders
Volunteer leaders will help govern the association and its professional institute.New leaders elected to the APA Board of Directors and the AICP Commission will begin their terms on January 1, 2020. -
In Memoriam: July 2019
A remembrance of APA members who have died during the second quarter of 2019. -
In Memoriam: Robert Einsweiler, FAICP
APA remembers former APA and AIP President Robert Einsweiler, FAICP. -
Supreme Court Overturns Longstanding Property Takings Precedent
The U.S. Supreme Court announces its decision in the takings case of Knick v. Township of Scott. -
Volunteer Planning Team to Assist Rockport, Texas
A community planning assistance team is heading to Rockport, Texas. -
Open Spaces Encourage Healthy Activity
An article in JAPA explores how communities can be designed to encourage physical activity, especially urban dance. -
In Memoriam: Carol Thomas, FAICP
APA remembers former AICP President Carol Thomas, FAICP. -
APA Announces 2019 National Planning Award Recipients
APA announces the 2019 National Planning Award recipients. -
In Memoriam: March 2019
A remembrance of APA members who have died during the first quarter of 2019. -
APA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Building Resilient Communities
APA Legislative and Policy Committee member Jenny Raitt, AICP, testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. -
In Memoriam: Frank S. So, FAICP
Remembering former APA Executive Director Frank So, FAICP. -
American Planning Association Announces Joel Albizo as New CEO
APA announces Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE, as the association's new CEO. -
Teaching Ethics in Planning
The AICP Commission introduced a new ethics resource to help planning professors explore the topic of ethics with their students in January of 2019. -
In Memoriam: Bruce W. McClendon, FAICP
In Memoriam: former APA president Bruce W. McClendon, FAICP. -
In Memoriam — 2018
APA notes with sorrow the passing of members in 2018. -
In Memoriam: Stuart Meck, FAICP
Planner, academic, and APA leader Stuart Meck, FAICP, died at the age of 70 in April 2018. -
In Memoriam: December 2017
In remembrance of APA members who have died. -
In Memoriam: William W. Bowdy, FAICP
Former AICP President William Bowdy died on April 12, 2017. -
In Memoriam: April 2017
APA notes the passing of members during the first quarter of 2017. -
In Memoriam: Charles Claybourne Allen, FAICP
Charles Claybourne Allen, FAICP, urban planning pioneer and dedicated public servant, died in January 2017. -
In Memoriam: November 2016
Recognizing the recent passing of APA members. -
In Memoriam: September 2016
Recognizing the recent passing of APA members. -
In Memoriam: John Hirten, FAICP
Former AIP Executive Director John Hirten, FAICP, died in September 2016.
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