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May 31, 2023
An Activist Walking Guide to Philadelphia's Chinatown
A walking tour during NPC23 illustrates the opportunities and challenges facing Philadelphia's Chinatown. -
May 31, 2023
Five Key ADU State Bills
A list of accessory dwelling unit bills that were introduced in 2023 state legislative sessions. -
May 30, 2023
How to Overcome ADU Barriers
APA and AARP partner to create a guide to expand local supply and legal occupancy of ADUs -
May 26, 2023
Building Business Resilience for Minority-Owned Businesses
Uncovering JAPA: Three critical aspects for understanding business resilience in underserved communities. -
May 23, 2023
Immigrant and Refugee Empowerment is Social Justice
A walking tour during NPC23 highlighted the impact of local community groups as they advocate for API residents. -
May 18, 2023
Do Municipalities Use Cost-Benefit Analysis for Incentive Zoning?
Uncovering JAPA: Exploring the use of cost-benefit to develop incentive zoning programs. -
May 15, 2023
Practical Tips to Foster Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
Understanding the barriers to diverse planners' recruitment, retention, promotion, and leadership. How employers can promote a welcoming environment and encourage access to opportunities for career growth. -
May 12, 2023
Opening the Policy Window for Bike Lanes in Sydney
Uncovering JAPA: Learning to leverage policy windows by committing to evidence-based solutions and political coalition-building. -
May 10, 2023
Should States Shrink Zoning?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Is state preemption of local zoning the answer to the housing crisis? -
May 9, 2023
Augmented: Planners in an Era of Generative AI
Understand the implications of generative AI and learn three steps for planners to take today. -
May 5, 2023
Take 5: Celebrating Five Locations Honoring AAPI Heritage
Take 5: Travel the U.S. and learn about five places of significance that honor the heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander community. -
May 4, 2023
Examining Food Systems and Sovereignty In Conflict Cities
Uncovering JAPA: Future planners should be prepared for the politics of planning, especially the challenging role of planning in conflict cities aiming to protect food systems. -
May 2, 2023
Planning for Biodiversity in the Face of Climate Change
As stewards of the urban ecosystem, planners can integrate habitat preservation and wildlife movement in an urban environment. A proposed Wildlife Ordinance in the City of Los Angeles aims to protect wildlife habitat and connectivity in its most ecologically significant areas. -
April 27, 2023
Centering Equity in Planning and Public Health Collaborations
Uncovering JAPA: Without an equity focus, planning and public health collaborations can harm vulnerable communities or lead to ineffective policies. -
April 25, 2023
When It Comes to Large-Scale Solar, Show, Don't (Just) Tell
There's no substitute for a good visualization when it comes to demystifying large-scale solar development. -
April 21, 2023
It Takes a Planner: Communicating Your Value to Policymakers
APA is launching “It Takes a Planner”, an effort aimed at building the influence of planners among state and local elected and appointed officials. -
April 20, 2023
What is the Role of Theory in Planning?
Uncovering JAPA: Is planning theory important or nonexistent now? -
April 14, 2023
Planning for Neurodiversity: NPC23 Planners' Day of Service
Planners' Day of Service at NPC23 explored neurodiversity within the built environment and assembled Calm Kits for a local Philadelphia organization. -
April 13, 2023
Understanding and Protecting the Benefits of Immigrant Food Businesses
Uncovering JAPA: Smaller-scale ethnic food businesses contribute to community health and well-being but also boost the local economy. -
April 12, 2023
Can You Zone Drone Use?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How might communities apply zoning concepts to regulations for drone operations? -
April 6, 2023
Applying Intersectionality as Planners to Combat Health Inequities
Uncovering JAPA: Planners must understand the multiple overlapping factors that can produce health disparities. -
April 5, 2023
Let's Talk Planning: Scenes from NPC23
Catch up on all that happened at NPC23 in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2023. -
April 5, 2023
Planners Talking About Philadelphia
Attendees at NPC23 were abuzz on social. Find out what got planners talking while in Philadelphia. -
March 30, 2023
Enforcing Asian Exclusion Through Design and Planning Regulations
Uncovering JAPA: Three cities in Los Angeles County developed stringent development controls to encourage Anglo or Spanish heritage in response to Asian newcomers. -
March 28, 2023
Understanding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
Understanding the purpose and history of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise program. -
March 27, 2023
Philadelphia to Host National Planning Conference Attendees This Week
APA News: APA's 2023 National Planning Conference heads to Philadelphia this week. -
March 24, 2023
State of the State Addresses Aim to Tackle the Housing Crisis
Governors address housing policies in state of state addresses in 2023. -
March 23, 2023
Effectiveness of Regional Scenario Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Exploration of three metropolitan regions for how their regional plans are reflected in municipal plans. -
March 22, 2023
National Experts Join the Housing Supply Accelerator to Guide Meaningful Action
National experts appointed to help guide the Housing Supply Accelerator. -
March 16, 2023
Can Zoning Solve Healthy Food Accessibility in Schools?
Uncovering JAPA: Little research has considered equity implications of zoning policies to reduce access to unhealthy foods. This simulation study aims to understand impacts and outcomes. -
March 14, 2023
Take 5: Urban Planning Books By Women
Five women-authored urban planning books that have inspired planners. -
March 10, 2023
What's in a (Street) Name?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How do street naming and addressing regulations affect planning goals? -
March 9, 2023
Retrofitting Suburban Arterials for Smart Growth
Uncovering JAPA: Four Toronto region corridors are examined for walkability and retrofitting potential. -
March 6, 2023
Plan Now to Overcome Reflexive Opposition to Large-Scale Solar
Reflexive opposition to large-scale solar projects is on the rise in many parts of the country. Start planning now to avoid the reactive trap. -
March 3, 2023
Understanding a Career in Urban Design
From APA's Urban Planning and Design Division - learn about what a career in urban design entails. -
March 2, 2023
Maximizing Affordable Housing Production Under Inclusionary Zoning
Uncovering JAPA: Authors aim to understand the effectiveness of different inclusionary zoning policies. -
March 1, 2023
Championing Students and Emerging Planners: An Update From the SRC
Student Representatives Chair (SCR) Kohl Malo shares achievements and future plans for student and emerging professional members. -
February 23, 2023
Risk MAP Program's Impact on Hazard Mitigation Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the importance of combining enhanced data into a collaborative process for hazard mitigation planning. -
February 16, 2023
Building Resilience with Scenario Planning: An Interview with Dr. Robert Goodspeed
Sponsored content from University of Michigan: Q&A with Dr. Robert Goodspeed, University of Michigan Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, who is launching a 3-day course on Scenario Planning for Urban Futures. -
February 16, 2023
It's Perilous to Ignore “Gentle” Zoning Reforms
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Could subtle zoning changes make a big difference in your community? -
February 16, 2023
Understanding the Motivations and Barriers to ADU Construction
Uncovering JAPA: What are the barriers to building ADUs? -
February 9, 2023
Lessons for American Zoning From Australia and Canada
Uncovering JAPA: Learning from Australia and Canada's zoning decisions to advance environmental goals, not exclusionary motivations. -
February 2, 2023
Expanding the Benefits of Ride-Hail to Lower-Income Households
Uncovering JAPA: Ride-hails are filling mobility gaps, but does the cost hinder use? -
February 1, 2023
Revocation of Credentials For Ethical Misconduct
Recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in January 2023. -
January 30, 2023
Not Quite Ready For Retirement
Mark Hinshaw reflects back on a 40-year career in urban planning. Aging, dealing with a layoff, and not ready to retire, Mark had to get creative to find a soft landing to close out his long-tenured career. -
January 26, 2023
Understanding the Diverse Perceptions of Covid-era Street Schemes
Uncovering JAPA: How enduring is the support for outdoor dining and street closures post-COVID? -
January 24, 2023
Updated Large-Scale Solar Guidance from Solar@Scale
Is your community ready to have a conversation about large-scale solar development? Check out the new second edition of the Solar@Scale guidebook for a comprehensive discussion of local policies and actions that can affect the siting and design of community- and utility-scale solar facilities. -
January 23, 2023
Partnership to Accelerate & Incentivize Diverse Housing Supply Announced
APA News: APA and NLC partner in national housing campaign to advance and incentivize local approaches to land use, zoning and housing development, and preservation. -
January 20, 2023
What to Expect in State Legislatures on Zoning Reform in 2023
State legislatures in 2022 focused on increasing affordable housing within their respective regions. The trend of state legislatures preempting zoning reform is expected to continue in 2023 across the country. -
January 19, 2023
Potential of Manufactured Housing and Resident-Owned Communities
Uncovering JAPA: Manufactured housing deserves more academic attention.
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