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August 22, 2019
No Eyes on the Street: City Officials and the Future of AVs
Uncovering JAPA: Cities have only dipped their toes in the water when it comes to regulating autonomous vehicles and their technology. -
August 8, 2019
Are Bed Bugs a Planning Issue?
Uncovering JAPA: If cities want to attract new residents and planners want those residents to thrive, a coordinated response to bed bugs is necessary. -
August 6, 2019
Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: Action for the States
State legislation is a part of housing reform. Here are APA's actions for the states. -
August 6, 2019
Negotiation Skills Are a Must for Planning Managers
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Negotiation skills are a must for planning managers, both inside the office and in the community. -
August 2, 2019
Federal Surface Transportation Debate Shifts Into High Gear
The nation's current surface transportation law is set to expire on September 30, 2020. Learn where work on the bill stands now, the legislative process ahead, and how planners can influence the outcome. -
August 2, 2019
Planners Can Collaborate on Drinking Water Improvement in Small Communities
Planners at the state, county, and community levels are in a unique position to help small and disadvantaged communities with their drinking water systems. -
August 1, 2019
Zoning: The Cause and the Cure for High Housing Prices
Uncovering JAPA: Single-family restrictions, lot sizes restrictions, and parking requirements limit developers’ ability to build affordable housing. However, in this quandary, we may also find the solution. -
July 25, 2019
Ride-Hailing Could Boost Mobility Beyond Rich, Urban Areas
Uncovering JAPA: Ride-hail services are used by a wide range of people around Los Angeles, suggesting that they might provide increased mobility in rural, suburban, and low-income areas. -
July 24, 2019
Emerging Professionals Plug Planning Across Borders
SRC Chair Rachael Thompson Panik and Past Chair Ellen Forthofer recently traveled to Ottawa, Canada, to speak on a panel of young professional leaders in APA and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). -
July 22, 2019
Planners, Here Are Your Keys to Successfully Facilitating Meetings
Meeting facilitation is a vital skill for planners' career success, but it takes a lot of practice to learn the key techniques. -
July 18, 2019
Does JAPA Publish Articles on Methods? (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
Does JAPA publish methods papers? The short answer is yes, but not all types. -
July 16, 2019
"If I'd Heard From Just One Constituent..."
The constituent voice is critical for elected officials as they make decisions. Take a peek at how planners elevated their voices at the state level as 2019 legislative sessions wrap up. -
July 11, 2019
JAPA Looks at Planning from International Perspectives
International topics have a substantial presence in the Journal of the American Planning Association — a role likely to increase in a globalizing world. -
July 11, 2019
Mayors Are Addressing the Housing Crisis — And Planning Is Part of the Solution
Read about the three key housing crisis takeaways for planners in the new National League of Cities Housing Task Force report, Homeward Bound. -
July 9, 2019
First-Time Planning Manager? Let Go, Step Up
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: New planning managers need to know when to let go and when to step up. -
July 1, 2019
What Did and Didn't Change With the Supreme Court’s Knick Decision
APA Amicus Committee Chair John Baker explains what the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn a longstanding property takings precedent means for planners. -
July 1, 2019
International Planners: Tips on Finding a Job in the U.S.
The vice-chair of APA's International Division, Jing Zhang, shares his job search tips for international students on visas who want to stay and work in the U.S. -
June 28, 2019
A Planners' Call to Action: The 2020 Census
With the issue of the controversial U.S. Census citizenship question settled, planners must now embrace their role as facilitators of effective outreach to ensure that an undercount of the nation’s younger, lower income, and black and Hispanic residents is avoided. -
June 27, 2019
How JAPA Articles Get Published (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
The Journal of the American Planning Association adheres to scholarly practices in choosing, editing, and publishing articles that address critical issues in planning practice. -
June 20, 2019
What Makes a Good JAPA Article? (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
What does it take to get an article accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Planning Association? -
June 14, 2019
Ethics Case of the Year Delivers Compelling Training from Real Life Planning
The AICP Ethics Case of the Year provides a basis for ethics training based on real-life planning issues. -
June 13, 2019
Partnerships + Data: The Keys to Creating Change and Opportunity
One of APA's partners, Enterprise, describes its work in the arena of housing affordability and accessibility. -
June 13, 2019
A JAPA Special Edition: The Enduring Legacy of David Godschalk
The latest edition of the Journal of the American Planning Association commemorates the life of professor, planner, architect, and JAPA editor David Godschalk, FAICP. -
June 10, 2019
Expanding Equity: "Stonewall Did That For Me"
APA member Michael Levine, AICP, shares his personal experience of the 1969 Stonewall uprising. -
June 7, 2019
New Graphic Novel Aims to Engage Teens With Planning
Can a graphic novel about planning inspire communities and planning organizations to achieve greater outreach and more thoughtful engagement with teens? -
June 6, 2019
Kevin Lynch and the Shaping of Los Angeles
JAPA continues to highlight Kevin Lynch’s legacy and the ideas in his book The Image of the City. Learn more about his imprint on Los Angeles. -
June 5, 2019
APA Foundation L'Enfant Legacy Donor: Irving Hand, FAICP
With nearly 60 years of nationally recognized accomplishments in planning, Irving Hand exemplified professional planning and personal excellence and support of the APA Foundation. -
May 30, 2019
Mental Maps Still Matter in the Age of GPS
A JAPA article revisits Kevin Lynch's 1960 book The Image of the City and finds relevance and new insights in his ideas about cognitive mapping. -
May 24, 2019
Connecting Downtown Page: A CPAT Experience in Arizona
The final Community Planning Assistance Team report for Page, Arizona, is a mix of resident ideas, best practices, and guidance to connect its natural and town assets. -
May 23, 2019
40 Years Ago: Neil Smith, Gentrification, and the Flow of Money
Uncovering JAPA: In 1979, Neil Smith reconsidered the foundations of gentrification, pinpointing the flow of capital that continues to reshape city centers today. -
May 21, 2019
Expanding Cottage Home: A Pioneer for Housing Affordability
Clovis, California's Cottage Home Program for affordable housing is expanding throughout the city. -
May 16, 2019
Designing the Danceable City
Caroline Chen's JAPA article explores the potential for tension between the ways that planners and government envision a public space and how people actually use it. -
May 13, 2019
Planners Adapt as Infrastructure Gets Smarter
Technology is changing the ways we commute and communicate. How is this evolution influencing the physical shared space around us and the way it is managed? -
May 13, 2019
Washington Talks Infrastructure: Will This Time Be Different?
APA Policy Director Jason Jordan reviews the current state of legislative debates on infrastructure in Washington and explores the ways in which APA and its planning advocates are influencing policy ideas in the making. -
April 29, 2019
Help Shape APA With Upcoming Member Opportunities
Check out opportunities for APA members to help shape the organization and the profession. -
April 24, 2019
#NPC19 Social Media Rewind
From Twitter to Facebook, Instagram to Snapchat, take a look back at all things social media from NPC19 in San Francisco. -
April 22, 2019
Street Air on Earth Day
Members of the Street Air Project have studied the air pollution problem in Bay View, California, with the goal of quantifying the issues and seeking scientific and planning-related solutions. -
April 17, 2019
NPC19 By the Numbers
NPC19 in San Francisco set a new record for attendance. Relive the conference, by the numbers. -
April 17, 2019
50 Years of Denise Scott Brown’s Vision for Socially Responsible Design
An Uncovering JAPA post: In 1969, architect Denise Scott Brown wrote in JAPA about the difficult balance between the urban designer's professional expertise and the public's desires. That discussion continues today. -
April 17, 2019
6 Things Planners ❤ About San Francisco
Planners left their hearts in San Francisco after NPC19. Here's what they loved most. -
April 16, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Tuesday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 15, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Monday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 14, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Sunday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 13, 2019
NPC19 Live Feed — Saturday
The 2019 National Planning Conference is taking place April 13–16 in San Francisco, and APA's communications team is covering the event live. -
April 12, 2019
NPC19 Is Curating Passion and Inspiration
NPC19 is a place where ideas are nurtured, as most everyone comes with an open mind and ready to share their experiences and skills, sparking dialogue that triggers creativity. -
April 11, 2019
San Francisco Is Working to Ensure Mobility Technology Advances Our Goals
“Emerging mobility” is rapidly changing how people — and products — get around. But how should public spaces facilitate these emerging mobility services? -
April 10, 2019
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at APA, and the NPC19 Plan4Equity Forum
NPC19's Plan4Equity Forum and the Arts & Planning Group Program and Social are part of a larger and ongoing effort and commitment by APA in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion. -
April 10, 2019
Kevin Lynch in Retrospect
JAPA honors planner and academic Kevin Lynch with a special issue that explores why his work still matters. -
April 8, 2019
Career Ordeals Await — You Can Build Resilience
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Be on the lookout for obstacles and ordeals that can help you be a more resilient planning professional. -
April 8, 2019
2019 AICP Community Planning Workshop in Downtown Oakland
Planning professionals from around the country will participate in the 2019 AICP Community Planning Workshop to contribute to discussions with local stakeholders on community benefits districts in the Lake Merritt BART station area in downtown Oakland, California.
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