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June 23, 2022
Ensuring "Open Streets" Plans Advance Social Equity
Uncovering JAPA: Pandemic-created open streets can be a lifeline, but also exacerbate inequities without careful implementation. -
June 21, 2022
How Does Your Zoning Treat Crypto Mining?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Is it time for zoning to pay more attention to cryptocurrency mining? -
June 16, 2022
Supporting Nonprofits During Post Disaster Recovery
Uncovering JAPA: Researchers explore the differences of post disaster recovery on small and medium/large nonprofits and how planners can facilitate nonprofit post-disaster recovery efforts. -
June 9, 2022
Pros and Cons of Right Sizing Flint's Water Infrastructure
Uncovering JAPA: Should Flint, Michigan, replace its water infrastructure one-to-one, or resize the system? Read the commentaries on the pros and cons of each approach. -
June 7, 2022
Modernize Planning and Zoning Practices to Improve Affordability and Equity
Sponsored Content from enCode Plus: A conversation with planning and zoning industry veteran Bret C. Keast, AICP, on addressing affordability and equity, two of the biggest issues in planning and zoning circles. -
June 3, 2022
It’s Not Necessarily Solar vs. Agriculture
The topic of large-scale solar development in rural communities doesn't have to be controversial. Learn how local officials and developers can work together to clear up the misconception that these two land uses cannot co-exist. -
June 2, 2022
Understanding Relocation Patterns of Older Adults
Uncovering JAPA: Who, why, and where do adults age 60 and older relocate in the U.S.? -
May 19, 2022
Learning from London’s Transition to Sustainable Modes
Uncovering JAPA: Learning from London's transition to sustainable transportation modes. -
May 17, 2022
Addressing the Nation's Housing Crisis
Get the latest information on housing reforms at state and federal levels, including the Biden administration's launch of the Housing Supply Action Plan. -
May 13, 2022
Going Beyond "Use" Zoning to Promote Housing Equity
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How can deregulation expand housing supply and support housing equity? -
May 12, 2022
Does Disaster Relief Actually Help Small Businesses?
Uncovering JAPA: As disaster relief becomes more necessary under climate change, are SBA loans for disaster recovery actually used by small businesses? -
May 4, 2022
Scenes from NPC22: Together Again
Catch a glimpse of the attendee experience — learning and connecting — at NPC22 in San Diego, April 30 - May 3. -
May 3, 2022
Planners Take San Diego
More than 3,000 planners attended the in-person NPC22 in San Diego, April 30-May 2. The group spread out throughout San Diego and the surrounding region to explore the area's planning endeavors and all the host city had to offer. Check out what got planners excited. -
May 2, 2022
Siting Community Facilities to Increase Destination Accessibility
This blog post provides an overview of siting community facilities as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
May 2, 2022
Addressing the Multifaceted Threats of Extreme Heat
Uncovering JAPA: A survey of U.S. planners reveals how they are preparing for and responding to the dangers of extreme heat, with responses showing slight regional variations. -
May 2, 2022
Coordinating Commercial Development to Advance Physical Activity
This blog post provides an overview of commercial development coordination as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
May 2, 2022
Infill Development Supports Community Connectivity
This blog post provides an overview of infill development as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
May 2, 2022
Active Living Opportunities through Cluster Housing
This blog post provides an overview of cluster developments as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
April 28, 2022
The Built Environment, Bicycling, and Mental Wellbeing
Uncovering JAPA: Exploring the impact of the built environment and mental wellbeing of bicycling as a form of transportation. -
April 28, 2022
Digital Twins: Immersive Technology to Enhance Decision-Making
The Town of Morrisville uses digital twins and smart city technology to help the community visualize scenarios and make informed decisions using qualitative and quantitative information. -
April 22, 2022
The Art and Planning of Creating APA's Newest Division
The evolution of creating APA's 23rd division - Arts and Planning. -
April 21, 2022
Mobile Home Parks Understudied in Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Manufactured housing, despite the importance impact to low-income homeownership, remains an understudied topic in planning research and practice. This article provides a needed spatial and regulatory analysis of mobile home parks in Houston. -
April 20, 2022
Giving Back to San Diego During NPC22
As planners prepare to come together for NPC22, attendees have several opportunities to give back to our host city. -
April 14, 2022
Confronting Spatial Inequalities
Uncovering JAPA: 'Place-based' policies can help address growing interregional inequality within the U.S. -
April 13, 2022
University of Florida Department of Urban and Regional Planning Celebrates Women in Planning
Sponsored Content: The University of Florida Department of Urban and Regional Planning is highlighting two of our alumnae, Jennifer Krouchick and Lian Plass. -
April 11, 2022
Decarbonization Through Development Regulations
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How are communities using zoning and other development regulations to mitigate climate change? -
April 7, 2022
Making Disaster Recovery More Equitable
Uncovering JAPA: The aftermath of Hurricane Dolly (2008) on the colonias of the Rio Grande Valley illustrate the need for equitable disaster recovery. -
April 1, 2022
Addressing Small Town Needs With Preservation Planning
APA’s Urban Design & Preservation Division brought planning skills to the Town of Center, Colorado, in a pilot program called the Design-Preservation Rapid Assistance Team (D-PRAT). -
March 31, 2022
A Potential Solution to the Problem of Vacant Land in U.S. Cities
Uncovering JAPA: Analysis of Chicago's Large Lot Program to make neighborhoods more aesthetically pleasing and more equitable. -
March 28, 2022
Encouraging Physical Activity Through Traditional Neighborhood Development
This blog post provides an overview of traditional neighborhood development as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
March 28, 2022
Supporting Active Living Through Mixed-Use Developments
This blog post provides an overview of mixed-use development as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
March 24, 2022
Do Light Rail Stations Spur Gentrification?
Uncovering JAPA: Researchers explore the gentrification impacts of light rail stations. -
March 23, 2022
Leading the Firm: Advice from Women Business-Owners
A Q & A with two women planners who started their own businesses. Together they reflect on their personal career paths, the unique perspective women-owned businesses can bring, and their advice to the next generation of women planners. -
March 17, 2022
Political Partisanship and Transportation Reform
Uncovering JAPA: What role does partisanship play in transportation reform? -
March 15, 2022
From Mobility Hubs to Mobility-Oriented Development
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: What are mobility hubs? And how can planners use zoning and other land-use and development regulations to support mobility-oriented development? -
March 14, 2022
Is Zoning Helping or Hindering Office-to-Housing Conversions?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Do high office vacancy rates mean that office-to-housing conversions are inevitable? How does zoning affect opportunities for adaptive reuse projects? -
March 14, 2022
Planners’ Input on Broadband Sought by Biden Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is preparing rules for implementing new federal broadband programs authorized and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Planners are actively working with administration officials to ensure that any new regulations proposed to support implementation position communities to better plan for broadband. -
March 10, 2022
Harnessing Improvement Districts to Increase Physical Activity
This blog post provides an overview of improvement districts as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
March 10, 2022
Green Space Improvements Promote Destination Connectivity
This blog post provides an overview of creative placemaking as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
March 10, 2022
Connecting Destinations through Pedestrian-Oriented Design
This blog post provides an overview of pedestrian-oriented design as a planning approach to increase physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations. It is part of the Everyday Destinations series. -
March 10, 2022
The Costs of Wide Streets in the U.S.
Uncovering JAPA: America's streets are among the world's widest, what does this cost communities? -
March 8, 2022
Understanding Redlining and Its Impacts
Documentary explores the long-lasting impacts of redlining on communities. -
March 8, 2022
Leading Women in Planning
In Greensboro, North Carolina, three AICP-certified women discuss their personal journeys into planning and the value of AICP. -
March 3, 2022
Land-Use Characteristics Contributing to Region-Wide Housing Inequities
Uncovering JAPA: Authors examine 180 cities in Southern California to determine if changing residential land uses reduce housing inequities. -
March 2, 2022
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence in Planning
Findings from a recent APA survey demonstrate that the urban planning profession needs to understand and evaluate the risks and benefits of AI applications. -
February 25, 2022
Reflect | Act | Release
A Guide for the Idealist post from Rick Willson, FAICP that expands on the process of reflection in practice as it works both in the moment and after the fact. Action is on a scale that can go from listening to forgiving. Release refers to letting go of personal expectations and doing ones' best without the guarantee of the outcome; that is the work of the ethical and effective planner. -
February 24, 2022
How Planning Mandates Spur Florida's Climate Action
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the outcomes from climate mandates to address sea level rise in Florida. -
February 17, 2022
Examining the Impact of London's Mandatory Inclusionary Housing
Uncovering JAPA: Understanding the impact of mandatory inclusionary housing on the affordable housing stock in London, England. -
February 15, 2022
What Will the Third Stage of Your Planning Career Look Like?
APA member Eunice Roxann Read shares her personal career journey and gives insight into the resilience needed to continually adapt and thrive in the course of your work life. -
February 11, 2022
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2021
Highlights from the 2021 Annual Ethics Report and actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee.
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