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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. -
April 5, 2019
Why NPC Is My Favorite Event of the Year — And How It Keeps Getting Better
Planner John Reinhardt looks forward to the National Planning Conference as a highlight of his professional calendar. Here's why. -
April 5, 2019
Brett Culp: Acclaimed Filmmaker, NPC19 Closing Speaker
The 2019 National Planning Conference wraps up with a stimulating keynote address from Brett Culp, acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur. -
April 3, 2019
JAPA — Why You Should Read It
JAPA's new editor, Ann Forsyth, outlines the value of APA's scholarly journal in helping link planning practitioners and researchers. -
April 3, 2019
Planning and Wildfire in the Wildland-Urban Interface
Planners have important roles to play in shaping communities that are safer and more resilient to wildfire. A new PAS Report shows the way. -
April 2, 2019
48 Hours to Explore in San Francisco
If you have 48 hours (or less) in San Francisco during NPC19, let this serve as your tour guide to the Golden Gate City. -
April 1, 2019
Officials Celebrate Great Planning and Great Places
One of the benefits of APA's Great Places in America program is engagement with local, state, and federal elected officials. -
March 29, 2019
A New Planning Partnership Brings Art to Public Spaces
Forecast Public Art is collaborating with APA to identify and address gaps at the intersection of public art and planning practice. -
March 28, 2019
Student Sunday at NPC19
Check out NPC19’s #StudentSunday activities that are tailored to career development, post-graduation transition into the “real world,” and other fun, student-centric sessions and events. -
March 26, 2019
The Road to FAICP – A Woman’s Perspective
APA’s Women and Planning Division has committed to the goal of inducting women into the AICP College of Fellows at the same rates as men by the year 2040. -
March 22, 2019
Vijay Gupta: Violinist, Activist, NPC19 Opening Keynote Speaker
Vijay Gupta, opening keynote speaker at the 2019 National Planning Conference, embodies APA’s mission of Creating Great Communities for All. -
March 19, 2019
Dive Right In to NPC19’s Interactive Sessions
Expand your professional perspective with our expert-led debates and interactive sessions at NPC19. -
March 18, 2019
(Kind of) Speaking Clearly on the Job
"Guide for the Idealist" blog post: For planners, a careful choice of words conveys meaning and communicates confidence in your recommendations. -
March 18, 2019
Enhancing the Value of the AICP Credential
The American Institute of Certified Planners is invaluable to all planners as they establish, grow, and excel in their careers. -
March 12, 2019
Mix, Meet, and Mingle: Your NPC19 Networking Cheat Sheet
Mix, meet, and mingle your way through 2019 National Planning Conference networking events in San Francisco. -
March 4, 2019
Elevate Your Career at NPC19's Career Zone
Invest in your future with Career Zone opportunities at the 2019 National Planning Conference, available to all current or future job seekers. -
March 4, 2019
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2018
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2018. -
February 22, 2019
Your Top 7 Can’t Miss Activities at NPC19
Check out seven of the most out-of-the-box events coming up at the 2019 National Planning Conference in San Francisco. -
February 13, 2019
Shape APA Policy Guides on Equity, Housing, and Surface Transportation
APA members are invited to comment on draft APA policy guides on equity, housing, and surface transportation. The authors of each guide discuss the ideas behind each guide and offer tips for how to make the most of the member comment period. -
February 12, 2019
APA Learn: Planning Education from A to Z
Find an alphabet's worth of ideas and insights on important topics at APA's online education platform, APA Learn. -
February 11, 2019
Do You Plan With Caution or Courage — or Both?
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: In the career of every planner, there is tension between personal hopes and preferences and the constraints of the process. -
February 4, 2019
Five Great Places to Visit in the Bay Area During NPC19
Be sure to see these five Great Places in America in the Bay Area during the 2019 National Planning Conference. -
January 29, 2019
Four Plans for Shaping the Future of Puerto Rico
A summary of four plans that will shape Puerto Rico’s response to the urgent humanitarian needs of the island’s residents after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. -
January 29, 2019
Expanding California's Leadership in Diversifying the Planning Profession
What does diversity and inclusion mean to APA, the planning profession, and planners' efforts to address diversity, inclusion, and equity in planning? Hear from two planners about the road to progress in California. -
January 8, 2019
Did I Take the Wrong Job?
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: What to do when you start a new job with high expectations and smack up against a reality that is much more complicated. -
January 7, 2019
Introducing the NPC19 Program
NPC19's robust educational program covers emerging issues, new trends, and best practices in planning. Here’s what you’ll experience over four days in San Francisco. -
December 20, 2018
APA's Best of 2018
The best of 2018 in APA online content. -
December 20, 2018
APA’s Impact on the 115th Congress
A look back at the ways that APA advocacy made a difference in the 115th Congress. -
December 13, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Equity in Delaware
The Planners4Health project in Delaware leveraged the work of the Kent County Plan4Health initiative to scale equitable interventions across the state. -
December 12, 2018
Join APA Today and Save Big on NPC19
Not an APA member but considering attending the 2019 National Planning Conference? You’ll want to read this. -
November 26, 2018
APA Interest Group Incorporates Public Schools into Community Planning
The APA Public Schools Interest Group looks to improve equity by creating stronger linkages between the planning profession and public school districts. -
November 23, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Building Capacity in Kansas
The Planners4Health project in Kansas supported integrating planning strategies into established public health coalitions. -
November 20, 2018
Picking the Path to Your Next Promotion
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Positioning yourself for a promotion requires forethought. If the timing is good and you're ready, here are three approaches. -
November 20, 2018
Three Issues Congress Must Grapple With in Lame Duck Session
The final act of the 115th Congress is under way and the “lame duck” session has a number of pending issues and imminent deadlines, including appropriations, the Farm Bill, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). -
November 20, 2018
APA Ambassador Leads Florida Students in Mock Council Meeting for Planning Month
APA Ambassador Kim Glas-Castro, AICP, celebrated National Community Planning Month with a mock council meeting at Palm Springs Middle School in Florida. -
November 13, 2018
AICP Candidate Pilot Program: Year One by the Numbers
The AICP Candidate Pilot program provides planners fresh out of college an opportunity to pursue AICP Certification while they gain their professional planning experience. -
November 8, 2018
Plan4Health Success Story: Planning in a Time of Health Inequity
The Planning for Health Convening for Southern California brought together planners and public health professionals to forge alliances for community health. -
November 7, 2018
10 Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections
The 2018 Midterm Elections delivered historic firsts and set the stage for shifts in power likely to affect legislative outcomes on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures nationwide. APA reviews the key takeaways.
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