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August 8, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: If cities want to attract new residents and planners want those residents to thrive, a coordinated response to bed bugs is necessary.
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August 6, 2019
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Negotiation skills are a must for planning managers, both inside the office and in the community.
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August 6, 2019
State legislation is a part of housing reform. Here are APA's actions for the states.
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August 2, 2019
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.
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August 1, 2019
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.
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July 25, 2019
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.
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July 22, 2019
Meeting facilitation is a vital skill for planners' career success, but it takes a lot of practice to learn the key techniques.
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July 18, 2019
Does JAPA publish methods papers? The short answer is yes, but not all types.
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July 15, 2019
APA remembers former APA and AIP President Robert Einsweiler, FAICP.
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July 11, 2019
Read about the three key housing crisis takeaways for planners in the new National League of Cities Housing Task Force report, Homeward Bound.
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July 11, 2019
International topics have a substantial presence in the Journal of the American Planning Association — a role likely to increase in a globalizing world.
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July 9, 2019
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: New planning managers need to know when to let go and when to step up.
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July 1, 2019
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.
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July 1, 2019
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.
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June 27, 2019
The Journal of the American Planning Association adheres to scholarly practices in choosing, editing, and publishing articles that address critical issues in planning practice.
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June 20, 2019
What does it take to get an article accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Planning Association?
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June 14, 2019
The AICP Ethics Case of the Year provides a basis for ethics training based on real-life planning issues.
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June 13, 2019
One of APA's partners, Enterprise, describes its work in the arena of housing affordability and accessibility.
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June 13, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: The latest edition of the Journal of the American Planning Association commemorates the life of professor, planner, architect, and JAPA editor David Godschalk, FAICP.
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June 6, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: The Journal of the American Planning Association 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.
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May 30, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: Revisit Kevin Lynch's 1960 book The Image of the City and find relevance and new insights in his ideas about cognitive mapping.
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May 23, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: In 1979, Neil Smith reconsidered the foundations of gentrification, pinpointing the flow of capital that continues to reshape city centers today.
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May 21, 2019
Clovis, California's Cottage Home Program for affordable housing is expanding throughout the city.
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May 13, 2019
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.
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April 26, 2019
APA remembers former AICP President Carol Thomas, FAICP.
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April 22, 2019
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.
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April 17, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: 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.
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April 10, 2019
Uncovering JAPA: A special issue of JAPA honors planner and academic Kevin Lynch and explores why his work still matters.
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April 8, 2019
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Be on the lookout for obstacles and ordeals that can help you be a more resilient planning professional.
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March 18, 2019
The American Institute of Certified Planners is invaluable to all planners as they establish, grow, and excel in their careers.
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March 5, 2019
Remembering former APA Executive Director Frank So, FAICP.
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March 4, 2019
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2018.
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February 11, 2019
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.
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January 29, 2019
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.
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January 8, 2019
In Memoriam: former APA president Bruce W. McClendon, FAICP.
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January 8, 2019
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.
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November 7, 2018
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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October 26, 2018
State and local ballot measures are driving voters to the polls this fall. We are watching some key planning-related measures that could have an impact on your community.
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October 16, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Exploring the other side of being too busy. What does the lack of job responsibilities mean for your career?
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October 12, 2018
Congressional legislation reauthorizing the FAA included important reforms that promote hazard mitigation and resiliency. The legislation marks one of the most sweeping changes to federal hazard programs in years.
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October 5, 2018
Angela Cleveland, AICP, shares 10 reasons why volunteering is a good career move.
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October 4, 2018
Funding for our parks, green spaces, and the National Park Service are on Congress's agenda. APA is calling on planning advocates to ensure these vital spaces and sources of funding will be protected.
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September 12, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Practical tips on how to manage the pressures of professional practice to avoid overwork.
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August 13, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Tips for planners on how to be effective change-makers. Take a broad view of the change process and your role.
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July 25, 2018
Ohio State University students and faculty explore ways of planning to improve the lives of individuals with autism.
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July 24, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Useful anxiety in your planning practice deepens you and reminds you of the importance of choices.
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July 19, 2018
i-Tree Landscape is a free geographic tool that uses tree information to aid local and regional planning for more resilient communities.
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July 10, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Tips for planners entering into management.
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June 5, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" post: Answers to common questions about mentoring. Mentors can help you interpret events, reflect on your practice, make decisions, and see the bigger picture.
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May 16, 2018
A "Guide for the Idealist" blog post: An important career management ability is to see circumstances and issues through your supervisor’s eyes. They are not only managing you, they are managing a process.
