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September 20, 2022
Five+ Federal Infrastructure Programs Every Planner Should Know
The passage of the landmark Bipartisan Infrastucture Law saw the largest direct investment in community planning in a century. Here are 5 new or expanded programs created by BIL that every planner should know about right now. -
August 23, 2022
Ralph Willmer Named AICP Ethics Officer
Longtime APA member Ralph Willmer, FAICP, has been hired as the new AICP Ethics Officer following the retirement of Jim Peters, FAICP. -
July 26, 2022
APA Congratulates Successful May 2022 AICP Examinees
APA congratulates those who successfully completed the May 2022 AICP Certification Exam. These members may use the AICP Candidate designation until they earn the full AICP credential. -
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. -
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. -
February 11, 2022
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2021
Highlights from the 2021 Annual Ethics Report and actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee. -
January 28, 2022
Disciplinary Actions for Ethical Misconduct
Two recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in December 2021. -
December 16, 2021
Lead and Inspire with Purpose: AICP Code of Ethics Update
AICP President Mitchell J. Silver details the 2021 updates to the AICP Code of Ethics. -
November 19, 2021
Moonlighting Planner's AICP Credential Revoked
Moonlighting, when prohibited by employers, can result in revocation of your AICP credential. -
November 4, 2021
White House Embraces Federal Zoning Reform Provision
New federal support for zoning reform is in President Biden's Build Back Better framework thanks to planners' advocacy. White House leaders recently made the case for why tackling zoning and housing supply challenges is at the center of the President's economic agenda. -
October 6, 2021
APA Calls For Essential Climate Action
APA joins the call for increasing emission reduction limits with more than 60 other professional organizations ahead of COP26. -
August 4, 2021
Pro-Planning Infrastructure Bill Poised to Clear Senate Hurdle
Planners' infrastructure priorities will hit an important milestone later this week (August 4, 2021) when the Senate passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill. -
July 13, 2021
States Take Aim at Carbon Emissions and Climate Consequences
State governments are finding new ways to amplify local and regional planning efforts that take aim at curbing harmful carbon emissions and ensuring climate impacts do not disproportionately burden underserved communities. Here is a look at some actions states are taking to help communities secure net-zero futures. -
May 21, 2021
A Code of Ethics For Today's Planners
The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct articulates shared values and how these should be applied in planning practice. The Code is being updated to reflect the needs of today's planners and members are invited to share their comments. -
May 12, 2021
Equity, Technology, and Infrastructure: What Got Planners Talking at NPC21
Read about the planning issues that got NPC21 attendees buzzing online. From micro-mobility to advancing equity to the impact of the built environment on mental and physical well-being, NPC21 covered the issues planners are addressing in today's communities. -
April 2, 2021
Federal Housing Bill Creates New Support and Incentives For Planning
A bipartisan bill that would empower planners to reform zoning and development codes, create housing action plans, and modernize regulatory structures has been introduced in Congress. -
March 25, 2021
Return of Congressional Earmarks Marks New Funding Opportunity For Planners
Earmarks are back on Capitol Hill, giving planners a new pathway for securing funding for critical projects. APA's Jason Jordan breaks down what planners need to know to secure federal support for transportation project earmarks. -
December 29, 2020
Planners' Activism Spurred Congress to Act for Communities
Despite an unusually contentious and unpredictable two-year session, the 116th Congress acted on several long-time APA legislative priorities. -
December 18, 2020
Do Planners Know Plan Integration Can Improve Local Resilience?
APA is partnering on a research project that asks planners what they think of planning integration and its potential for building community resilience. -
December 16, 2020
Planners Poised to Play Prominent Role in Presidential Transition
Planners are advising President-elect Joe Biden's transition team, which could mean more opportunities to build federal support for planning and planning-related programs in the next four years. -
December 4, 2020
A Path to an Enlightened Planning Future
Incoming AICP President Mitchell Silver outlines upcoming changes to the AICP certification program that represent continued evolution and relevance to the needs of planners and communities. -
November 24, 2020
APA Ambassadors Adapt During COVID-19 With Self-Guided Tours
Meagan Booth, an APA Ambassador in Utah, has been exploring ways to continue teaching children about planning in the midst of the pandemic. -
November 19, 2020
How APA Members Can Understand JAPA's Value
How can we measure success for the Journal of the American Planning Association? -
November 13, 2020
AICP Digital Credentials: A New Benefit for an Online World
Tips for making the most of the AICP digital credential. -
September 30, 2020
Maintaining Advocacy Momentum: Three Steps for Planners
Three ways planners can keep up the advocacy momentum for the remainder of 2020. -
August 19, 2020
Centering Planning in the Federal Surface Transportation Debate
With the nation's current surface transportation law set to expire next month, APA Policy Director Jason Jordan explores the path to reauthorization legislation and the status of key planning priorities. -
July 15, 2020
Four Communities to Receive CPAT Assistance Virtually
APA's CPAT program goes virtual to offer assistance to DeSoto, Missouri; East Biloxi, Mississippi; Port Arthur, Texas; and Ponce, Puerto Rico. -
June 29, 2020
Strengthening a Sense of Community Through Arts and Culture
APA’s Arts and Planning Interest Group is working to establish a more formal partnership between planners and artists with the help of Sue Mobley, a new visiting fellow. -
June 10, 2020
Planning’s First Domestic Research Agenda Targets Timely Priorities
FutureShape, from the APA Foundation, is the first domestic research agenda for the planning profession. -
May 7, 2020
Will Congress Deliver the Relief Communities Need to Avoid Fiscal Calamity?
Communities are facing mounting fiscal pressures as expenditures skyrocket and revenues quickly dry up. APA has joined with leading national organizations to urge Congress to provide robust, flexible relief for municipalities and states now. -
May 2, 2020
Moving Forward: Highlights from Day Three of NPC20 @ Home
Enjoy highlights from day three of NPC20 @ Home, exploring how the planning profession is moving forward. -
April 30, 2020
Data, Technology, & Engagement: Highlights from Day Two of NPC20 @ Home
Day two of NPC20 @ Home highlighted data, technology, and engagement. -
April 30, 2020
Housing, Resiliency, & Equity: Highlights from Day One of NPC20 @ Home
Day one of NPC20 @ Home flew by — catch up on some highlights about housing, resiliency, and equity. -
April 23, 2020
The Generalist Journal and Its Value for Planning
JAPA articles grapple with concerns of broad interest and make contributions that can transform the wider domain of knowledge. -
March 31, 2020
A Q&A With Houston's Top Women in Planning
In celebration of Women's History Month, two women who hold top Houston planning positions discuss their work and aspirations. -
March 12, 2020
More Than Articles: Review Essays in JAPA (Nerd Alert:Technical Details)
Get tips on writing a great review essay for the Journal of the American Planning Association. -
February 28, 2020
Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2019
AICP Ethics Officer James Peters, FAICP, reports on ethics cases from 2019. -
January 16, 2020
JAPA in the Information Age (Nerd Alert: Technical Details)
What is the role of the Journal of the American Planning Association in the information age? Editor Ann Forsyth looks at the new information landscape. -
December 3, 2019
Planning Ethics: What Could Be Wrong About Accepting a Gift?
The holidays are a time for giving and receiving. The AICP Code of Ethics is a professional planner's guide to making the right decisions about accepting gifts. -
November 20, 2019
APA Leaders Deepen Connection to Academic Planning at 2019 ACSP Conference
APA leaders participated in a variety of learning opportunities and meetings at the 2019 conference of the American Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) in Greenville, South Carolina. -
October 1, 2019
Seal of Expertise, Credibility, and Ethics: Benefits of AICP Certification
APA Board member Wendy Shabay, AICP, finds that there's a direct correlation between the AICP credential and the success her firm has had building relationships with local communities. -
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 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 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. -
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
A JAPA Special Edition: The Enduring Legacy of David Godschalk
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. -
June 10, 2019
Expanding Equity: "Stonewall Did That For Me"
APA member Michael Levine, AICP, shares his personal experience of the 1969 Stonewall uprising.
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