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March 26, 2018
Innovations in Community Resilience for Planners and the Public
Using a CommunityViz scenario tool, planners and community members explored ways of becoming more hazard-resilient and engaging the community in decisions. -
February 6, 2018
Climate Adaptation: Climbing the Mountain Amid a Landslide
A new report assesses the current state of the climate adaptation field. Planner and author Jim Schawb says planners can bring their skills to the table and make a difference. -
January 15, 2018
Living on the Edge: Get to Know Your WUI
One-third of the U.S. population lives in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). It's important for planners to consider the WUI during the community planning process due to its direct link to potential wildfire disasters. -
December 14, 2017
A Planner's Close Encounter With Hurricane Irma
Mary Kay Peck, FAICP, chair of the APA Foundation board, shares her experience with Hurricane Irma and the work that will be done by the APA Foundation. -
September 24, 2017
New Report Offers Integrated Approach to Water
APA's PAS Report "Planners and Water" introduces the One Water approach and prepares planners and decision makers to lead and respond effectively to emerging water challenges. -
August 28, 2017
Tackle the Data Tsunami with APA Water Planning Network Tools
American Planning Association's newest Interest Group — the Water and Planning Network — provides periodic updates on current research, leading practices, and tools related to planning for water. -
July 30, 2017
Integrating Solutions: 2017 Community Planning Workshop in Howard Beach
The 2017 Community Planning Workshop brought planners together with Howard Beach, Queens, residents and stakeholders to identify strategies and approaches — including green infrastructure — for combating persistent flooding. -
June 4, 2017
Examining Resilience in Vermont After Hurricane Irene
Jim Schwab, FAICP, interviews Emily Seiple about her competition-winning paper on Waterbury, Vermont's recovery efforts after Hurricane Irene. -
June 4, 2017
Happy 10th Birthday to NOAA’s Digital Coast!
NOAA's Digitial Coast is turning 10. APA is a partner in this initiative, which brings tools and resources to coastal communities. -
May 6, 2017
Planning for Resilience
As the triple threats of climate change, rapid urbanization, and globalization exert pressure on cities, many of those places are looking to be more resilient — now and 25, 50, or 100 years from now. -
May 1, 2017
Planning Ahead for Disaster Recovery
FEMA recently released the Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Guide for Local Governments, which provides guidance and tools for local governments. -
March 21, 2017
A Planner's Resiliency Wish List for Congress
In recognition of Water Week, APA’s Hazards Planning Center Manager James C. Schwab, FAICP, outlines his water recommendations for Congress. -
March 21, 2017
Digital Coast Act: Protecting Our Coastal Communities
In a special Water Week guest post, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin makes the case for why planners must tell their representatives to support the Digital Coast Act. -
February 26, 2017
APA Part of New Collaboration to Promote Nature-Based Solutions
The Naturally Resilient Communities partnership has created a guide of nature-based solutions and related case studies of successful projects to help communities learn more and identify those solutions that might work best for them. -
January 30, 2017
Strategies for Flood Resilience in Queens: 2017 Community Planning Workshop
The 2017 APA Community Planning Workshop involves developing adaptive strategies to flooding in the low-lying Queens, New York, neighborhood of Howard Beach. -
January 24, 2017
Senate Committee Takes Early Action to Pass Digital Coast Act
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has taken quick action to approve the Digital Coast Act (S. 110), demonstrating that coastal data for planners is a priority. -
January 16, 2017
Making Natural Infrastructure Solutions Happen
Jim Schwab, manager of the APA Hazards Planning Center, summarizes a November 2016 workshop hosted by the Pew Charitable Trusts on overcoming policy and permitting challenges to implementing natural infrastructure solutions. -
September 28, 2016
How DO Planners Deal with Local Fracking?
JAPA article looks at how planner's are dealing with the dangers and problems created by local fracking. -
September 7, 2016
Can You Sue the Government for Climate Change Impacts?
APA's Hazards Planning Center discusses Jon Kusler's report on the government's legal liability for climate change impacts. -
August 28, 2016
The Environment Is Now Front and Center in Planning
The environment is now front and center in planning, writes Tom Daniels, author of "The Environmental Planning Handbook." -
July 21, 2016
Using Green Coastal Infrastructure to Address Resilience
Nicole Faghin, LEED AP, a coastal management specialist at Washington Sea Grant, writes about the Green Shores for Homes project. -
April 27, 2016
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Digital Coast Legislation
The Senate Commerce Committee has voted to advance the Digital Coast Act (S. 2325) out of committee. -
April 21, 2016
A Planner's Take on Houston Flooding
Dr. Samuel Brody, professor of marine biology and urban planning at Texas A&M, discusses the April 2016 flooding in Houston. -
April 18, 2016
Symbolic Honors for the Growing Field of Hazards Planning
Upon the occasion of his induction into FAICP, Jim Schwab reflects on the growth of the hazards planning field. -
March 30, 2016
Podcast: Building Coastal Resilience Through Capital Improvements Planning
A podcast discussion of the three-year project "Building Coastal Resilience through Capital Improvements Planning: Guidance for Practitioners." -
March 10, 2016
Planning for Resilience with HUD NDRC Grants
HUD has announced the final grants for the National Disaster Resilience Competition.
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