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October 22, 2018
When Disaster Strikes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, recovery practitioners should be prepared for the intense legal challenges related to post-disaster land use. Thoughtful and transparent communication is critical for engaging post-disaster regulation. -
October 12, 2018
Hazard Mitigation Reforms Hitch a Ride on FAA Bill
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. -
September 26, 2018
The Latest in Resilience Resources from APA
Resilience, in all of its forms, is a key issue in planning. APA has been highlighting resources on the topic of resilience throughout the summer. Here is some of the latest in resilience resources. -
September 10, 2018
Planners Discuss the Barriers to Effective Drought Mitigation Planning
APA research associate Joseph DeAngelis, AICP, outlines the findings from APA's recent Drought Mitigation Planning Summit and Survey Report, and what it means for planners. -
August 8, 2018
Lessons from the One Water Summit
APA Research Associate Joe DeAngelis, AICP, reflects on lessons learned at the 2018 One Water Summit and previews APA's Water and Planning Connect conference. -
May 3, 2018
APA Foundation: Hurricane Katrina Recovery Assistance
The APA Foundation provides planning assistance to communities hit hard by natural hazards. Some of the first to be helped were in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. -
March 27, 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 7, 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 16, 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 15, 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 25, 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 29, 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 31, 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 5, 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 5, 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 7, 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 2, 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 22, 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 22, 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 27, 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 31, 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 25, 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 17, 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 29, 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 8, 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 29, 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 22, 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 28, 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 22, 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 19, 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 31, 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 11, 2016
Planning for Resilience with HUD NDRC Grants
HUD has announced the final grants for the National Disaster Resilience Competition.
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