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APA NEWS |
Planning With Diverse Communities
As the United States becomes more diverse, both opportunities and challenges arise. Planning With Diverse Communities from Planning Advisory Service offers information and tools to help planners better engage diverse groups in the planning process and improve quality of life for all community residents.
Don't forget — APA members may download all PAS reports published since 1994, on topics ranging from big data to urban agriculture, for free. In fact, the entire suite of PAS resources is available to members at no cost. Take a minute to check out PAS Memo, a digital newsletter with case studies and links to learn more, and QuickNotes, plain-English overviews of planning basics to inform public officials and engaged citizens. |
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Take the diversity and inclusion survey
APA members who identify as full- or part-time practitioners are invited to take a Planning Practitioner Diversity Climate Survey, jointly conducted by APA, the APA Diversity Committee, and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Planners of Color Interest Group. The results will guide development of resources to promote diverse and inclusive environments where planners work and provide a benchmark for measuring progress. |
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The Georgetown University Master's in Urban & Regional Planning prepares you with the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to effectively and responsibly shape the communities of tomorrow. Take a closer look at our part-time program. |
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE |
What connects us?
Inspiration will connect us at NPC19 in San Francisco, April 13–16, as we listen to two incredible keynote speakers. Violinist and social justice advocate Vijay Gupta will open the conference and documentarian Brett Culp will close. Both will leave you energized and motivated.
Look forward to great speakers and expert presenters throughout NPC19's 230-session educational program. Register by February 13 to take advantage of the early-bird rate and make sure you are part of the action. |
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Guide to teaching ethics in planning
Planners have an obligation to look out for the public interest, but what is in the public interest? It may not always be easy to determine. The AICP Ethics Committee developed a teaching rubric — a framework and suggested classroom approaches and resources — for instructors interested in exploring the topic of ethics with planning students. The downloadable resource may also be used by chapter Professional Development Officers and others helping members prepare for the AICP Certification Exam. |
Planner Profile: Michael DiPasquale, AICP, AIA
Meet Michael DiPasquale, executive director of the UMass Amherst Design Center, a collaboration between the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, several university departments, and the UMass agricultural extension center. DiPasquale also founded "Make-It Springfield," a collaborative makerspace in the downtown business district. |
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Planning Puerto Rico's future
In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria left Puerto Rico reeling. A new blog post by Ivis García, AICP, PhD, details the island's devastation and analyzes the pros and cons of recovery plans dealing with housing, economic development, and infrastructure. |
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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Work for APA
Several staff positions are open at APA:
- New! Senior Accountant (Chicago)
- New! IT Generalist (Chicago)
- New! Research KnowledgeBase Intern (Chicago); apply by February 22
- Meetings Manager (Chicago)
- Deputy Research Director (Chicago); apply by February 1.
- Instructional Design Manager (Chicago)
Also open are two Washington-based fellowships focused on Great Places in America. Apply for both by February 11. |
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