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APA NEWS |
2019 Great Places in America
The 2019 Great Places in America demonstrate the value that planning brings to communities.
This year's Great Streets, Neighborhoods, and Public Spaces make their communities more equitable, accessible, welcoming, and environmentally and economically sustainable for residents and visitors alike. |
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2019 Great Neighborhoods
Great Neighborhoods are cherished by the people who live, work, and play within their borders. We recognize the 2019 Great Neighborhoods for meeting the diverse needs of their inhabitants and promoting community involvement, security, prosperity, and sustainability. |
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2019 Great Public Spaces
Great Public Spaces provide a social gathering space and foster a sense of community. They bring energy and vitality to their surrounding neighborhoods or nearby downtown with green space, public art, and community events. |
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2019 Great Streets
Great Streets accommodate a variety of needs: driving, parking, walking, biking, transit, and more. Pleasing design, updated infrastructure, landscaping, and architecture create a safe and pleasant space, supporting and strengthening businesses and the entire community. |
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY |
Planners' Day on Capitol Hill
Today is Planners' Day on Capitol Hill, APA's signature advocacy event of the year, and right now your fellow planners are speaking with their legislators about critical funding for transportation and community development and policies that support a smarter transportation future. You can join them and make your voice heard on important planning issues. Follow along with your colleagues on the Hill with #APAPolicy19.
Tell your senators to support increases in transportation and community development funding.
Tell Congress what you want to see in the next surface transportation law. |
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RESOURCES |
5 Keys to Igniting Your Job Search
Frustration is common for many job seekers, no matter where you're at in your career. The CEO and Creative Joy Director of Career Unicorns, Samorn Selim, shares five key strategies you can use to make the job search much easier. |
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APA MEMBERSHIP |
Five ways to renew your APA membership
Is your APA membership due to expire on September 30? If you're not sure, check "Membership paid through date" below. Here are five fast ways to renew and stay with APA:
- Online at My APA
- Call 312-431-9100
- Fax 312-786-6700
- Return your invoice by mail
- Enroll in APA's Direct Debit program
Questions? Call 312-431-9100 or email customerservice@planning.org. |
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PREPAY APA |
If your organization's fiscal year ends on September 30, use all of this year's resources and free up money in next year's budget by prepaying APA membership dues with unspent FY 2019 funds. Contact an APA customer service associate for details.
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Great Places in America illustration by John Dykes |
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Send questions or comments about Interact to interact@planning.org.
Interact is a member e-newsletter of the American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners. |
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