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April 29, 2020
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping our communities and influencing many choices as a growing, but often unseen force. Elected officials, government administrators, planners, and allied professionals should have a strong understanding of the potential impacts and benefits posed by AI in their communities.
This edition of PAS QuickNotes offers examples of how AI can be used to help local governments make better-informed decisions, communicate more effectively, and improve public safety.
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
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NPC20 @ Home begins today! Follow along on social media with #NPC20atHome.
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY
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Helping planners access CARES Act information
We want to help make accessing programs and stabilization funds included in the CARES Act easy for planners. This new APA resource page outlines CARES Act guidance by category — and we will update this page as new information is released.
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RESOURCES
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Blog
Six ways planners can help local business in a crisis
Planners can help lay the groundwork for a faster and stronger recovery by responding to immediate community needs to help businesses survive the current disruptions. View six response strategies that can help your community weather the storm.
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Planning First Look
Protecting the public interest
Sean Maguire, AICP, discusses technologies and public meetings in this new Viewpoint. "If we fail to adapt, we risk losing trust in our work as planners." PLUS: " When You Can't Shelter at Home" explores how cities are working to keep unhoused populations safe. Continue to turn to Planning for new, weekly coverage of the pandemic, its impacts on communities, and how the planning profession is adapting.
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APA NEWS
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Apply for APA Foundation scholarships
Each year, the APA Foundation awards scholarships to attract the best and brightest to the planning profession, investing in students from historically underrepresented groups and with limited means. As COVID-19 continues to change our lives and our communities, we know that Foundation scholarships are more important than ever to students and our profession.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply beginning April 30.
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Connect with fellow students and industry experts
Hosted by the Student Representatives Council Executive Committee: Hear how students are navigating through the "new normal," and listen to industry experts on the planning job market and how they're tackling on-the-job challenges. Register before the event on May 16 at noon CT.
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Healthline and Feeding America: Stronger Scholarship
Healthline is looking for two undergraduates and two graduate students pursuing the advancement of food security, food distribution, nutrition access, and the availability of healthy food. Submit your application by April 30.
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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