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We are elated by the tremendous response to our first-ever digital NPC experience. Thank you to all those in the planning community who joined us for this three day + Career Zone event. APA was thrilled to be able to bring together experts to share their knowledge and provide opportunities for our community to connect.
Take a look back at the event or see what you missed out on!
NPC20 @ Home Collection
If you missed NPC20 @ Home, we've got great news! You can still gain access to all the session recordings in APA Learn. Get the tools you need to face the changing world of planning. Plus, the collection includes more than 25 CM credits. |
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY |
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The economic state of the states
As calls on the federal government to support states and localities increase, take a look at the economic state of the states — and why planners are so critical to response and recovery. |
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Blog
Safely reopening retail districts
Business cannot resume as usual, even as states and local jurisdictions begin to reopen. Now is the time to design safe conditions for retailer and customer reentry that can help prevent COVID-19 transmission and support long-term property stabilization. |
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Interview
Connecting epidemiology and planning
Dr. Jennifer Horney, epidemiologist and disaster researcher at the University of Delaware, brings her expertise to some pressing public health questions: How can planners protect themselves when working onsite during the pandemic? How might planners serve as allies to medical and public health professionals? APA's Jo Peña talks with Dr. Horney about these issues and more. |
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Blog
Strategies to respond to regulation rollbacks
What should planners do when the pandemic puts pressure on officials to ease planning-related regulations? Benjamin Hitchings, FAICP, offers seven sound, ethical suggestions — without exceeding statutory authority or compromising longer-term planning visions. |
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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APA Student Town Hall
In this webinar 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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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. The deadline to apply is June 12. |
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Paid fellowship with the APA Urban Design and Preservation Division
The APA Urban Design and Preservation Division is offering a paid summer fellowship to emerging professionals in the fields of urban design and historic preservation. Fellows will network with senior leadership professionals and contribute to division outreach activities. Apply by May 18. |
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Virtual APA Data Jam
Collaborate with civic tech thinkers in an interactive workshop on focused on metadata standards for planning. Join us on Friday, May 15 — limited spots are available! |
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Planner
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO |
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP |
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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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