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April 7, 2021 |
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This week, NPC21 takes over Interact. Join the planning community May 5–7 to share experiences, address challenges, and get ideas designed for today's needs. |
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ACTIONABLE EDUCATION |
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Actionable Education
Energizing and empowering program
This year's program is immersive and engaging — focusing on issues that will help you best anticipate the needs of your community as our world continues to change.
Preparing you to anticipate and successfully adapt to the needs of today's rapidly changing world, the program is built on six core areas.
- Emerging Transportation and Infrastructure
- Leveraging Rapid Technological Planning
- Addressing a Legacy of Inequality
- COVID Recovery and Reinvention
- Practice Innovation
- Resilient Planning in a Changing Climate
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Hear from experts and peers on health and land use, creating equitable public spaces, addressing broadband issues, 3D modeling, data-driven decision making, building effective partnerships, implementing agile planning processes, combating extreme heat, nature-based solutions, and more. |
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From traditional live education sessions to short-burst learning opportunities and on-demand learning choices, you'll find experiences that fit your style of learning. |
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NPC21 Welcomes Valerie Jarrett and Jack Dangermond
The NPC21 lineup continues to grow, and we're thrilled to announce two of the most celebrated innovators in the profession: Valerie Jarrett — former Commissioner of Planning and Development in Chicago and Senior Advisor to President Obama — and Jack Dangermond — Founder and President of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). Get inspired by these keynote speakers at NPC21. |
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CONNECTIONS AND EXPERIENCES |
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NPC21 Connect
Immerse yourself in the all-new NPC21 Connect virtual environment where you'll be able to connect with friends and colleagues, meet new people and engage 1:1 with other attendees and speakers. You'll get to create your own mini-me avatar to wander the NPC21 Connect space, find people, play games and more.
This will be an experience like no other where you'll be able to bring your real voice to the virtual environment. Get ready to mingle, socialize, and build meaningful relationships. |
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Meetups and wellness
From wellness activities, to topic-based meetups for discussing key planning topics of the day, to opportunities to connect with APA and AICP staff, to division events, you'll find many can't-miss experiences outside of the education sessions.
Missing travel? Although we can't be together in person in Boston, we're bringing a bit of Boston-area planning to life straight from your screen of choice. Get a feel for this historic and boundary-pushing region with locally-produced content with key takeaways to apply to your town. |
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Career Center
Beyond learning marketable skills, we've put together a slew of resources for attendees at all stages of their careers to take the next step.
You can brush up on preparing for the job search and learning how to network or hear from planners who have started their own businesses and join topic-based learning circles. Plus attend the resume clinic and education sessions focused on your personal growth. |
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Deadline extended for ePosters
Calling all students: You still have a chance to become part of the NPC21 program, and have your session become an APA Learn course! APA is looking for ePosters that showcase new engagement techniques to target underrepresented populations in the planning process. The new deadline is TOMORROW, April 8 at Noon (CT). |
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There's so much awaiting you at NPC21. We can't wait to "see" you next month. |
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APA NEWS |
APA Elections
Make an impact by becoming an APA leader
APA seeks leadership that represents communities we serve — we are seeking diversity in demographics, perspectives, geography, and experience among a new group of leaders for the organization. Nominate yourself for positions on the APA Board of Directors, AICP Commission, Student Representatives Council, or with chapters, their sections, and divisions. Nominations close May 15.
Kurt Christiansen, FAICP, nominating chair and APA's immediate past president, discusses the value of leadership — and outlines the ways APA has made getting involved easier than ever. |
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