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Climate Justice
Climate solutions are often found at the local level. Follow examples from Texas on how communities have attempted to bridge the climate planning gap in this Journal of the American Planning Association article. The author argues that not planning for climate is a human rights and climate justice issue. The first step is to understand residents’ perceptions of climate change. Learn three strategies to make your climate planning more effective. |
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Is your community indifferent or resistant to planning for climate change? Be tactical in your approach. Learn tips for how to overcome climate pushback by reframing the conversation, highlighting bottom-line benefits, and cultivating ambassadors. |
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Incentives, agricultural easements, solar installation, and EVs are a few of the ways San Diego County is working to achieve its carbon neutral goals. Hear from Dahvia Lynch, AICP, director of Planning & Development Services on how the county’s climate action plan aims to exceed state targets. |
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The new Tribal and Indigenous Planning Division aims to empower, communicate, and educate about tribal and indigenous planning issues. The division welcomes tribal and indigenous planners, peoples, nations, and non-tribal partners. Become a strong advocate for planning in tribal and indigenous communities. Any APA member is welcome to join the division. |
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September 8: Conclusion of the first PAB comment period on the proposed revision to the 2022 Accreditation Standards.
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October 3 – 28: Registration for the fall AICP certification cycle opens; use the AICP Eligibility Pre-Check resources to see if you are eligible. |
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