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Planning for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
PAS Report 601by: Matthew Bucchin, AICP, Aaron Tuley, AICP July 01, 2022The climate crisis requires communities to mitigate future climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adapt the built and natural environments to the changes taking place, and planners are uniquely qualified to take a leadership role in building a climate-resilient future.Nonmembers$25.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00 -
Planners Can Lead the Zoning Reform Movement
How to push for ADUs, TOD, and pro-housing policy at every level of government, from expert and APA president-elect Angela D. Brooks, FAICP.by: Angela Brooks, FAICP June 29, 2022How to push for ADUs, TOD, and pro-housing policy at every level of government, from expert and APA president-elect Angela D. Brooks, FAICP. -
Climate-Resilient Floating Residences
Zoning Practice — February 2024by: Margaret Byerly Williams February 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice explores the climate-adaptive features of floating residences, describes the different types of floating residences and the regulatory barriers they face, explains how local jurisdictions typically regulate floating residences, and suggests some climate-smart zoning strategies for these structures.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00 -
Your Guide to NFTs, Cryptocurrency, and the Blockchain
The blockchain could have a big impact on city services — and the environment. Here's what planners need to know.by: Patrick Sisson June 27, 2022The blockchain could have a big impact on city services — and the environment. Here's what planners need to know. -
Decoding Zoning: How Machine-Readable Zoning Data Bridges Housing Gap
Open Zoning is democratizing zoning codes, allowing anyone to access them as simple visuals for any property or city in seconds, crowdsourcing new ways forward for the bottom-up response to the housing crisis.- Nneka Sobers
- Elizabeth Christoforetti
- Alyssa Brandt, AICP
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Revitalizing Communities: Housing as a Powerful New Tool
Case studies drawn from “struggling” communities—from a Florida suburb to rustbelt and gateway cities—demonstrate how proactive policies to expand mixed-income housing can serve as a powerful tool to achieve challenging equity, economic development, environmental, and placemaking community-wide goals.- Alison LeFlore, AICP
- David Dixon
- Eric Johnson
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The OTHER MN Code Everyone Is Talking About
This session will feature Rochester’s Unified Development Code and will provide strategies around how to reform local zoning to successfully encourage housing affordability/availability along with a real example of how to gain public support to advance planning best practices.- Ryan Yetzer
- Jenny Baker
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Immerse Yourself! Youth and XR Master Planning
Explore Mesa, Arizona's use of VR/MR to create new engagement strategies, starting with youth and civic planning. These immersive technologies bring abstract concepts like TOD and climate-adaptation to life, allowing for experiential understanding and participatory decision-making across diverse groups.- Sarah Bassett
- Nicholas Pilarski
- Bruce Meighen, AICP
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Imagine 2050: Scenario Planning for the MSP Region
The future is full of uncertainty that can paralyze today’s public actions. In this session, you will learn how the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council is exploring future scenarios to manage uncertainty and coordinate long-range policies and investments.- Dan Marckel
- Heather Sauceda Hannon, AICP
- Baris Gumus-Dawes
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A Business Case for Dropping Parking Minimums
In the smallest of towns and the biggest of cities, these new zoning reform policies help boost small businesses, promote housing development, and put people over parking.by: Jeff Spivak June 01, 2022In the smallest of towns and the biggest of cities, these new zoning reform policies help boost small businesses, promote housing development, and put people over parking.
How to Uncover and Honor LGBTQ+ History in the Built Environment
Kentucky and Maryland are the first states to use historical context studies to highlight places influential to the LGBTQ+ community — and drive planning efforts.by: Tatiana Walk-Morris May 20, 2022Kentucky and Maryland are the first states to use historical context studies to highlight places influential to the LGBTQ+ community — and drive planning efforts.
Introducing the New Tourism Economy
How communities that rely on tourism are courting new industries, highlighting cultural assets, and better supporting the people who live and work there year-round.by: Michelle McCue May 18, 2022How communities that rely on tourism are courting new industries, highlighting cultural assets, and better supporting the people who live and work there year-round.
Digital Twins 101
Developing an effective Digital Twin requires starting with the fundamentals: what, why, and how. In this course, you’ll learn about the benefits, standards, and capabilities of Digital Twins, illustrated by examples of use cases and case studies.- Adam Beck
- Sagar Shah, PhD, AICP
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Pattern Zones and Pre-Reviewed Homes
Zoning Practice — January 2024by: Richard Murphy, AICP, Melissa Milton-Pung January 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice explores how a pattern approach to zoning, incorporating pre-reviewed building plans, may help communities expand housing choice and affordability. It begins with a brief examination of historical precedents before outlining the key components of a pattern zoning program and highlighting potentially complementary strategies.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Solar@Scale: A Local Government Guidebook for Improving Large-Scale Solar Development Outcomes
Third Editionby: Alexsandra Gomez, David Morley, AICP December 21, 2023This updated guidebook is designed to help local government practitioners—including planners, economic development professionals, local government managers, and elected and appointed officials—make decisions that improve large-scale solar development outcomes. It contains eight related, but semi-independent, modules covering foundational concepts and opportunities to act.
A Passion for Planning and Social Justice
AAPI planner Chancee Martorell talks about raising the visibility of Thai and other immigrant communities, the three Ps of affordable housing, and dedication to “unwavering principle over political expediency.”by: Tippe Morlan, AICP April 28, 2022AAPI planner Chancee Martorell talks about raising the visibility of Thai and other immigrant communities, the three Ps of affordable housing, and dedication to “unwavering principle over political expediency.”
In Praise of the Humble Sidewalk
Nine experts on why accessible sidewalks are the best infrastructure investment communities can make.by: Steve Wright April 27, 2022Nine experts on why accessible sidewalks are the best infrastructure investment communities can make.
What Planners Need to Know about Big Data
Five applications and considerations to help you get started — and prioritize equity and privacy.by: Alexsandra Gomez April 18, 2022Five applications and considerations to help you get started — and prioritize equity and privacy.
New Federal Funding Sparks Surge in EV Legislation
As the new infrastructure law prompts action, state lawmakers call 2022 a “turning point” for electric vehicles.by: Alex Brown April 08, 2022As the new infrastructure law prompts action, state lawmakers call 2022 a “turning point” for electric vehicles.
6 Pandemic-Proof Ways to Engage Youth in Comprehensive Planning
From TikTok challenges to movie screenings, use these tips to connect with your community’s youngest residents.by: Rebecca Greenwald April 08, 2022From TikTok challenges to movie screenings, here's how to connect with your community’s youngest residents.
Planning for Urban Heat Resilience
PAS Report 600by: Ladd Keith, Sara Meerow April 06, 2022Planners seeking to increase their communities’ urban heat resilience can equitably prepare for and adapt to both chronic and acute heat risk through heat mitigation and management strategies.Nonmembers$0.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00
Designing Everyday Spaces for Playful Learning
PAS Memo 119by: Jennifer Vey, Juanita Morales December 01, 2023This edition of PAS Memo explains the concept of Playful Learning Landscapes and its impact on learning, public space revitalization, and social and civic engagement, highlighting cities that lead on playful learning and offering guidance to help planners implement playful learning throughout their own communities.Nonmembers$10.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00
Preserving Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing
Zoning Practice — December 2023by: Donald Elliott, FAICP December 01, 2023This issue of Zoning Practice addresses how local governments can use zoning to preserve the existing supply of older, modest home. It briefly summarizes housing market conditions that illustrate the importance of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) and presents a range of potential zoning strategies communities could use to slow the loss of NOAH.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Barrio Logan Prioritizes Heritage, Housing, and Health in New Plan
The long-awaited neighborhood plan focuses on environmental justice and affordable housing in one of San Diego's Mexican-American enclaves.by: Patrick Sisson March 31, 2022Driven by residents and activists, the long-awaited neighborhood plan focuses on environmental justice and affordable housing in one of San Diego's Mexican-American enclaves.
States Boost Broadband Access with Pandemic Relief Funds
How ARPA is powering local efforts to address infrastructure needs, spark economic development, and bridge the digital divide.by: Anna Read, AICP, Kelly Wert March 31, 2022How ARPA is powering local efforts to address infrastructure needs, spark economic development, and bridge the digital divide.
5 Practical Zoning Hacks for Missing Middle Housing
These thoughtful tweaks can help promote housing diversity and density in communities of all sizes.by: Kati Woock March 21, 2022These thoughtful tweaks can help promote housing diversity and density in communities of all sizes.
Federal Funding Bolsters Creative Solution to Local Economic Recovery
Providence, Rhode Island, is investing American Rescue Plan dollars in a new economic development strategy—and reinvigorating its struggling tourism industry through arts and culture.by: Michelle McCue March 10, 2022Providence, Rhode Island, is investing American Rescue Plan Act dollars in a new economic development strategy — and reinvigorating its struggling tourism industry through arts and culture.
AI in Planning: Why Now Is the Time
A new APA survey reveals how artificial intelligence can benefit planning — and what planners need to learn to make it happen. Here's where to start.by: Thomas Sanchez, AICP February 25, 2022A new APA survey reveals how artificial intelligence can benefit planning — and what planners need to learn to make it happen. Here's where to start.
Achieving Vision Zero in Practice
PAS Memo 118by: Elias Guseman, AICP, Michael Manzella, AICP, Lyndsey Scofield, AICP November 01, 2023This PAS Memo examines how Jersey City achieved its Vision Zero goal of zero traffic deaths in 2022 using mostly tactical, quick-build tools and a safe-system approach that engages multiple disciplines in instituting change.Nonmembers$10.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00
The Urgent Effort to Preserve Freedom Colonies and Black Settlements
A conversation about the challenges and importance of place-keeping with Andrea Roberts, Ph.D., founder of The Texas Freedom Colonies Project.by: Tatiana Walk-Morris February 14, 2022A conversation about the challenges and importance of place-keeping with Andrea Roberts, Ph.D., founder of The Texas Freedom Colonies Project.
How to Create Shovel-Worthy Infrastructure
A six-point framework for building equitable access to wellbeing.by: Xavier De Souza Briggs, Katya Smyth January 27, 2022A six-point framework for building equitable access to wellbeing.
Struggling Hotel Becomes Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
A nonprofit is using adaptive reuse, zoning tools, and a Housing First model to reduce homelessness in Massachusetts. Here's where they found the funding.by: Will Morgan January 13, 2022A nonprofit is using adaptive reuse, zoning tools, and a Housing First model to reduce homelessness in Massachusetts. Here's where they found the funding.
Using Generative AI to Draft Zoning Codes
Zoning Practice — October 2023by: Norman Wright, AICP October 01, 2023This issue of Zoning Practice introduces key concepts related to the common use of today’s generative AI models and then provides an overview of experiments done to test the current strengths and weaknesses for developing zoning policies at the local level.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Mastering Conflict for Effective Planning: Navigation and Resolution
This webinar will explore key skills needed to manage conflicts in planning work. It will focus on managing relationships and finding the best ways to design meetings for better planning outcomes.- Jennifer Raitt
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A New Legal Landscape for Billboard Regulations
The Supreme Court is scheduled to review another case at the intersection of signs and free speech. Here's how to create local ordinances that avoid legal issues, regardless of the decision.by: Daniel Mandelker December 02, 2021The Supreme Court is scheduled to review another case at the intersection of signs and free speech. Here's how to create local ordinances that avoid legal issues, regardless of the decision.
Smart Cities: Integrating Technology, Community, and Nature
PAS Report 599by: Petra Hurtado, PhD, Benjamin Hitchings, FAICP, David Rouse, FAICP December 01, 2021If deployed in the right ways, smart city technologies can help resolve the myriad challenges all communities face today. This PAS Report prepares planners to lead the way in ensuring equitable implementation of smart city innovations that enhance livability, sustainability, and resilience while fostering innovation, collaboration, and participatory co-creation.Nonmember price$25.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00
Music Policy and Planning
PAS QuickNotes 102by: Shain Shapiro September 01, 2023This edition of PAS QuickNotes outlines the components of a music audit and shares examples of how cities around the United States are using music to improve quality of life and achieve economic and social community goals.Nonmember price$10.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00
Equitable Zoning for Home Occupations
Zoning Practice — September 2023by: Jerry Adams, Kurt Schindler, AICP, John Wallace, Mark Wyckoff, FAICP, David Morley, AICP September 01, 2023This issue of Zoning Practice explores how zoning regulations can remove unintentional and inequitable barriers to working from home. It briefly examines the reasons why zoning reform is necessary before providing recommendations to help planners draft updated standards that better reflect existing conditions and advance equity in zoning.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Using Public Space to Expand Storytelling on the National Mall
New exhibit aims to increase representation by telling important stories of the nation.by: Dina WaltersA new temporary exhibit on the National Mall aims to balance protecting historic spaces while increasing opportunities for more stories to be shared.
Tulalip Tribes Take the Lead on Climate Action
“Being strong and resilient to change is already a part of who we are and how we live.”by: Ben Lubbers November 09, 2021“Being strong and resilient to change is already a part of who we are and how we live.”
Protecting Historically Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Neighborhoods and Business Districts
Zoning Practice — August 2023by: Darcie White, AICP August 01, 2023Establishing protective measures for historically disadvantaged and vulnerable neighborhoods and business districts requires a proactive, community-based approach. This issue of Zoning Practice outlines clear steps those who write, administer, and enforce zoning regulations can take to proactively protect these neighborhoods and business districts.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
A Community-Powered Plan for Cultural Preservation
From land to language, how Hilton Head Island's Gullah Geechee residents are working with planners to save their culture after generations of displacement.by: Philip Walker, FAICP October 14, 2021From land to language, how Hilton Head Island's Gullah Geechee residents are working with planners to save their culture after generations of displacement.
Lessons From Transportation Planners' Pivot to Virtual Engagement
Forced to innovate by the Covid-19 pandemic, experts say these public participation innovations are here to stay.by: Marisa Denker, Adrienne Zicklin Kanter, MSUP October 01, 2021Planners share their experience of shifting to virtual public engagement during the pandemic, noting that some of the changes are here to stay.
In Two Portlands, Climate Plans Lead to Climate Action
In Oregon and Maine, these same-name cities have cut emissions by 19 percent and 34 percent, respectively. And they're not stopping.by: Madeline Bodin September 23, 2021Implementation of climate action plans in Portland, Oregon, and Portland, Maine, is steadily moving the needle closer to their ambitious emissions reduction goals.
How to Overcome Local Pushback on Climate Action
From cost-benefit analyses to "climate ambassadors," communities are coming together to transcend this politically polarizing issue.by: Brian Barth September 16, 2021From cost-benefit analyses to "climate ambassadors," communities are coming together to transcend this politically polarizing issue.
What's Blocking an ADU Boom?
Accessory dwelling units are gaining national momentum, but these regulatory and financial hurdles still need to be cleared.by: Adina Solomon September 09, 2021Accessory dwelling units are gaining national momentum, but these regulatory and financial hurdles still need to be cleared.
Planning Accessible Communities
PAS Memo 117by: Jeannine Godwin, AICP July 01, 2023This PAS Memo explains the importance of planning and designing truly inclusive communities that engage people with disabilities and meet their accessibility and mobility needs.Nonmembers$10.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00
Using Faith-Based Land for Affordable Housing
Zoning Practice — July 2023by: Donald Elliott, FAICP, Marguerite Squyer, AICP Candidate July 01, 2023This issue of Zoning Practice explores the growing trend of developing transitional and permanent affordable housing on underused faith-based land. It examines the relationship between land supply and the housing crisis, the reasons why religious institutions are increasingly interested in development partnerships, and the zoning standards that can limit development opportunities.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Unlocking the Secrets of Image Creation with Generative AI
Unlock your ability to create the future of urban planning in this webinar. Learn how to wield AI for image creation from simple text prompts, expanding your toolkit and transforming your ideas into visual realities.Chicago, Illinois- David Wasserman, AICP
- Lian Plass, AICP
- Katherine Perrott
- Ann Dillemuth, AICP
- Sagar Shah, PhD, AICP
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ArcGIS Urban: Modifying the Settings of an Urban Model
In this course, you will learn about managing the Urban model settings and using 3D base layers to create a digital twin. The 3D base layers create a digital twin of your city in the model and become the foundation for your urban plans and projects.#9276737