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4 Data-Driven Tips for Regulating Short-Term Rentals
STRs like AirBnB can generate local tax revenue — but only if municipalities identify them. Here's how.by: Nick Del Pego November 04, 2022STRs like Airbnb can generate local tax revenue — but only if municipalities identify them. Here's how. -
Eliminating Map-to-Text Discrepancies
Zoning Practice — October 2024by: Jonah Pellecchia, Melissa Hayashida October 01, 2024What happens when a zoning map doesn't match the zoning text? This issue of Zoning Practice explores the prevalence, political and legal implications, and types of map-to-text discrepancies. It concludes with recommended actions local planners and public officials can take to eliminate this problem. -
Transform Car-Centric Planning into Pedestrian Streets with AI
Viral Twitter sensation @betterstreetsai is changing streets — and minds — with DALL-E 2, a new artificial intelligence tool.by: Lindsay NiemanViral Twitter sensation @betterstreetsai is changing streets — and minds — with DALL-E 2, a new artificial intelligence tool. -
Planning for Biophilic Cities
PAS Report 602by: James Brown, Helen Santiago Fink October 01, 2022A biophilic city connects the science of biophilia — humans’ innate love of and need for contact with nature — and the practice of planning to create built environments that support physical and mental well-being, ecosystem health, and economic sustainability.Nonmembers$25.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00 -
Hurricane Recovery Fails the Financially Vulnerable
Based on a decade of data from Hurricane Sandy, two New York City planners explore the inequities of disaster mitigation and recovery — and what needs to change to prevent climate gentrification.by: Donovan Finn, PhD, Thaddeus PawlowskiBased on a decade of data from Hurricane Sandy, two New York City planners explore the inequities of disaster mitigation and recovery — and what needs to change to prevent climate gentrification. -
Zoning Reform Creates New Model for Smart Growth in Walla Walla, Washington
How the rural city eliminated single-family-only zoning, legalized ADUs, and relaxed parking minimums to promote housing diversity.by: Patrick Sisson September 21, 2022The rural city eliminated single-family-only zoning, legalized ADUs, and relaxed parking minimums to promote housing diversity. Here's how planners helped get it done. -
Launch an Ethical Ag-Tech Program with These 6 Tips
Controlled-environment agriculture can support local food systems, prioritize equity, and build trust.by: Michelle McCue September 20, 2022Controlled-environment agriculture can support sustainable food systems, prioritize equity, and build trust. -
State Limits on Local Zoning: By the Numbers
by: David Morley, AICPOver the past 10 years, many states have adopted laws that preempt aspects of local zoning authority. Some of these laws aim to increase housing supply, while others establish protections for specific nonresidential uses. Keeping up with these changes is challenging but necessary for planners. -
Doing Public Participation Better
Zoning Practice — September 2024by: Anika Lemar September 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice recounts some key flaws of typical public participation processes and, more importantly, proposes some solutions. Some of the proposals described here can be adopted and implemented by city, town, and county staff and commissioners. Others will require changes to state enabling legislation. -
Transportation Strategist Naomi Doerner Navigates Mobility Justice
How the country's first transportation equity manager is building a framework to protect the fair and safe movement of people of color.by: Sophia Burns August 31, 2022How the country's first transportation equity manager is building a framework to protect the fair and safe movement of people of color. -
Boise Increases Affordable Housing Stock through Zoning Reform
As remote workers exacerbate an existing housing shortage, the city makes room for ADUs, manufactured homes, and sweeping zoning changes.by: Erika Bolstad August 29, 2022As remote workers exacerbate an existing housing shortage, the city makes room for ADUs, manufactured homes, and sweeping zoning changes. -
Fast-Growing Vegas Races Toward Energy Efficiency
An unexpected leader in climate innovation, the desert city takes a full-spectrum approach to fortifying water and energy sources.by: Marco Velotta, AICP August 29, 2022An unexpected leader in climate innovation, the desert city takes a full-spectrum approach to fortifying water and energy sources. -
The New Rules of Urban Reforestation
How ReLeaf Cedar Rapids is rebuilding an urban canopy from scratch after a weather disaster with a focus on data and environmental justice.by: Patrick AlvordHow ReLeaf Cedar Rapids is rebuilding an urban canopy from scratch after a weather disaster with a focus on data and environmental justice. -
5 Essential Tips for Repealing Parking Minimums
Lessons from Sandpoint, Idaho, the small town that embraced zoning reform to boost economic development and housing production.by: Meghan Stromberg July 31, 2022Lessons from Sandpoint, Idaho, the small town that eliminated downtown parking minimums in 2009 to boost economic development and housing production. -
From Brownfield to Green Space
Wausau, Wisconsin, combined state, federal, and local funding to create a vital new riverfront.by: Meghan StrombergWausau, Wisconsin, combined state, federal, and local funding to create a vital new riverfront. -
Protecting Zoning Reform Gains
Zoning Practice — August 2024by: Brian Connolly August 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice reviews recent legal challenges to state and local zoning reform legislation and offers strategies for planners and their allies who must defend against them. It profiles four specific reform efforts that faced legal challenges, and then offers tips and strategies to help planners implement and defend similar zoning reforms.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00 -
Ag-Tech Could Help Solve Food Insecurity and Supply Chain Issues
As climate change threatens traditional farming, venture capitalists and communities alike are investing in digital urban agriculture for more localized, all-season food growth.by: Michelle McCueAs climate change threatens traditional farming, venture capitalists and communities alike are investing in digital urban agriculture for more localized, all-season food growth. -
The Art of Listening: How Creativity Helped Shape Petaluma River Park
by: Annmarie LavorataPetaluma's Poets to Parkmakers used poetry, visual art, music, and storytelling to engage more than 5,000 residents in shaping a community-driven vision for a 35-acre riverfront park. -
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. -
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. -
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-MorrisKentucky 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 McCueHow communities that rely on tourism are courting new industries, highlighting cultural assets, and better supporting the people who live and work there year-round. -
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, AICPAAPI 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 WrightNine 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. -
AI and Knowledge Work: Critical Thinking
by: Maisie WesterfieldWhile AI in knowledge work presents opportunities for growth and upskilling, the use of AI may also lead to overreliance or other changes to the way we do our jobs and work with communities. Understanding both the pros and cons of using AI in planning work is essential for making informed decisions about integrating it into the workplace and job descriptions. -
Palo Alto, CA, Municipal Code
Updated May 2019This regulation belongs to the Active Transportation and Transfer of Development Rights collections. -
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 GreenwaldFrom 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 -
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. -
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 SissonDriven 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. -
An Equitable Approach to Zoning Notifications
Zoning Practice — May 2024by: Jenny Baker May 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice looks at increasing the equity of public notice practices by expanding upon the Equity in Zoning Policy Guide’s recommendations. It examines key equitable or inequitable aspects of conventional notification practices and highlights potential new methods of notice that may enhance procedural and distributional equity.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00 -
Implementation Project Assessment: A New Tool For Implementing Community Plans
PAS Memo 120by: Benjamin Hitchings, FAICP, Philip Berke May 01, 2024This edition of PAS Memo presents the implementation project assessment, a three-step process for identifying the right implementation strategies to advance a community plan in a way that is workable for the sponsor organization and its partners.Nonmembers$10.00APA members & PAS subscribers$0.00 -
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 WoockThese 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 McCueProvidence, 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. -
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-MorrisA conversation about the challenges and importance of place-keeping with Andrea Roberts, Ph.D., founder of The Texas Freedom Colonies Project. -
Equitable Zoning for Manufactured Housing
Zoning Practice — April 2024by: George Frantz, AICP April 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice examines the persistent inequitable treatment of manufactured housing in many local zoning codes and offers considerations for code updates. It begins with brief summaries of the important role manufactured housing plays in supporting housing choice and affordability and includes findings from a five-state analysis of zoning regulations for manufactured housing.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00 -
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. -
The Digital Accessibility Time Bomb: Leveraging AI to Accelerate Compliance
by: Ivis Garcia, AICPThe previous two parts in "The Digital Accessibility Time Bomb" series established the scope of the accessibility problem (Part 1) and the institutional barriers that prevent easy solutions (Part 2). This final part turns to what might actually work: AI tools that can help planners create and remediate accessible documents at a scale that manual processes cannot match. -
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Zoning Practice — March 2024by: Brian Ross, AICP, Monika Vadali March 01, 2024This issue of Zoning Practice explores how stationary battery storage fits into local land-use plans and zoning regulations. It briefly summarizes the market forces and land-use issues associated with BESS development, analyzes existing regulations for these systems, and offers guidance for new regulations rooted in sound planning principles. -
More Than Just Tree Canopy: Assessing True Shade Access
by: Grant Holub-MoormanUncovering JAPA: Discover how digital tools for urban tree planting often focus only on canopy cover, overlooking social, environmental, and access factors that determine who truly benefits. -
The Digital Accessibility Time Bomb: Navigating Institutional Barriers
by: Ivis Garcia, AICPPlanners should expect to face institutional barriers as they seek to promote compliance with web accessibility standards. Preparing talking points for conversations with decision-makers and adding contract provisions to planning-related vendor agreements can help planners navigate some of these barriers. Part 2 of 3. -
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 -
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