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Latest PAS Report
Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Strategies
All commercial corridors have the potential to be vibrant, compelling, and sustainable community assets, but this vision doesn't always match reality — especially for declining auto-oriented, retail-focused strips. The latest PAS Report provides planners with a comprehensive suite of market-based strategies to improve their communities' commercial corridors.
Planning Magazine
Each month, APA's member magazine shows how innovative planning programs and techniques are reshaping America's communities.
Members and Subscribers
Journal of the American Planning Association
Since 1935, the quarterly Journal of the American Planning Association has published research, commentaries, and book reviews useful to practicing planners, scholars, students, policy makers, and others interested in planning.
PAS Reports
APA's Planning Advisory Service published its first Information Report in 1949. Each PAS Report provides authoritative guidance on current issues and innovative practices in the field of planning.
PAS Report 597
Using Drones in Planning Practice
Learn how drones can enhance planning practice and prepare to take the first steps toward UAS implementation.
PAS Memo
What's working in communities like yours? These bimonthly alerts bring you practical information from planners around the country facing the same challenges you are.
PAS QuickNotes
Bite-size backgrounders covering important planning issues and emerging trends for a fast, basic understanding. Ideal for practicing planners to familiarize themselves with important topics and future-focused tools.
Zoning Practice
Zoning Practice helps guide you as you write and administer smart development codes.