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Using Drones in Planning Practice
Drones are a highly useful tool that can help planners do their work more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The latest PAS Report helps planners determine whether uncrewed aircraft systems can enhance their planning practice and prepares them to take the first steps toward UAS implementation.
Planning Magazine
Each month, APA's member magazine shows how innovative planning programs and techniques are reshaping America's communities.
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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 596
Planning for Infrastructure Resilience
Ensure that the investments of today yield infrastructure that can withstand the floods of the future.
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.