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February 27, 2025
Ethics of AI-Enhanced Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how AI-enhanced planning can drive urban development while requiring planners to tackle biases, ensure transparency, safeguard privacy, and engage communities to promote ethical and equitable outcomes. -
August 1, 2024
Deregulating Parking
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how Champaign, Illinois, has combated onsite parking constraints by removing minimum parking requirements and improving the utilization of existing parking. -
July 25, 2024
A New Tool for Infill Policy
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how states are enhancing infill development to lower housing costs by using statistical models to support state agencies prioritize and monitor local zoning regulations. -
July 18, 2024
Can ChatGPT Analyze Public Feedback?
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how ChatGPT analyzes public feedback data, aiding urban planners with high accuracy and essential human oversight. -
July 15, 2024
Should Zoning Play a Bigger Role in Promoting Biosafety?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Should zoning be part of our defense against deadly pathogens and biological toxins? -
July 12, 2024
Albuquerque's Community Planning Areas (CPAs) Aim to Enhance All Neighborhoods
Equity in Practice: Albuquerque uses Community Plan Area assessments to "check-in" on community needs to create comprehensive city-wide policies. -
July 11, 2024
How Can Carshare Help Low-Income Travelers?
Uncovering JAPA: Carshare programs can benefit low-income travelers but there remain some challenges that need to be addressed. -
June 28, 2024
PRO Housing Grants Announced: New Federal Support for Local Zoning Reform
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the long-awaited Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO-Housing) grants. -
June 27, 2024
Sustainable Development: Vision or Policy?
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how 20 years of sustainability emphasis has led to slow and uneven progress in implementing effective sustainability policies. -
June 26, 2024
Spokane's Interim Housing Ordinance Allowed City to Do 'Some Great Things'
The Building Opportunity and Choices for All interim ordinance adopted by Spokane in 2022 allowed for up to four housing units to be built on any residential lot. -
June 25, 2024
Planners ‘Plant a Seed’ for Housing Reform
Nearly 100 planners from across the country gathered online in June 2024 for APA’s Planners’ Day on Capitol Hill. Each advocate brought stories of the housing challenges their own communities’ are facing – and how planners are on the ground working to boost housing supply and expand affordability. -
June 24, 2024
Mapping LGBTQ Sites of Historical Importance in Central Indiana
Equity in Practice: Indianapolis is working to include LGBTQ+ sites of historical significance into its broader preservation and educational frameworks. -
June 20, 2024
Applying Online Community Engagement Lessons to In-Person Meetings
Uncovering JAPA: Explore the community engagement strategies and approaches planners utilized during the COVID-19 that provide valuable insights for enhancing future in-person engagement practices. -
June 18, 2024
Embracing Conflict: Honing Your Conflict Management Skills
Conflict is increasingly permeating through every aspect of our lives — and community meetings are no exception. -
June 17, 2024
Fostering the Future of Planning: Outcomes from the 2024 Student Planning & Design Competition
Summary of the 2024 Student Planning & Design Competition results from NPC24. -
June 14, 2024
Is Your Zoning Ready for Greener Death Care?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: How does your zoning code treat water-based cremation, human composting, and conservation cemeteries? -
June 13, 2024
Integrating Community Animators into Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how community animators can help municipal governments effectively engage marginalized communities in planning processes by bridging gaps between community members and urban planners. -
June 11, 2024
Get National Recognition for Your Planning Work
Winning a national award can help legitimize important planning work and develop the support and investment needed from stakeholders and key decision-makers to take on the next community-shaping project. -
June 6, 2024
Property Taxes Cannot Fund Climate Adaptation in Florida
Uncovering JAPA: Explore Florida's coastal counties' fiscal vulnerability to sea level rise and the pressing need for alternative revenue sources and efforts. -
June 5, 2024
Making HUD a Better Partner for Local Zoning Reform
The newly introduced Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act would make HUD a better policy partner to communities embracing housing reform by providing ideas and information that leverage federal expertise, increase transparency through new tools like a national zoning atlas, and spur local innovation. -
May 31, 2024
Streamlining Local Government Operations: 8 Must-Have Features in Permitting and Licensing Software
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May 30, 2024
Can We Measure Land Use Policies’ Role In Fair Housing?
Uncovering JAPA: Explore the Fair Housing Land Use Score and how it measures whether local governments' land use policies promote neighborhood inclusion. -
May 28, 2024
Asian Night Markets Spotlight Heritage and Culture
Night markets provide an opportunity to bolster local economies and a way to celebrate Asian heritage. -
May 23, 2024
What Is a Complete Community?
Uncovering JAPA: Explore 'Complete Communities' and how it evolved to emphasize positive attributes like sustainability and livability. -
May 20, 2024
Planners Call for Federal Support for Housing Reform
Planners across the country are joining APA for Planners' Day to tell Congress why communities need federal action on zoning reform. -
May 16, 2024
Park Equity via Development Fees in Los Angeles
Uncovering JAPA: Explore Los Angeles' modified development fee ordinance to allocate more funds to disadvantaged park areas, proposing policy adjustments for equitable distribution. -
May 15, 2024
Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook Provides Solutions for Addressing Nation’s Housing Supply Crisis
News Release: APA and NLC release the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, a roadmap for communities to effectively navigate their housing supply challenges. -
May 14, 2024
Eagle, Colorado Goes to Bat for Affordable Housing Solutions
In the summer of 2021, Eagle staff ramped up their efforts to update the town’s zoning code. That meant getting out into the community to hear from their residents to "get a gauge of what was being felt in the community." -
May 13, 2024
Take Notice of Zoning Notifications
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Are your zoning notification practices reaching anyone other than the "usual suspects"? -
May 10, 2024
Empowering the Next Generation of Planners
Equity In Practice: In Boston, a collaborative effort is empowering diverse youth to pursue careers in urban planning and create positive community impact. -
May 9, 2024
Can Transit-Oriented Developments Include Affordable Development?
Uncovering JAPA: Explore hurdles to affordable housing in Southern California's transit-oriented developments, and the importance of legislative and local government support for inclusivity in transit communities. -
May 8, 2024
5 Reasons to Join APA for Planners' Day
This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your advocacy and communication skills, meet one-on-one with members of Congress, and explain why your community needs federal support for housing and zoning reform. -
May 7, 2024
Engaging Youth: 2024 Planners' Day of Service
Planners' Day of Service at APA's 2024 National Planning Conference, focused on youth engagement in planning, including the launch of the Girl Scouts of America "city planning" patch. -
May 6, 2024
Journey Toward Better Decision-Making Using Digital Twins
Digital twins are having a moment — becoming more and more part of the built environment zeitgeist as planners look for ways to visualize and better design their communities. -
May 3, 2024
Five Career Planning Steps for Everyone
The importance of creating a five-year career plan and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues. -
May 2, 2024
Will We Zone For Transit?
Uncovering JAPA: Explore how transit-oriented development (TOD) emerged as a crucial strategy in curbing urban sprawl with the 2023 Montreal light rail project. -
May 1, 2024
Building More Resilient Transportation Networks With Big Data
Sponsored content from Geotab ITS. By using contextualized transportation data to improve infrastructure equity, efficiency, and sustainability, we can help states and nations strengthen their resiliency. -
May 1, 2024
Key Findings From the 2023 APA Member Equity Survey
Overview of key findings from APA's 2023 member equity survey. -
April 23, 2024
Hardening the American Landscape
Uncovering JAPA: Explore the diverse policy options for local leaders to curb hardscape expansion during rapid infill, emphasizing the importance of modeling local factors and utilizing machine learning techniques to mitigate environmental risks. -
April 23, 2024
APA Welcoming Environment Work Continues
APA is committed to establishing, maintaining, and protecting a welcoming environment. After launching the APA Welcoming Environment Initiative and a Code of Conduct for NPC in 2023, our work continues in 2024. Expect more guidance and resources later this year. -
April 22, 2024
Manufacturing Affordability
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: The important role of manufactured housing in supporting housing choice, availability, and affordability. -
April 18, 2024
Navigating Quayside: Lessons in Smart City Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Explore the challenges faced in public-private partnerships using Toronto's Quayside project. -
April 17, 2024
As Seen at NPC24
Catch up on all that happened at NPC24 in Minneapolis, April 13-16, 2024. -
April 17, 2024
Connecting at NPC24
A variety of opportunities allowed NPC24 attendees to connect during the conference. -
April 11, 2024
Why Minnesota Needs to Protect the 2040 Plan
Minnesota needs to protect the 2040 Plan to maintain its position as a national leader in housing supply and zoning reform, which is crucial for addressing the housing attainability crisis and ensuring housing equity and affordability across the state. -
April 11, 2024
Planning for Dollar Stores
Uncovering JAPA: Explore the challenges and opportunities posed by the rapid expansion of dollar stores, addressing the issues related to food access and community vitality. -
April 5, 2024
FY24 Spending Package: What You Need to Know About Housing
APA Public Affairs staff break down the support for housing and zoning reform in the FY24 spending bill and what it means for planners. -
April 4, 2024
Learning from Ad Hoc Mixed-Use Partnerships in Toronto
Uncovering JAPA: Explore the evolution of Creative Mixed-Use (CMU) development in Toronto, emphasizing the critical role of cross-sectoral partnerships and the challenges faced during this transformative process. -
March 29, 2024
Planners Can Integrate Climate Migrants
Uncovering JAPA: Explore climate migration, as researchers discuss depictions of "climate havens" and "welcoming cities," and offer insights for planning inclusive communities. -
March 26, 2024
Digital Community Engagement: Unlocking Local Knowledge
Sponsored content from Maptionnaire: Digital community engagement offers flexibility and accessibility. The web-based approach overcomes geographical and temporal constraints, allowing community members to share experiences, suggest ideas, and voice concerns at their convenience, regardless of when or where.
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