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Great Places in America unveiled
APA announced the 2018 Great Places in America Tuesday as a part of Planners' Day on Capitol Hill, the final day of the Policy and Advocacy Conference and APA's biggest advocacy event of the year. The announcement, featuring remarks from APA President Cynthia Bowen, FAICP, and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Va.), marked the first time the event occurred at the Capitol. Representatives from all 15 of this year's Great Places were present to celebrate and tell their legislators how planning strengthened their neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces. |
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National Community Planning Month begins October 1
Tuesday's announcement also kicked off our countdown to National Community Planning Month, when we recognize planning's achievements in the United States. |
APA calls on planners nationwide to bolster our message that housing is a critical component of community infrastructure. Show and tell elected officials and citizen advocates how you are addressing community housing challenges through planning. Amplify our collective message by hosting a walking tour, meeting in-district with elected officials, and proclaiming October as Planning Month. Get started with ready-made tools in our Planning Month Resource Hub. Tell us how you are celebrating Planning Month in your community; we will share members' outreach stories all month long. |
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APA CEO James M. Drinan, JD, announces retirement
APA Chief Executive Officer James Drinan recently announced that he intends to retire in the coming year. He is leaving the working world after a long career of service to the association profession to spend more time pursuing leisure activities with family and friends in Florida, where he will relocate in spring 2019. Jim has loved working with the members and staff at APA and is proud of his contributions to advancing the organization during his five-year tenure as CEO. A press release announcing his plans includes recognition from APA and AICP Presidents. The APA Board of Directors has retained executive search firm The McCormick Group to lead the search for his successor. |
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International Division releases Livable Communities survey results
As populations age and live much longer, planners worldwide are recognizing that this demographic shift demands a different approach to planning. In 2017, using funds from an APA Divisions Council research grant, the APA International Division and partners surveyed planners around the world about incorporating Livable Communities for All Ages principles. The survey garnered responses from planners in 33 countries. Read the final report for results, case studies, and more. |
Prepay APA
Does your organization's fiscal year end on September 30? Use all of this year's resources and free up money in next year's budget by prepaying APA with unspent FY 2018 funds. Contact APA's customer service department for details. |
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What happened at #APAPAC18?
During the Policy and Advocacy Conference, APA's communications team covered events as they happened. Scroll through their live feed blog posts to relive the highlights and catch up on anything you missed. |
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APA and AARP collaborate to advance housing solutions
Announced at PAC18: APA and AARP are working on joint research to address multi-generational housing needs and the nation's housing affordability crisis. The two organizations will assess accessory dwelling unit (ADU) adoption and implementation and identify best practices throughout the United States. |
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RESOURCES |
Resilience resources from APA
Resilience, in all of its forms, is a key issue in planning. APA has been highlighting resources on the topic of resilience throughout the summer. Dustin Calliari collected many of the latest in our blog. |
Is work consuming you?
Guide for the Idealist author Rick Willson, FAICP, blogs again on the theme of overwork. He poses a number of questions and suggests your answers may help you determine whether your work is overwhelming. |
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October chapter conferences
Check out next month's opportunities for chapter networking and in-person professional education.
- October 3-5, Colorado; Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio; Louisiana; New York Upstate
- October 4-5, Utah; Washington
- October 7-10, California
- October 8-10, Nevada; Wisconsin
- October 10-12, Alabama/Mississippi; Idaho
- October 14-16, Pennsylvania
- October 17-19, Iowa; Texas
- October 18-19, Connecticut/Massachusetts/Rhode Island; Oregon
- October 22-24, Delaware
- October 24-25, Northern New England
- October 24-26, Kansas/Missouri
- October 31-November 2, South Carolina
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Columbia County
St. Helens, OR |
Historic Charleston Foundation
Charleston, SC |
NEPA Alliance
Pittston, PA |
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City of Wyoming
Wyoming, MI |
City of Lakeway
Lakeway, TX |
North Carolina Capital Area MPO
Raleigh, NC |
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