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March 6, 2025
Transportation Workers’ Perspectives on ADA
Uncovering JAPA: Despite ongoing ADA compliance challenges, especially in transportation infrastructure, emphasize the need for a system-wide approach, greater support, and expanded education to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. -
March 3, 2025
Wait, Who Approves Large-Scale Solar Siting?
Determining which agency ultimately has the authority to approve the siting of a new large-scale solar facility can be complicated. About half of all states have have established explicit limits on local siting authority, offer certain developers a way to bypass that authority, or maintain a parallel siting process. -
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. -
February 25, 2025
Well-Being at Work: Finding a Job that Values Mental Health
Figuring out whether a potential employer values employee mental health can be overwhelming, but there are ways to prioritize workplace well-being during your job search. -
February 24, 2025
Building Housing and a Cultural Connection in Sacramento
Equity in Practice: The Wong Center in Sacramento, California, offers a roadmap for addressing housing inequities while promoting inclusion and honoring cultural heritage. -
February 21, 2025
Understanding What Environmental Review Executive Orders Mean for Planning
President Trump signed the “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order (EO). The EO rescinds a 1977 Carter-era order that charged the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) with issuing binding standards and regulations implementing NEPA. -
February 21, 2025
Discover Inspiration at APA’s National Planning Conference
News Release: APA's National Planning Conference heads to Denver providing the latest in planning trends and innovations. -
February 20, 2025
A Community-Created Rubric for Heat Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Explore how the 'HeatReady Neighborhoods' rubric helps planners address extreme heat with an equity-focused framework, optimizing local assets and involving residents in climate adaptation strategies. -
February 13, 2025
Planning is Not Project Management
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how planners can go beyond project management with negotiation, persuasion, and creativity to navigate digital media, advocacy, and development. -
February 12, 2025
Turn Down the Lights
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Is it possible to balance human health and public safety in outdoor lighting regulation? -
February 10, 2025
What's Next for Housing Policy?
Housing policy stands out as both a nationally prominent priority and an area of potential bipartisanship. As the new administration and 119th Congress take office, there’s a strong existing foundation for action on housing and support for planning-led reforms. -
February 8, 2025
In Memoriam: Donald Shoup, FAICP
In Memoriam: Professor, author, and leader of rethinking parking policies, Donald Shoup, FAICP, has passed. -
February 7, 2025
Transforming Kansas City’s Historic 18th and Vine District
Equity in Practice: Kansas City invests in 18th and Vine District to overcome past harms and preserve its cultural heritage. -
February 6, 2025
How Libraries Became Community Resilience Hubs
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how local public libraries act as resilience hubs in the face of economic stressors and extreme weather events — and how planners can support their role in building community resilience. -
February 5, 2025
HUD Announces Second Round of PRO Housing Grant Recipients
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a second round of Pathways to Reducing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grants. Over $100 million in funding will be distributed to 18 communities nationwide in support of their work to reform outdated and restrictive zoning regulations – a proven approach to increasing housing abundance. -
January 31, 2025
The Connection Between Unpermitted ADUs in San José and the Need for Zoning Reform
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how policymakers are using computer vision to identify unpermitted ADUs in San José — shedding light on informal housing and the barriers to legal construction. -
January 29, 2025
The 2025 Trend Report for Planners Helps Navigate Change and Prepare for an Uncertain Future
Now available from APA, the 2025 Trend Report for Planners. Get insights into more than 100 trends that could have big impacts on communities. -
January 28, 2025
Upskilling Planners for Climate Impacts
An advisory panel helped identify emerging topics and skills that will aid planners in hazard mitigation and climate adaptation as part of APA's partnership with FEMA. -
January 23, 2025
New Congress Brings New Opportunities
With the new year comes a new Congress and new opportunities to strengthen federal support for housing and zoning reform – APA's top policy priority for 2025. -
January 23, 2025
Last-Mile Impacts on Deliveries
Uncovering JAPA: Explore how cities are tackling emissions from last-mile deliveries to reshape urban freight and reduce climate impacts. -
January 22, 2025
Sue Schwartz, FAICP, Begins Tenure as President of APA
Sue Schwartz started her tenure at APA president on January 1, 2025. -
January 22, 2025
Erin N. Perdu, AICP, Begins Term as President of American Institute of Certified Planners
Erin Purdu, AICP, began her tenure as AICP President on January 1, 2025. -
January 16, 2025
Basic Income Trials
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how basic income trials use unconditional cash to address inequities and guide equity planners toward scalable solutions and policy reforms. -
January 13, 2025
How Risky Is Your Freight Corridor Zoning?
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Could a risk-based approach to managing development along freight rail corridors help communities balance safety and growth? -
January 7, 2025
New APA Rules of Conduct Released
The Board approved APA's Rules of Conduct. Learn more about the new Welcoming Environment Committee, updated policies and procedures, leadership training, and online resources. -
January 2, 2025
Transforming Atlanta's Transit
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how an On-Demand Multimodal Transit System (ODMTS) in Atlanta tackled transit challenges by addressing the first/last mile problem. -
December 20, 2024
4 Legislative Wins for Planners and Housing Reform in the 118th Congress
The past two years have brought about significant changes across the country — but housing supply and zoning reform remain top-of-mind for planners, elected officials, and their communities. Here are four legislative wins planners — and APA — made possible in the 118th Congress. -
December 19, 2024
Choosing the Road Less Valued
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how reducing urban roadways by 10 percent, which currently occupy 20-25 percent of urban land, could generate $27.8 billion in annual net benefits and unlock land for alternative uses. -
December 18, 2024
Improving Planning Access for South Los Angeles
Equity in Practice: The Los Angeles City Planning Department improves access to planning services for residents of South LA, overcoming historical harms and exclusion. -
December 16, 2024
High Growth Utah Communities Push for Federal Housing Support
APA Utah President Tippe Morlan, AICP, sits down to talk about how high growth communities in Utah are tackling the housing crisis through zoning reform. -
December 13, 2024
Iowa City Creates Path to Homeownership
Equity in Practice: Iowa City, Iowa, uses vacant or underused properties to create a path to homeownership and neighborhood revitalization for residents in the South District. -
December 12, 2024
These U.S. States Are Planning for Salinization
Uncovering JAPA: Climate change is driving salinization of U.S. coastal water supplies, but inconsistent state-level planning and limited resources for small systems highlight the need for stronger governance and adaptive strategies. -
December 12, 2024
Aiding the Small Farm Evolution
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Small farmers must adapt to survive. How can zoning help? -
November 26, 2024
YIMBY Act Finds New Support in Congress
From greenlighting two rounds of pro-housing planning funding to the launch of the Yes in My Backyard Caucus, members of the 118th Congress have demonstrated their willingness to better partner with communities on housing reform. -
November 21, 2024
Three Takeaways for Climate Adaptation Planning
Uncovering JAPA: Explore how the Climate Navigators program shows how local knowledge, mental health support, and trust-building improve climate adaptation planning. -
November 15, 2024
APA Leaders Advocate for Planners at 12th World Urban Forum in Egypt
The American Planning Association joined with the international community November 4-8, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, for the World Urban Forum’s (WUF) conference to exchange ideas and learn new ways to uplift and support planners at home and abroad. -
November 14, 2024
Informal Transportation Testing
Uncovering JAPA: A pilot project in Kampala, Uganda, reveals how targeted subsidies can create profitable and equitable informal transport routes, enhancing mobility for underserved communities. -
November 13, 2024
Three Ways a Lack of Workforce Housing Impacts Communities
The consequences for insufficient workforce housing are severe. Learn how planning advocates are fighting to secure federal support to improve local economies. -
November 12, 2024
Bringing ‘Hidden’ Suburban and Exurban Housing into the Light
Spotlight on Zoning Practice: Developers are already building subtly mixed residential communities in suburban and exurban areas. Could zoning do more to support build-to-rent and multigenerational housing? -
November 11, 2024
Rogers, Arkansas, Planners Take On Regulatory Reform
APA Public Affairs Program Manager Brenna Donegan spoke to planning advocate John McCurdy about how his city of Rogers, Arkansas is addressing housing challenges, and why other small to mid-size communities in Northwest Arkansas need federal investment and support to make smart zoning reforms happen. -
November 8, 2024
Planning Together for a Sustainable Future and Sufficient Homes for Our Communities
A joint statement from the Global Planners Network member organizations about the 75th anniversary of World Town Planning Day. -
November 7, 2024
How Practitioners Define Sustainability
Uncovering JAPA: Discover how city sustainability leaders define their work, focusing on aspiration, collaboration, and resource sharing to drive local initiatives. -
November 6, 2024
3 Ways Planners Can Help Build a More Future-Focused Community
Sponsored content from Tyler Technologies. Planning professionals should stay on the lookout for solutions that empower them to focus on the work that improves their communities. Check out three ways governments can build more connected, future-focused communities by leveraging digital government solutions. -
November 4, 2024
Understanding Housing Instability
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how city planners, urban practitioners, and policymakers to better understand the vulnerabilities of urban residents and the multidimensional manifestation of housing precarity. -
October 29, 2024
Revitalizing a Stressed Neighborhood
Equity in Practice: Lewiston, Maine, is leveraging its Choice Neighborhood grant to improve existing and provide additional housing in the historic Tree Streets neighborhood, creating new opportunities for residents. -
October 25, 2024
APA’s Upcoming International Learning Opportunities
APA’s ongoing international strategy aims to advocate for the planning profession and facilitate learning exchanges with our peers worldwide that will benefit APA members. -
October 24, 2024
How Nonprofits Are Shaping Community Organizing
Uncovering JAPA: Explore how subcontracting community organizing to nonprofits can enhance resident participation but risks perpetuating power inequities without addressing systemic racial and class-based disparities. -
October 23, 2024
APA Recognizes 2024 National Planning Award Winners
From ambitious comprehensive plans to intergenerational collaboration with young residents, APA is proud to recognize the 2024 National Planning Award recipients. -
October 21, 2024
Warren, Rhode Island, Planning Ahead For Rising Sea Levels
One of the smallest towns in the smallest state is set to get smaller with climate change, and planners in Warren, Rhode Island, are working on a managed retreat to prepare for it. -
October 17, 2024
Holding Landlords Accountable
Uncovering JAPA: Learn how OpenRefine is being used to track landlords' property ownership, enabling planners to target code enforcement and improve housing policy efforts.
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