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Joined February 2009
A new federal EO signals shifts in homelessness policy, moving away from Housing First. Planners should prepare for regulatory changes ahead.
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How do you feel about e-scooters in your town? In #JAPAplanning a study of a Eugene, Oregon scooter share pilot program explores the unevenness of public opinion and how planners held on tight through the bumpy patches.
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Nebraska planner Jennifer Hiatt turned AICP exam prep into Booked on Planning, a nationally recognized podcast. She discusses the podcast’s evolution, lessons from interviews, and the importance of diverse voices in the profession. https://t.co/djkZ9QD6gx
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How can planners use reality capture to better document, design & collaborate? In PAS QuickNotes by Andrew Buck, AICP explores emerging tools like drones & 3D modeling that transform planning decisions. https://t.co/wUC1jCW7qE
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Congratulations to the 16 communities selected to receive technical assistance as part of the #HousingSupplyAccelerator Challenge!
We’re pleased to announce the 16 communities that have committed to the Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge, led by @APA_Planning and National League of Cities! This nationwide network will receive tailored technical assistance, take part in learning opportunities, and work
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Bike buses are pedaling a new path in school transportation. What started as a grassroots effort in Barcelona is now a global movement helping kids get to school safely while inspiring stronger infrastructure and healthier communities. North American planners are joining in.
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Nebraska planner Stephanie Rouse, AICP co-created Booked on Planning, a nationally recognized podcast that started as an AICP study tool. She shares her journey, favorite books, and why making space for diverse voices matters in planning. https://t.co/djkZ9QD6gx
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In Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning, Reverend Jessica Abell joins @DivyaSGandhi and Em Hall to discuss the Disruption Occurrence Index and how faith-based community organizing can shape more resilient, just transportation planning. https://t.co/bORfKMjoKO
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Stephanie Rouse, AICP, and Jennifer Hiatt turned an AICP study tool into the nationally recognized podcast Booked on Planning. In People Behind the Plans, APA’s Meghan Stromberg talks with them about podcasting, planning, and making space for diverse
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Last Call! The 2025 #APAElections close tonight at midnight PST. Don’t miss your chance to help shape APA’s future — review candidate bios and cast your vote today. https://t.co/ENzqKiMP0S
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Being elected to a leadership role isn't just a great way to serve APA and the planning profession; it's also an invaluable opportunity to expand your professional network, gain new skills that can...
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“Leading Through Change is a Planner's Superpower” Join APA President Sue Schwartz, FAICP, as she shares life lessons from a 40-plus-year planning career on navigating changes, disruptions, and just “life stuff.” Sept 10, 2025 at @KnowltonOSU @OhioState
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“Leading Through Change is a Planner's Superpower
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How can communities prepare for rising temperatures? In #PlanMag, Ladd Keith & Sara Meerow outline 8 strategies for managing and mitigating extreme heat to build safer, stronger neighborhoods. https://t.co/UlnaWNoErl
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Last Call! The 2025 #APAElections close September 5. Don’t miss your chance to help shape APA’s future—review candidate bios and cast your vote today! https://t.co/ENzqKiMP0S
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Being elected to a leadership role isn't just a great way to serve APA and the planning profession; it's also an invaluable opportunity to expand your professional network, gain new skills that can...
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“There is something in scarcity that breeds creativity.” Detroit’s experience proves that with vision and persistence, planners can navigate disruption and still deliver wins. Read insights by Ann Dillemuth, AICP https://t.co/0ovK4k3Kpx
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Patrick Sisson explores in #PlanMag how trauma-informed planning supports communities like Kinston, NC, in building trust, resilience, and stronger neighborhoods. https://t.co/OnNp0jE6RA
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Housing remains a top priority in 2025 state legislatures. Midyear progress shows bipartisan reforms to increase supply, update zoning, ease permitting, and expand options for communities nationwide. https://t.co/sNnwUSCJDz
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As we pass the midpoint of 2025, housing policy continues to take center stage in state legislatures. States are heading into the second half with momentum — calling bold plays to boost housing...
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Extreme heat is the deadliest weather threat in the U.S. Ladd Keith & Sara Meerow outline 8 tactics communities can use to mitigate risk and manage impacts — from urban greening to heat action plans. https://t.co/cIahwJnliy
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The deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S. calls for both mitigation and management strategies — in the hottest months and beyond. Here's how to get started today.
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Congress must set housing & transportation funding by Sept. 30. Three proposals are on the table: Trump’s budget, the House bill, and the Senate bill. Each takes a different approach to key programs. https://t.co/4Am7Y5BRCp
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As planners continue to advocate for fiscal and policy changes that would secure federal level support for local planning-led reform, the differences in each of the Trump, House, and Senate proposals...
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Homelessness is rising nationwide. Chris Quattro, AICP, outlines five practical ways communities can offer support, drawing from both professional and personal experience.
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My first-hand experience with homelessness has shown me how planners can help.
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