American Planning Association

Last week, APA joined the international community in Cairo, Egypt, for the 12th World Urban Forum to exchange ideas and learn new ways to uplift and support planners at home and abroad. #WUF12 https://plnn.org/3Z8OgQA

"Today, November 8, the Global Planners Network — the largest gathering of national and international planning associations — proudly recognizes the 75th anniversary of World Town Planning Day". Read the full #WTPD2024 statement at the link ↓ https://plnn.org/4fA6PCy

Join us this Friday, November 8th, for the 2024 #WorldTownPlanningDay ?? online conference! This year's theme is "Homes Start with Planning", featuring sessions focusing on the role of planning in delivering housing that meets the needs of communities. Register for free today! (CM available) https://planning.org/wtpd/

?? Congratulations to Resilient Jacksonville - recipient of this year's Resilience & Sustainability Award! This groundbreaking plan merges a science-based approach with community collaboration to build a more resilient future for Jacksonville. #APAawards City of Jacksonville https://plnn.org/3BTKz88

?? Congratulations to Austin Independent School District's Equity-Based Long-Range Plan - recipient of the Advancing Diversity and Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff Award! Through the Equity By Design framework, the plan reshaped decision-making by creating transparency and a community-driven process, ultimately leading to the approval of Austin’s largest-ever bond program. #APAawards DLR Group https://plnn.org/3NHv71E

?? Congratulations Reimagine Middle Branch plan - the recipient of this year's Planning Excellence Award! This plan offers a roadmap to transform both the physical landscape and the social fabric of South Baltimore. #APAawards https://plnn.org/3YnG1P6

?? Congratulations to Newark360: Shaping Our City Together - recipient of this year's Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan! Discover how Newark's visionary plan tackles key issues like rising housing costs, air quality concerns, and the shortage of well-paying jobs, all to build a vibrant and inclusive future for everyone. #APAawards https://plnn.org/3A9H3pP

Rethinking TOD for slow-growth areas? Check out 7 ways to adapt transit-oriented development to suit local needs and boost sustainability—even where growth is limited. #PlanMag ????????♀? https://plnn.org/40hmJgM

Join APA, APA's International Division, and the Canadian Institute of Planners for the 2024 #WorldTownPlanningDay ?? online conference! This year's theme is "Homes Start with Planning" and sessions will focus on the role of planners and planning in delivering housing that meets the needs of our communities and in helping to create equitable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions for all. Register for free today! https://planning.org/wtpd/

As AI advances, innovative city and county planning departments are finding new ways to use AI to enhance community development and streamline planning. Join this webinar to learn how LA County is analyzing their current planning processes and identifying areas where AI could improve their speed and efficiency. Register today: https://plnn.org/3NDI9gz #sponsored by Tyler Technologies