This course emphasizes public schools’ role in shapingcommunities. Tools and techniques are provided to improve collaboration betweenlocal governments and school districts and clarify the connection between traditionalplanning with  planning

Planning still suffers from defensiveness due to the failure of urban renewal. Rather than becoming profession in constant penance for past mistakes, we should learn from them and become leaders for good planning in the future!

Climate-induced relocation is a fast-growing area of importance for society, and especially for planning as a discipline. The Climigration Network's work in the area of redefining "managed retreat" has produced this document, centering community concerns, justice and inclusion.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the emerging work culture is focusing on infusing leadership with empathy. Empathy admits genuine emotion at work and humanizes the workforce. The panelists will discuss their unique leadership styles and how empathetic engagement can strengthen relationships and organizations. This webinar is presented in collaboration with APA Career Services and the APA Women and Planning Division.

Through our partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, this course is currently free to everyone. This course brings to life the existing written Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard (PIRS) guidebook through interactive eLearning modules.

Leaders in California's ADU space will share success stories and discuss how data can better ensure ADU affordability, responding to results by implementing legislative rental restrictions, financing schemes, and other enforcement mechanisms.

By design, zoning code reforms support pedestrian-oriented land use and development. This presentation will present new data on how zoning code reforms have evolved nationwide (>3000 jurisdictions) over the past decade to support physical activity (particularly walking and biking).

E-commerce's explosive growth is touching multiple aspects of planning, including zoning, circulation, and municipal finance. COVID-19 is accelerating the shift to online shopping and "contactless" deliveries. This panel examines immediate and longer-ter

Planners know creativity is imperative for small and rural communities that lack funding. Learn how a regional shared-services model works wonders by using smart partnerships and pooled resources to provide inclusive and equitable community planning.

Everything around you started as a story, so leverage narrative theory to enhance continuity between past and future. Narrative infrastructure provides you with a surgically precise tool to engage your stakeholders, curb short-terminism, and foster deep roots with community identity.

How do you go about planning in a rapidly evolving vehicle and communications landscape in the middle of socio-demographic changes? Virginia’s scenario analysis framework quantifies transportation impacts of mega and macrotrends and identifies long-term risks and opportunities.

Explore the current status of federal policymaking and mapping tools while also examining innovative local actions bringing equity plans into action.

Equity planning on a broad scale is launching all over the united states in response the development of a collective social conscience and the need to address equity in decision-making. Virginia passed legislation creating opportunity to change policy and funding.

Floods, fires, and droughts cost communities billions of dollars annually and represent a serious threat to the health and lives of residents. This presentation focuses on the novel benefits of a land use-first approach to address these critical challenges.

This course focuses on the connection between nature-based solutions and planning processes while providing resources, case examples, and recommendations for action.

Federal agencies are rushing forward with new rules and guidance for key programs touching on everything from electric vehicles to equity, broadband to climate. Hear from experts and officials implementing the new law and find out how to successfully acc

Building support for climate action across diverging constituencies is critical for implementing the ambitious plans needed to meet communities’ future challenges. Learn successful planning and engagement methods used to build consensus across the aisle.

COVID-19 exposed the complex web of regulations that impact the management and activation of the public realm. In our return to a new normal, municipalities must consolidate and enhance policies and regulatory processes to ensure neighborhoods support vibrant public life.

Learn how embracing equity and inclusion, challenging the way we've always done things, and fostering meaningful, shared decision-making can mend relationships within communities who experienced discrimination to improve local planning efforts.

Two infill mixed-use case studies demonstrate holistic approaches to meeting climate and community development objectives. Learn how to identify sites for climate-positive projects as catalyst for community resilience; define the roles of private and public partners; and establish performance targets.

COVID emphasized the need for safer, more accessible facilities. “Solutions” such as rideshare and micromobility are not accessible. Hear a game-changing story of designing safe, more inclusive complete streets, transit stops, crosswalks and recreation/civic/green space.

By 2034, there will be more adults over 65 than youth under 18 in the U.S. Older adults are often disproportionately represented among disaster fatalities. When land use and other decisions consider their needs, communities are safer for all.

By 2034, there will be more adults over 65 than youth under 18 in the U.S. Older adults are often disproportionately represented among disaster fatalities. When land use and other decisions consider their needs, communities are safer for all.

We are in the midst of a global test of our social resilience. Join in an examination of the pandemic's impact on the mental health of all members of the community, and expand your thinking on urban environments and mental health.

How do planners engage diverse communities and encourage public participation in planning while operating under constant uncertainty, from the confines of their own home? Learn to pivot with key tools and takeaways from planning during the pandemic.

Urban agriculture strengthens food systems, cultivates climate resiliency, grows local economies, and fosters social capital. However, planning and zoning continue to be a barrier to urban agriculture. Learn how planning and zoning can support, rather than hinder urban agriculture.

Understand planning as a cultural-religious practice. Case studies discuss the mechanisms and "language" of such practice. Planners will better navigate secular planning processes where communities of faith and institutions are important stakeholders.

Historically, climate planning focuses primarily on emissions reductions, and community development planning focuses on economic viability. Existing residents and stakeholders are not always part of these processes, though they may be impacted by them.

The key objective of the series is to highlight ways in which planners within APA are addressing Latino issues and how Latino planners are, themselves, being perceived within their profession.

Discover new, free tools for clean energy planning and lessons learned from Los Angeles in equitable 100% clean energy transitions. Learn how to use the new NREL Scenario Planner's county-level transportation and building emissions projections for energy planning.