American Planning Association

Our first Online Planners' Day on Capitol Hill connected planners with their elected officials to share the transformative power of #zoningreform. Participants shared their experience on our blog. https://plnn.org/4c8NCGR

HUD announced 21 recipients for the long-awaited Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grants. Learn more about the $85 million grant funding, and the $100 million slotted for the next round of grants later this year. https://plnn.org/4eErVA1

In 2020, participatory planning had a couple hiccups. A new #JAPAplanning article shows how planners quickly adapted tools and community standards for online meetings. https://plnn.org/3VFpCUA

It's not too late to empower planning during our Spring Giving Campaign by supporting the #APAfoundation, the only foundation exclusively dedicated to the planning profession. Learn more about how your gift to the APA Foundation will help shape the future of planning. Donate by the deadline tonight! https://plnn.org/3VCY6IG

We're hiring! Looking for experienced candidates to apply for our open position for Manager, Career Services and Professional Development. https://lnkd.in/g4yY9iT2

“Compensating community members has transformed our engagement efforts,” says Noah P. Boggess, AICP, from the Puget Sound Regional Council. Learn to develop trust and connections by valuing people's time on the #APA podcast! https://plnn.org/3xts2xS

Beyond the words we use in our comprehensive plans, how has sustainable development policy changed in 20 years? Unbalanced policies and changing community priorities may be undermining progress. Learn more in #JAPAplanning https://plnn.org/45O56WE

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loneliness and social isolation are serious threats to physical and mental health. Planning for #socialinfrastructure havens, hubs, and hangouts could offer a remedy by bringing people together. #PlanMag Washington Housing Conservancy Reimagining the Civic Commons https://plnn.org/3Rk98QI

The $40B death care industry is a major institution in the US, yet often overlooked in planning. With significant changes ahead, prepare for its potential impact on zoning and communities in the latest issue of Zoning Practice. https://plnn.org/458vaeS

APA endorses the Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act, designed to improve U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's capacity to partner with communities on housing and #zoningreform. #ItTakesAPlanner Thank you Senator Fetterman and Representative Blunt Rochester for introducing this legislation! https://plnn.org/3VvfuPI