A second set of bylaw amendments was approved by the APA Board in May. Check out the amendments and the feedback we received from members on proposed changes: https://plnn.org/45rRzEd
American Planning Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 65,696 followers
Creating Great Communities for All
About us
The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit educational association organized to advance the art and science of urban and regional planning. APA and its members provide leadership by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
- Website
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http://www.planning.org
External link for American Planning Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- planning, urban planning, city planning, regional planning, planning education, planning research, environmental planning, food systems, and community development
Locations
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Primary
205 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60601, US
Employees at American Planning Association
Updates
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Ready to shape the future of planning? #NPC25 Call for Proposals opens July 31! Start preparing now to avoid last-minute stress. Not into presenting? Make an impact by volunteering as a peer reviewer. Deadline is August 21. https://lnkd.in/gWpArg8A
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Spokane's 2021 housing emergency declaration led to the Building Opportunity and Choices for All interim ordinance, allowing up to four units per lot. This rapid response spurred significant development and permanent code changes in 2023. https://plnn.org/3XSU9kE
Spokane's Interim Housing Ordinance Allowed City to Do 'Some Great Things'
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Hone your conflict management skills to better understand, manage, and resolve conflicts. Be ready for when conflict arises, ensuring you have the right skillsets to excel in dynamic environments. #UpskillPlanners https://plnn.org/4cM1N4B
Embracing Conflict: Honing Your Conflict Management Skills
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The Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass, OR v. Johnson affirmed the city’s ordinance barring individuals from sleeping on public property. Planners continue to work to find solutions to help individuals experiencing homelessness find shelter. #PlanMag https://plnn.org/3VMSLNJ
What Now for Communities and the Unhoused?
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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
Planners ‘Plant a Seed’ for Housing Reform
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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
PRO Housing Grants Announced: New Federal Support for Local Zoning Reform
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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
Applying Online Community Engagement Lessons to In-Person Meetings
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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
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We're hiring! Looking for experienced candidates to apply for our open position for Manager, Career Services and Professional Development. https://lnkd.in/g4yY9iT2
Manager, Career Services and Professional Development
planning.org