Zoning changes that support agritourism and direct sales are key to preventing farm extinction. It's time to act. Learn why zoning is vital for preserving the future of small farms in the latest Zoning Practice. https://plnn.org/4iJDxE8
American Planning Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 67,829 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.
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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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Discover solutions and shape the future at NPC25. Join us in Denver, March 29–April 1, or online, April 23–25. Connect with planners, tackle key challenges, and earn CM credits. Learn more and sign up for updates. #NPC25 https://lnkd.in/gnuB_j4W
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Explore in the latest PAS Memo two tools—WIATT and C4C—that help planners engage communities, assess impacts, and prioritize wellbeing in development projects. https://plnn.org/41F8mDU
Centering Wellbeing in Community Co-Creation: WIATT and C4C
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In this episode of #PeopleBehindthePlans, hear from Larco and Knudson as they explore real-world applications of the handbook, guiding planners on how to assess options, engage stakeholders, and create sustainable solutions that align with community goals. https://plnn.org/4fiCbNH
Nico Larco and Kaarin Knudson on Demystifying Sustainable Urban Design
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Support the #APAFoundation Scholarship Fund and empower the next generation of planners committed to creating great communities for all. https://plnn.org/4cTzpOT
Way to Give to the APA Foundation
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In the latest episode of the #HousingSupplyAccelerator podcast, Emily Pasi chats with Robert Broeksmit, President & CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about housing finance gaps and public-private partnerships. https://plnn.org/3D6SkIy
Housing Supply Accelerator: An Interview with Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Robert Broeksmit
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Empathy is essential for planners to bridge divides, build connections, and thrive in today’s polarized world. Learn how cultivating emotional awareness can enhance your work and support well-being in the latest PAS QuickNotes. https://plnn.org/41v6LjG
Empathy in Planning
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Big changes are on the horizon for planners in 2025! From tackling housing & water scarcity to embracing fungi innovation & reimagining public spaces, these 7 trends are a must-know. Ready to lead the charge? Dive in with #PlanMag https://plnn.org/3ZKyFa5
7 Need-to-Know Trends for Planners in 2025
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How can climate adaptation planning leverage residents' local knowledge of storms and community impacts? A new case study in #JAPAPlanning shows how this insight can drive more effective, inclusive solutions. https://plnn.org/3Ou5PUZ
Three Takeaways for Climate Adaptation Planning
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Can transportation planning encourage innovation? Discover a pilot project in #JAPAPlanning reshaping transit and how improving equitable route access in Kampala, Uganda, requires a different approach compared to New York. https://plnn.org/3ZqRzmp
Informal Transportation Testing