Communications Manager for @APA_Planning (not a flack or a hack). All thoughts, ideas, and opinions come from my own brain. RTs are not endorsements.
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"The way we build the world tells a story of who we think belongs there..." Powerful words from #NPC23 keynote speaker Rebekah Taussig.
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“APA's Equity in Zoning Policy Guide positions planners to lead the way on zoning changes at the local, state, and federal level.” planetizen.com/news/2023/02/…
Exciting progress from one of @APA_Planning 2022 National Planning Award recipients.
The City of Detroit has officially opened a segment of the Joe Louis Greenway, a trail that will run through Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and Dearborn for 27.5 miles when complete. @HerbergRadio reports:
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From ambitious comprehensive plans to outstanding planning educators, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts. 🎊🏆👏 Congratulations to all of the 2022 #APAAwards recipients! bit.ly/3M8A8ys
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Catch up on the events and major themes of day one at #NPC22. planetizen.com/blogs/117042-…
"If I had to do it all over again, I would be a planner. Planners are driving change." @MayorToddGloria at this morning's NPC22 keynote
Every corner of the country is having housing affordability issues. "We can't ignore this." - Daniel Parolek @OpticosDesign #APAPolicy21
Older adults will outnumber children by 2034. This has big implications for our housing and will require a fundamental shift in the mindset of our communities. @DrUrbanPolicy #APAPolicy21
"Every time we essentially fill another pothole, we are reinforcing the values of the past." A great reminder from @SimplySJG at #APAPolicy21 that we need to think differently about infrastructure today if we want to advance equity.
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"Urban Heat Islands Are Increasingly Dangerous, But Planners and Designers Have Solutions," learn what NYC, Copenhagen, and Abu Dhabi are doing in #THEDIRT: bit.ly/2RrAqIT
#landscapearchitecture #landscapearchitects
.@nisenson mentioned APA's Foresight work & strongly encouraged everyone in the #NPC21 session to take a look.
Learn more from APA's Research Director @UrbanBreezes at 3:30 PM (CT) at the Drivers of Change & the Future of Planning session.
planning.org/foresight/
Heat can be an invisible threat. - @mondayplans
The Heat Vulnerability Index tool shows how heat is experienced in NYC built environment; combining environmental (green space, surface temps) with social factors (poverty, race) #NPC21 #climatechnage #equity
6 unintended consequences of broadband connection on mountain/GNAR communities: housing affordability, rental transitions, development pressures, tourism concerns, social dynamics & equity #NPC21
Prove your intentions, implement small projects quickly, especially when there is extreme distrust and skepticism.
People want to SEE what you promise not just hear what you promise. @Just_J_Ruffin @KatyTrudeau @justpennies #NPC21
Two-thirds of wildlife live in metro areas – underscores the importance of nature-based solutions, using vacant lots to mitigate impacts of #ClimateChange, improve the health and wellness for local residents & create a strong network for pollinators. 🦋#NPC21
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Planetizen's @CasualBrasuell takes a preemptory spin through the program for #NPC21. The @APA_Planning's annual National Planning Conference will take place online and has put in a lot of effort to reproduce the experiences of a typical conference. planetizen.com/blogs/113203-…
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Know a planning project that deserves national recognition? Submit it for a 2021 National Planning Award by this Friday at planning.org/awards.
Here's a look at 2020's Advancing Diversity & Social Change Award recipient, @NYCParks
@apanewyorkmetro
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