American Planning Association

E-Government And Planning Profiles

From time to time, a new technology emerges that truly empowers citizens. In the case of urban planning, it is a new tool called Neighborhood Knowledge California (NKCA).

January 30, 2003 - American Planning Association

APA, Brookings Conference Sparks Debate On Zoning Reform

Will form-based zoning codes supplant conventional 0rdinances?

January 27, 2003 - American Planning Association

Abolishing Planning Won't Solve Livability Issues

A County Commission in Georgia proposes to abolishing public planning. APA replies.

January 22, 2003 - American Planning Association

The Professional Achievement Award That Never Was

Professional Builder Magazine gives, then withdraws, award to APA for its Growing Smart Project.

January 20, 2003 - American Planning Association

Common Problems With Zoning Ordinances

The APA website presents questions answered by attorney John Bredin, author of the "Common Problems with Zoning Ordinances."

January 11, 2003 - American Planning Association

Mandating Training For Planning Commissioners

In a what may be a developing nationwide trend, Tennessee has created state legislation that requires training for members of planning commissions.

December 19, 2002 - American Planning Association

APA Responds To Cincinnati's Decision To Cut Planning Dept.

Cincinnati's Planning Department is among those city services considered "non-essential" by the City Council. The American Planning Association responds.

December 10, 2002 - American Planning Association

2003 National Planning Award Winners Announced

Who will receive the National Planning Awards in Denver? APA has just announced its choices for this year's top plans, projects, and planners.

November 14, 2002 - American Planning Association

When 'Plan' Is A Four-Letter Word

How does planning fare in a hostile environment -- like Kentucky.

November 11, 2002 - American Planning Association

Illinois' Local Planning Technical Assistance Act

The APA praises the State of Illinois for passage of the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act as "exemplary and trend-setting."

September 6, 2002 - American Planning Association

APA Lauds New Illinois Smart Growth Statute

Illinois enacts Local Planning Technical Assistance Act.

August 16, 2002 - American Planning Association

Maryland Revives Old Law To Control Growth

The "Smart Growth" State revives an old law to enforce state growth management objectives.

August 4, 2002 - American Planning Association

Boom In Migration To Resort Towns Concerns Planners

Vacation spots typically inhabited by a small number of locals in the off-season are attracting residential migration in record numbers.

June 2, 2002 - American Planning Association

APA's Draft Policy Guide On Smart Growth

The American Planning Association is accepting input on its draft Policy Guide on Smart Growth.

January 15, 2002 - American Planning Association

APA Debuts New Website

After a comprehensive user survey and over a year of development, the American Planning Association unveiled its newly designed website on Tuesday.

December 19, 2001 - American Planning Association

Planning News From Washington D.C.

APA's biweekly update on legislative and public policy issues.

November 6, 2001 - American Planning Association

National Planning Legislation Update

APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.

September 11, 2001 - American Planning Association

Planning Updates From Washington

APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.

June 18, 2001 - American Planning Association

Legislative Planning Update

The American Planning Association publishes its regular update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.

June 3, 2001 - American Planning Association

Planning Updates From Washington

The APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.

May 16, 2001 - American Planning Association

News from HUD User

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Call for Speakers

Mpact Transit + Community

New Updates on PD&R Edge

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Websites

The best of the Internet—since 2002.

Top Apps

Planning apps for a brave new world.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.