Who will receive the National Planning Awards in Denver? APA has just announced its choices for this year's top plans, projects, and planners.
The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the winners of its 2003 National Planning Awards. The annual awards honor the most outstanding efforts in the art, science, and profession of community planning... The 2003 recipients, who will be honored at the 2003 APA National Planning Conference in Denver March 29-April 2, 2003, include communities and individuals whose level of excellence has raised the standard for professional planners, public policymakers, and elected officials engaged in dialogue about the future of our cities, states, and regions.
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