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Official Twitter account for the American Planning Association. “Creating Great Communities For All” #ItTakesAPlanner
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2009
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APA encourages planners to right past wrongs, and take an active role in rebuilding and transforming communities to create a society that ensures safety, health and prosperity for all its inhabitants. #BlackLivesMatter #equity4all.
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Congratulations to the 2017 L'Enfant International Award recipient - Bhubaneswar Smart City Plan @ibigroup
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For good planning to happen, we need three things - good governance, organized planners, and innovation. - @DerreckKayongo #NPC18
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It's official! Congratulations to @tampariverwalk in Tampa, Florida - voted as the 2018 #APAGreatPlaces "People's Choice"!.
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We the planners believe communities should serve all regardless of.✅ race.✅ gender.✅ socioeconomic status.✅ age.✅ ability. And that all people deserve access to.✅ reliable/efficient transportation.✅ affordable/accessible housing.✅ healthy/sustainable communities.#NPC19
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“Although I love being the mayor of a big American city, if I could do it all over again, I would have been a planner”. -@MayorToddGloria #NPC22
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US Transportation @SecretaryPete has pushed for more accessible transportation networks. Disability rights advocate @stevewright64 spoke with Buttigieg about funding opportunities for planners to make their communities accessible. #DisabilityPrideMonth
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The wait is over! We’re so excited to announce a digital conference for the planning community – #NPC20atHome. Join us remotely for live sessions, virtual networking, career development, and more. Register now, space limited.
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US Transportation @SecretaryPete has pushed for more accessible transportation networks. Disability rights advocate @stevewright64 spoke with Buttigieg about funding opportunities for planners to make their communities accessible. #DisabilityPrideMonth
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“The way we build the world tells a story about who we believe belongs there,” says Rebekah Taussig in her closing keynote at #NPC23. #ItTakesAPlanner to tell the world that everyone belongs in the spaces we create.
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Great work, @ThrivanceGroup @DrDesThePlanner!.
A unique urban planning firm, made up entirely of Black women, is making a difference in communities of color. @GioBenitez reports.
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"A planning education that focuses solely on a few predominantly white heroic figures is incomplete and unethical. It doesn't tell the whole story; it prevents us from sharing fuller and richer stories." — Daphne Lundi . #BlackHistoryMonth .
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Yes, rural residents want to walk — and small towns see pedestrian traffic as a way to revitalize their downtowns. Story by @JayWalljasper via #PlanMag .
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Playing in the (digital) sandbox here at our Chicago office. Come check it out in the Tech Zone at #APA16 in Phoenix
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We are very disappointed to announce that the 2020 National Planning Conference is cancelled in line with recommendations from the CDC. Full statement and information on refunds and more here: #NPC20
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We the planners believe communities should serve all regardless of:. ✅ race.✅ gender.✅ socioeconomic status.✅ age.✅ ability. And that all people deserve access to:. ✅ reliable & efficient transportation.✅ affordable & accessible housing.✅ healthy & sustainable communities
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Receiving his master's from @MIT in 1952, Samuel Cullers became the first African American to earn a graduate degree in city planning. He went on to work as a planner in Thailand, Canada, and Chicago. #BlackHistoryMonth .#PlanningHistory.
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1961 - Jane Jacobs, a journalist with no professional architectural or planning experience, published The Death and Life of Great American Cities, one of the best-known books about urban planning. #WomensHistoryMonth #PlanningHistory.
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Congratulations to all our new leaders elected to the APA Board of Directors, #AICP Commission, and Student Representatives Council, including APA President-Elect, Leo Asuncion, AICP and AICP President-Elect, Mitchell Silver, FAICP @mitchell_silver.
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Today’s the day! Welcome to #NPC20atHome. We're so excited to have you join us as we kick off three days of sessions, networking, and conversations about the future of planning. Here we go!
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Have you heard? Our 2022 State of Transportation Planning report is officially live! 🚲🚶🚋🧑🦼 With a feature from @SecretaryPete, this year’s edition surely won’t disappoint. #SoTP2022 #TransportationPlanning .Check it out here:.
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Here we go! We're so excited to be back in person and to see you all here at #NPC22. Welcome to San Diego! ☀️
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"When you change the streets, you change the world" - thank you @JSadikKhan for the inspiring keynote at #APAPAC16
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Advanced air mobility vehicles — think flying taxis — could be landing soon. #PlanMag looks at what planners and policy makers should be doing now to help clear the runway.
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Congratulations to the streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces designated as the 2019 Great Places in America! . #APAGreatPlaces
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Planners want to make their communities better, more livable places for everyone. Current zoning laws prevent planners from doing the real work of planning, says APA member @mnolangray. Listen to our PBTP podcast to learn more!.
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APA condemns the events that took place yesterday at the U.S. Capitol. Read our full statement from APA President Leo R. Asuncion Jr., AICP
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#NPC19 gives planners the opportunity to connect with ideas, inspiration, and each other. Be a part of what connects us April 13-16 in San Francisco! 🌉. Register today:
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"The voice of Black planners - in education, research, and practice - need to be listened to and encouraged in a way that dismantles planning's stratification." — Desiree D. Powell, MCRP (@BLCKSPCES) . #BlackHistoryMonth .
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APA offices are closed for Election Day, so that our staff may exercise their right to vote. Elections have an impact on the work planners do, so we encourage you to vote if you have not already, and to stay tuned for post-election analysis and insight from APA.
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That's a wrap! #APA16 is in the books. Thanks to all who joined us. See you next year in NYC!
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Full statement from APA President Cynthia Bowen, AICP on Trump Administration's Federal Budget Proposal #Budget2017
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Planners need the freedom to work towards a better future for their communities. Restrictive zoning can hinder that progress. Listen to APA member @mnolangray on our podcast to learn why we need #zoningreform.
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Planning is the only profession working at the intersection of transportation, development, and land use. That gives planners a unique and central role in helping communities reduce carbon emissions and navigate climate impacts. Learn more 👉 #EarthDay
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Join us in celebrating the career achievements of 53 AICP-certified members who were inducted into the College of Fellows as the Class of 2020! . Congratulations to all! 🎉👏🏽.
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Oscar winner Marisa Tomei channels urban planning legend Jane Jacobs in new doc “Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
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APA is committed to combating #climatechange, creating resilient communities. Federal support is essential! #ActOnClimate.
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Hi #NPC20atHome attendees, thanks for your patience as we work through some traffic volume issues. Check your email inbox as we'll be sending direct zoom links for all the 10 am sessions.
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National Community Planning Month is HERE! 🎉. This year's theme — Planning for Infrastructure That Benefits All — highlights how well-planned infrastructure projects strengthen communities, boost the economy, expand opportunity, and promote equitable development. #PlanningMonth.
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A dual background in social work & planning gives Jose Richard Aviles a unique perspective on community engagement. In this month’s #PlanMag, @soylamasnalgona shares 3 therapeutic concepts planners can use to better serve their communities . #PlanningMonth.
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Today starts National Community Planning Month, highlighting how planning and planners are essential to lead communities to equitable and resilient recoveries post pandemic. Share how you are helping to lead your community forward using #PlanningMonth .
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From all of us here at APA, we’d like to wish our CEO, Jim Drinan, a very Happy Retirement! Congratulations Jim! 🌴 ☀️
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Roses are red 🌹. Violets are blue 🔵. We love great planning ❤️. And communities do too! 🏙. Happy Valentine's Day! 💕
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Chairs of APA’s Social Equity Task Force, Diversity Committee, and Planning for Equity Policy Guide working group outline the APA Diversity & Inclusion Strategy at the Leadership Plenary ahead of #NPC19 #APAEquity
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#FBF to last Sunday’s piece by @margwallbrown in the @nytimes kids section titled, “How I Became a City Planner”. Margaret currently serves as director of @HoustonPlanning in @HoustonTX, host city for #NPC20!
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Shout outs to the top ten most active #NPC19 tweeters! .1. @Amber_Turnquest .2. @APA_SmallTown .3. @chadn1 .4. @GarrowJessica .5. @planitpres .6. @OaklandBikeLab .7. @JohnCShepard .8. @shegotplans .9. @courtenaynj .10. @svargas_planner.
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Wow! What an amazing day on the Hill today. Thanks to all of our dedicated member advocates for spreading the message of planning! #APAPAC17
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“Planners are in a prime position to be a catalyst for change” - APA President Kurt Christiansen, FAICP #NPC19
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We are elated by the tremendous response to our first-ever digital NPC experience, #NPC20atHome. Thank you to all those who joined us! We're thrilled to be able to bring together experts to share knowledge, and provide opportunities for our community to connect. #PlanningTogether
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The accomplishments of women in urban design have often been minimized or completely overlooked, but a new documentary is starting to help set the record straight. #PlanMag's Ezra Haber Glenn (@urbanfilmorg) reviews #CityDreamers.#WomensHistoryMonth .
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Remembering planner, educator, and author Norman Krumholz, FAICP, who championed the importance of #equity in planning throughout his long career.
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Ready, set, go! We're officially off and running here at #NPC18, welcoming 5,000+ planners to New Orleans! 🎉
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Minneapolis is the first major U.S. city to eliminate single-family zoning. This PAS Memo explains how planners used the comprehensive planning process and #zoning reform to address the city's housing crisis and the racial inequities that helped create it.
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Congratulations to the 2018 National Planning Excellence Award recipients, whose achievements exemplify planners’ best efforts to create stronger, healthier, and more just communities. Kudos! 👏
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We're cruising along at SOLD OUT capacity on our first day of #NPC20atHome! Thanks for everyone's patience as we worked through some technical difficulties at kick-off. If you didn't catch this morning's keynote, we've fast-tracked the recording. Enjoy!
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An affordable housing crisis grips the U.S. Beyond zoning reform, preserving existing stock is vital. Learn how local governments can use zoning strategies to safeguard smaller, older homes in this month's Zoning Practice.
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Planners must tackle the issue of social #equity in their communities, and have the unique perspective, knowledge, and ethical commitment to do so. Hear from planners whose work has led the way in fighting racism and inequality.
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We’re kicking off #NPC21 shortly with @ValerieJarrett – former Senior Advisor to @BarackObama and Chairwoman of the Chicago Transit Authority – and current President of the Barack Obama Foundation. Get logged in early so you don’t miss her opening keynote discussion!.
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Read the full statement from APA President @_CynthiaBowen on the Trump administration's FY 2019 federal budget proposal #TrumpBudget
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We're taking a look back at the biggest #PlanMag stories of the year, including this interview with @SecretaryPete and @stevewright64! Learn what the transportation secretary has to say about accessible transit!
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Here are 6 resources to help planners adjust to a different way of working, gathering, and communicating during the pandemic.
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Congratulations to the more than 500 APA members who recently passed the #AICP Certification Exam! 👏👏👏👏👏
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We can't plan for equity from our desks. @c1typlann3r Jonathan Pacheco Bell explains the importance of community engagement for equitable planning outcomes in our #VoicesofEquityinPlanning series #WeCannotPlanFromOurDesks
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Planner Daniel Besiniaz (@cityplannerd) embraced his Latino heritage after exploring the vibrant community and urbanism of Mexico City. Listen to his story on our Planning for Equity Podcast. @LatinosPlanAPA.
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A special thank you to members of APA’s Social Equity Task Force who continued their work today at our Chicago office. #APAEquity
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Just announced! 📢. Through our longstanding partnership with @Esri we're excited to offer all current APA members a free year-long ArcGIS Community Analyst subscription. Offer available for a limited time! .
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Scenes from the #NPC19 Data Jam - working on solutions to get San Francisco transit moving! Thanks to @codeforamerica for providing the space.
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"This would have seemed inconceivable just a few years ago," - Donald Shoup, FAICP. See how cities are starting to prioritize #affordablehousing for residents over #parking spaces. (from the October issue of #PlanMag)
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"Planners are charged not with the present, but guiding us into the future" -Ron Sims at the opening keynote #APA15.
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How can planners address the racist legacy of zoning? In this issue of Zoning Practice, @JenniferRaitt says planners must act on the local level to fight for equity, question the zoning status quo & more meaningfully connect with marginalized communities.
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Is it time to give the axe to single-family residential zoning? Check out Viewpoints on the question by Manville, Monkkonen, and Lens (2020) and Wegmann (2020) and seven responses from academics and practitioners #JAPAplanning .
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