Grid/Street/Place, from APA Planners Press, examines more than 100 successful projects throughout North America to identify differences and commonalities. The authors explore the universal elements that characterize sustainable urban districts. Call for NominationsThe search is on for candidates for the APA Board of Directors and the AICP Commission. Candidate statements and other candidate materials must be filed by November 17. Tips for Managing Land SupplyIn the most recent issue of EDA Update, APA's "Tools of the Trade" explores the value of modern GIS, brownfield redevelopment principles, and legal land transfers to private developers through land assembly initiatives. Rise of the Special DistrictThis month's historic PAS report reprint, The Special District: A New Zoning Development, from 1952, explores a cutting-edge zoning tool of the early 1950s. The special district began to break down the "airtight" tripartite divisions of residential, commercial, and industrial use. Sponsor and Exhibit in 2010Introduce your organization to the planners and planning officials who will travel to New Orleans for APA's 2010 National Planning Conference, April 10–13. Sustainable CommunitiesThis year's AICP Symposium focused on planners' role in fostering communities that are not just environmentally sustainable, but economically strong and equitable. Safe Growth AuditsPrevent future growth conflicts related to natural hazards. Learn how to conduct a safe growth audit in the October issue of Zoning Practice, available this month to non-subscribers. Also: Plan to submit questions to the issue's author David R. Godschalk, FAICP, November 16–30. APA and New MediaAPA is on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Ning. We realize that the ways people communicate and stay connected are changing fast. Social media sites allow APA members to keep up with peers, educational events, and the latest APA and planning news. November Planning OnlineThe November issue of Planning offers a special section on planning successes in small places from an old mill town to a Florida suburb. Also: read an excerpt from a new Planners Press book on traffic calming, and explore the ways parks are growing leaner and greener. Members may read the entire issue online. Everyone is invited to read this month's featured article on how to cope when bad things happen to good plans. |