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Is innovative technology and team collaboration crucial to solving your local government's largest challenges? Join David Crump and Samantha Morrone, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, as they share how modern technology has streamlined their community development process. #sponsored

➡️ Here’s another GREAT way to get involved not only with the Virginia Chapter, but with an entire network of planners across the country! Visit the Link Tree in our bio to join the Planners Advocacy Network and then check in with our PAN Director at [email protected].

On October 13th, we'll take a deep dive into our analysis of zoning in Hampton Roads and its relationships to housing affordability, economic opportunity, and transportation. APA Virginia members will receive 3 CM credits for attending. housingforwardva.org/event/2023-10-…

The Reconnecting Communities Program from U.S. Department of Transportation provides funding to remove infrastructure barriers to community connectivity. This funding includes $50M in planning grants to support equitable infrastructure that unites communities. Apply today! bit.ly/3Cb29ST

In urban planning, empathy is the key to impactful leadership. Learn how planners can enhance community understanding, promote inclusivity, tackle inequities, build collaborations, and create a culture of empathy in the planning field with #PlanMag. bit.ly/468PKec

💼 There are SO many planning job openings across the state right now - what better time to make that career leap than now? Check out this unique Resilience Planner opportunity in the Hampton Roads area!

Dive into creative placemaking: projects using arts & cultural strategies to implement community-led change. Access this free KnowledgeBase collection to learn how planners use this approach to help residents take ownership of their communities. bit.ly/3ECaEH9

To better understand how states are implementing their new housing policies, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Brookings Metro convened state policymakers and researchers for a series of conversations. Read three key lessons from those conversations here--> brookings.edu/articles/passi…

📣 Hampton-Area Planners - The National Science Foundation is rebuilding its main location at McMurdo in Antarctica. Come learn about the Master Planning that was conducted to layout the site. Contact Paula Loomis at [email protected] for more info about the event!

📣 Here’s your reminder that registration for the Fall AICP certification cycle is open NOW through October 31st! Visit the Link Tree in our bio to learn more about your path to #AICP Certification.

💼 There are SO many planning job openings across the state right now - what better time to make that career leap than now? Check out this job posting for an Associate Planner in Arlington County in the Link Tree in our bio!

We know we need a ton of solar energy to eliminate carbon pollution, but where should we put all those panels? Check out this APA Virginia event on solar siting’s land use considerations Nov. 1st 5:30 to 7pm at Basic City Beer Co. in Manchester. ☀️ eventbrite.com/e/november-urb…

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!! Our virtual, award-winning, annual conference LUGARES is this week! Register now!! events.zoom.us/ev/Amk3M4wtnT4…

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Jobs in Virginia, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Colorado, Washington, and Montana posted today planning.org/jobs/search #PlanningJobs

Next Wednesday the 10th APA Virginia is hosting its first Urbanism Happy Hour of 2024 at Basic City Beer Co. 5:30-7:30pm. The panel will discuss how inclusionary zoning and density can be leveraged to promote affordable housing. 🏗️🏢

Planners! Come see Katie See speak on resilience in practice on Thursday at noon (ET). This session will highlight FEMA's Community Lifelines & the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard. CM Credits are available. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Get more updates from APA Virginia!

The 2024 Trend Report for Planners is almost here! Join our launch event 1/31, 3 PM CT to learn about drivers of change in the planning profession.➡️ bit.ly/48IHAet Want a sneak peek? #PlanMag has the scoop on 7 trends from this year's report! ⤵️ bit.ly/3v66OV7

Next week APA Virginia will be hosting an Urbanism Happy Hour on supportive housing. As homelessness is on the rise in Richmond, don’t miss this expert panel discussion on our most effective tool to house the houseless. Plus beer. 🍻