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Planning is elected leaders' most effective tool for managing growth, navigating change, and making tough decisions that face communities, such as where to invest in transportation, housing, and parks.

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The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APATX) represents public and private sector planners, planning academics and students, elected officials, and citizen planners in the great state …

Jan 29, 2025 · The 2025 Trend Report features a list of over 100 existing, emerging, and potential future trends that the APA Foresight team and our Trend Scouting Foresight Community identified as …

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The American Institute of Certified Planners is APA's professional institute and the recognized leader in certifying professional planners and promoting ethical planning, professional development, planning …

Apr 1, 2025 · NPC25 is your opportunity to connect with fellow students and professionals who share your passion for planning and community development. We’ve rounded up thousands of experts, …

Dec 5, 2024 · In January, the American Planning Association (APA) published the 2025 Trend Report for Planners in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. APA's Foresight team and the APA …

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