APA: Why Bother? Carol Rhea, FAICP APA President

…the control of urban development by a local government authority, from which a license must be obtained to build a new property or change an existing one.

…the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

…a dynamic profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities by creating more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places for present and future generations.

Public Opinion of Planning APA’s 2012 Poll, “Planning in America” found:

2012 Poll, “Planning in America” found: Learn more at planning.org/policy/pollsplanning.org/policy/polls

APA’s Development Plan and Budget Process December 2014 – Extensive member and leaders input via SurveyMonkey and Mindmixer February Draft Plan at Winter Retreat March 2015 – Draft shared with members and leaders Summer 2015 – Board will a dopt new, longer-term Development Plan in Summer Fall 2015 – Board will adopt a new budget

APA Planning for the Future James Drinan, JD APA Executive Director

Emerging Issues

Recent APA Task Forces Planning Office of the Future Task Force People and Places Task Force Planning for Economic Development Task Force Smart Cities and Sustainability Task Force

Recent APA Task Forces Consumers of Planning/ Engaged Citizens Aging Population Policy Guide Retired Member Task Force

NEW Books E-books 2014 Poll Web-based Exam Prep

The E-Book Collection is Growing Doubled from 8 to 16 in the past year; latest include: The Board of Adjustment Planning in Plain English Qualitative Analysis in Planning & Policy A Career Worth Planning The Environmental Planning Handbook, 2nd edition Planning Atlanta Planning Chicago Planning Seattle

Social Media  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  Google +  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube  Foursquare  Introducing “Ello”

APA Social Media Update  Ello - ad-free social network created by a small group of artists and designers.

APA Website Enhancements  A New Kick-ass Conference Site  A newly designed Mobile App for Seattle  CM process will be streamlined for members, providers and APA  E-Books and Magazine Mobile App …In the Pipeline  Chapter and Division Web Portal (think MLB.com)  Increased Live Streaming  Open Reporting Portal  Open Source Taxonomy API  New Storefront  CM Provider Portal Upgrade Featuring Speaker Bios  Crowdsourcing Technology for Task Forces (MindMixer)  One Stop Blog Site

The New MyAPA Member Profile Show Off Professional achievements Education Leadership positions Jobs Online pages linked to profiles to create a one stop experience Share and Connect Personalized URLs Connect with others at events Search members  Highlight Member Benefits  What I get – “My Resources”

APA Looking Forward Creative Engagement Development plan/action plan More web and social media Photo bank and communication tools Students and Divisions Core competencies and curriculum Leveraging conferences for member education Specialty conferences Global partnerships Foundation and, Your ideas!

Partners (partial list) AARP American Public Health Association American Institute of Architects American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Landscape Architects Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Association of Environmental Professionals Canadian Institute of Planners Caribbean Planners Association Center for Disease Control Congress for the New Urbanism Federal Agencies ICMA (International City/County Management Association) Institute of Transportation Engineers International Economic Development Council Lambda Alpha International Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Local Government Commission National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials National Association of Regional Councils Natural Resources Defense Council Global Planners Network Royal Town Planning Institute Planning Institute of Australia Smart Growth America UN World Habitat Urban Land Institute US Chamber of Commerce

Update on Other Initiatives Sustaining Places CDC Grant UN-HABITAT Resilience – Hazards Research Center

Water Task Force Planning practice needs to employ an integrated, systems-oriented, comprehensive approach to water management; New mechanisms for interdisciplinary interaction are critical to effective water management; Planners need improved practices to manage water more sustainably and provide greater social equity for access;

Planners need improved practices to manage water more sustainably and provide greater social equity for access; Planning needs to employ a systems-oriented, comprehensive approach to water management; Innovative land use planning and urban design is needed to protect water environments; and Adaptive land use planning, environmental planning and infrastructure planning can help to increase resilience and manage uncertainty.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Are we headed in the right direction? What are the best ways to engage our members in discussion and review in a meaningful way? (website, , etc.),,,,, etc.?)

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