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Upfront Planning PodcastEp 132: The People Who Plan: Jackie Guthrie, AICPJackie Guthrie, AICP, one of the first professional planners Jessica met in her career reminisces about the fun and crazy projects she worked on over the long career as a land planner working on private sector projects large and small as well as who she hired and worked with as a young planner herself. Hear all the crazy stories of projects you may not normally hear about and how she almost because a "missing planner".
2026-02-041h 01
American Planning AssociationThe Current — and Future — State of Hazard Mitigation Planning with Chrissy Caggiano, AICPIn this episode of the Trend Talk podcast, a companion series for the 2026 Trend Report for Planners, American Planning Association (APA) Research Manager Joe DeAngelis, AICP, talks with Chrissy Caggiano, AICP, chair of APA’s Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery Division. The two discuss the evolving role of planners in hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation, and how these critical topics are being integrated into planning education and professional practice. They also discuss how planners working in this space are coping with an environment of uncertainty and what it means for the federal government to transition responsibility for hazard mi...
2026-01-3033 min
VERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastPLUS Episode 2: Housing Affordability Part I: Supply and Demand for PlannersSupply and Demand. We hear it all the time when it comes to housing. “It’s simple economics” they say, “It’s supply and demand” they say. Well, what exactly do they mean by that, and is housing really as simple as the idea that more housing would equal lower prices? Links:https://pressbooks.oer.hawaii.edu/principlesofmicroeconomics/chapter/3-2-shifts-in-demand-and-supply-for-goods-and-services/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_and_demandhttps://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/032715/are-there-any-exceptions-law-demand-economics.asphttps://psu.pb.unizin.org/introductiontomicroeconomics/chapter/chapter-3-supply-and-demand/https://live...
2026-01-1730 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastPLUS Episode 1: POP QUIZ #1POP QUIZ HOT SHOT! Join us while we run through three practice test questions for the AICP Exam. We'll go through the questions, break them down, and talk about organizational structures, comprehensive plan topics, and demographic formulas.
2026-01-0922 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 39: An Empire Region of PlanningSometimes, New York really can feel like the heart of it all. Well, in this episode we'll talk a little bit about the Regional Plan of New York and its Environs, and two other related planning landmarks, Robert Murray Haig's "Major Economic Factors in Metropolitan Growth and Arrangement, and Clarence Perry's "Neighborhood Unit."Robert Murray Haig’s Major Economic Factors in Metropolitan Growth and Arrangement (1927):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_M._Haighttps://www.planning.org/library/greatbooks/decade2.htmhttps://propertymetrics.com/blog/economic-base-analysis/#:~:text=Economic%20ba...
2026-01-0629 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastIntroducing: VERY UNofficial PLUSWell, we're back it again, and THIS time, we're better than ever. We'll be picking up where left off LONG ago, but we have a few extra tricks up our sleeves too.
2025-12-3104 min
American Planning AssociationStephanie Rouse, AICP, and Jennifer Hiatt on Books, Podcasting, and Finding Your Own VoiceWhat started as a study tool has grown into a nationally recognized podcast. When Nebraska planners Stephanie Rouse and Jennifer Hiatt volunteered to read through the AICP exam’s recommended reading list, they decided to share the workload—and the insights—by creating a podcast. Four seasons later, Booked on Planning has evolved into an engaging platform where planners can explore big ideas through conversations with authors of classic and contemporary works.
In this episode of People Behind the Plans, APA Editor in Chief Meghan Stromberg talks with Stephanie and Jennifer about their unexpected journey into podcasting, the be...
2025-08-2225 min
Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals PodcastMaximizing Your AICP Conference ExperienceIn this episode, we sit down with the President of the AICP to explore the many benefits of attending the AICP Annual Conference. From valuable networking opportunities to educational sessions tailored for compliance professionals, we cover it all—plus practical tips to help first-time and returning attendees get the most out of their conference experience.
2025-08-1827 minUpfront Planning PodcastEp 110: The People Who Plan: Linda Morales, AICPLinda Morales, AICP from the The Planning Center in Tucson talks about her rise to one of the more infulential Planning firms in Tucson and Arizona and how she got involved with the David Monthan Airforce Base
2025-07-2554 min
American Planning AssociationCritical Conversations in Transportation Planning: Mike Pritchard, AICPEpisode sponsor: Caltrans
Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/critical-conversations-in-transportation-planning-mike-pritchard-aicp/
Co-hosts Divya Gandhi and Em Hall had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Pritchard, AICP, Assistant Director at York County Planning Commission, at the 2025 National Planning Conference in Denver.
This episode of Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning explores how human-centered design and empathy interviews can transform transportation planning by prioritizing people's lived experiences over traditional data-driven approaches. The discussion highlights practical strategies for inclusive planning across diverse geographies—from urban centers to rural communities—while emphasizing the importance of storytelling and strong part...
2025-06-2723 minAmerican Planning AssociationPhil Green, AICP, on What Planners Can Learn from ImprovWhat do improv comedy and planning have in common? According to Phil Green, AICP —more than you'd think. A practicing planner and seasoned improviser, Phil shares with APA Editor in Chief Meghan Stromberg how tools from the improv stage—like active listening, quick thinking, and collaborative storytelling—can empower planners to navigate tough questions, community tensions, and even mundane fence permits with humor and humanity.
In this episode of People Behind the Plans, Phil brings to life the unexpected intersections of comedy and civic engagement, explaining how improv can boost a planner’s confidence, empathy, and ability to lead...
2025-06-2037 minAmerican Planning AssociationCritical Conversations in Transportation Planning: Wes Marshall and Trung Vo, AICPEpisode sponsor: Eastern Washington University
Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/critical-conversations-in-transportation-planning-wes-marshall-and-trung-vo-aicp/
In this episode, co-hosts Divya Gandhi and Em Hall were excited to take the podcast show on the road, recording episodes at the 2025 National Planning Conference in Denver. This dispatch of Critical Conversation in Transportation Planning kicks off our safety series and features Wes Marshall, PhD, PE, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, and Trung Vo, AICP, PE, Denver Office Director, Senior Planner, and Owner at Toole Design.
Our speakers highlight how many traffic engineering standards...
2025-05-0837 minAmerican Planning AssociationKatelynn Morgenstern, AICP, on Planning, Social Media, and Finding Your Voice as an IntrovertWhat does being an introvert in a profession centered on community and collaboration mean? For Katelynn Morgenstern, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning in Kennett Township, Pennsylvania, navigating networking and building a brand used to feel daunting—until she discovered the power of social media to build authentic connections, explore planning passions beyond her day job, and grow her confidence. Through her online persona @CityPlannerKate, Katelynn cultivated a meaningful network that helped her engage in person with more ease, while exploring under-addressed topics like equity and hostile architecture.
On this episode of People Behind the Plans, APA Ed...
2025-04-2421 minAmerican Planning AssociationCritical Conversations in Transportation Planning: CNT's Nina Idemudia, AICP and Jacky GrimshawIn this episode of Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning, hosts Divya Gandhi and Em Hall interview Jacky Grimshaw and Nina Idemudia, AICP, from the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) in Chicago. They discuss the evolution of transportation planning, the importance of community engagement, and the emergence of millennial leadership in the planning profession. Jacky shares her extensive experience in advocating for citizen participation in transportation planning, while Nina reflects on her journey from growing up in Detroit to serving as CNT's CEO, and emphasizes the need for planners to address structural inequities. Together, they highlight CNT's innovative approaches and...
2025-02-1433 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 38: Enter EngineersWell, it feels good to be back! That was quite the little break I took, but I’m jumping back in. This week, kicking off with a few topics for some house cleaning. We’ll take a look at Nelson P. Lewis’s Book, “Planning of the Modern City” and the 1925 Survey Graphic issue on regional planning. Nelson P. Lewis “Planning of the Modern City”: https://www.planning.org/library/greatbooks/decade1.htm https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/epdf/10.1086/212701 https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/44...
2025-02-1119 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide Podcast2025 Teaser: We're BackWe're back! At least, in a few short days we will be. This time around, we'll be stronger than ever with added content for study assistance and all that super fun stuff. So stay tuned! Support the show
2025-02-0102 min
Servimedia PodcastProyecto AICP.COM - Cuidados en domicilios y comunidadLa agencia de noticias Servimedia lanza el tercer capítulo de la serie de podcast sobre el Proyecto AICP.com. ¿Sabes lo que es la Atención Integral y Centrada en la Persona? Te invitamos a conocer este proyecto promovido por Fundación Pilares y Lares Asociación. Estas dos entidades han unido fuerzas para mejorar los cuidados en residencias, en domicilios y comunidades a personas mayores en situación de fragilidad o dependencia. Hoy hablamos sobre el cuidado en domicilios y comunidad que promueve el Proyecto AICP.com.
La elaboración de este podcast cuenta con el sopo...
2024-12-2320 min
Servimedia PodcastProyecto AICP.COM - Cambio de roles en los cuidados a personasLa agencia de noticias Servimedia lanza un nuevo capítulo de la serie de podcast sobre el Proyecto AICP.com. ¿Sabes lo que es la Atención Integral y Centrada en la Persona? Te invitamos a conocer este proyecto promovido por Fundación Pilares y Lares Asociación. Estas dos entidades han unido fuerzas para mejorar los cuidados en residencias, en domicilios y comunidades a personas mayores en situación de fragilidad o dependencia. Hoy hablamos del cambio de roles en el nuevo modelo de cuidados que promueve el Proyecto AICP.com.
La elaboración de este podcast...
2024-12-1524 min
Servimedia PodcastProyecto AICP.COM - Atención Integral y Centrada en la PersonaLa agencia de noticias Servimedia lanza una nueva serie de podcast sobre el Proyecto AICP.com. ¿Sabes lo que es la Atención Integral y Centrada en la Persona? Te invitamos a conocer este proyecto promovido por Fundación Pilares y Lares Asociación. Estas dos entidades han unido fuerzas para mejorar los cuidados en residencias, en domicilios y comunidades a personas mayores en situación de fragilidad o dependencia.
La elaboración de este podcast cuenta con el soporte del Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030 y ha sido financiado con fondos europe...
2024-12-0821 min
Public Health Careers197: Championing DEI in Public Health and Urban Planning with Deepika Andavarapu, AICP, PhDPublic Health Careers podcast episode with Deepika Andavarapu, AICP, PhD🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned🧠 Join our public health community 📲Deepika Andavarapu, AICP, PhD on LinkedInDeepika is President of DEEP Consultants. mission is to advance community-driven solutions for social changeDeepika is an equity-driven public health professional and planner with over 16 years of experience in the public and philanthropic sectors working on various social issues. She is a strategic systems thinker, social justice warrior, DEI champion, and Culturally Responsive Equitable Evaluator. She conferred a Bachelor of Architecture...
2024-05-281h 14
Career KombatCoach VIBES with Vanessa Francis Gray, AICPAre you ready for some Coach VIBES? What are Coach VIBES? Coaches with Voices Inspiring Bold and Engaging Stories! Vanessa Francis Gray, AICP, brings a unique perspective and dedication to supporting the military community, drawing from her personal connection as the spouse of an Army veteran. In this episode of Career Kombat, she dives deep into how coaching can empower not just military personnel, but also their families, in navigating career challenges and seizing opportunities. With engaging stories and practical advice, Vanessa showcases how her coaching approach, honed through her experience and expertise, helps business leaders and Army staff alike...
2024-05-1756 min
Career KombatCoach VIBES with Vanessa Francis Gray, AICPAre you ready for some Coach VIBES? What are Coach VIBES? Coaches with Voices Inspiring Bold and Engaging Stories! Vanessa Francis Gray, AICP, brings a unique perspective and dedication to supporting the military community, drawing from her personal connection as the spouse of an Army veteran. In this episode of Career Kombat, she dives deep into how coaching can empower not just military personnel, but also their families, in navigating career challenges and seizing opportunities. With engaging stories and practical advice, Vanessa showcases how her coaching approach, honed through her experience and expertise, helps business leaders and Army staff alike...
2024-05-1756 min
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter PodcastPassion for Planning with Charlotte Obodzinski, AICPThe theme for this episode is “Passon for Planning.” Andy Cross, AICP sits down with Charlotte Obodzinski, AICP, the Department Manager with the Priority Project Management Office at Pace Suburban Bus, to talk about her career path, her role with Pace, and why working in public transportation has been important during her 15-year career with Pace.
Show Notes
American Public Transportation Association: apta.com
Transport Chicago: transportchicago.org
Dates & Location of 2024 State Conference: September 25-27, 2024 at the iHotel in Champaign, IL
Music Credits:
Intro: Intro
Sounds: Getraut_Hecher - Freeso...
2024-02-2338 min
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter PodcastAll Things AICPOur host Andy Cross, AICP sits down with Michael Blue, FAICP, Mercy Davison, AICP, Gabby Mattingly, AICP, and Phil Green, AICP to talk, well, AICP! With the Fall 2023 window coming up for the exam, this episode will give you an overview of the exam process, some expert tips on what to expect when you're expecting to certify, and insight into how the exam has changed over generations.
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2023-10-0358 min
The Modern Mobility PodcastEp. 22: 6 Steps to Completing Title VI for Fixed-Route Transit ProvidersEpisode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, along with guest speaker Hunter Abel, all with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about the Federal Transit Administration’s Title VI Program and steps to completing Title VI analysis for fixed-route transit providers. Listeners will learn the following in Episode 22:
An explanation of the Federal Transit Administration’s Title VI Program
General program requirements for all transit agencies and providers
Six steps to completing a Title VI analysis for fixed-route transit providers:
Identify “major service change”
Develop disparate impact / disproportionate burden policy
Define adverse effects
Assess se...
2023-08-0148 minThe Modern Mobility PodcastEp. 20: 4 Steps to Evaluate and Prioritize Transportation ProjectsEpisode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, and guest host Peyton Moran, all with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about what planners can do to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and prioritization process to match capital improvement plans with available funding. Listeners will learn the following in Episode 20:
Understand why evaluating and prioritizing transportation projects is a critical component of the planning process.
Obtain consensus among stakeholders on goals of the plan
How to identify evaluation measures based on the agreed upon goals
Incorporate community feedback into the prioritization process
How to review a...
2023-06-1541 minThe Modern Mobility PodcastEp 18: 7 Steps to Successfully Funding Your Safe Streets for All PlanEpisode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, both with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about what planners can do to apply for Safe Streets for All grants and create their action plans. Listeners will learn the following in Episode 18:
What is the Safe Streets for All program?
What makes a competitive Safe Streets application?
What are some safety prioritization measures?
What is required of a Safe Streets action plan?
Links:
USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Resources
https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A/resources
2022 Safe Streets and R...
2023-05-151h 06
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter PodcastFlying High with Kim Porter, AICPKim Porter, AICP, Community Planner with the FAA, chats with Andy Cross, AICP about her storied and varied planning career, her brief flirtation with the FBI, the value of the AICP accreditation, and all of the people that have influenced her journey.
Show notes:
Kim referenced a book called Building the South Side by Robin F. Bachin, click here for more information.
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2023-05-021h 01
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter PodcastAwards with Courtney Kashima, AICP and Sara Egan, APA-IL Awards ChairYour intrepid host Andy Cross, AICP sits down with Courtney Kashima, AICP of Muse Community + Design, and Sara Egan, Awards Chair and Planner & Landscape Architect with Design Workshop. Also, we enter the Deep Freeze with APA-IL Executive Director Paula Freeze.
2023-02-1534 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerThe Impact of Construction Next Door on Your Community with Katie Berkey, AICP, Becker & PoliakoffSend us a textThis week, Becker Shareholder Kathleen "Katie" Berkey, AICP, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger and explains how she helps clients deal with all sorts of issues related to their property. As Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they're not making it anymore,” and truer words have never been spoken. Land remains invaluable and there is often a developer looking to build, renovate, or demolish any given property. When a project like this commences, it can bring a host of headaches and trouble to those living next door. Katie...
2023-02-1543 min
Only Planners in the Building - The Official APA Illinois Chapter PodcastAn interview with Stephanie Brown, AICPAPA Illinois' own Professional Development Officer joins our host, Andy Cross, AICP for a chat. Also, we recap the 2022 State Conference, and Executive Director Paula Freeze joins us for some seasonal updates! Bone apple tea!
2022-11-1518 min
The Planning CommissionThe Value of AICP with The CommissionThe third rail of planning- to AICP or NOT to AICP? This is a subject that's been on our minds and many others we talk to. What is the value of AICP? What are the issues and improvements to consider? We dive head first into the deep end of the planning and local government pool on this one and examine the topic inside and out. Support the showOur Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/YouTube: The Planning Commission Podcast channelInstagram: @theplanningcommissionpodcastFacebook: The Planning Commission Podcast p...
2022-10-1235 min
Florida Business Forum PodcastPlanning for the Planner's Future -- Leslie Olson, AICP, and District Planning Group DiscoveredText us for a shout out! One of the names synonymous with the overall County Planning Process for the Saint Lucie County Region of Florida is Leslie Olson, AICP. The former Saint Lucie County Planner has recently embarked on a new private business venture, District Planning Group, shedding the County mantle for "an other side of the project" approach to making the business of growth and prosperity for private and public sectors a win-win for all parties involved.Using a comparison of Planning as the General Contractor (GC) of business and the various pa...
2022-08-2421 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 37: Booked on PlanningWe're taking a short break to let you know about a new planning podcast coming your way. Booked on Planning is a podcast that goes deep into the planning books that have helped shape the world of community and regional planning. Stephanie Rouse, AICP - Professional Development Office of the Nebraska APA and host of the upcoming podcast - joins to talk about how the podcast came to be, what it's all about, and how it can help out AICP hopefuls and planning veterans alike. Bo...
2021-12-0917 min
The Streets Are PlanningTransportation Equity w/Lakeshia Wright, AICPSPIN Streets & Mobility WebsiteIG: @ridespinTwitter: @ridespinLakeshia Wright, AICPRide Wit Me- Nelly & City Spud
2021-11-181h 02VERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 36: Dust ControlIn the 1930’s, the U.S. was taking conservation seriously. We put together a massive regional authority to handle conservation and energy issues in the Tennessee Valley, but we also attacked the growing issue called the Dust Bowl with two major Acts: The Taylor Grazing Act and the Soil Conservation Act. The Tennessee Valley Authority: https://www.tva.com/About-TVA/Our-History https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/history-of-the-tva The Taylor Grazing Act: T...
2021-10-3015 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 35: A Rose by Any Other NameFDR and National Planning seem to go hand-in-hand. Because they do. Literally. Planning on a national level spanned almost the exact same time frame as FDR’s Presidency, and FDR just wouldn’t like it go away; bringing it back under name after name after name. Both Started in 1933, and National Planning died in 1943, two years before FDR. This one’s all about the blip on the planning radar called, National Planning. The National Planning Board: https://www.encycl...
2021-10-1920 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 34: 100 DaysI pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people. Let us all here assembled constitute ourselves prophets of a new order of competence and of courage. This is more than a political campaign; it is a call to arms. Give me your help, not to win votes alone, but to win in the crusade to restore America to its own people. -FDR, July 2nd, 1932 FDR Inauguration and the New Deal Pitch: http://www.roosevelthouse.hunter.cuny.edu/seehowtheyran/portfolios/193...
2021-10-0623 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 33: All Good Things Must Come to an EndWell, saying goodbye to the roaring 20’s was bittersweet. Actually, it was just bitter. Bitter and depressing. When the good times from the 20’s caught up to everyone in October of 1929, the markets came crashing down. But why? And did we try and do anything to stop it? The Great Depression: https://www.britannica.com/story/causes-of-the-great-depression https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/great-depression-history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_...
2021-08-2518 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 32: Get Your Motor Runnin'Get your motor runnin’, head out on the highway! Because the federal government ponied up some money in 1916 to make sure the roads were all in good condition. Or you can always head out on the parkway that New York built in 1919, and of course, you can always take your highway out to the first regional suburban shopping center too. Transportation Epochs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borchert%27s_Epochs#:~:text=Borchert's%20epochs%20refer%20to%20five,of%20growth%20of%20American%...
2021-08-1222 minAssociation of Insurance Compliance Professionals PodcastWhat Can AICP Do for Me?Matt Brasch and Rachel Galasso join Bri Dahl to discuss the importance and usefulness of the AICP job bank. Matt and Rachel detail their career paths and how they both used the job bank as a tool for career changes.
Featuring: Matt Brasch, Director of Corporate and Insurance Regulatory Compliance, Munich Re Digital Partners
Rachel Galasso, Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Markel Specialty
Hosted by: Bri Dahl, Pricing Analyst, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company
2021-07-2733 minAssociation of Insurance Compliance Professionals PodcastUp Close & Personal with AICP LeadershipJoin AICP President Bri Dahl and Vice President Karen Pollitt as they discuss how they have benefited personally and professionally as members of AICP. They dive deep into their 10+ years of involvement with AICP as active members as well as leaders. Listen as they reflect on why they joined, how networking is so important in this industry, and how they have had to adapt during the pandemic.
Featuring: Bri Dahl, Pricing Analyst, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company
Karen Pollitt, Assistant Vice President, Product Development Accident & Health Division, Axis Capital
2021-07-2728 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 31: The Case for ZoningThis episode is all about making the case for zoning. Is zoning constitutional? Is it a taking? Does it violate the 14th Amendment? (That’s the Due Process clause) What about simple Use Regulations? What about legislative acts? These are the things that U.S. Supreme Court had to debate. One thing is for sure though. When in doubt, APPEAL! Hadacheck v. Sebastian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadacheck_v._Sebastian https://www.lexis...
2021-07-1520 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 30: It's All Pretty StandardI mean, it’s all pretty standard. Standard state zoning, standard city planning. And in the name of what again? In an effort to protect residential properties, these two acts were probably two of the more pivotal moments in planning. Shaping the way we are today, did they also sort of set-up the copy-and-paste legacy of resolutions? Herbert Hoover: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Hoover Standard State Zoning Enabling Act (SZEA): https://www.planning...
2021-07-0714 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 29: You're Such an Enabler, WisconsinGeez Wisconsin, you’re such an enabler. You’re making all your first, second, and third tier cities feel like they can form Planning Commissions. Oh, that’s intentional? Well, it ended up being a great idea, especially when you consider the legacy that it left behind. Wisconsin Planning Enabling Act (1909): https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/1909/related/acts/162.pdf https://www.law.du.edu/documents/rmlui/conference/powerpoints/2013/Meck-RMLUI-2-6-2013v2.pdf https://www...
2021-06-3012 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 28: In the Future, the System Must Be FirstIn the future, the system must be first. At least, that’s what Frederick Taylor thought when he devised his Scientific Management theory that ended up kicking off the City Efficient Movement. Efficient? Maybe. But was it all unicorns, roses, and rainbows? The Principles of Scientific Management by Frederick Winslow Taylor (1911): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Principles_of_Scientific_Management https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/scientific-managem...
2021-06-1814 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 27: Boulevard of Beautiful DreamsI walk a lonely road. Wait, no I don’t, because this City Beautiful movement brought the people out! As a reaction to the rapidly densifying and grimy industrialized cities, City Beautiful came with a promise for a city that we could all love and enjoy. Did it work? Daniel Burnham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Burnham City Beautiful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Beautiful_movement#:~:text=The%20City%20Beautiful%20Movement%20was,and%20monumental%20...
2021-05-0717 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 26: Growing a Garden CityLike normal gardens, Garden Cities needed a love and attention to grow, and they definitely got it. Garden Cities are maybe one of the more influential planning movements to date. As a reaction to the rapid industrialization of the city, the Garden City movement tried to make the best of all worlds. But how did it start, and how did it evolve. Ebenezer Howard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebenezer_Howard Letchworth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letchworth htt...
2021-04-2818 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 25: Baby Planning's Book of FirstsPlanning in the early 1900’s was really just a baby – a cute little planning baby. And we as planners, like to look back and remember all of the special “first” moments in the life of the little planning baby. So let’s take a look at the first baby steps of the First Comprehensive Survey, Permanent Planning Commission, Citizen Conference, and finally, the first city-wide Comprehensive Plan. Support the show
2021-04-1614 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 24: We're Going RegionalTime to take this thing regional. We’ve been focusing a lot on the individual cities, but our friend Patrick Geddes opened up the world of planning to this crazy idea that we should start thinking about our places in the context of other places, and Boston, Ohio, New York, and Los Angeles apparently got the memos. Mind. Blown. Cities in Evolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Geddes https://archive.org/details/citiesinevolutio00gedduoft/page/n17/mode/2up?ref=...
2021-04-0816 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 23: Early Zoning's New HeightsCome on and get in the zone! More like, “Get out of the zone.” Since we started urbanizing rapidly, we got into the realization that somethings just don’t belong together – like residential houses and slaughterhouses. Finding a way to make those two get a long wasn’t always easy, and navigating these scary skyscraper things created their own challenges. That solution required taking this developing thing called zoning to new heights. Nuisance Law: https://en.wikipedia...
2021-04-0122 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 22: Back to SchoolWhelp, it’s time to go back to school. We need to learn a little more about the first course dedicated to city planning, and we need a professor dedicated to teaching city planning, and we need a textbook dedicated to city planning. Can we get it all in one place? Nope, but we’ll look at the two colleges that started it all. First Course in Planning: https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/landscape-architecture/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Sturgis_Pray http://urbanplanni...
2021-03-2415 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 21: Chicago's Got No Little PlansChicago? They don’t make little plans there - City of broad shoulders, City of big plans. At least, that’s what Daniel Burnham told them when he wrote up the 1909 Plan of Chicago with Edward Bennett. In fact, the plans were so big that Charles Wacker called up a guy named Walter Moody to write a textbook about it. Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnham_Plan_of_Chicago http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/10537.html https://...
2021-03-0315 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 20: Writs of CertiorariYeah…so I’m going to need everything you got on that case please? That’s how I imagine the U.S. Supreme Court asks a lower court for their files, at least. We kick off some case reviews in this episode with Mugler v. Kansas and The U.S. v. Gettysburg Electric Railway Company. Mugler v. Kansas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugler_v._Kansas https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/123/623.html U.S. v. Gettysburg Electric Railway Company: https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
2021-02-1816 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 19: Vital Internal ProblemsThe U.S. has 99 problems, but water and forests are actually – as Teddy Roosevelt called them – “vital internal problems.” Unfortunately, our favorite conservationist President could only make so much headway. From reclamation projects to trying to counteract corruption and develop healthier waterways, he definitely embodied the sentiments of Progressive Era America. US Reclamation Act of 1902: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newlands_Reclamation_Act https://www.oregon...
2021-02-1014 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 18: Vicks Won't Fix ThisWould someone finally do something about these tenements? Well, in 1901, New York did. From there, the focus turned to congestion of population and what to do about it because Vicks VapoRub isn’t going to clear this problem up. Enter Benjamin Marsh. If you don’t know who he is, you should, and you will. New York State Tenement Housing Act of 1901: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Tenement_House_Act http://www.livingcityarchive.org/htm/framesets...
2021-02-0312 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 17: What the Essays?!?Well, they're actually the same essays in the new format. If you got your applications in on time to submit the essays; good news. Shane and Alex from Planning Certification joined us to talk about the essays, what the review committee is looking for, and give a few tips on how to approach them. So crack those knuckles and buckle down. Don’t sweat it too much though, with their help, it’s easier than you think. Planning Certification: https://aicpexam.com/ APA’s ...
2021-01-2715 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 16: The Application Process (REMIX!)Congratulations! You decided to pursue an AICP Certification and join the group of people who put AICP after their name! Now comes the fun part of sorting out the eligibility requirements, navigating deadlines, and submitting your credentials. The APA adjusted the certification process this time around, so we’re to help you sort through the changes and walk you through the application process – and that’s before you’ve even signed up for the exam or submitted your experience essays. &nb...
2021-01-2014 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 15: A Company Town, a White City, and a Garden City Walk Into a Bar...From company towns to the 1893 World’s Fair and the birth of the City Beautiful Movement, to the birth of the Garden City Movement in the book Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform, planning theory and ideology really started to take shape in the final decades of the 1800’s. Pullman, Illinois http://www.pullmanil.org/town.htm#:~:text=The%20model%20industrial%20town%20of,of%20Pullman's%20Palace%20Car%20Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pullman,_Chicago https://www.history.c...
2020-11-1221 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 14: The Mountains Are CallingThe end of the 1800’s marked a time when environmentalism was taking off like a jet plane (or maybe a steam engine). Advocates for the preservation and conservation of land for the public’s enjoyment started to emerge, and as timbering began threatening our most revered forests, ensuring the continued beauty of places like the Yosemite Valley became paramount. General Revision Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Revision_Act#:~:text=Often%20seen%20as%20a%20proactive,unclaim...
2020-11-0416 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 13: Show Me The MoneyHey Henry George, Show. Me. The Money!!! Oh, there isn’t any? Societal advancements are lifting up the wealthy and crushing the poor, you say? Land is being underutilized, thus stagnating wages due to property speculation which creates a disconnect between progress and poverty? Is there a solution to this problem? Links https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_George https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_and_Poverty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_capture https://en.w...
2020-10-2819 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 12: Every Man's ExperienceWe’re picking back up with the tenements. More importantly, how the first tenements evolved into the dreaded dumbbell tenement, and how an immigrant from Denmark helped start housing reform with a future president. Every man’s experience has to be worth something. Tenement House Acts https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/tenements#:~:text=The%20Tenement%20House%20Act%20of,or%20privy)%20per%2020%20people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Tenement_House_Act https:/...
2020-10-2013 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 11: We're Chuggin' AlongShow Notes: We’re starting our little journey today NOT in 1869 when the transcontinental railroad was completed, but rather in 1862 when Lincoln signed into law the very aptly named, ”Pacific Railway Act of 1862.” From there, we’ll see how that impacted exploration, and more importantly, the effects of John Wesley Powell’s exploration of the Arid Regions. Transcontinental Railroad https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=32https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?fla...
2020-10-1319 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 10: You Get a Bunch of Acres!1862 was a year filled with handing away land to promote settlement. We wanted everyone to benefit in this relatively new country and we wanted to make sure everyone had access to quality education. So how exactly did we go about doing that? Homestead Act of 1862 https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/homestead-act#:~:text=President%20Abraham%20Lincoln%20signed%20the,pay%20a%20small%20registration%20fee. https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=31 https:...
2020-10-0618 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 9: Civilization is CrumblingOkay…so Civilization isn’t CRUMBLING - that’s a bit dramatic. BUT housing and living conditions sure did take a nosedive when tenements started being built. What caused this? When did it happen? Who did anything about it? And how did it affect the way communities were being planned? Well, that’s what we cover in Episode 9. Enjoy! First Model Tenement: http://yuriartibise.com/history-urbanism-north-america-1800s/#:~:text=1855%20The%20First%20Mod...
2020-09-2914 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 8: By Land or By SeaNow that the land we won from the Revolutionary War got all sliced and diced and sold and given away, people started moving west. It wasn’t easy though. Getting out there was hard, and making a living was even harder. The Appalachian Mountains almost left the new western frontier out in the proverbial cold, but innovations in the National Road and Erie Canal made it all possible. The National Road: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Road https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/i...
2020-09-2213 min
The Parking PodcastE35: Kevin White, AICP, Parking and Mobility Consultant at Walker Consultants, discusses the importance of having range, planning and cooking.DESCRIPTIONKevin White, AICP, Parking and Mobility Consultant at Walker Consultants, discusses the importance of having range, planning and cooking.SURVEYCould you give us 2 minutes of your time? We would be so grateful if you could fill out this quick 2 minute survey to help us learn more about our listeners: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TV68NB9SPONSORSWalker Consultants is proud to sponsor this episode. Through 23 nationwide office locations, Walker offers a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who bring effective and practical solutions to complex...
2020-09-1529 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 7: Now That We Found Land, What Are We Gonna Do With It?After the Revolutionary War ended with the Treaty of Paris, the new Confederation didn’t really know what to do. We were broke, feeling our way through uncharted territory, and became the recipients of an enormous swath of land. But now that we’ve got this land, what are we gonna do with it? Land Ordinance of 1784: https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Ordinance_of_1784#:~:text=The%20Ordinance%20of%201784%20was,west%20of%20the%20Ohio%20River.&text=The%20Congress%20hoped%20to%20sell...
2020-09-1513 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 6: So It BeginsThis week we’re turning back the clock even farther to planning’s colonial roots. We’ll talk about the two big examples, Philadelphia and what was called…”The Holy Experiment,” and Savannah and its historic squares. First, we'll discuss a little bit about what colonial planning is generally characterized as and why it came about, just to provide some context. Great Fire of London: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_London The Holy Experiment: https://en.wikipedia....
2020-09-0913 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 5: How Did We Get Here?Do you know what the history of the American Planning Association is? Well, there’s a good chance you’ll need to know in case there’s a question on the AICP about it. APA History Link: https://www.planning.org/history/#:~:text=On%20October%201%2C%201978%2C%20the,American%20Society%20of%20Planning%20Officials.&text=We%20have%20grown%20from%20an,17%2C000%20are%20certified%20by%20AICP. MIT Archives on AIP: http://world.std.com/~mehopper/Pro/AIP.htm Support the show
2020-08-3111 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 4: What's the Game Plan?Shane and Alexandra from Planning Certification agreed to talk with us some more about some tips and tricks on how to structure your study time, manage your time and anxieties on test day, and just generally get ready for it so that you're in the best position you can possibly be in when you sit down. Show Links: https://www.planningmi.org/aicp www.planningcertification.com Support the show
2020-08-2512 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 3: What to Expect When You're Expecting...To Take the ExamSo you've received the great news that you're going to be taking the exam.... Congratulations! But then comes the good 'ole fashioned question...now what? Well, I talked with Alex and Shane of Planning Certification for some more insight into what we can expect with the exam. We cover some general topics like how many questions, what kinds of questions, stuff like that. It's important to know the logistics of the make-up of the exam, so that you know how the questions...
2020-08-1709 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 2: It's All About the ProcessSo, you decided to pursue an AICP Certification. Now comes the fun part of sorting out the eligibility requirements, navigating deadlines, and submitting your credentials and criteria responses. We’re here to help walk you through those, and hopefully clear up anything that might be confusing. Eligibility Criteria: https://www.planning.org/certification/eligible/ AICP Guide Part 1: https://planning-org-uploaded-media.s3.amazonaws.com/document/AICP-Guide-Part-1-C...
2020-08-1018 minVERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastEpisode 1: To AICP or Not to AICPAICP. Is it worth it? We’re looking at the benefits of AICP certification and talking with Andrew Moore, Planning and Zoning Administrator for the City of Canal Winchester about why he chose to skip certification…for now. Reasons for AICP Certification: https://planning.org/aicp/why/ APA 2018 Salary Survey: https://www.planning.org/salary/summary/ Support the show
2020-08-0314 min
VERY UNofficial: An AICP Study Guide PodcastTeaserWelcome to the VERY UNofficial AICP Study Guide Podcast. Coming soon to a podcast near you, we'll cover everything related to the American Institute of Certified Planners Exam in commute-sized chunks. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the releases. Support the show
2020-07-1601 min
All Things College and Career#47 | Learn How to Become an Urban & Regional Planner with Mikaela Gerry, AICPToday we have a very special guest on the podcast… Meg’s daughter and Bobbie’s niece, Mikaela Gerry. Mikaela shares with our listeners what it takes to become an Urban and Regional Planner. If you are interested in a career as an Urban or Regional Planner, then this podcast is for you!Mikaela talks about her entire journey to becoming a planner…. from her undergraduate years at Gettysburg College, to her graduate years at the SUNY Albany, her internships, landing her first plan...
2020-05-3148 minAmerican Planning AssociationResilience Roundtable: Ivis Garcia Zambrana, AICP, PhDHurricanes Irma and Maria hit Puerto Rico in September 2017. Maria, the more destructive of the two, devastated the island in myriad ways. It wiped out Puerto Rico's electrical grid, leaving 3 million people without power — the biggest outage in U.S. history. It caused $100 billion in damage, and recent estimates from Harvard University, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, put the number of fatalities at 2,975.
After the disaster, Professor Ivis Garcia Zambrana, AICP, PhD, went back to the island she grew up on to help create long-term planning partnerships that would lead to a more resilient Pu...
2019-12-2100 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Todd Vanadilok, AICPWhat do you do when you’re an urban planner who loves comics? If you’re Todd Vanadilok, AICP, you create your own planning-themed comic series. The small-business owner launched an online comic this spring that explores issues of social justice through a planning lens. His central characters — Emie, an egret, and Ollie, an ox — come from his firm’s name, Egret+Ox Planning. The two animals spoke to Todd because of their symbiotic relationship — one that resembles the ideal planning process, wherein seemingly disparate groups or individuals work together to achieve a common goal.
Todd and People Behin...
2019-10-2300 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind thePlans: Enessa Janes, AICPHow well do the people in your area know their neighbors? Enessa Janes, AICP, PhD, considers it one of the most important questions for communities to ask when preparing for a disaster. The community resilience coordinator for the City of Arvada, Colorado, explains that during large events, police officers and fire departments may not be able to get to residents quickly. Knowing those who live nearby ensures that residents have a bigger safety net.
Janes and host Courtney Kashima, AICP, break down some of the terms that resilience officers use to describe hazards, like "shocks" and "stresses." They...
2019-10-0100 min
Better Planners Podcast“Planning for Smaller Communities in Oregon” with Nick Snead, AICP and Dustin Nilsen, AICP[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Nick Snead AICP, the Community Development Director at the City of Madras, OR, and Dustin Nilsen AICP, the Planning Director of Hood River, OR, join the PWP mobile studio to share lessons learned from planning in smaller, often rural, communities in Oregon. While many of the planning concepts discussed at the national level highlight work being conducted in the metropolitan areas, planning in small communities is of equal importance to community development and the planning field as a whole. Nick and Dustin share their wisdom, discussing many of the advantages and disadvantages they have witnessed during...
2019-07-101h 21Better Planners Podcast“Planning for Wildfire” with Molly Mowery, AICP and Will Smith[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Molly Mowery, AICP and Guest/Host Will Smith join Pints With Planners to discuss “Planning for Wildfire”. With changing climate dynamics and the expansion of the built environment into natural wildfire areas, community development practitioners are required to understand wildfire planning and hazard mitigation. This discussion wanders from what defines the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to exciting new partnership programs bringing wildfire planning directly to communities, providing lessons from practicing experts for tomorrow’s planners. Tune in for this timely episode from PWP!You can also find more information on Molly and Community Planning Assist...
2019-06-261h 05American Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Jana Lynott, AICPHow livable is your community? The AARP Livability Index sets out to tell residents just that, based on ratings in several categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity. First launched in 2015, it was comprehensively updated in 2018. As senior strategic policy advisor with AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livable Communities team, Jana Lynott, AICP, was responsible for its development. She and host Courtney Kashima, AICP, talk about how the index is being used as a tool, but they also delve in to other areas of Jana's work, such as mobility as a service (MaaS), or universal mobility as a se...
2019-03-2900 minAmerican Planning AssociationResilience Roundtable: Pete Parkinson, AICPPete Parkinson’s planning career has spanned not only decades but also various California counties. As a result, he’s familiar with a wide range of hazards. In the fourth episode of the APA Podcast series Resilience Roundtable, he and host Rich Roths, AICP, discuss many of them, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, and wildfires. Pete unfortunately has a very personal experience dealing with the latter, as he and his family lost their home in October 2017 when multiple fires tore through Sonoma County, as well as Lake, Napa, Mendocino, and Solano counties. His story focuses on the Tubbs Fire, which began in C...
2019-03-0900 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Trevor Dick, AICPTrevor Dick, AICP, hates dry planning events. That means whenever he's involved in a National Planning Conference session — like the always popular Fast, Funny, and Passionate series — or an APA Illinois Chapter conference event, he makes things fun by using some ... unexpected tactics. Trevor and host Courtney Kashima, AICP, bring the same kind of lively spirit to this episode of People Behind the Plans. Not only does Trevor divulge some of his off-the-wall presentation antics, he also reveals his favorite planning references in pop culture and regales Courtney with stories of public meetings gone awry.
The two swit...
2019-02-2500 minAmerican Planning AssociationResilience Roundtable: Lieutenant Emily Ussery and Jack Heide, AICPIn the third episode of the APA Podcast series Resilience Roundtable, host Rich Roths, AICP, talks with community planner Jack Heide, AICP CFM, and Lieutenant Emily Ussery, PhD, about the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on the US Virgin Islands. The two discuss their unique reasons for working in the region, how combining their expertise led to a more comprehensive recovery effort, and the lessons they took away from their first disaster response and recovery experience.
Emily is an epidemiologist with the Physical Activity and Health Branch of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and...
2018-12-3100 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Nina Idemudia, AICPDuring her upbringing in Detroit, Nina Idemudia, AICP, thought a lot about how the built environment influenced her life. She went on to discover planning during her studies at the University of Michigan, and she knew it would be the framework she'd use to instill lasting change in the world. Currently Nina works as a city planning associate with the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, and she serves as the Young Planners Group coordinator for the APA California Chapter. Nina shares her passion for community engagement with listeners, talking about the sometimes surprising roadblocks that prevent residents from participating...
2018-12-0100 minAmerican Planning AssociationResilience Roundtable: Kim Mickelson, AICPIn the second episode of the APA Podcast series Resilience Roundtable, Kim Mickelson, AICP, joins host Rich Roths, AICP, to discuss Hurricane Harvey from her perspective as an attorney from the City of Houston Planning Department. The storm hit during her first week on the job, and it compelled city officials to approve a new hazard-mitigation action plan in March 2018. Kim talks about how having their third 500-year — or greater — storm in 18 months made them take a second look at their floodplain regulations, including elevation requirements for new construction, and their infrastructure design standards. She reviews the more challenging, Houston-specific aspe...
2018-11-1300 min
ITE Talks TransportationHealth and Transportation with Lauren Blackburn, AICPLauren Blackburn, AICP, brings her perspective to the health and transportation discussion based upon her more than 14 years of experience in multimodal and long-range planning, with key areas of interest in bicycle and pedestrian transportation, comprehensive planning, roadway safety, and community health. Lauren oversaw the development of Watch for Me North Carolina (NC), a statewide bicycle and pedestrian safety program, and managed the state’s first comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle plan – Walk Bike NC.
2018-02-2632 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Lynn Ross, AICPIn this episode of People Behind the Plans, Courtney Kashima, AICP talks with Lynn Ross, AICP, Founder of Spirit for Change Consulting. Lynn discusses how she discovered the field of urban planning, equity in the planning profession, her work with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Knight Foundation, and much more.
2017-10-2800 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Bev Wilson, AICPIn this episode, Courtney Kashima, AICP, talks with Bev Wilson, AICP, Associate Professor at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Their wide ranging conversation includes consideration of new frameworks for civic technology. They touch on how planners can think about extending the scope of tech tools to include planning issues such as equity, vulnerability, and the connection between rural and urban planning. Whether in virtual or in person space planners have the tools to lead the collaboration for the public good.
2017-09-2100 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: David Fields, AICPIn the second episode of the People Behind the Plans series, Courtney Kashima, AICP, chats with David Fields, AICP, at the 2017 National Planning Conference in New York City. David is Principal at Nelson Nygaard in San Francisco and the former chair of APA's Transportation Division.
2017-05-2600 minAmerican Planning AssociationPeople Behind the Plans: Jamie Simone, AICPThis is the first episode in a new series that explores the business of planning for the built environment. Hosted by Courtney Kashima, AICP, planner and small business owner of Muse Community + Design in Chicago. Each episode features conversations between planners on work, life, ideas and problem solving in a variety of communities. In this episode Courtney has a conversation with Jamie Simone on her role with the plan for the innovative public space and alternative transportation corridor; the 606 in Chicago.
2017-04-1300 min
ITE Talks TransportationEpisode 6: Conversation with Thea Walsh, AICPThea J. Walsh, AICP, talks about Smart Cities, focusing on Smart City Challenge Winner, Columbus, OH, USA. Thea is Director of Transportation Systems & Funding for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.
2016-10-2427 minAmerican Planning AssociationPlanner Profile: Courtney Kashima, AICPIn this edition of Planner Profile, APA interviews Courtney Kashima, AICP, Principal at MUSE Community + Design and President of APA's Illinois Chapter.
2016-10-1700 minAmerican Planning AssociationA Journey From Planning to Public Service: Interview with Jack Molenaar, AICPJack Molenaar, AICP, a transportation planner with more than 22 years of experience in both the public and private sector, give his perspective on both areas of his career, as well as his experience attending a national presidential convention.
2016-08-0100 minAmerican Planning AssociationPlanner Profiles: Miguel Vazquez, AICPAPA's Career Services Manager Bobbie Albrecht interviews Riverside, California planner, Miguel Vazquez, AICP on his planning career path, including advice for emerging planning professionals on how to move forward within the field.
2016-06-0800 minAmerican Planning AssociationGreen Stormwater Infrastructure - 2015 AICP SymposiumRecorded October 28, 2015 at the National Building Museum, Washington D.C.
In urban areas, stormwater presents major challenges for water quality. Runoff and combined sewer overflows result in impaired quality and degraded watersheds. Increasingly, green infrastructure approaches can treat and reduce discharge volumes and help mitigate flood risk, in addition to a range of environmental, social, and economic benefits. Learn from the experiences of Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia in adopting green stormwater management approaches.
Moderator
David Rouse, AICP, American Planning Association
Speakers
Paula Conolly, AICP
Policy Strategist, Green City, Clean...
2015-11-2000 min