Learn how planners can use a free web-based application called Github, used widely in the tech industry, as a tool for knowledge sharing and collaboration. David Wasserman, Data Science Practice Lead at Alta Planning & Design, will provide some background information on the tool and how planners can use it as well as a short demo of APA Technology Division's new Github Repository and how you can get involved. Q&A will follow.
While the newly adopted adult use cannabis regulations have yet to be solidified through the rulemaking process, legislation does provide insights as to how the planning and development community can begin to prepare for the where, and how to locate cannabis facilities.
This session discusses architecture and urban planning through the centuries within the seven continents.
This year’s Summit will include one full week of virtual educational sessions, social “happy hours”, short expert talks, coaching sessions, and fun activities for municipalities and schools. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with energy and green product vendors, and municipal professional service providers (e.g. planners, attorneys, engineers) during our new Green Biz sessions.
NJPRC21 will feature over 30 sessions, a virtual exhibit area, and ways to connect with fellow attendees as it brings together bold ideas, innovative solutions, proven concepts, and best practices for creating better, more inclusive, and equitable places where people live, work, and play.
This session is aimed at planners interested in leading grassroots volunteer efforts in small towns and rural areas. Without the population density or professional staff of urban areas, small communities are often dependent on creative grassroots solutions for providing basic necessities such as food systems, support for those aging in place, children's programs, jobs and energy conservation.
The global climate crisis is one of the most serious threats facing us today and action must be taken at every level of government. Local planners have a key role to play in helping to mitigate climate change impacts and to ensure our communities adapt to a changing climate.
Many cities lack adequate access to parks and trails. This equity gap has severe consequences for the health of our communities. Recognizing these inequities and developing plans and funding mechanisms to address them is critical to the future wellness and competitiveness of our cities. In addition to highlighting examples in other cities, this session will illustrate how planners in Columbus, Ohio, quantified unequitable access, set a goal of every resident to be within one half mile of a park or trail, and developed a targeted strategic land acquisition plan. Equitable access to parks and trails in our communities is critical to understand, document and address. Participants will learn about assessment methods to quantify equitable access and solutions to ensure that everyone has walkable access to parks and trails.