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Volume XXXI, Issue 31

November 7, 2024

This month's newsletter includes:
 

President's Corner | November 2024

Annual Conference a Success!

I have to admit I am still basking in the afterglow of our Annual Conference which was held October 16-18, in Bellevue, which saw a record attendance of over 630 people. I was impressed by the quality of the breakout sessions, our two keynote speakers (John Paget, talented filmmaker and Rick Steves, respected travel expert), many opportunities for networking and talking to exhibitors, our successful student scholarship fundraiser, and the city of Bellevue itself.  

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                    Recap: 2024 Annual Conference

Over the course of October 16-18, the City of Bellevue served as the proud host for the 2024 APA WA Annual Conference. The theme this year was Renewing the Plans: Embracing Innovation & Resiliency. I’d like to thank fellow conference co-chair Nancy Eklund, the many volunteers from across the state and locally who helped plan the proceedings, numerous event sponsors, and the WA APA Board for their support. And, of course, a big Thank You to our conference coordinator, Stephanie Martinez. 

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    Fall Training: Housing Policy & AI for CM Credits

Fall is in full swing and we are nearing the end of the year! It’s a great time to finish up some CM credits for your log. There are fantastic opportunities in this month’s curated training sessions, focusing on housing policy as well as an interesting talk about using AI to increase efficiency and speed in application processes!

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Thank you for Making the Student Scholarship Auction a Success!

The Chapter’s Student Scholarship Auction event took place on October 17 at the 2024 APA Washington Chapter’s Annual Conference in Bellevue. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for students enrolled in one of Washington's accredited planning educational programs. I am happy to report that the auction met the fundraising target of $7,500, and more donations are coming in!

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We Asked, You Answered: Youth Engagement Trends                                       in Washington

Last month, APA WA’s Youth in Planning Task Force surveyed planners across the state, asking them how they engage youth. This month, we’re sharing preliminary findings from our survey. 

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Invitation to Bellevue Safe System Speakers Series                                                 Event
You are invited to attend the second of our two-part Bellevue Safe System Speaker Series reception/networking event and presentation by Dr. Jessica Cicchino, Senior Vice President for Research at Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This event will be held at Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Avenue NE; Bellevue, WA 98004). 

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   Save the Date - Washington Transportation Safety                                            Conference
Join transportation safety advocates on Tuesday, November 19, to learn from each other. This event hosted by the ITE WA Traffic Safety Committee will focus on sharing what works and building relationships between industry partners by connecting advocates, practitioners, and agency decision-makers.

 

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   Join the 2025 APA Student Design Competition as a                                     Volunteer Judge 
The Student Representatives Council (SRC) is gearing up for the 2025 Student Design Competition, which will take place at the APA National Conference in Denver. This exciting annual event invites students to tackle real-world planning issues, challenging them to come up with creative, innovative solutions to today’s urban challenges. 

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                        APA Women & Planning
Do you know a woman in planning whose story needs to be told? The Women & Planning Division's Untold Stories Project is dedicated to elevating and celebrating the voices of women who have contributed to the planning profession.

 

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              Seattle Design Commission Recruitment 
SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell is recruiting an Urban Planner and an At-Large member to join the Seattle Design Commission. The two-year terms will start in March 2025. We are looking for an urban planner and an at-large member interested in elevating the design of City capital projects (parks, community centers, fire stations, etc.) and projects seeking long-term or permanent use of a street or alley. Experience in publicly funded development, policy, or plans is preferred.

 

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                                  Trivia Question

Which historical event in Washington State led to the development of comprehensive zoning laws that greatly influenced urban planning practices throughout the state? 

A) The Seattle Fire of 1889
B) The Spokane Flood of 1894
C) The Tacoma Bridge Collapse in 1940
D) The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980

 
 

          Save the Date for the 2025 APA WA Conference

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