Fall Conference “Growing Together Virtually 2.0” Update
Register now the 2021 OAPA/APA WA Virtual Joint Planning Conference, October 13–15
Register Now
Time is Running Out to Apply for a Student Scholarship
Washington APA is providing a limited number of student scholarships to attend the 2021 Chapter Virtual Joint Conference, October 13-15. Please submit an application by Friday, October 8 to be considered for a scholarship.
Apply Now
Provide Input on the 2022 Legislative Priorities
Update from the Legislative Committee as they gear up for the 2022 session.
Read More
Learn about the latest from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Are you interested in equity in planning?
Please join us on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4:00–4:45 PM for a virtual discussion on the role of APA WA in furthering EDI work with the Board, Chapter, and in the planning profession across the state.
Read More
Forget Electric Cars, Electric Buses are Coming Fast and Furious
Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Look at any of the recent autoshows in the last couple of years—every car company is showcasing their new electric concept car. It goes 500 miles on a charge! It charges to 80% battery in just 30 minutes! It will drive itself! You can control it with your smartphone! The electric revolution looks promising, but it will not happen with personal vehicles first; electric buses are already supplanting their fossil fuel counterparts. This transition is happening not just in places like California and New York, they're coming to Washington State, and they're coming fast.
Read More
Commission on Aging 2020 Annual Report
The Clark County Commission on Aging pivots their work to focus on COVID-19 and older adults.
We know that the aging population is growing substantially. By 2035, the United States will, for the first time ever, be a country that has more older adults than children. By that time, here in Clark County, more than 25% of the population, or one in four residents, will be 60 and better.
Read More
Volunteer Opportunity: Missing Maps Project
Join the Puget Sound Section in contributing to resiliency and disaster relief in developing countries. Together with the Missing Maps Project, we are hosting a virtual map-a-thon where we will be using aerial imagery to chart roads and buildings in previously unmapped areas, which are essential for aid workers when a disaster strikes.
We will be meeting virtually on October 5, 2021.
Register Now
PSS Webinars a Success
The Puget Sound Section is celebrating our first year of virtual webinars! Since January 2021 we have provided an opportunity for eight free AICP CM credits (with more to come!). Together, we have learned about topics ranging from food systems to multimodal mobility. We even offered the required law and ethics trainings!
Read More
Update from the University of Washington MUP Program
Both new and returning UW students are excited for the beginning of the school year starting September 29. Returning students have been busy this summer with numerous internships, fellowships, and research projects.
Read More
Transformational Development: Breaking Down Barriers to TOD
Community-led development and public sector leadership are integral to advancing racial equity in transit-oriented development (TOD).
Join industry and community leaders on Friday, October 8 for an event to explore innovative techniques and best practices in building thriving and equitable transit-oriented development throughout the region.
Register Now
Interested in submitting an article for the next newsletter? Contact the APA WA Communications Committee, Laura Benjamin at [email protected].
