"It is NOT written by a planner, but instead by someone from outside the profession looking inward — Mr. Settis is an archaeologist and an art historian. Secondly, the topic is timely and universal — Venice’s current situation is a microcosm of issues, problems, difficulties, and debates taking place in historical and destination cities around the globe. The advantage of utilizing Venice as the focal point is that nearly everyone has either heard of the city or has a mental image of the city, even if they have never been there...The simple premise Mr. Settis articulates throughout his outstanding book is, “Why not focus on what made Venice great in the first place instead of trying to re-invent it or recreate it?” Don’t kill a city’s soul by turning it into something it was never meant to be. Not every city is meant to be a Las Vegas, an Orlando, or a Macao. This is a point that city leaders worldwide should be reminding themselves of constantly."

https://panethos.wordpress.com/2017/02/11/the-most-important-urban-planning-book-of-our-time/

http://www.moderncities.com/article/2017-jan-the-missing-middle-affordable-housing-solution

A columnist attributes the success of President-elect Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric with a rise in potentially illegal land use decisions around the state of Virginia.

https://www.planetizen.com/node/90602?utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news-01122017

Female traffic light signals to go up at pedestrian crossings as Committee for Melbourne tackles "unconscious bias."

Read More: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-07/female-traffic-light-signals-melbourne-pedestrian-crossing/8330560?pfmredir=sm

"A good time to highlight the significance of women and feminine energy in their communities."

Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/placemaking-spotlight-feminine-energy-community-yang-luo-branch

"An incremental approach is being championed by the London, UK-based, Massive Small Collective. The organization is at the centre of an emergent movement of international reach, based on "Massive Small" principles of urban development.  The ethos underpinning the Massive Small approach to urban planning is that "many small interventions collectively have a massive impact."

Read More:

http://thinkstr.co/resilient-cities-massive-small-approach/?utm_content=bufferbd782&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-people-plazas-emanuel-aldermen-chicago-edit-0301-jm-20170228-story.html

2017 AICP EXAM PREP CLASS - Registration is open!

Interested in taking the AICP Exam this spring or fall and looking for some assistance or a refresher? APA-MA can help!

We are proud to again offer AICP Exam preparation courses for planning professionals who wish to take the exam in May or November 2017.  This intensive multi-day training is offered only in the spring and has proven to be a valuable resource for AICP test takers in the past. We have assembled an esteemed array of lecturers to help guide you in studying for the exam.

Monday, March 20, 2017 (6-9 pm)

Exam Overview - Darlene Wynne, AICP

Fundamental Planning Knowledge & Administration - Wayne Feiden, FAICP

Current Planning - Brian Currie, AICP

Core Planning Values, Project Management, & Plan Making - Ralph Willmer, FAICP


Monday, March 27, 2017 (6-9 pm)

Planning Law - Pamela Brown, Esq., FAICP

Monday, April 3, 2017 (6-9 pm)

Transportation - Jonathan E. Church, AICP

Ethics - Peter Lowitt, FAICP & Neil Angus, AICP CEP, LEED AP BD&C, ND

Monday, April 10, 2017 (6-9 pm)

Public Participation, Advocacy Planning & Economic Development, Judi Barrett

Exam Review - Darlene Wynne, AICP


Location:

Burlington Town Hall Annex *
Meeting Room A
25 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
6:00-9:00 pm

*We are exploring ways to provide remote participation for those who may not be able to travel to Burlington. Please contact Darlene Wynne if you'd like to be notified about this option.

Registration:

To register, please email the following information to Darlene Wynne, AICP, APA-MA Professional Development Officer at dwynne@beverlyma.gov <mailto:dwynne@beverlyma.gov> .
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The cost of the course is $100 (or $25.00 per class) and includes dinner.
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Scholarship recipients pay reduced fees to AICP as follows:

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$75 exam fee)
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Darlene Wynne

APA-MA Professional Development Officer

Darlene Wynne, AICP

City of Beverly

Assistant Planning Director

Beverly City Hall

191 Cabot Street

Beverly, MA 01915

978-921-6000 x2342 (p)

978-921-6187 (f)

dwynne@beverlyma.gov

"Proactive steps toward zoning to encourage livable places. And by livable, I mean mixed-use, economically vibrant, convivial, walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly."

http://www.placemakers.com/2017/02/15/codes-study-trends-in-zoning-reform/

Richard Florida Takes a Detour

One of the most enthusiastic advocates for the urban resurgence, Richard Florida turns his attention to the segregation, inequality, and housing shortages that threaten to tear cities apart in The New Urban Crisis.

https://www.planetizen.com/node/91190?utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news-02162017