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2008 NNECAPA Conference Material Available
Session materials are now available on the website for download and/or viewing. Go to the Resources/Conference page to access the information.
Posted on: 2009-01-02
MoreAPA Webcasts Series 2009 Schedule is out!
Several APA chapters have worked together to develop a series of online trainings available to all APA members for FREE. Don't miss out on those great opportunities.
Posted on: 2008-12-02
MoreAnd the Award goes to...
NNECAPA congratulates the winners of the 2008 awards presented in Woodstock, Vermont on September 4th:
Posted on: 2008-11-17
MoreNorthern New England Professional Planners Exchange - Options and Best Practices
In 2008, the Consensus Building Institute (CBI) researched models of professional exchange programs throughout the country and identified a range of interests and concerns around a Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association NNECAPA) planners exchange program. The goal of the research was to help NNECAPA to create an implementable short-term exchange program available to planning professionals in Northern New England. CBI used web-based research tools, phone interviews, and staff analysis to develop the findings and recommendations presented in this report. Kate Harvey, Associate, Consensus Building Institute was the primary researcher and can be reached at kharvey@cbuilding.org or 617-844-1136 for additional information.
Posted on: 2008-10-06
MoreNNECAPA Business Meeting Minutes Available
The Annual NNECAPA Business Meeting was conducted on September 4, 2008 during the conference in Woodstock, VT. Below are the draft minutes from that meeting, detailing the items discussed by the members present. Please take time to read them as many issues will be coming to you by ballot vote shortly.
Posted on: 2008-10-06
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Planetizen: Long Term Planning and the Importance of Soil
Degradation of soils has brought down many human civilizations. Our current industrial agriculture practices threaten the future of human existence. A 50-year farm bill is needed to guide policy on a more sustainable path, according to this oped.
Posted on: 2009-01-06
MorePlanetizen: Importing the Tijuana Model
Architect Teddy Cruz is creating new models of affordable housing using the shantytowns of Tijuana as his inspiration.
Posted on: 2009-01-06
MorePlanetizen: Wind Power Embraced in New York City
Small wind turbines are showing up on residential properties in New York City as developers get savvy about cutting energy costs with passive technologies.
Posted on: 2009-01-06
MorePlanetizen: The End of the Age of McMansions
Fewer teardowns and new home starts back up the perception that the age of the McMansion is coming to an end.
Posted on: 2009-01-06
MorePlanetizen: Neighborhood Rises Again Through Rail
This piece from The Washington Post looks at a formerly thriving streetcar neighborhood that has become a thriving Metro neighborhood -- despite decades of decline in between.
Posted on: 2009-01-06
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