Join us for this online forum Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey Insights: Listening to You
Earlier this year, the APA Florida EDI Committee launched a survey to better understand the intersection of experiences and work of planners in Florida in relation to equity, diversity and inclusion. APA Florida expects to use the survey results as a means to initiate broader conversations and inform specific actions improving how a diverse profession serving diverse communities actively works to eliminate unconscious bias and systemic discrimination.
This online forum will include:
- Presentation of survey results
- Panel discussion on survey insights; and
- Interactive discussion of ongoing concerns and the path forward.
Help us recognize and celebrate Great Places in Florida Nominations Now Open
Great Places in Florida is an awards program created to highlight Florida’s great places and the communities and people that have created them. The Great Places Award is an annual selection of places that represent the gold standard in terms of having a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest, community involvement and a vision for tomorrow.
APA Florida is seeking nominations from individuals, local governments and organizations for Great Places in Florida.
Advocacy win SB 410 Vetoed by Governor DeSantis
We applaud Gov. Ron DeSantis’s veto of SB 410, a bill designed to preempt and erode the authority of local government to effectively plan for their communities. We agree that “[t]his broad provision preempts charter county powers and unnecessarily risks frustrating the will of the voters in charter counties.” (Read the governor’s veto letter here. Downloads as a pdf)
On April 2, APA Florida sent a letter to Governor DeSantis outlining serious concerns with SB 410, and requesting a gubernatorial veto.
Thank you to our members who joined us in voicing opposition to this bill. Your voice was heard!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Florida Planning Conference Is Going Virtual
We are so excited to share with you that our Florida Planning Conference is going virtual for the first time ever! Our amazing team of volunteers is putting together an incredible opportunity for you to learn, connect, and be inspired so block your calendars for Sept. 9 – 11, 2020.
Free Webinars ...
Are you looking for FREE ONLINE opportunities to fulfill your AICP CM requirements before the end of the reporting period?
Available through Aug. 31, 2020:
2020 Legislative Session Review | 1.5 CM (Law) | Event #9199017
The 2020 Census | 1 CM | Event #9200187
Available through Oct. 31, 2020:
Ethics Case of the Year | 1.5 CM (Ethics) | Event #9187118
Planning and Land Use Law Update | 1.5 CM (Law) | Event #9187115
How to Play Well With Others | 1.5 CM (Ethics) | Event #9187114
Tactical Project Management | 1.25 CM | Event #9187123
Available through Dec. 31, 2020
M-CORES: In Florida's Future? | 1.5 CM | Event #9195233
A New Approach to Parks and Recreation System Planning for Resiliency and Sustainability | 1.5 CM | Event #9200110
Available through May 13, 2021
Virtual Hearings: Statewide Best Practices for Local Government Land Use Hearings | 1 CM (Law) | Event #9200088
Working from Home
Our New Normal: Resources & Tips
We hope this finds you safe and well. Like you, we at the Chapter Office are navigating our way through this "new normal". Staff is working from home but we are still here to support our members and provide any assistance and service you may need.
Over the past couple weeks, we combed through the emails coming through the chapter office and have compiled an eclectic group of tips, information, articles, and opportunities that might help you traverse these challenging times. We hope you find something in here that is useful or interesting — we did!
APA RESOURCES
- APA webinar: Collecting, Organization, and Communicating Planning Information ($20) 1 CM
- APA webinar: The Golden Circle of Online Engagement (FREE) 1.25 CM
- Career Advice for Recent Grads: Navigating the Pandemic
- Coronavirus Relief for Communities: APA Breaks It Down
- Planning During a Pandemic: 6 Resources for Planners
- Using Online Tools for Public Engagement
- If you registered for #NPC20, here's news about refund options
ARTICLES
Upcoming Events
Chapter News
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June 12, 2020
RFP: City of Palm Bay Comprehensive Plan
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June 8, 2020
RFQ: City of Fernandina Beach Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code Revision
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June 7, 2020
APA’s Righting the Wrongs of Racial Inequality Statement
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April 22, 2020
APA Florida Requests Veto of SB 410
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