APA SCD E-Bulletin - 03/18/2021
Sustainable Communities Division News
Gray to Green Communities: Addressing Affordable Housing and Sustainability
Dana Bourland, Vice President for the Environment at the JPB Foundation, shares her experience creating the first standard for green affordable housing that is designed to deliver measurable health, economic and environmental benefits. Join Dana Bourland on Friday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. EDT (1.5 AICP CM credits) for this free webinar hosted by the Smart Growth Information Clearinghouse.
APA SCD Climate Champions Program
The Climate Champions will be an integral part of a national sustainability network focused on the following:
Facilitating cross-regional collaboration for climate action and sustainability
Building capacity in their respective states and local chapters in association with SCD leadership and other Champions
Being a local and regional resource for planners and allied professionals
Focusing on empowering planners to advance climate action to create sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities
APA SCD Climate Champions Program
Alaska - Freddie Olin IV
Florida - Erin Deady, P.A., AICP & Christina Fermin, AICP
Georgia - Marilyn Hall, AICP
Iowa - Allison van Pelt
Massachusetts - Beth Faxon & Fiona Coughlan, AICP
Minnesota - Eric Wojchik, AICP
Nevada - Marco Velotta, AICP
New York - Ann Ruzow Holland, AICP
North Carolina - Teresa Townsend, AICP & Lindsey Hallock, AICP
Ohio - Deepa Vedavyas
Rhode Island - James Riordan, AICP
Texas - Julio Carrillo, AICP & David Abraham, AICP
Utah - Mike Christensen
To learn more visit https://www.apascd.com/climate-champions
See our NEW E-Bulletin section below for shared resources and upcoming climate related news and events.
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APA News
11 Women Whose Work Can Inspire Post-Pandemic Planning
In honor of Women's History Month, Lindsay Nieman acknowledges the trailblazing efforts of 11 outstanding women who stood for racial, economic, and housing justice whose stories continue to offer lessons for today's planners. Take a moment to learn about these women in the Winter 2021 Planning Magazine.
May 5-7: Plan to Attend the 2021 National Planning Conference Live
Gain practical insights, plus connect with a network of people facing similar challenges and implementing innovative solutions across the nation. There are two levels this year: NPC21 Live and NPC21 Live Plus. NPC21 Live provides access to the live sessions, networking, exhibit hall, and other live activities. NPC21 Live Plus includes additional professional development perks through June 30 such as: All NPC21 recorded content, Unlimited access to all APA Learn courses, Two live webinars. Register online.
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Sustainability Tools, News, and Resources
Housing for Diversity: Ending Segregation Through Zoning
Objectives for this course include: identifying ways to approach nontraditional family arrangements and housing diversity to achieve greater housing attainability and end historical patterns of segregation; developing familiarity with drafting choices in preparing and implementing zoning codes that are inclusionary to all groups and household types; and seeking to inform participants with a working understanding of federal and state laws pertaining to fair housing and the regulation of nontraditional living arrangements.
Articles and Resources
Transportation
CA Transportation Agency Releases Plan to Support, Promote Sustainable Transportation
We spend $9B a year on transportation. We need a plan to spend it wisely. | Opinion
Roads, transit and tech: How Buttigieg plans to localize the federal transportation agenda
Equity
Equity task force hears from โthe father of environmental justiceโ
A Tree Grows in Richmond: Southside Moves from Redlining to Greening
Climate Action
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From Our SCD Climate Champions
Georgia Flood Map Program Open House
Climate change has made droughts more severe and flooding more catastrophic. Many properties that once were not in flood prone areas now are. Georgia is working on updating flood maps and the new flood hazard maps for the Upper Oconee Watershed and others are ready for public review. The preliminary maps are the result of a multi-year project to develop accurate and detailed digital flood maps based on data from the latest mapping and modeling technologies. They are being released by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) under the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Residents and businesses will want to be aware of how the maps are changing, and how changes may affect new construction and rebuilding decisions, as well as requirements for flood insurance. Property owners are encouraged to visit Georgiaโs Virtual Flood Risk Open House to better understand the project and changes. The Virtual Flood Risk Open House provides information relevant to the proposed changes in flood risks in Athens-Clarke County, as well as an opportunity to connect with floodplain management experts.
In-person virtual meetings are available by appointment only and can be reserved on the website, via the โConnect with Usโ page of the Virtual Flood Risk Open House. Appointments for property owners in Athens-Clarke County will be held between April 19 and April 30, 2021. These appointments must be reserved between March 29 and April 14, 2021.
To learn more about the preliminary maps, see what areas will change, learn what the insurance options are, and find the schedule for related community meetings, visit www.georgiadfirm.com.
Visit the SCD website and the Climate Champions webpage for additional resources and climate related news and events!
Upcoming Events
APA Webinars
March 22 - Development and Implementation of a Regional Environmental Strategic Plan
March 24 - Implementing Fair Housing Laws and Utilizing Regional Partners
March 24 - A Bold New Future for Autonomous Vehicles
March 31 - Potential Redevelopment Options for Retail Spaces
March 31 - Climate Action Planning- GHG Reduction
April 14 - Resilient Planning Integration and Legal Considerations Webinar
April 21 - Achieving Sustainability through Infrastructure Planning
April 28 - Clean Energy and Your Comprehensive Plan: Guidance for Local Governments
Planning for upcoming 2021 webinars are in progress - check out the APA webinars page and APA-SCD's NEW webinar page for updates.
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Opportunities
Sustainability Program Analyst - Sustainable DC at DOEE is hiring! Responsibilities include: strategizing on implementing specific plan actions, coordinating the annual plan progress report, developing and strengthening community partnerships (such as universities, embassies, and community organizations), managing Sustainable DC communications (monthly newsletter, social media, email), and engaging with residents on sustainability (with a focus on black, indigenous, and people of color who have historically not been well included in sustainability initiatives). Apply by March 31 at careers.dc.gov using job ID 12306.
Environmental Services Director - Fort Collins, CO is seeking a director to lead the many programs and services that pursue Council policies on sustainability, air quality, climate, waste reduction, community engagement, and meaningful performance measurement. The Environmental Services Director is responsible for environmental sustainability strategic planning and reporting and effectively leads the preparation of short-term and long-term plans. The Director develops and manages the department's biennial budget and coordinates the development and implementation of specific, measurable outcomes associated with the City's Budgeting for Outcomes process and City Council Work Plan.
Director - The City of Gainesville, FL seeks an experienced professional with urban planning and growth expertise, along with strong management capabilities to lead the Department of Sustainable Development. The Director of Sustainable Development manages the planning and zoning, code enforcement, and building divisions, and oversees the First Step Citizens Assistance Program.
Sr. Professional Community Planner - Golden Valley, MN WSB & Associates is hiring a senior planner to manage a variety of clients' planning and zoning needs, with a primary focus on Zoning administration, Community engagement initiatives, and Comprehensive and small area planning.
Director of Community Development - Buena Park, CA is looking for an ideal candidate to step into great project opportunities, be a progressive community development professional with solid land use credentials and exceptional communication skills and bring fresh and contemporary perspectives to business practices and outcomes.
Landscape Architecture / Planning / Sustainability Positions (3) - CREร Affiliates, LLC in Seattle, Washington is seeking motivated professionals to join our growing team. Duties will require working with clients and company staff, and coordinating with other consultants to deliver high-quality design and ensure superior client services. These are leadership positions. The selected candidates will be required to develop and manage project budgets to ensure high-quality deliverables within budget. The candidates will build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project and the firm.
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