Planning: A great profession and practice in charge of solving complex situations

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Introductions

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Tell about you:•Your name•Where you work•What you do•How you got into planning

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Introductions

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• Engage the audience to go around and telling you their names

• How they transported themselves to the venue

• What did they see as they came

• Connect that experience to planning throughout the presentation

American Planning Association

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APA Mission and VisionThe American Planning Association provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. What Does APA Do?

•We are a membership and education organization•We represent 40,000 professionals business leaders, elected officials, citizens, students, and educators worldwide•We advocate for good planning practices•We encourage and provide tools for engaging the entire community in planning decisions

•We work to attract and retain minority members so our membership will reflect the nation's diversity.

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• Describe in your own words what planning isPlanning a tripPlanning a mealPlanning a schedule for the dayPlanning for land

What’s Planning?

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Land Use PlanningCity Planning

Urban PlanningRegional Planning

Environmental PlanningTransportation Planning

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Planning as a profession

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Describe how it affects:Society

People’s health, culture, habits, access to opportunities, educationThe Environment

Plants, animals, water, air, soilThe Economy

Jobs, access to food and goods, affordability, business

Choose one type of planning

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• How you got into it• What you enjoy the most• The most challenging part• The biggest lesson you learned

My story as a planner

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How do they move from place to placeWalkingDrivingBiking

What do they like seeing as they travelWhat don’t they likeWhat would they like seeing changeWhat would they want to make sure that stays for ever

How has planning impacted you?

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Activity

• Solving complex challenges

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