APA National Resources: Planning Advisory Service Quick Notes
APA national members have access to a variety of useful resources via APA National’s Knowledge Center. These resources cover contemporary planning issues and can enhance the overall knowledge base of APA members and individuals in allied professions whom we collaborate with.
A resource we’d like to highlight are the Quick Notes (QN) briefing papers developed by APA National’s Planning Advisory Service (PAS). The PAS is APA National’s research brand that has developed curated content and research on planning issues since 1949. PAS’ QN publications provide concise overviews of planning issues and fundamentals to public officials (i.e. elected officials) and engaged citizenry (i.e. members of neighborhood associations). Provision of these briefs to these individuals can enhance the quality of civic engagement and dialogue which can result in more effective outcomes in the plans and policies planners craft. PAS QN briefs Hawaii Chapter members may find interesting include:
- Water Conservation Strategies. This brief discusses strategies communities can use to minimize excessive water consumption.
- The Value of Planning. This brief provides an overview of the basic social, economic, and environmental benefits of planning.
- Neighborhood Planning. This brief provides an overview of neighborhood planning and key steps in the neighborhood planning process.
- Regulating Short-term Rentals. This brief provides information on the short-term rental market and discusses policy considerations for communities where demand for short-term rentals is increasing.
- Integrating Hazard Mitigation into the Comprehensive Plan. This brief discusses the importance of incorporating hazard mitigation policies and goals into comprehensive planning efforts.
Heads up to Hawaii Chapter members, PAS is actively looking for authorities in our profession to contribute to the QN series. Sharing your expertise can provide a positive contribution to our profession and community. If you’re interested, the PAS has outlined guidelines for contributors. Potential contributors are encouraged to provide a brief on topics that haven’t already been covered. Please consult PAS’ QN archive for a list of these topics.