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In this newsletter, there is plenty of news from around the U.S. and state. Don't forget to scroll all the way down to check out the calendar and job postings.
The Conservation Approach to Residential Development
by Chris Lannert, AICP & Greg Stevens
Homeowners are beginning to realize the benefits of a natural landscape.
Planning & the 11-Introduction Rule
by Iris Patten
An article from a student in Florida reminds us all of the value of getting to know a community.
On-Line Planning Education Program Designed for Working Professionals
by Jennifer Evans-Cowley, PhD, AICP
Ohio State University now offers a planning education at a distance for busy professionals. President's Column
by Karen Stonehouse, AICP, APA-IL President
Legislative Update
by Sharon Caddigan, AICP, Legislative Committee Chair
Illinois State Section Update
by Kimberley Smith, AICP, ISS Asst. Director
2007 APA-IL State Conference Update
by Craig Hullinger & Ben Vyverberg, Conference Co-chairs
Supply of lots for new homes rises in Chicago area
“It is likely that we will have to wait until 2008 to see any progress in the new home market in Chicago.”
Crain's, August 3, 2007
Windmill idea generates worry over noise, blight
Hanover Park Trustees are fighting the Keeneyville School District over the installation of a windmill at one of their schools. It is projected to cost $2M and save the school district $8M over 30 years.
Chicago Tribune, August 20, 2007
Waukegan eyes artist colony
City is in talks with Artspace to create affordable rentable space for artists to live and work.
Chicago Tribune, August 27, 2007
The Downside of Diversity
A study out of Harvard found that diversity actually decreases civic engagement. With greater diversity, fewer people vote, volunteer less, and give less to charity.
The Boston Globe, August 4, 2007
Divorcing Gary is hard to do
The Miller community, on the outskirts of Gary, is looking at breaking away from Gary, IN.
Chicago Tribune, August 27, 2007
Should the landscape at the Arch change?
What role should the Arch play in reinventing the riverfront?
STLtoday.com, September 2, 2007
Discover Kauai
A "Michael Moore" type take on planning problems in paradise.
YouTube.com, July 11, 2007
A Green Living
"As public awareness of global warming grows, companies are scrambling to put in place greener practices, to present themselves as more eco-friendly and to develop products and services to fill a new demand for all things green. The phenomenon is creating jobs in fields like urban planning, carbon trading, green building and environmental consulting."
Newsweek, July 26,2007
Brookings Institute's Census Plus Debuts
Census Plus, supported by Living Cities, is an interactive web application that provides up-to-date demographic, social, economic, and housing data compiled by the Census Bureau from Census 2000 and the American Community Survey. Users can generate comparative rankings on more than 100 key indicators for the 100 largest U.S. cities, counties, and metropolitan areas, and all 50 states.
Census Plus
Census Plus is a tool for accessing up-to-date demographic, social, economic, and housing data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. It provides comparative rankings through 2005 on over 100 key indicators for the 100 largest U.S. cities, counties, and metro areas, and all 50 states. For more details, visit the APA-IL Calendar
September 17-18, 2007
2007 Ohio Conference on Freight; Toledo, Ohio.
September 19, 2007
Green Town: The Future of Community
September 19, 2007
Transportation for Illinois Coalition’s Annual Meeting
September 20, 2007
Chicago Metro Section event: Chicago Central Area Plan & Architectural River Tour
September 20, 2007
The Micro Revolution: Neighbors Making a Difference
September 21, 2007
Fall AICP Review Session, held by PlanningPrep
September 24-25, 2007
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference
September 27, 2007
Women in Planning & Development Drinks
September 27, 2007
Illinois Real Estate Journal Land Development Conference and Golf Tournament
September 27-October 31, 2007
UIC's Leadership Ethics for Nonprofit Professionals
September 28. 2007
CNU Illinois First Annual Statewide Conference
October 2-4, 2007
11th Biennial Governor’s Conference on the Management of the Illinois River System
October 2-6, 2007
National Preservation Conference
October 5, 2007
ISS Fall Citizen Planners Workshop "Planning for an Aging Population"
October 10-12, 2007
ILAPA State Conference. Register here.
October 16-17, 2007
The Big Deal: National Brownfield Association’s Brownfields 2007 Conference
October 18-19, 2007
CLE International’s Land Use Law Conference
October 19, 2007
Chicago Metro Section's 2008 Planning Meeting. To be held at CMAP.
October 24, 2007
Citizen Planner Training Workshop. Collinsville, IL.
October 24, 2007
WP+D 15th Anniversary Celebration with Alderman Pat Dowell
October 26, 2007
The State of Illinois Green Government Coordinating Council 2nd Annual Sustainable Cities Symposium
October 26-27, 2007
Equality of Access in Campus Environments: Weaving a New Philosophy into Campus Planning
October 31 - November 2, 2007
2007 Upper Midwest APA Conference
November 1, 2007
APA's L'Enfant Lecture on City Planning and Design
November 6, 2007
Chicago Metro Section event: Get Connected: Relationship between Planning & Energy
November 7-9, 2007
Missouri Chapter State Conference
November 7-9, 2007
Greenbuild 2007 International Conference and Expo
March 5-7, 2008
Regional Equity ’08
June 1-5, 2008
46th International Making Cities Livable Conference
Senior Planner - Kendall County, IL
Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development Agent - Pierce County, WI
Land Development Manager - City of Champaign, IL
Planner II - City of Champaign, IL
Senior Planner - City of Des Plaines, IL
Senior Associate - Houseal Lavigne Association, Naperville, IL
Associate Planner - Houseal Lavigne Association, Naperville, IL
Planner II - Elk Grove Park District - Elk Grove, IL
Community Development Director - Village of Elburn, IL
Planner & Senior Planner - Village of Hoffman Estates, IL
Senior Planner - United City of Yorkville, IL
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