Overview

My APA

October 2008

National Community Planning Month

Green Communities

Celebrate the achievements of planning this October during National Community Planning Month.

Each year APA, its members, chapters, divisions, and professional institute sponsor National Community Planning Month to raise the visibility of the important role of planners and planning in communities across the U.S.

Planners address both the existing and future needs of a community. This year's theme, Green Communities, recognizes the role planners have in helping ensure our communities are environmentally-friendly and sustainable.

From alternative energy sources to reducing automobile dependence, planners can have key role in changing how our communities work, function, and impact the earth. You're invited to celebrate how your town, neighborhood, or community already is or working to become a green community this October.
If you have plans to celebrate National Community Planning Month this October, share your event. E-mail ncpm@planning.org.

Help Celebrate National Community Planning Month in Your Community

From now until October we will be providing you with resources and suggested activities on how to incorporate National Community Planning Month into your local activities. Whether you're garnering support for a neighborhood plan, advocating for complete streets, or boosting awareness about the health and sustainability of your community, we encourage you to use the resources APA has available during National Community Planning Month to help you promote and advance your local planning efforts. Click on the audience below to find tips and suggested activities.

	Youth and Students	Planning Boards/Commissioners
	Allied Organizations	Elected Officials and Advocacy
	Community/General Public	Media

Much more to come ... please visit again.