Thank you for celebrating Women's History Month with us!
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POSTPONED!
Thursday, March 21 at 1 pm ET:
Sex(ism) and the City
Panel and Discussion TO BE RESCHEDULED. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Modern city planning is faced with reconciling a long history of gender bias in planning practice. Buzzwords like "gender mainstreaming" are entering the collective consciousness but have limited success in creating tangible changes in planning practice. Women and minorities continue to be systemically underrepresented in the decision-making process for land use decisions. This panel will acknowledge sexist cities and then discuss strategies for planners and communities to dismantle barriers for women & minority populations participating in the decision-making process through strategic civic engagement.
This discussion includes Lydia Lo, Research Assistant at Urban Institute
and Katelynn Wintz as Moderator.
Thursday, March 28 at 12 pm ET:
Women in Pow-HER
Panel Discussion & Networking Event
Join the APA Women & Planning Division for an enriching mid-morning coffee break and networking event celebrating Women's History Month. Save the date for Thursday, March 28th, at 12 pm EST, as we gather virtually via Zoom for an engaging session.
Our esteemed lineup of speakers features Atlanta Planning Commissioner Jahnee Prince, Community Development Director and Planner for the City of Little Canada Corrin Wendell, and Assistant Director of Zoning for the City of Miami Tamara Frost. These accomplished professionals will share their insights and experiences, highlighting the power and influence of women in planning.
Whether you're an experienced planner, a budding enthusiast, or simply curious about the role of women in shaping communities, this event promises to be both informative and inspiring. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, gain valuable perspectives, and celebrate the contributions of women in planning.
After the panel discussion, we invite you to stay for a 30-minute networking session. This is your chance to connect with fellow planners in the field, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network. Whether you're seeking collaborations, advice, or simply eager to share your experiences, this networking opportunity promises to be valuable and enriching. Join us for an engaging discussion followed by an opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded professionals - we look forward to seeing you!
So grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and join us for a morning filled with stimulating conversation and networking opportunities!
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Why We Celebrate Women's History Month: A WPD Essay
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The Women & Planning Division was created by and for women in the planning profession in 1979. Over the Division’s 40+ year history, one of the longest running Divisions in APA, the needs of women in planning have evolved but our mission remains the same:
To provide a national network supporting women in the planning profession and advocating for the needs of women in the planning practice.
In this Division, we expose and champion the ways in which our profession can better support women in the workplace; enhancing equity, closing the gender wage gap, equally paying women for equal work, flexible workplace policies for home/work balance, providing affordable childcare options, and seeing gender parity in our most basic of institutional accolades; FAICP inductees. We will continue this message to overturn these stark differences that we see through our work as a Division, programming, networking, connecting, and on the national stage at NPC.
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Read on for a full history of our Division linked below on our website!
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Call for Women's Stories!
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The Untold Stories - Raising the Voice of Women who have Contributed to the Planning Profession Project is creating a digital searchable archive of women engaged in the planning profession to capture and share their untold stories of leadership, mentorship, teaching, creativity, and overall contribution to the planning profession. This project is being supported through a Product Development Grant from the APA Divisions Council.
Through a digital form, woman or a representative will be able to submit answers to a series of questions. Information from the digital form will be formatted into an easy-to-read, dynamic story that highlights the individual’s planning career. The digital archive will be meta coded so that it is searchable by: 1) type of planning (same key words as used by the Divisions) 2) state or countries worked, and 3) populations they identify with (same key words as used by the Population Based Divisions).
March is the month dedicated to remembering women and their contribution. The Women & Planning Division calls on you to think about someone whose story has gone untold. The questionnaire will be live in May 2024.
We look forward to hearing your stories!
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Join us for WPD Book Club!
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We're excited to announce the next book selection for our Division Book Club: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez.
As we finish celebrating Women's History Month, what better way to celebrate than by delving into a new literary journey that explores the experiences and challenges faced by women in our field. This captivating read sheds light on the often-overlooked gender data gap and its profound effects on various aspects of society, including urban planning.
Here are the upcoming dates, times, and parts we'll be discussing:
April 3rd: Wednesday, 8:00 PM EST - Discuss Part 3
April 17th: Wednesday, 8:00 PM EST - Discuss Part 4
May 1st: Wednesday, 8:00 PM EST - Discuss Part 5
May 15th: Wednesday, 8:00 PM EST - Discuss Part 6
To join us, simply visit Bookclubs.com and search for our group. You'll find all the necessary information to participate in our discussions there.
If anyone encounters difficulties locating the book club or has any questions, please feel free to email Brittany Griffin at brittanybegleygriffin@gmail.com.
Whether you're a seasoned planner or simply intrigued by the topic, we encourage you to join us as we uncover the hidden biases in data and their impact on women's lives. Let's make this Women's History Month one to remember by engaging in meaningful dialogue and learning together.
We're looking forward to sharing this journey with you all!
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Do you pay your APA dues out-of-pocket?
APA has recently updated their online payment portal to allow members to elect for monthly payments for dues instead of one lump sum, interest free!
For more information contact billings@planning.org or call 312-786-6733.
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