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In this eye-opening episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski is joined by Ann Sussman and Kelsey Bradley from the Human Architecture and Planning Institute (HAPI.org) to explore the fascinating intersection of architecture, biology, and human emotion. Ann and Kelsey reveal how our brains are hardwired to respond to certain visual cues—like faces, fractals, and even the color red—and how this understanding can revolutionize the way we design buildings and cities. From eye-tracking software that predicts where people look first, to how blank facades might make us feel uneasy, this episode unveils the science behind why some spaces feel better than others. Tune in to discover how embracing our biological instincts can lead to more humane, joyful, and walkable environments.More About Ann Sussman and Kelsey BradleyAnn Sussman, RA, an architect, researcher, and teacher is passionate about understanding how buildings impact us. She serves as president of the Human Architecture + Planning Institute, (theHapi.org), a nonprofit devoted to improving the design of the built environment through education and research. Her book Cognitive Architecture, Designing for How We Respond to the Built Environment (Routledge, 2015, 2021) won the 2016 Place Research Award from the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). She is co-editor of the forthcoming Handbook of Neuroscience and the Built Environment, (Routledge, 2025) due out this summer. Ann has taught a course on the human perception of architecture, Buildings, Biology + the Brain, at the BAC since 2018. Kelsey Bradley has been working in the nonprofit space since she founded Design Cause Inc. in 2016. Her work led to the successful completion of 10 new primary and secondary school classrooms across multiple communities in Cameroon and Malawi. Kelsey is now focused on how the built environment impacts mental health at an individual and community scale and is excited to further her interests through the work of The Human Architecture and Planning Institute. Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Thomas Jefferson University and will be entering a graduate program in urban planning in the fall of 2025.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgw/?originalSubdomain=caannsussman.com (http://annsussman.com/) https://geneticsofdesign.com/2025/05/20/eye-tracking-buildings-in-lisbon-boston-take-part-in-a-quick-pilot-study/theHapi.org.Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.com (http://www.advancedglazings.com/)https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd (https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd/)https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

0:00 - Intro0:08- The Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, is encouraging commercial banks to lower their interest rates following another cut in the central bank's base rate.0:40 - The Planning Institute of Jamaica says Jamaica's poverty rate fell to a record low 8 point 2 per cent in 2023.1:09 - Juici Patties opened two more stores in the US in April as it continues its massive overseas expansion drive.1:46- Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica is on track to meet its goal of generating 50 percent of electricity from renewables by 2030.

The Planning Institute of Australia has once again partnered with UrbanTalk to create a series of podcast in the lead up to the Planning Congress 2025 in Darwin. We're joined by Anthony Burke, a Professor of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney and host the of Grand Designs Australia and Culture by Design. Anthony talks about quality design and how they can help create better cities, better homes and address some of the most pressing planning challenges. Planning Congress Website: https://eventfrog.eventsair.com/planning-congress-2025/ PIA Website: https://www.planning.org.au/ UrbanTalk Website: https://www.urbantalk.com.au/  

The Planning Institute of Australia has once again partnered with UrbanTalk to create a series of podcast in the lead up to the Planning Congress 2025 in Darwin. We speak with Ika Trijsburg, who leads the Disinformation in the City project across five Australian universities, and in 2024 was the lead author of the world first Disinformation in the City Response Playbook.  Planning is not an area commonly associated with disinformation, but recent narratives and campaigns have caused the issue to burst onto the planning scene. Ika talks about just how much of a threat disinformation poses to planning, some of the knock-on effects and strategies to respond to disinformation. Disinformation in the City Playbook: https://www.gmfus.org/news/disinformation-city-response-playbook Planning Congress Website: https://eventfrog.eventsair.com/planning-congress-2025/ PIA Website: https://www.planning.org.au/ UrbanTalk Website: https://www.urbantalk.com.au/

The Planning Institute of Australia has once again partnered with UrbanTalk to create a series of podcast in the lead up to the Planning Congress 2025 in Darwin. CSIRO Principal Research Scientist, Dr Tim Muster discusses some of the work the Organisation has been undertaking in collaboration with private business and government to help make our cities more resilient and sustainable. He also talks about how the Urban Living Labs in Sydney and Darwin are helping to accomplish this.  Sydney Science Park CSIRO Urban Living Lab: https://research.csiro.au/ssplivinglab/ CSIRO Darwin Urban Living Lab: https://research.csiro.au/darwinlivinglab/ Planning Congress Website: https://eventfrog.eventsair.com/planning-congress-2025/ PIA Website: https://www.planning.org.au/ UrbanTalk Website: https://www.urbantalk.com.au/

The Planning Institute of Australia has once again partnered with UrbanTalk to create a series of podcast in the lead up to the Planning Congress 2025 in Darwin. Ross Elliott is a founding director of the policy group Suburban Futures and has over 35 years of experience in property and urban development. As a sequel to our previous episode about suburban retrofits, Ross discusses ways Australia can better embrace our suburbs and fulfill housing needs. Planning Congress Website: https://eventfrog.eventsair.com/planning-congress-2025/ PIA Website: https://www.planning.org.au/ UrbanTalk Website: https://www.urbantalk.com.au/

The Planning Institute of Australia has once again partnered with UrbanTalk to create a series of podcast in the lead up to the Planning Congress 2025 in Darwin. Recognised in 2017 and 2023 by Planetizen as one of the 100 most influential urbanists, Ellen Dunham-Jones joins us to discuss retrofitting suburbia and give an introduction into her keynote at the Planning Congress. Along with co-author June Williamson, Ellen literally wrote the book on the topic and maintains a unique database of over 2,500 suburban retrofits.  Ellen gives a fantastic introduction to suburban retrofitting, the benefits they can bring to suburbs, some existing case studies from her extensive database and some lessons for Australia.  Planning Congress Website: https://eventfrog.eventsair.com/planning-congress-2025/ PIA Website: https://www.planning.org.au/ UrbanTalk Website: https://www.urbantalk.com.au/

The Planning Institute of Australia has once again partnered with UrbanTalk to create a series of podcast in the lead up to the Planning Congress 2025 in Darwin. In this first episode, we welcome back the CEO of PIA, Matt Collins.  Planning Congress Website: https://eventfrog.eventsair.com/planning-congress-2025/ PIA Website: https://www.planning.org.au/ UrbanTalk Website: https://www.urbantalk.com.au/  

On yesterday's show, we spoke to Sunday Independent Columnist, Conor Skehan on why he believes Ireland's planning system has ditched common sense. We get reaction to this with Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute.

On yesterday's show, we spoke to Sunday Independent Columnist, Conor Skehan on why he believes Ireland's planning system has ditched common sense. We get reaction to this with Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute.

A Conversation with Ann Sussman author of Cognitive Architecture and co-founder of The Human Architecture and Planning Institute, Inc. (TheHapi.org) with Executive Director Abigail Sekely on how technology, eye tracking, and advertising can be applied to the built environment for the health and wellness of our communities.   In this episode, we dive into the historical, sociological, and anthropological influences on the built environment and how it has left us with a collective PTSD, what the real design objective behind Disneyland is revealed as we further learn about TheHapi.org's state-of-the-art use of research and technology to offer design solutions so we can flourish in our communities.   

A Conversation with Ann Sussman author of Cognitive Architecture and co-founder of The Human Architecture and Planning Institute, Inc. theHapilorg with Executive Director Abigail Sekely on how technology, eye tracking, and advertising can be applied to the built environment for the health and wellness of our communities.   In this episode, we dive into the historical, sociological, and anthropological influences on the built environment and how it has left us with a collective PTSD, what the real design objective behind Disneyland is revealed as we further learn about TheHapii.org's state-of-the-art use of research and technology to offer design solutions so we can flourish in our communities. 

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress that was held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. This is the final installment of the episode, where we interview delegates live at Congress. We explore what they see as the biggest challenges facing planners, as well as what they enjoyed at Congress. 

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress being held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. We're joined by Elle Davidson, Director of Zion Engagement and Planning and Rechelle Brookes, Policy & Project Officer at the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. We will discuss Planning with Country, PIA's Knowledge Circle and what delegates can expect at some of the plenary sessions at the Planning Congress 2024.

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress being held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. This episode is a follow up from our previous talk about the Foresight Program at the American Planning Association. Today we will be talking about PIA's own Foresight Report that will debut at the Planning Congress. Our guests are Nicole Bennetts, PIA State Manager for Queensland and Northern Territory and James White, Research & Strategic Knowledge Manager at Urbis.

In PX116 our guest is Stephen Rowley. Stephen is the author of two books, ‘Movie Towns and Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood's Ideal Communities' and ‘The Victorian Planning System: Practice, Problems and Prospects'.  In February 2022 he was made of a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, the citation included: ‘Over the first 20 years of his career Dr Stephen Rowley has made a very significant contribution to planning as an inspiring and passionate lecturer, through his publications, his engagement in planning debates, and his continued advocacy for planning reform. Stephen is one of the profession's leading voices on the operation of the Victorian planning system. His critical insights into the structure of the VPPs and their intersection with planning practice are highly valued across the sector.' An engaging interview with a planning profession who has given much to the profession and Australian cities. His observations can be applied broadly to planning systems around the globe. In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Stephen recommends the British comedy (satirical) program ‘The Thick of It' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thick_of_It). Jess recommends Canva a graphic design software program. Pete has two recommendations. the movie ‘Godzilla Minus One' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23289160/) and the second, a British comedy program from the 1980's ‘The Young Ones' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083505/) that could never be made these days. Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 2 May 2024.

In PX116 our guest is Stephen Rowley. Stephen is the author of two books, ‘Movie Towns and Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood's Ideal Communities' and ‘The Victorian Planning System: Practice, Problems and Prospects'. In February 2022 he was made of a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, the citation included: ‘Over the first 20 years of his career Dr Stephen Rowley has made a very significant contribution to planning as an inspiring and passionate lecturer, through his publications, his engagement in planning debates, and his continued advocacy for planning reform. Stephen is one of the profession's leading voices on the operation of the Victorian planning system. His critical insights into the structure of the VPPs and their intersection with planning practice are highly valued across the sector.' An engaging interview with a planning profession who has given much to the profession and Australian cities. His observations can be applied broadly to planning systems around the globe. In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Stephen recommends the British comedy (satirical) program ‘The Thick of It' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thick_of_It). Jess recommends Canva a graphic design software program. Pete has two recommendations. the movie ‘Godzilla Minus One' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23289160/) and the second, a British comedy program from the 1980's ‘The Young Ones' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083505/) that could never be made these days. PlanningxChange is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcast Collective. Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 2 May 2024.

In PX116 our guest is Stephen Rowley. Stephen is the author of two books, ‘Movie Towns and Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood's Ideal Communities' and ‘The Victorian Planning System: Practice, Problems and Prospects'. In February 2022 he was made a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, the citation included: ‘Over the first 20 years of his career Dr Stephen Rowley has made a very significant contribution to planning as an inspiring and passionate lecturer, through his publications, his engagement in planning debates, and his continued advocacy for planning reform. Stephen is one of the profession's leading voices on the operation of the Victorian planning system. His critical insights into the structure of the VPPs and their intersection with planning practice are highly valued across the sector.' An engaging interview with a planning profession who has given much to the profession and Australian cities. His observations can be applied broadly to planning systems around the globe. In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Stephen recommends the British comedy (satirical) program ‘The Thick of It' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thick_of_It). Jess recommends Canva a graphic design software program. Pete has two recommendations. the movie ‘Godzilla Minus One' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23289160/) and the second, a British comedy program from the 1980's ‘The Young Ones' (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083505/) that could never be made these days. Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 2 May 2024.

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress being held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. As Chief Foresight and Knowledge Officer, our guest Petra Hurtardo and her Foresight team keeps abreast of the changing trends and forces that can assist planners in remaining ahead of the curve and plan for the future.

Around the world, coastlines are constantly changing due to the power of waves, currents and tides. Coastal areas are also some of the most heavily populated and developed land areas in the world. So it's not hard to see how the natural process of coastal erosion can cause serious problems for us. It's an issue that's been bothering CrowdScience listener Anne in Miami Beach, Florida. She can see the beach from her window and wonders why after every storm, several trucks arrive to dump more sand on it. In this first of two programmes, CrowdScience visits Anne's home in south Florida and finds out how erosion threatens Florida's famous beaches. She speaks to geoscientist Dr Tiffany Roberts Briggs and hears why it's such a problem for this tourist-reliant state. Tiffany explains the delicate balance between natural processes and human infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico declared a state of emergency in April 2023 due to coastal erosion. Caroline witnesses the impacts of erosion first-hand, as Ruperto Chaparro shows her abandoned houses crumbling into the sea. But how can we quantify the rate of erosion? Dr Kevian Perez in the Graduate School of Planning at University of Puerto Rico explains the methods they use to monitor Puerto Rico's coastlines, and how they are evaluating the effectiveness of different mitigation methods. However, some of the methods used to protect coastal communities from the encroaching sea have done more harm than good. So what are the best ways to tackle this problem? That's what we'll be exploring in next week's programme. Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Hannah Fisher Editor: Cathy Edwards Production Co-ordinator: Liz Tuohy Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood and Bob Nettles Featuring: Dr Tiffany Roberts Briggs, Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University Ruperto Chaparro, Director of Sea Grant Programme, University of Puerto Rico Anabela Fuentes Garcia, Villa Cristiana community leader Dr Kevian Perez, researcher at the Coastal Research and Planning Institute of Puerto Rico at the Graduate School of Planning(Photo: Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Credit: Orlando Sentinel/Getty Images)

Dr. Nir Buras is a leading new traditional architect and urbanist, founder of the Classic Planning Institute, and author of The Art of Classic Planning. He designs towns, cities and buildings, and speaks about some of the most interesting developments in the world of architecture and planning and where we might find ourselves in the future.

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress being held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. We're joined by Ross Harding, who's looking to the future and finding new ways to transform our cities with his team at Finding Infinity. Finding Infinity were responsible for “A New Normal”: a $100 billion strategy to transform Melbourne into a self-sufficient city together with 15 architecture firms. 

In PX115 our guest is Liz Mackevicius. Liz is an urban planner who has taken a new role as an organisational coach for those in the built environment industry. She will be leading the  Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) program ‘Pathway to Lead'. Information about the program, and the link to register for the session is: https://www.planning.org.au/eventsandcpdnew/additional-programs. It's for consultants across Australia. An accredited organisational coach, Liz has built a reputation of strong but supportive coaching. She values accountability, acknowledging this is what helps us translate aspirations into real breakthroughs. She has worked with a range of clients, building their confidence, resolve and satisfaction. Liz is also a trainer and facilitator with a passion and commitment to helping those who create our liveable cities be more effective and have rewarding work. She believes that the challenge and problem solving we experience at work should be part of a fulfilling life – but that we often need to do the work to create that for ourselves. Liz is also a public policy expert with nearly 20 years' experience in urban planning, government advisory, strategy and policy development across a range of consulting and State and Local government roles. She understands the challenges of consulting, including balancing client demands with deep and creative thinking, leading people with different working and communication preferences, working with clients on tricky problems and developing strategies and policy in a constantly changing context. In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner  Liz recommends The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner https://ericweinerbooks.com/books/the-geography-of-bliss/ Jess recommends Oppenheimer the movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppenheimer_(film)) Pete recommends: Dragon Sakura TV series Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81488898 and ‘Modern Talking' hear their song ‘Who will save the world'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDIT-R8LYkg&list=RDiDIT-R8LYkg&start_radio=1 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD_UHyaN3dc Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 9 April 2024.

In PX115 our guest is Liz Mackevicius. Liz is an urban planner who has taken a new role as an organisational coach for those in the built environment industry. She will be leading the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) program ‘Pathway to Lead'. Information about the program, and the link to register for the session is: https://www.planning.org.au/eventsandcpdnew/additional-programs. It's for consultants across Australia. An accredited organisational coach, Liz has built a reputation of strong but supportive coaching. She values accountability, acknowledging this is what helps us translate aspirations into real breakthroughs. She has worked with a range of clients, building their confidence, resolve and satisfaction. Liz is also a trainer and facilitator with a passion and commitment to helping those who create our liveable cities be more effective and have rewarding work. She believes that the challenge and problem solving we experience at work should be part of a fulfilling life – but that we often need to do the work to create that for ourselves. Liz is also a public policy expert with nearly 20 years' experience in urban planning, government advisory, strategy and policy development across a range of consulting and State and Local government roles. In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Liz recommends The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner https://ericweinerbooks.com/books/the-geography-of-bliss/ Jess recommends Oppenheimer the movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppenheimer_(film)) Pete recommends: Dragon Sakura TV series Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81488898 and ‘Modern Talking' hear their song ‘Who will save the world'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDIT-R8LYkg&list=RDiDIT-R8LYkg&start_radio=1 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD_UHyaN3dc Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 9 April 2024. PX is proud to be a member of the UBC.

In PX115 our guest is Liz Mackevicius. Liz is an urban planner who has taken a new role as an organisational coach for those in the built environment industry. She will be leading the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) program ‘Pathway to Lead'. Information about the program, and the link to register for the session is: https://www.planning.org.au/eventsandcpdnew/additional-programs. It's for consultants across Australia. An accredited organisational coach, Liz has built a reputation of strong but supportive coaching. She values accountability, acknowledging this is what helps us translate aspirations into real breakthroughs. She has worked with a range of clients, building their confidence, resolve and satisfaction. Liz is also a trainer and facilitator with a passion and commitment to helping those who create our liveable cities be more effective and have rewarding work. She believes that the challenge and problem solving we experience at work should be part of a fulfilling life – but that we often need to do the work to create that for ourselves. Liz is also a public policy expert with nearly 20 years' experience in urban planning, government advisory, strategy and policy development across a range of consulting and State and Local government roles. In Podcast Extra / Culture Corner Liz recommends The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner https://ericweinerbooks.com/books/the-geography-of-bliss/ Jess recommends Oppenheimer the movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppenheimer_(film)) Pete recommends: Dragon Sakura a TV series on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81488898 and ‘Modern Talking' hear their song ‘Who will save the world'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDIT-R8LYkg&list=RDiDIT-R8LYkg&start_radio=1 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD_UHyaN3dc Audio produced by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 9 April 2024.

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress being held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. This second episode is split into two parts and focuses on the National Planning Awards. In this second part we speak with the 2023 National Young Planner of the Year, Bunfu Yu. Bunfu speaks about her passion for planning, the importance of mentors and she reveals her strategy for winning the 2023 National Young Planner of the Year.

Infrastructure planning is intrinsically political – but are there significant differences between how we expect infrastructure planning to occur and the reality of how it plays out? Are our current approaches to the relationship between planning and power working? In this fifth episode, we build on learnings from Victoria and consider the politics behind infrastructure decisions with Dr James Murphy, drawing on the latest book, ‘The Making and Unmaking of East-West Link'. We consider the roles of electoral strategy, the making of political rationale, and community resistance to ask how we might better unpack the way we think about infrastructure politics. Informed by: Murphy, J. C. (2022). The making and unmaking of East-West Link. Melbourne Univ. Publishing. Host: Dallas Rogers (University of Sydney) Guest: James Murphy, Crystal Legacy (University of Melbourne) This podcast series is sponsored by the Infrastructure Governance Incubator, a three-year (2020-2023) collaborative research platform—funded by the Henry Halloran Research Trust—across three universities (The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, and Monash University), and in partnership with Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) NSW & Victoria. Audio recording and editing by Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro and Dallas Rogers.

This final episode of the Infrastructure Governance Incubator series focuses on a plenary discussion centred around the findings of the ‘Infrastructure Governance Incubator' - a multidisciplinary collaborative research project across three universities – which took place at the State of Australasian Cities conference in December 2023. This discussion sought to contribute to a renewed research agenda for Australasian infrastructure governance, considering the current state of governance challenges and potential future directions. It draws on findings from the Incubator's case study of the Western Sydney Parkland City in New South Wales, Australia, across multiple critical issues discussed across this podcast series: planning on unceded First Nations land, accountability and social legitimacy, collaborative governance and integration, and power and politics. Panel members: A/Prof. Tooran Alizadeh, Dr. Rebecca Clements, A/Prof. Glen Searle, A/prof Dallas Rogers, Elle Davidson (University of Sydney), Crystal Legacy (University of Melbourne), Liton Kamruzzaman (Monash University). Discussant: Jago Dodson (RMIT) This podcast series is sponsored by the Infrastructure Governance Incubator, a three-year (2020-2023) collaborative research platform—funded by the Henry Halloran Research Trust—across three universities (The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne and Monash University) and in partnership with Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) NSW & Victoria. Audio recording and editing by Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro.

UrbanTalk has teamed up with the Planning Institute of Australia to bring you a special series of podcasts centred around the 2024 PIA Congress being held in Melbourne on the 22nd - 24th of May. This second episode is split into two parts and focuses on the National Planning Awards. In this first part we speak with Megan Adair, a National Awards judge and the state awards convenor for Western Australia. She talks about how the awards are judged, what she loves about them and why they're important for the planning profession.

Our Special Guest this week is Lindsey Richards, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute for 2024. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court in Mead Realisations Ltd v SOSLUH&C & Redrow Homes Ltd V SOSLUH&C [2024] EWHC 279 dismissing two separate s288 claims challenging the dismissals of s78 housing appeals in Weston Super Mare (in FZ3) & Bushey (largely in Fz1 but also Fz2&3 plus 10% affected by reservoir flood risk) where neither LPA had a 5 yr HLS but where both appeals were judged to have failed compliance with the sequential test under NPPF 162 & PPG paragraph 028. Decision of a Planning Inspector dated 15th February 2024 dismissing an appeal by Elysian Loughton Site Ltd against the refusal of Epping Forest District Council to grant planning permission for the demolition of three homes and the erection of linked apartment blocks to form elderly persons apartments integrated C2 care facilities issues regarding the bulk, massing & height, effect on living conditions of existing neighbour & future occupiers & a viability review mechanism. Decision of a Planning Inspector dated 14th February 2024 to allow an appeal by Gadman Developments Ltd against the refusal of Somerset Council to grant outline planning permission for up to 100 dwellings on part of a larger green field, outside the settlement boundary for Creech St Michael. Issues around the effect of the proposal on the character & appearance of the area & neighbouring residential properties, HLS & whether a tilted balance applies or not.

Water security is one of the most contested issues facing urban and regional communities across Australia. For growing inland cities like Canberra, conventional assumptions and approaches to water supply, catchment management, and urban planning must be reimagined in the context of climate change. This special event hosted in partnership with the Planning Institute of Australia examines the increasingly complex debates surrounding water security and asks whether and how inland cities can ever achieve true urban resilience. This event is co-hosted with the Planning Institute of Australia. SPEAKERS Professor Barbara Norman, Foundation Chair of Urban and Regional Planning and Director of Canberra Urban and Regional Futures (CURF), the University of Canberra Danielle Francis, Manager Policy and Strategy, Water Services Australia Dr Jason Alexandra, Research Fellow, Transformational Climate Adaptation and Water, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, ANU Institute for Water Futures. Dr Danswell Starrs, Water Science, Monitoring and Modelling Manager at ACT Government CHAIRED BY Dr Maxine Cooper FPIA, FEIANZ, Adjunct Prof UC, Chair ACT & Region Catchment Management Coordination Group, Chair Landcare ACT, and Deputy Chair National Landcare Network.

Meaningful public accountability in infrastructure governance This episode considers the challenges of, and possibilities for, meaningful accountability in infrastructure governance. Public accountability is often publicly demanded or politically signalled, but much more rarely unpacked or discussed in depth. This episode discusses the importance of accountability in infrastructure and planning governance, and its multiple intersecting social understandings. We discuss the importance of scrutinising our current accountability approaches, power relationships, and contextual challenges in order to build more open and collaborative governance. We also hear insights from Roberta Ryan, the Independent Community Commissioner involved with the Western Parkland City. Researchers present: Rebecca Clements, Tooran Alizadeh Guest: Roberta Ryan This podcast series is sponsored by the Infrastructure Governance Incubator, a three-year (2020-2023) collaborative research platform—funded by the Henry Halloran Research Trust—across three universities (The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, and Monash University), and in partnership with Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) NSW & Victoria. Audio recording and editing by Mikayla Scolaro and Dallas Rogers.

Join us as we delve into the rich world of classical architecture with our distinguished guest, Pablo Funes. A seasoned architect hailing from Spain, Pablo has laid his professional roots in London. With an impressive educational background that spans the University of Sevilla and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, his journey in architecture has been marked by a noteworthy tenure at Stanhope Gate Architecture, lasting 12 years, before his transition to his present position at Katharine Pooley Design Studio. Apart from his architectural pursuits, Pablo is passionately imparting knowledge in his capacity as the Director of Education at the Classic Planning Institute. There, he mentors student cohorts, illuminating the path through the revered realm of classical planning and the enduring principles of design that have stood the test of time. I had the privilege of first meeting Pablo at the La Table Ronde summer school in Bruges, and our paths crossed once more at this year's IMCL congress in Poundbury. His profound expertise not only resonates with the ethos of The Aesthetic City podcast but also enriches our ongoing dialogue on the pursuit of beauty and timeless urban design. Join us for a conversation that promises to deepen our appreciation for the classical aesthetic that shapes our cities and living spaces. ======= Join the Classic Planning Academy: https://www.classicplanning.org/academy Learn more about the Classic Planning Institute: https://www.classicplanning.org Pablo's Blog: https://otraarquitecturaesposible.blogspot.com/  ======= For more information on The Aesthetic City, find our website on https://theaestheticcity.com/  Love what we do? Become a patron! With your help we can grow this platform even further, make more content and hopefully achieve real, lasting impact for more beautiful cities worldwide.  Visit our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/the_aesthetic_city?fan_landing=true   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@the_aesthetic_city   Follow us on X: https://x.com/_Aesthetic_City   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.aesthetic.city/   Substack: https://theaestheticcity.substack.com/   Get access to the Aesthetic City Knowledge Base: https://theaestheticcity.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/18809486-2532-4d91-90fd-f5c62775adec 

From fragmentation to integration: Building collaborative governance Different types of infrastructure need to work together to build and support great places and communities. Most of us can recognise the kinds of siloed and fragmented planning we see around us, but what do we mean when we make demands for, or promises of, “integrated governance”? This episode looks at the diverse challenges of trying to understand and enact integrated infrastructure governance within our highly fractured systems, including how government scales and institutions collaborate. We also hear insights about recent attempts at government integration from Joanna Kubota at the Western Parkland Councils (now called The Parks), an alliance of eight local governments involved in planning the Western Parkland City. Researchers present: Glen Searle and Crystal Legacy Guest: Joanna Kubota (Western Parkland Councils) Production This podcast series is sponsored by the Infrastructure Governance Incubator, a three-year (2020-2023) collaborative research platform—funded by the Henry Halloran Research Trust—across three universities (The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, and Monash University), and in partnership with Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) NSW & Victoria. Audio recording and editing by Mikayla Scolaro and Dallas Rogers.

Michaela Paulette Shirley (Diné), MCRP, is Water Edge clan, born for Bitter Water clan, her maternal grandpa is Salt clan, and her paternal grandpa is Coyote Pass clan. She is a program manager for the Indigenous Design and Planning Institute at University of New Mexico. Michaela is a PhD student in the UNM American Studies Department. Her areas of expertise include urban planning, community development, and Indigenous planning, with research interests in community-school relationships, biographies of landscape, Diné studies, critical Indigenous studies, critical regional studies, and hemispheric Indigenous comparative studies. Michaela presents at conferences offering keynotes, leading workshops/community engagement activities, conducting content analysis of community engagement work, and serves on conference committees as needed. She has published about Indigenous planning, creative placemaking/PlaceKnowing, and Diné-centered arts management. Michaela's served 5 years as a School Board Member with the Dził Ditł'ooí School of Empowerment, Action, and Perseverance, a steering committee member of the Planners Network, committee member of the National Tribal Brownfields Networking Group, and co-founder of an artist giving circle, Vital Little Plans. Links: http://idpi.unm.edu/about/people/michaela-shirley.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-shirley-872760b3

In today's episode we are joined by Ann Sussman, architect and president of the Human Architecture and Planning Institute, or the Hapi. Her book Cognitive Architecture, which she authored together with Justin Hollander, dives into the cognitive effects that our built environment has on us humans. Cognitive Architecture is an important source for anyone who wants to consider the human experience of architecture and design for cognitive health, and to create more pleasant, beautiful places. Find her book here: https://amzn.to/46hJnG4 More information about the Hapi: https://thehapi.org/ ========  For more information on The Aesthetic City, find our website on https://theaestheticcity.com/   Love what we do? Become a patron! With your help we can grow this platform even further, make more content and hopefully achieve real, lasting impact for more beautiful cities worldwide.  Visit our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/the_aesthetic_city?fan_landing=true  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@the_aesthetic_city  Follow us on X: https://x.com/_Aesthetic_City  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.aesthetic.city/  Substack: https://theaestheticcity.substack.com/  Get access to the Aesthetic City Knowledge Base: https://theaestheticcity.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/18809486-2532-4d91-90fd-f5c62775adec

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This week, we invite one of the most impressive LGA planners in WA, Amanda Sheers, into the studio to discuss the current planning environment. Amanda is the Director of Planning at the City of Stirling and also the President of the Planning Institute of Australia (WA). We discuss the culture of the planning industry in WA, the definition of Medium Density, and much more..

How is infrastructure entangled with the legacies and ongoing processes of settler-coloniality? How might we give more meaningful attention to planning for Country and with Indigenous sovereignties?Cities in so-called Australia are built on unceded First Nations land. We talk about what this means for the way we understand and do infrastructure planning, and the responsibilities of planning professions. Asking these types of questions unsettles many governance assumptions, and prompts infrastructure professions to question ‘who gets to decide?', ‘whose knowledge is prioritised?', and ‘who benefits?'. Guests Elle Davidson, Aboriginal Planning Lecturer, Balanggarra woman from the East Kimberley and descendant of Captain William Bligh Associate Professor Tooran Alizadeh, Research lead of the Henry Halloran Trust Infrastructure Governance Incubator at the University of Sydney Dr Rebecca Clements, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Henry Halloran Trust Infrastructure Governance Incubator at the University of Sydney This discussion was informed by the research conducted as part of the Infrastructure Governance Incubator. This is a multi-university, multidisciplinary research platform funded by the Henry Halloran Trust, hosted by the University of Sydney in partnership with Monash University, the University of Melbourne, and Planning Institute of Australia (NSW and Victorian branches).

New research from NIWA and Auckland University shows more than 400,000 homes are in flood prone areas. Put it another way; it's 12 percent of residential buildings. Around half are in Auckland and Canterbury - Wellington, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions also have their share. Chair of the NZ Planning Institute Reg Proffit joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some claim the pandemic has ushered in a "post work" era when the concepts of work, workplace, and commute are being remade. Digital technologies, artificial intelligence, co-creation and multi-locational work sites are creating new spaces for work and encouraging the merging of work and non-work spaces like never before. These changes are also hastening the development of unequal labour landscapes across our cities. This panel explores the impact of the "post-work" condition on how we work in, move through, and engage in the city. This event has been co-organised with the Australasian Cities Research Network. Panel Dr. Jim Stanford is an economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work. Jim founded the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute in 2016. He has served for over 20 years as Economist and Director of Policy with Unifor, Canada's largest private-sector trade union. He divides his time between Vancouver, B.C., and Sydney Australia. Jason Lindsay is the founding partner of the successful Petridish Shared Office Space that celebrated its five year's mark in 2021. With a career working in film and television in the United Stated and New Zealand Jason is now heavily invested in helping start-ups design products through his “Inventors' Lab.” Charlotte Lockhart is the founder of the 4 Day Week Global campaign she works promoting internationally the benefits of a productivity-focused and reduced-hour workplace. She is also on the board of the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University. Katharine McKinnon is a professor and the director of the Centre for Sustainable Communities at the University of Canberra. Katharine is also the chair of Community Economies Institute Australia. Katharine has extensively published on topics of community wellbeing and development and economies of care. Marcus Spiller is the founding partner at the SGS Economics and Planning with a core passion is social justice. Marcus is past National President of the Planning Institute of Australia. He has served on the Commonwealth Government's National Housing Supply Council. He is a Ministerial appointee to the Housing Supply Expert Panel for South East Queensland and sits on the Ministerial Advisory Committee on planning mechanisms for affordable housing in Victoria. Etienne Nel is Professor and heads the School of Geography at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He has more than 30 years of experience in researching economic and urban history and development. Eteinne extensively teaches on Economic Geography in the Post-World War II era. Ashraful Alam coordinates the Master of Planning Programme at the University of Otago. He teaches Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work. Ash is the committee member of the Australasian Cities Research Network ACRN.

Join us for a series of conversations about transforming infrastructure governance. Our shared futures and community well-being are shaped by urban infrastructure such as for transport, green space, water, social, and digital services. While many public discussions revolve around which infrastructure projects should be prioritised, there is growing recognition that questions of governance are critical to achieving the social, ecological, and place-based transformations we need to address the climate crisis. In this series, we shine a light on some of the key challenges and opportunities for transforming the way we think about and do infrastructure governance, such as: - Who should be involved in decision making? - How can we better collaborate with communities? - How do we address planning on unceded Indigenous land? Episode 1: Transformation of what? This first episode sets out some of the big questions and challenges for thinking about how to transform infrastructure governance. It looks at the research agenda informing the work of the Infrastructure Governance Incubator. The discussion includes findings from a systematic literature review of the topic, which reveals a need for more research focused on reckoning with settler coloniality and planning on unceded First Nations land, the societal end goals of infrastructure, and how we understand, and do, governance integration to better link strategic planning with actual infrastructure delivery. These questions not only challenge our understandings of what infrastructure is meant to achieve and how we deliver it, but who is involved in setting agendas and priorities. Guests Associate Professor Tooran Alizadeh, Research lead of the Henry Halloran Trust Infrastructure Governance Incubator at the University of Sydney Dr Rebecca Clements, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Henry Halloran Trust Infrastructure Governance Incubator at the University of Sydney Production This podcast series is sponsored by the Infrastructure Governance Incubator, a three-year (2020-2023) collaborative research platform—funded by the Henry Halloran Research Trust—across three universities (The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, and Monash University), and in partnership with Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) NSW & Victoria. Audio recording and editing by Mikayla Scolaro and Dallas Rogers.

Systematic Literature Review This mini-episode takes a deep dive into the Systematic Literature Review. - What is is? - Where did it come from? - And can this methodology from science work in a social science research environment? This mini-episode is a part of a series of conversations about transforming infrastructure governance. Our shared futures and community well-being are shaped by urban infrastructure such as for transport, green space, water, social, and digital services. While many public discussions revolve around which infrastructure projects should be prioritised, there is growing recognition that questions of governance are critical to achieving the social, ecological, and place-based transformations we need to address the climate crisis. In this series, we shine a light on some of the key challenges and opportunities for transforming the way we think about and do infrastructure governance, such as: - Who should be involved in decision making? - How can we better collaborate with communities? - How do we address planning on unceded Indigenous land? Guests Dr Liton Kamruzzaman, Associate Professor in Urban Planning & Design within Monash Art Design & Architecture (MADA). Dr Rebecca Clements, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Henry Halloran Trust Infrastructure Governance Incubator at the University of Sydney. Production This podcast series is sponsored by the Infrastructure Governance Incubator, a three-year (2020-2023) collaborative research platform—funded by the Henry Halloran Research Trust—across three universities (The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, and Monash University), and in partnership with Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) NSW & Victoria. Audio recording and editing by Mikayla Scolaro and Dallas Rogers.

Many of the built environment's peak industry associations recognise the need for rapid decarbonisation and have publicly stated their commitment. But what does it mean in reality? What are the barriers that we need to urgently address? How do we support innovation and accommodate rapid technological advances through our planning system? What opportunities should we leverage now and what preparation do we need for future changes? This Panel will focus on the practicalities and challenges facing those working towards zero carbon outcomes through the planning system, and the opportunities they see to advance this ambition. This event has been co-organised with the Planning Institute of Australia Panel Peter Murrell, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Infrastructure, Strategy & Planning, VPA Euan Williamson, Environmentally Sustainable Development Advisor, City of Yarra Natasha Palich, Executive Officer, Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (MAV) Ellen Witte, Principal & Partner SGS Economics and Planning Moderator Jane Keddie, Director Hansen Partnership & Vice-President PIA Victoria. Co-organised with the Planning Institute of Australia

Nick Kennedy is the Chair of the Workforce Planning Institute, an organisation that exists to support collaboration, foster innovation, and develop workforce planning capability across the public, private government and not for profit sectors worldwide.Nick started his career as a mechanical engineer but found himself in a strategic workforce planning role where he was supported to develop his own capabilities.He shares his incredible vision for professionalising the strategic workforce planning workforce and is making a huge difference in this space.He is passionate about developing the capabilities of others and explains how he is doing this and where he intends to lead in the future.  The Strategic Workforce Planning Conference - Brisbane 1-2 DecemberNick Kennedy - LinkedInKath Hume - LinkedInThe Reimagined Workforce podcast is brought to you by Workforce Transformations Australia Pty. Ltd.All opinions expressed are the speaker's and not the organisations they represent.If you have a story about a workforce transformation to share and would like to be a guest on this podcast, please contact us at kathhume@workforcetransformations.com.au.Connect with Kath Hume on LinkedIn

Being a digital nomad means having the freedom to pursue a career without being tied down to a desk. Digital nomads include freelancers, independent contractors, and employees who prefer remote work to an office cubicle. When you're living on the road full-time or close to it, there are some important financial considerations to weigh in the balance. Keeping your finances under control as a digital nomad may seem daunting. However, taking the time to manage your money well is definitely worth the effort. Ashley Murphy, the founder of Arete Wealth Strategists Australia, joins Allen Koski in another gold-nugget-filled episode of the New Nomad as they talked about finances and how important it is for us, travelers or not, to understand our finances and how to make it grow. They also discussed the difference between countries when it comes to taxes. There isn't a single blueprint for creating a financial budget or plan ahead of your trip, tune in to this week's episode and prepare to gather tips and tricks from our seasoned nomads.[4:17] Education for sale[8:44] Taxes are a small price to pay in a civilized world[13:22] The complexities of financial planning[15:45] Suitability versus fiduciary[22:33] How the United States is unique when it comes to taxes[26:37] Talk to the experts: Financial AdvisersGUEST BIO:​Ashley Murphy, GFP (USA) CFP® AIF®, is a tri-citizen of the USA, Australia, and the UK. Ashley is the founder and Principal of Arete Wealth Strategists Australia, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm for Australian/American expatriates in the United States and Australia. ​From 2014 - 2017, Ashley taught in the CFP programs at UC Berkeley Extension and Golden Gate University. He served as a Knowledge Circle host for the Financial Planning Association's International and Cross-Border Knowledge Circle (2017 - 2019) and is a regular conference speaker. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning in Australia making him one of the few financial advisors qualified in multiple countries. Ashley has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and profiled in Financial Advisor Magazine.​Ashley lives with his wife Eliza, and daughters Elise & Jasmine in Minneapolis, MN. He enjoys cycling, reading, and world travel. He is a futurist interested in architecture, renewable energy, and demographics.LINKS:Arete Wealth Strategists website: https://www.arete-wa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleysmurphy/Global Financing Institute: https://www.gfp.institute/Follow Insured Nomads at:Instagram: @insurednomadswww.insurednomads.com

Name: Steve JohnstonCurrent title : Chief Executive OfficerCurrent organisation: Bundaberg Regional CouncilSteve has extensive senior management experience in Local government having been the CEO of three Councils in NSW and Queensland.  In 2009/10 he was the National CEO of the Planning Institute of Australia based in Canberra.  He had seven years working for the Queensland State Government in senior roles including four years as Deputy Director-General of the Queensland Department of Local Government and over 12 months as Acting Director General. He has tertiary qualifications in Local Government, Environmental Law and an MBA. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He was appointed to the position of CEO for Bundaberg Regional Council in April 2017. Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/leadership-survival-guide-10-world-class-leaders-reveal-their-secrets1625572748028The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41kr4GVJ98XLHMPeCThe Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWrYW2XNLl9Z8m3pTsThe Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2bgA8aczPKY4Oqw6Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-enterprises-leadershipWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-questions-interestSubscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step-up-or-step-out-sales-page1640131063671Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Difficult-Conflict-ebook/dp/B0925MB4SR

This is the second interview onEntreArchitect  Echolfest, a meeting of the architecture minds in the hills (or mountains)  of Vermont in August of 2021.Ann Sussman, RA, is an architect, author and researcher passionate about understanding how people experience buildings. Her book, Cognitive Architecture, Designing for How We respond to the Built Environment  (Routledge, 2015) co-authored with Justin B. Hollander, won the 2016 Place Research Award from the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). A 2nd edition, featuring 40 color images of eye-tracked architecture, came out in July (2021). Ann teaches a course on how buildings make people feel, called Architecture&Cognition, at the Boston Architectural College (BAC). (it's open enrollment so feel free to sign up!) She also serves as President of the educational and research non-profit, the Human Architecture and Planning Institute, Inc. (theHapi.org) based in Concord, MA. Feel free to reach out and if you have any research ideas, do let her know!Link to the blog:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2022/03/openingup-echolstock-entrearchitect.html

John Warnick from The Purposeful Planning Institute joins Les Winston!

This week on Leading Voices in Real Estate, Mitchell Silver, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and a global leader in urban planning, joins Matt to discuss his work for the city and his long career in city planning. With his appointed role as Parks Commissioner, Mitchell has been responsible for the management, planning, and operations of nearly 30,000 acres of public space in New York. Matt and Mitchell talk about bringing greater equity to the city's investment in its parks, particularly in neighborhoods of color, and about the challenges brought by COVID to New York's public places. Known as one of the thought leaders in planning and someone with great passion for the importance of a planning approach to the growth of our cities, Mitchell is the past president of the American Planning Association (APA) and is currently president of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) . Mitchell also shares many of his successes throughout his career and current role, including how to make parks and communities more equitable and his experience as a leader of color in urban planning.Mitchell is an award-winning planner with over 35 years of experience. Prior to returning to his native New York City as Parks Commissioner, he served as the Chief Planning & Development Officer and Planning Director for Raleigh, NC. His career has included roles as a policy and planning director for New York City's Department of Planning, a principal of a New York City-based planning firm, a town manager in New Jersey, and deputy planning director in Washington, DC.One of the nation's most celebrated urban thinkers, Commissioner Silver has been elected to Planetizen's list of the 100 Most Influential Urbanists in the world (2017), and named an honorary member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (2017), a fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences (2016), an honorary fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia (2015), a fellow of the American Planning Association (2014), and an honorary lifetime member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (2014). In addition, he has been honored as one of the top 100 City Innovators in the world by UBM Future Cities, and in 2012 the Urban Times named him one of the top international thought leaders of the built environment.Mitchell Silver was born in Brooklyn and grew up near Prospect Park. He attended Midwood High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from Hunter College. He is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and is a licensed Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey.Recommended Resources:AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct“America Needs You to Fall in Love with Planning Again” — APA President Mitchell Silver, AICP (American Planning Association President Mitchell Silver, AICP, gives his opening keynote address at the 2012 National Planning Conference in Los Angeles.)Local Planning: Contemporary Principles and Practice (ICMA 2009)Mitchell Silver, Planning in the 21st Century: “What's Next?” (2013 Harvard Graduate School of Design Lecture)