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08/17/2020

APA-IL Takes Action to Address Inequities in Planning

Inequalities

In June of 2021 the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association sent out a statement in regards to the inequities in our society and how Planners have a responsibility to work towards correcting them.
Typically, Planners want to do this work, but it is important to remember that we also have a responsibility to promote equity and justice in the communities where we live and work.  APA-IL understands this and in May 2010 APA-IL created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and we strive to include these values in all we do. The Chapter is committed to continuing to provide resources, surveys, discussions, and more aimed to educate our members about anti-racism and equitable planning practices.

Planners' Equity Resources

APA-IL also understands that real progress is made after a statement is made or a Plan is adopted. Statements and Plans are good and necessary but meaningful action must be made in our work and our daily lives in order to make progress. In order to do that, we want to support our members by providing the following resources:

We Want to Hear From You!

Please keep connecting with us on social media, and through our various events, to make sure that we are supporting you in your work and daily lives. If you would be interested in sharing what your community is experiencing right now in a blog post on the APA-IL website and newsletter or other form, please reach out to webmaster@ilapa.org

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