In Memoriam Richard "Dick" Lillie, FAICP (1930-2020)
Richard "Dick" Lillie was a much loved and revered icon of planning in Texas. For 40 years he exuded consummate professionalism. His list of professional accomplishments and services is laudable and noteworthy. But the mentoring impact that Dick has had on professionals and academics is downright astonishing.
Virtual Celebration of Life Service to be held:
Date: July 8th, 10am
To join in, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84020480411?pwd=eEwweDRWTW1wOVY1MzJNaVEvMlFmdz09
Meeting ID and Password:
- Meeting ID: 840 2048 0411
- Password: 589831
APA Cross-Chapter Collaborative 2020 Virtual Chapter Conference News
APATX is partnering with other South Central region chapters on a virtual conference!
***************************************** 2020 Census Deadline Extended
The U.S. Census Bureau has extended the deadline to complete 2020 Census forms to October 31, 2020. Also, the Census Bureau is reopening its offices around the state and resuming its field operations. Remember, you can still contact the Census Bureau online at https://2020census.gov/en or by telephone at 800-923-8282.
Planning for Early Care and Education Planning for Early Care and Education: Siting Considerations to Promote Environmental Health
The American Planning Association (APA) in collaboration with National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and Region II Head Start has created an education module, Planning for Early Care and Education: Siting Considerations to Promote Environmental Health. The module was created to educate planners about the role of siting Early Care and Education (ECE) programs to promote children’s environmental health. It is available in a pdf format as well as more interactive StoryMap format. Please use this education module and give feedback by completing the evaluation at the bottom of the StoryMap format. APA will use that feedback to improve the module. If you are interested and want more information, please contact david.cuervo@dshs.texas.gov.
Who we are Texas Chapter: Y'all means all!
The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APATX) represents public and private sector planners, planning academics and students, elected officials, and citizen planners in the great state of Texas.
General Land Office’s CDBG Mitigation Grant programs: Competitions are open!
The application process is now open for the first round of more than $2.3 billion for mitigation projects to protect Texas communities hit by Hurricane Harvey and severe flooding in 2015 and 2016. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will be administering the funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. This competition is open to cities, counties, COGs, state entities, and special purpose districts. Examples of projects include flood control and drainage improvements, infrastructure improvements, green infrastructure, public facilities, and buyouts. Each proposed project must have a total proposed cost between $3 million to $10 million, however, Hurricane Harvey related projects can seek as much as $100 million.
2020 Census Resources
The U.S. Census Bureau has extended the deadline to complete 2020 Census forms to October 31, 2020. Also, the Census Bureau is reopening its offices around the state and resuming its field operations. Remember, you can still contact the Census Bureau online at https://2020census.gov/en or by telephone at 800-923-8282
tel:800-923-8282
.Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. APATX has collected many resources to assist in the Census and Complete Count process!
Prepare for the AICP Exam Upcoming Workshop Dates
November Testing Period 2020
- Saturdays TBA in July and August 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Austin, Arlington and Houston, free of charg
- Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Jennifer Cowley in El Paso; $60
Chapter News
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May 31, 2020
APATX 2020 State Conference Goes Digital!
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May 15, 2020
Message from the President of APATX
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May 12, 2020
Tales from a Texas Planning Legend: I've seen this before...
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April 15, 2020
In Memoriam: Rick Mobley, AICP, ASLA, FITE (1958-2020)
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