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12/20/2024

This week, the APA Latinos and Planning Division announced the release of the Latino Community Engagement Guide.

Engagement isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Every community is different, especially the Latino community. Authored by private and public sector planners across the country—and led by MIG’s very own Marco Hinojosa, AICP—the guide was made possible by a grant from the APA and provides actionable strategies and insights to foster meaningful and inclusive engagement with Latino communities.

Moving forward, the LAP Division plans to host webinars to review the guide, and will have the guide available on their website early next year. They were able to use the remaining funds from the grant to print out copies of the guide and send them to planning departments across the country who expressed a need for it.

11/12/2024

APA Latinos and Planning Division is proud to announce our 5th Annual LUGARES Conference: Nuestras Historias! Featuring Lydia Otero, PhD Professor Emeritus…

05/16/2024

Hey, you! Yeah, you, students! It's time to put together your applications for the 2024 LAP Student Scholarship! Applications are due on June 23 and we only have TWO requirements - what?! Send over your applications or any questions and comments to [email protected]!

05/14/2024

At the National Planning Conference, LAP hosted "Puentes: Bridging Healing and Revitalization in Latine Neighborhoods." Attendees traveled through South Minneapolis across East Lake Street stopping at select locations meeting Latine community-based organizations and leaders where for over 70 years have built programs and services empowering the community for social, political and economic change. Of course, it wouldn't be an LAP tour without food so we ended with fresh tamales thanks to MIG, Inc.!

Special thanks to LAP Immediate Past Chair Vidal Marquez, LAP Past Chair Edna Ely-Ledesma, and Adrian Diaz Jr.

05/06/2024

We want to extend our greatest congratulations to Miguel. A Vasquez, who was inducted to the AICP College of Fellows! FAICP is the highest honor the American Institute of Certified Planners bestows upon a member. Miguel, you serve as an inspiration to all of us and we are so proud to follow in your footsteps!

04/05/2024

You didn't think we'd skip out on NPC24 did you? Get your calendars ready because we're bringing the party to Minneapolis!

04/04/2024

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

Submit a session proposal for the American Planning Association Latinos and Planning Division's annual, award-winning, virtual conference LUGARES! This year’s theme is "Nuestras Historias," inspired by the rich history and collective knowledge that is embedded within our shared stories.

Learn more about the conference and submit a session by May 31st here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkADwHXr8t-6KrOrCefayGe67eoDWypCl3D3IQu4wEQGYjOw/viewform

03/07/2024

The Latinos and Planning Division wants to extend the warmest of congratulations to our nominee, Juan Piña, for his selection as a 2024 Divisions Council Diversity Scholarship!

Juan is a senior at University of Texas-Arlington studying urban planning and architecture. On campus, he is involved in school organizations such as the Student Planning Association and Latinos in Architecture. He is also connected with organizations such as RAYO Planning, Southern Rising Sector, and, of course, the American Planning Association.

With this scholarship, he will be attending the 2024 National Planning Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota and will be assisting with LAP activities. Felicidades, Juan!

02/28/2024

The more, the merrier! Pop into the Multidivision Reception at this year's National Planning Conference in Minneapolis! The link to register AND THE PROMO CODE for the LAP member price have been sent to all LAP division member emails. Register on or before February 29 for an additional $5 off! ¡Vámonos!

02/20/2024

It's Black History Month and the LAP is celebrating by highlighting Black and/or Afro-Latino individuals and communities!

Today, we're celebrating a location very familiar to the LAP familia, Philadelphia's Centro de Oro!

Did you know, the relationship between Philadelphia and the Caribbean spans over centuries? Sugar and to***co were numerous and migration of cigar workers from Puerto Rico and Cuba allowed for an initial Spanish-speaking population in the city.

Fast forward to today, Philadelphia's Centro de Oro neighborhood is home to many third- and fourth-generation family-owned businesses, international arts and cultural organizations and residents descending from PR and Latin America.

At the 2023 National Planning Conference, the LAP familia toured the neighborhood, organized by Past-Chair Vidal Marquez. We were able to visit Taller Puertorriqueño and Delicias Bakery to learn about (and taste!) the flavor of the neighborhood!

If you're interested in reading more about Philadelphia's ties to the Caribbean, follow this link: https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/puerto-rico-and-puerto-ricans/

02/15/2024

Haven't gotten the chance to listen in yet? Don't wait any longer to listen to the latest episode of Plan Dulce featuring David Salazar on the importance of including youth in urban planning!

Search for Plan Dulce on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and the Latinos and Planning Division Youtube Channel.

02/12/2024

It's Black History Month and the Latinos and Planning Division is celebrating by highlighting Black and/or Afro-Latino individuals and communities!

Next up, we're celebrating two historic movies that portray what many Latino communities can relate to. West Side Story and In The Heights have themes of immigration, belonging, gentrification, and more. Although both films are not immune to the lack of Black and Latino representation in popular media, they are both set in historically Afro-Caribbean neighborhoods in New York City. These films, including their praises and criticisms, bring attention to the realities that many Black- and/or Afro-Latino communities face.

If you have not watched them already, think about the role planning plays in the context and plot!

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