
Discover ideas for better communities
Share urban planning ideas, resources, and projects, and learn from one another across borders.
A Project of the International Division of American Planning Association


Blocks of Care
Bogota, Colombia
Building blocks - Manzanas del Cuidado - to support women with services and family care
Boomforest
France
Planting fast-growing native mini forests using Miyawaki method
Pre-Disaster
Planning
Tokyo, Japan
Community-led disaster recovery planning integrated into everyday Shinjuku place-making
Do No Harm
Ohio, United States
Managing suburban growth and flood risks in rural Licking County.
Promising Practices
Real-world projects shared to spark your next big idea.
Get Involved
We invite you to contribute to this project regardless of your APA membership status, division affiliation, or geographic location. We believe that the best ideas for the future of our cities come from a diversity of voices. We value a wide range of promising projects and authentic perspectives—from grassroots initiatives to large-scale infrastructure—as we work toward our shared mission of building more equitable and resilient communities.













