Bruce Stiftel
@brucestiftel.bsky.social
Environmental planning and international development theorist at Georgia Tech [USA] #planningsky
World Town Planning Day at Canadian Inst Planners/ @apaintldiv.bsky.social American Plng Assn is off an running.
Next up at 10h15 NY Time: Reframing Engagement: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Inspire Inclusive, Strengths-based Community Planning. #wtpd2025
international.planning.org/meet/wtpd/
Next up at 10h15 NY Time: Reframing Engagement: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Inspire Inclusive, Strengths-based Community Planning. #wtpd2025
international.planning.org/meet/wtpd/
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
World Town Planning Day at Canadian Inst Planners/ @apaintldiv.bsky.social American Plng Assn is off an running.
Next up at 10h15 NY Time: Reframing Engagement: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Inspire Inclusive, Strengths-based Community Planning. #wtpd2025
international.planning.org/meet/wtpd/
Next up at 10h15 NY Time: Reframing Engagement: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Inspire Inclusive, Strengths-based Community Planning. #wtpd2025
international.planning.org/meet/wtpd/
40 percent of The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning - ACSP conference attendees request vegetarian or vegan meals. #acsp2025
October 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
40 percent of The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning - ACSP conference attendees request vegetarian or vegan meals. #acsp2025
The Journal of the American Planning Association is 100 years young. #JAPAplanning #acsp2025
October 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The Journal of the American Planning Association is 100 years young. #JAPAplanning #acsp2025
I shared my admiration for The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning - ACSP 's Global Planning Educators Interest Group this morning for the work they do advancing international planning teaching and scholarship. #gpeig
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I shared my admiration for The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning - ACSP 's Global Planning Educators Interest Group this morning for the work they do advancing international planning teaching and scholarship. #gpeig
On Friday's UN Day, Secretary-General António Guterres urged people to unite and fulfil the extraordinary promise of the United Nations.
“Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.”
“Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.”
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On Friday's UN Day, Secretary-General António Guterres urged people to unite and fulfil the extraordinary promise of the United Nations.
“Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.”
“Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.”
Mapping climate vulnerabilities is a first step to preparing for Climate changes. Jairo H. Garcia Georgia Tech Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning #GTatGeorgiaResiliemcy2025 Jekyl Island
October 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Mapping climate vulnerabilities is a first step to preparing for Climate changes. Jairo H. Garcia Georgia Tech Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning #GTatGeorgiaResiliemcy2025 Jekyl Island
We add 35 Gigatons of CO2 to the atmosphere each year...It is logical to pursue any reasonable effort to help communities adapt to this reality." -- Wayne Clough, #GeorgiaResilienceConference, Jekyl Island.
#GTatGeorgiaResiliency2025
#GTatGeorgiaResiliency2025
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We add 35 Gigatons of CO2 to the atmosphere each year...It is logical to pursue any reasonable effort to help communities adapt to this reality." -- Wayne Clough, #GeorgiaResilienceConference, Jekyl Island.
#GTatGeorgiaResiliency2025
#GTatGeorgiaResiliency2025
Keys to success in a planning career? "Spend time making your teammates better." --Mitchell Silver, FAICP, during American Planning Association - North Carolina South Carolina joint conference, Charlotte, Closing Plenary: Leadership Classic v. Leadership Contemporary.
October 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Keys to success in a planning career? "Spend time making your teammates better." --Mitchell Silver, FAICP, during American Planning Association - North Carolina South Carolina joint conference, Charlotte, Closing Plenary: Leadership Classic v. Leadership Contemporary.
"When residents saw the data, their #NIMBY views moderated. " Misun Hur with Caramia Landis, East Carolina University. Combating NIMBYISM for Workforce Housing. APA: South Carolina Chapter American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter joint conference Charlotte.
October 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
"When residents saw the data, their #NIMBY views moderated. " Misun Hur with Caramia Landis, East Carolina University. Combating NIMBYISM for Workforce Housing. APA: South Carolina Chapter American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter joint conference Charlotte.
"It's important to be sure legislators understand the on the ground impacts of laws." Jason Jordan, Planners Legislative Advocacy, APA: South Carolina Chapter American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter joint conference, Charlotte.
October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"It's important to be sure legislators understand the on the ground impacts of laws." Jason Jordan, Planners Legislative Advocacy, APA: South Carolina Chapter American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter joint conference, Charlotte.
"Our communities need us mire than ever....We are pillars of democracy." Sue Schwartz, American Planning Association president at American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter APA: South Carolina Chapter joint conference, Charlotte.
October 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Our communities need us mire than ever....We are pillars of democracy." Sue Schwartz, American Planning Association president at American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter APA: South Carolina Chapter joint conference, Charlotte.
This afternoon, I'll tell the story of how American Planning Association advocacy, together with the other members of the #GlobalPlannersNetwork, led to a #RevitalizedUrbanPlanning that drove UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)'s #NewUrbanAgenda.
October 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
This afternoon, I'll tell the story of how American Planning Association advocacy, together with the other members of the #GlobalPlannersNetwork, led to a #RevitalizedUrbanPlanning that drove UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)'s #NewUrbanAgenda.
Another king tide in the southeast: Ft. Pulaski, Charleston, Norfolk, Carolina Beach.
October 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Another king tide in the southeast: Ft. Pulaski, Charleston, Norfolk, Carolina Beach.
Georgia Planning Association fall conference is beginning in Athens.
October 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Georgia Planning Association fall conference is beginning in Athens.
The Journal of the American Planning Association is now included in American Planning Association membership.
#japaplanning planning.org/japa/
#japaplanning planning.org/japa/
October 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Journal of the American Planning Association is now included in American Planning Association membership.
#japaplanning planning.org/japa/
#japaplanning planning.org/japa/
Wishing a season of reflection and recommitment to core values.
September 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Wishing a season of reflection and recommitment to core values.
How will planners best respond to current uncertainties? American Planning Association Board of Directors and American Institute of Certified Planners Commission work through future initiatives within core functions of Knowledge, Community, Advocacy, and Certification.
September 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
How will planners best respond to current uncertainties? American Planning Association Board of Directors and American Institute of Certified Planners Commission work through future initiatives within core functions of Knowledge, Community, Advocacy, and Certification.
The American Planning Association Board met in Washington DC this week, grappling with responses to current environmental risks and reviewing strategic initiatives, led by President Sue Schwartz.
September 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The American Planning Association Board met in Washington DC this week, grappling with responses to current environmental risks and reviewing strategic initiatives, led by President Sue Schwartz.
"Voice without veto" is needed to gather stakeholder views but not freeze out new development. MarcJ Dunkelman interviewed by Jason Jordan about Why Nothing Works at 2055 Summit for Housing Changemakers. @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social American Planning Association
September 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
"Voice without veto" is needed to gather stakeholder views but not freeze out new development. MarcJ Dunkelman interviewed by Jason Jordan about Why Nothing Works at 2055 Summit for Housing Changemakers. @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social American Planning Association
Atlanta's daily newspaper will become digital only in 2026. The publishers say they are modernizing in order to create a viable future.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Atlanta's daily newspaper will become digital only in 2026. The publishers say they are modernizing in order to create a viable future.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
Erin scenes from Norfolk VA (h/t Liz Smith), Outer Banks NC, and Rockaway NY.
August 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Erin scenes from Norfolk VA (h/t Liz Smith), Outer Banks NC, and Rockaway NY.
Georgia Tech welcomed approximately 4,050 summer and fall first-year students, and 1,365 spring, summer, and fall transfer students to campus this year.
August 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Georgia Tech welcomed approximately 4,050 summer and fall first-year students, and 1,365 spring, summer, and fall transfer students to campus this year.
There are oddities of working in a design college.
August 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
There are oddities of working in a design college.