Honorable Mentions

This year we received over 80 session proposals, a record amount, making the evaluation process very difficult. Given the large number of excellent session proposals we received, we are unfortunately not able to offer everyone a session at the conference. However, check out the honorable mentions, click on the images, and contact their organizers if you are interested in learning more.

A Historic Model for Community Health in Sunset Park Organizer: Anisha Kar

Against a Green Jim Crow Organizer: Chris Daemmrich

APA's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee: An update and discussion of centering equity in the planning profession Organizer: Perris Straughter

Beyond Census 2020: Data Disenfranchisement and New Tools for a Community Census
Organizers: Jimena Veloz, Vanessa Monique Smith, Meeta Anand, Stuart Lynn

Climate Engagement & Community Partnerships, Lead, Sustainable & Resilient Frontline Communities, Lead Facilitator, Climate Equity Community Task Force, King County Climate Action Team
Organizer: Jamie Stroble

Community Engagement in the Times of COVID-19
Organizer: Alphonse Tam

Community-Based Communication Studies and Exploration
Organizer: Yiyong Zhang

COVID-19’s Connection to Transportation Equity
Organizer: Catherine Manzo

Microaggressions: Resilience, Healing, and Coping Strategies
Organizer: Darlene DeFour

Mind the Fresh Food Gap: an honest roundtable discussion about access to grocery stores in underserved communities
Organizer: Nur Asri

Our Urban Town: Reimagining Staten Island's Waterfront Community
Organizer: Kelly Vilar