2026 Trend Report from the APA

[michaelskis]

Has anyone read the 2026 Trends Report from the APA?

https://www.planning.org/publications/document/9323378/

It has a really good stuff in it, but I am wondering what you think might be missing? What do you think will be a trend in our industry that was not listed?

 

[DVD]

Right off the top, how to support AI like data centers, power distribution, etc. You know, plan the physical built environment for big empty buildings that don't employ people and take up a lot of power, but I'm glad we're thinking about the therapeutic welfare of the public.

 

[jumbach]

Has anyone read the 2026 Trends Report from the APA?

https://www.planning.org/publications/document/9323378/

It has a really good stuff in it, but I am wondering what you think might be missing? What do you think will be a trend in our industry that was not listed?

My review this year is "meh." I will keep it as a reference, but it's not a word-for-word read for me this year.