Hear from lawmakers and leading administration officials about critical issues and new initiatives. Find out how decisions made on Capitol Hill could affect your plans for housing, infrastructure, open space preservation, transportation, and more.
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#a.167806Monday October 1,
5:00PM to 6:00PMAdvancing Planning at the State Capitol |
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State legislatures have long played a central role in setting the context for local
planning. Today, state legislatures are increasingly new fronts in coordinat ... more State legislatures have long played a central role in setting the context for local
planning. Today, state legislatures are increasingly new fronts in coordinated attacks
on planning. Hear what you can do to influence state legislators and advance planning
in your state. You will get insights from a planner turned state legislator about
successfully navigating the state capitol. We will also detail the results of a survey of
state APA chapters and best practices for moving APA priorities forward at the state
level. Instructors: Stephen Villavaso FAICP The Honorable Tom Rust AICP Delegate,
Virginia House of Delegates; George Homewood AICP Director of Planning
and Community Development, City of Norfolk, Va.; Chris Massey President, State and Local Impact, Inc. |
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#a.167794Monday October 1,
7:00AM to 8:00AMBreakfast Workshop: Winning Federal Grants for Your Community |
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Finding Funding for your Community
A trend in many federal programs is the increase in the use of competitive grants. Today’s tight fiscal environment means t ... more Finding Funding for your Community
A trend in many federal programs is the increase in the use of competitive grants. Today’s tight fiscal environment means that your community needs to know what the grant opportunities are and how to be successful. A special workshop featuring grant experts from Sustainable Strategies will preview the federal grants likely to be available in 2013 and give detailed guidance on how to successfully secure grants for your planning efforts.
Instructors: Andy Seth Andy Seth, Sustainable Strategies DC, President Matt Ward CEO, Sustainable Strategies DC |
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#a.168657Sunday September 30,
1:00PM to 2:00PMBuilding the Recovery & Navigating the Fiscal Cliff |
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Regardless of the outcome of the November election, fiscal issues will continue to
top the agenda in Washington. The new Congress will confront tough economic
i ... more Regardless of the outcome of the November election, fiscal issues will continue to
top the agenda in Washington. The new Congress will confront tough economic
issues, including resolving federal spending decisions, dealing with the impending
budget sequestration, and tax reform. Fiscal policy in Washington has major
implications for planning and local governments. Get the latest information on our
economic and fiscal situation, what lies ahead politically, and what it all means for
good planning. Instructors: Mitchell Silver AICP Jared Bernstein Senior Fellow, Center on
Budget and Policy Priorities |
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#a.167803Monday October 1,
3:30PM to 5:00PMChanges and Challenges in Housing and Community Development Policy (concurrent) |
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The housing market has undergone some dramatic changes since the economic collapse
in 2008. At the same time, federal budgets are constrained. Many of our most
... more The housing market has undergone some dramatic changes since the economic collapse
in 2008. At the same time, federal budgets are constrained. Many of our most
important housing and community development programs have been around for
a generation or more. Examine how housing trends have changed and understand
how those changes will impact the future of housing policy.
Instructors: John Mcllwaine John McIlwaine, Urban Land Institute, Senior Resident Fellow J. Ronald Terwilliger J. Ronald Terwilliger Chair for Housing Jeff Falcusan Jeff Falcusan, Director of Policy and Program Development, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Erika Poethig Erika Poethig, Assistant Secretary of Policy Development and Research, HUD |
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#a.167792Sunday September 30,
5:30PM to 8:00PMDaniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas & Reception — National Building Museum |
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The second in APA’s year-long Burnham Forum lecture series will examine the
connection between international trends and domestic planning and policy.
The global ... more The second in APA’s year-long Burnham Forum lecture series will examine the
connection between international trends and domestic planning and policy.
The global economy, as shaped by demographic shifts and resulting changes in
settlement patterns, energy consumption, and food security, is transforming the
world of today and tomorrow and tracks directly into our cities and regions. This
phenomenon will be reflected in how we think about sustainability and resilience
in our own metropolitan areas. Instructors: Eugene L. Birch FAICP Lawrence C. Nussdorf Professor of Urban Research and
Education, and Chair of the Graduate Group in City Planning at the University of
Pennsylvania |
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#a.167798Monday October 1,
10:45AM to 12:00PMFederal Water Policy (concurrent) |
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Water Infrastructure and Coastal Policies
Water and coastal issues are increasingly critical to communities across our nation as climate change worsens. Hear ... more Water Infrastructure and Coastal Policies
Water and coastal issues are increasingly critical to communities across our nation as climate change worsens. Hear about from the Obama Administration about their efforts to improve water infrastructure and water management. NOAA will be on hand to discuss their digital coasts program and the National Ocean Council will reflect on the successes the nascent council has had and the future of our oceans.
Instructors: Nathan Gardner-Andrews General Counsel, National Association of Clean Water Agencies Jeff More Legislative Council, Water Infrastructure Network & Principal, Accord Group David Kennedy Assistant Administrator, NOAA Ocean Service Juli Beth Hinds AICP Troy Phillips Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Rep Sam Farr |
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#a.167795Monday October 1,
8:00AM to 9:00AMLocal Leadership Successes in Sustainability |
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Two years ago, Grand Rapids, MI was named by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
as the “most sustainable midsized city in the US.” Hear Grand Rapids Mayor George
Hear ... more Two years ago, Grand Rapids, MI was named by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
as the “most sustainable midsized city in the US.” Hear Grand Rapids Mayor George
Heartwell discuss how he transformed the city into a showcase for sustainability.
Learn the tactics Grand Rapids used to advance critical transportation and energyefficiency
programs and how those lessons can be applied to communities across
the country. This session will also look at the state role in supporting local efforts
through state infrastructure banks. Instructors: William Anderson FAICP The Honorable George Heartwell Mayor, City of Grand Rapids, Michigan Jennifer Thompson Associate Consultant, Parson Brinckerhoff |
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#a.167797Monday October 1,
12:15PM to 1:45PMLuncheon: The Future of U.S. Infrastructure Policy |
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Former Congressman James Oberstar served 36 years in the House of Representatives
and earned a well-deserved reputation as the lower chamber’s foremost
transpor ... more Former Congressman James Oberstar served 36 years in the House of Representatives
and earned a well-deserved reputation as the lower chamber’s foremost
transportation expert. He played instrumental roles in the passage of ISTEA and
TEA-21 and was a leading champion of support for biking and transit. Hear his
observations on the recently passed MAP-21 and thoughts about the future of the
federal role in transportation and critical infrastructure.
Instructors: The Honorable James L. Oberstar Former Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Cynthia Bowen AICP |
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#a.167791Sunday September 30,
3:45PM to 5:00PMPublic Attitudes on Planning, Communities and the Economy: Implications for Policy and Planners |
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A recent APA survey revealed that two-thirds of Americans believe planners play a vital role in our nation’s economic recovery. This session will focus on those ... more A recent APA survey revealed that two-thirds of Americans believe planners play a vital role in our nation’s economic recovery. This session will focus on those survey results and others, and how planners can translate these findings into success on the ground. Hear from Collective Strength CEO, Robin Rather, on effective communication strategies to build public and political support for planning and learn tactics for dealing with critics. This session will also examine how one city is evaluating public opinion on planning.
Instructors: Robin Rather Robin Rather, CEO, Collective Strength Rick Bernhardt Rick Bernhardt, Executive Director, Metro Planning Department of the City of Nashville Anna Breinich AICP Moderator, Anna Breinich, AICP
AICP President
Anna Breinich has more than 27 years of county, municipal, and private sector planning experience. In addition to her current position, she is an adjunct associate professor and Harrisburg Program Coordinator at Temple University Ambler for the master's degree in Community and Regional Planning Program. She is an active association member and has held numerous national, state, and local positions. Breinich received a bachelor's degree in Sociology and certificate in Social Work from Elizabethtown College, and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree from Pennsylvania State University. She currently serves on the Middle Paxton Township Planning Commission, Dauphin County.
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#a.167800Monday October 1,
2:00PM to 3:15PMState and Local Budgets and the New Fiscal Normal |
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Even as economic recovery begins to take hold, state and local budgets continue
to face significant, if not historic, headwinds. The combination of the fallout ... more Even as economic recovery begins to take hold, state and local budgets continue
to face significant, if not historic, headwinds. The combination of the fallout from
the “great recession” and the politics of fiscal austerity continue to shape public
sector budgets and effect most key programs. This session will look at the latest
research on state and local budgets, the likely impact of federal policy decisions,
and the forecast ahead.
Instructors: Robert Zahradnik Director, Research, Pew Center on the States Ethan Pollack Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute Whit Blanton FAICP Brian Sigritz Director of State Fiscal Studies, National Association of State Budget Offices |
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