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Decisions made on Capitol Hill affect your plans for housing, infrastructure, open space preservation, transportation, and more.

Federal Policy & Program Briefing

Find out about new federal policies and speak out for good planning.

Washington, D.C. • October 19–20, 2008

Preliminary Agenda

The program will feature a special focus on infrastructure investment in America. Sessions will examine the upcoming surface transportation authorization and its connection to climate change, as well as state and local ballot issues, the impact of the foreclosure crisis on housing and community development programs, new directions in water legislation, and the farm bill.

Planners' Day on Capitol Hill

The public policies forged in Congress become the framework for your planning decisions. You have the power to persuade your congressional representatives to vote for policies that preserve and strengthen planning. This advocacy day will bring you face to face with your representatives and give you the tools to convince them to support good planning.

Washington, D.C.