Blogs

June 10, 2018

Latest Housing and Inclusive Growth Resources from APA

Increasing housing choice and affordability, and promoting growth in an inclusive and equitable manner has been on the top of planners’ minds across the country and at APA. Here’s the latest in housing and inclusive growth resources.

April 23, 2017

April 26: National Call-In Day for Housing and Community Development Funding

APA is calling on planners to tell your members of Congress to pass a THUD spending bill and avoid a full-year CR at FY 2016 levels. Join the national call-in day on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

April 23, 2017

Celebrating the Success of CDBG and HOME

Community Development Programs have impacted communities all across the country, here are just a few of the many accomplishments made possible by CDBG and HOME.

April 11, 2017

Federal Programs That Foster Equitable Communities Face Uncertain Future

After 12 weeks in office, President Trump’s equity agenda remains elusive. Promoting social equity and expanded access to economic and social opportunities is one of APA's three legislative priorities.

February 22, 2017

Research Shows Changing Urban-Suburban Real Estate Preferences

The preferences of real estate investors have changed from suburban to urban over the past six years.

September 27, 2016

New White House Toolkit Tackles Local Barriers to Affordable Housing

A new housing development toolkit released this week by the White House showcases innovative work some communities have done to spur the production of affordable housing.

September 19, 2016

Change the Street, Change the World

Julián Castro and Janette Sadik-Khan explored the theme of ingenuity in communities at APA's 2016 Policy and Advocacy Conference.

September 18, 2016

HUD Previews Prosperity Playbook at APA's Burnham Forum

HUD's new Prosperity Playbook was previewed in a Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas event at APA’s Policy and Advocacy Conference.

May 17, 2016

Acute Affordable Housing Shortages Engender New State and Local Approaches

States and local governments are working to find innovative ways to remove barriers to affordable housing construction and to be more involved in planning for higher density.