Blogs

August 24, 2020

4 Questions Asked During COVID-19 That Expose Gaps in Short-Term Rental Enforcement

Sponsored Content from Granicus: A strong ordinance and a proactive approach can provide communities with a sustainable system for regulation of short-term rentals.

April 28, 2020

How Short-Term Rentals Can Affect the Impact of Coronavirus in Your Community

Sponsored Content from Harmari STR: Planners are taking a close look at how the short-term rental industry can affect efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve.

Locating Housing Affordability Amid Foreclosures

Uncovering JAPA: Planners may create communities more resilient to housing foreclosure by addressing location affordability.

September 5, 2019

Changing California's Way of Measuring Traffic Could Equal More Housing

Uncovering JAPA: Switching from Level of Service (LOS) measurement to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) could streamline the development process in California.

Are Bed Bugs a Planning Issue?

Uncovering JAPA: If cities want to attract new residents and planners want those residents to thrive, a coordinated response to bed bugs is necessary.

Zoning: The Cause and the Cure for High Housing Prices

Uncovering JAPA: Single-family restrictions, lot sizes restrictions, and parking requirements limit developers’ ability to build affordable housing. However, in this quandary, we may also find the solution.

Partnerships + Data: The Keys to Creating Change and Opportunity

One of APA's partners, Enterprise, describes its work in the arena of housing affordability and accessibility.

Expanding Cottage Home: A Pioneer for Housing Affordability

Clovis, California's Cottage Home Program for affordable housing is expanding throughout the city.

This Year’s Big Planning Idea: Unlocking the Value of Land

Land value capture — the concept behind several mechanisms to finance infrastructure, affordable housing, and other key components of urban development — was rich food for thought at the 2018 Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas.

October 9, 2018

Addressing Housing Solutions in Washington and Beyond

Housing issues took center stage at this year’s APA Policy and Advocacy Conference. Discussions of the nation’s housing crisis and new solutions to address housing affordability were the clear themes and focus.

Inclusionary Zoning Brings Mixed-Income Housing to D.C.’s Priciest Neighborhoods

The Washington, D.C., area has one of the highest median incomes in the country, but the city is making room for affordable housing through a mandatory, district-wide inclusionary zoning program.

Meeting the Housing Challenge in Norfolk as Sea Levels Rise

Norfolk, Virginia, is facing unique housing challenges from sea-level rise. Planners there are working to give residents more housing options in low-risk flood areas.

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.

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.