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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 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. -
April 14, 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 23, 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 20, 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 25, 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. -
May 24, 2016
Legislators Express Support for Brownfields Reauthorization in House Hearing
Members of Congress express support for the EPA Brownfields program’s success at revitalizing neighborhoods and spurring economic development. -
March 22, 2016
States Looking to Prevent Municipalities from Regulating Short-Term Rentals
States are looking to restrict their municipalities' control over short-term housing rentals, such as Airbnb.
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