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Will Congress Deliver the Relief Communities Need to Avoid Fiscal Calamity?
Communities are facing mounting fiscal pressures as expenditures skyrocket and revenues quickly dry up. APA has joined with leading national organizations to urge Congress to provide robust, flexible relief for municipalities and states now. -
The Economic State of the States
A look at the economic state of the states at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic — and why planners are so critical to response and recovery. -
How to Help Your Community Access CARES Act Aid
The CARES Act provides local governments with relief aid to address the immediate economic impact of COVID-19. Be in the know about how to help your community access CARES Act aid. -
Supporting Local Governments in a Shifting State Landscape
Communities across the country continue to grapple with challenges created by COVID-19. How can state governments enable local governments and planners to serve their communities during this time? -
Coronavirus Relief for Communities: APA Breaks It Down
Get a breakdown of the March 2020 coronavirus relief bill, or CARES Act. -
February 28, 2020
Redefining National Hazard Policy in the Climate Crisis
APA is in the process of updating the Hazard Mitigation Policy Guide. Comment on the draft guide to help guide our advocacy on resilience moving forward. -
February 3, 2020
3 Top Issues for Planners in 2020 State Legislatures
As 2020 state legislative sessions start up, here are three top issues for planners. -
October 2, 2019
What Happened at the 2019 Policy and Advocacy Conference
Planners gathered in Crystal City, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., in September 2019 for three days of sessions, provoking keynotes, and action at the Policy and Advocacy Conference and Planners’ Day on the Hill. -
August 6, 2019
Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: Action for the States
State legislation is a part of housing reform. Here are APA's actions for the states. -
August 2, 2019
Federal Surface Transportation Debate Shifts Into High Gear
The nation's current surface transportation law is set to expire on September 30, 2020. Learn where work on the bill stands now, the legislative process ahead, and how planners can influence the outcome. -
July 16, 2019
"If I'd Heard From Just One Constituent..."
The constituent voice is critical for elected officials as they make decisions. Take a peek at how planners elevated their voices at the state level as 2019 legislative sessions wrap up. -
July 11, 2019
Mayors Are Addressing the Housing Crisis — And Planning Is Part of the Solution
Read about the three key housing crisis takeaways for planners in the new National League of Cities Housing Task Force report, Homeward Bound. -
July 1, 2019
What Did and Didn't Change With the Supreme Court’s Knick Decision
APA Amicus Committee Chair John Baker explains what the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn a longstanding property takings precedent means for planners. -
June 28, 2019
A Planners' Call to Action: The 2020 Census
With the issue of the controversial U.S. Census citizenship question settled, planners must now embrace their role as facilitators of effective outreach to ensure that an undercount of the nation’s younger, lower income, and black and Hispanic residents is avoided. -
May 13, 2019
Planners Adapt as Infrastructure Gets Smarter
Technology is changing the ways we commute and communicate. How is this evolution influencing the physical shared space around us and the way it is managed? -
May 13, 2019
Washington Talks Infrastructure: Will This Time Be Different?
APA Policy Director Jason Jordan reviews the current state of legislative debates on infrastructure in Washington and explores the ways in which APA and its planning advocates are influencing policy ideas in the making. -
April 22, 2019
Street Air on Earth Day
Members of the Street Air Project have studied the air pollution problem in Bay View, California, with the goal of quantifying the issues and seeking scientific and planning-related solutions. -
April 11, 2019
San Francisco Is Working to Ensure Mobility Technology Advances Our Goals
“Emerging mobility” is rapidly changing how people — and products — get around. But how should public spaces facilitate these emerging mobility services? -
April 1, 2019
Officials Celebrate Great Planning and Great Places
One of the benefits of APA's Great Places in America program is engagement with local, state, and federal elected officials. -
March 29, 2019
A New Planning Partnership Brings Art to Public Spaces
Forecast Public Art is collaborating with APA to identify and address gaps at the intersection of public art and planning practice. -
February 13, 2019
Shape APA Policy Guides on Equity, Housing, and Surface Transportation
APA members are invited to comment on draft APA policy guides on equity, housing, and surface transportation. The authors of each guide discuss the ideas behind each guide and offer tips for how to make the most of the member comment period. -
January 29, 2019
Four Plans for Shaping the Future of Puerto Rico
A summary of four plans that will shape Puerto Rico’s response to the urgent humanitarian needs of the island’s residents after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. -
January 29, 2019
Expanding California's Leadership in Diversifying the Planning Profession
What does diversity and inclusion mean to APA, the planning profession, and planners' efforts to address diversity, inclusion, and equity in planning? Hear from two planners about the road to progress in California. -
December 20, 2018
APA’s Impact on the 115th Congress
A look back at the ways that APA advocacy made a difference in the 115th Congress. -
November 20, 2018
Three Issues Congress Must Grapple With in Lame Duck Session
The final act of the 115th Congress is under way and the “lame duck” session has a number of pending issues and imminent deadlines, including appropriations, the Farm Bill, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). -
November 7, 2018
10 Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections
The 2018 Midterm Elections delivered historic firsts and set the stage for shifts in power likely to affect legislative outcomes on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures nationwide. APA reviews the key takeaways. -
October 26, 2018
Planners at the Polls: Housing, Infrastructure on 2018 Ballots
State and local ballot measures are driving voters to the polls this fall. We are watching some key planning-related measures that could have an impact on your community. -
October 16, 2018
Tips for Engaging Partners in National Community Planning Month
Melissa Dickens, the APA Florida Sun Coast Section chair, shares activities the section held to promote National Planning Month. -
October 15, 2018
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 12, 2018
Hazard Mitigation Reforms Hitch a Ride on FAA Bill
Congressional legislation reauthorizing the FAA included important reforms that promote hazard mitigation and resiliency. The legislation marks one of the most sweeping changes to federal hazard programs in years. -
October 12, 2018
Engaging APA Members to Plan for Equity
The co-chairs of APA's Social Equity and Inclusive Growth Policy Guide committee explore the development process behind the policy document due out in 2019. -
October 10, 2018
Amplifying the Value of Planning During National Community Planning Month
Planning departments nationwide are making the case this National Community Planning Month about the essential role planning plays in creating communities prepared for the future through school visits, photo contests, celebrations of planning, and more. -
October 10, 2018
Advancing Planning During National Community Planning Month
Planning advocates nationwide are connecting with their elected officials this month to highlight the important role planning plays in addressing communities' most daunting challenges. -
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. -
October 4, 2018
Congressional Funding Could Affect Your Local Park
Funding for our parks, green spaces, and the National Park Service are on Congress's agenda. APA is calling on planning advocates to ensure these vital spaces and sources of funding will be protected. -
October 2, 2018
FCC Decision on 5G Wireless Raises Flags for Local Planning
The FCC has issued a two-part order seeking to streamline the deployment of small cell infrastructure, raising concerns over the preemption of local control. -
September 23, 2018
Policy and Advocacy Conference 2018 Live Feed
The 2018 Policy and Advocacy Conference took place September 23–25 in Washington, D.C., and APA's communications team covered the event live. -
July 31, 2018
Action Item: Support the Senate Farm Bill
This congressional recess season, we're calling on planning advocates to tell your federal elected officials to support the 2018 Senate Farm Bill before next month's conference on the differing House and Senate bills. -
July 31, 2018
What Does the Farm Bill Mean for Planning and Public Health?
Discussions about the next Farm Bill are under way, both in Congress and across the country. Learn more about this multi-year law that authorizes most federal policies governing food and agriculture. -
July 31, 2018
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. -
July 25, 2018
What to Know as Congress Gears Up for Farm Bill Conference
The current farm bill is set to expire on September 30. The House and Senate will meet to confer on bills that differ on policies for farming, land conservation, nutrition programs, planning, and rural development. -
July 24, 2018
House Transportation Chair's Infrastructure Plan Includes Gas Tax Increase
House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster proposes phased, temporary gas tax increases to fund infrastructure spending and an expanded grant program to fund projects. -
July 2, 2018
Celebrating July 4 in Great Places
Here is how some of the best planned places in the nation — Great Places in America — are celebrating Independence Day. -
June 11, 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. -
June 5, 2018
State-Level Housing Action Heats Up Nationwide
Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Louisiana are among the states making housing news. From inclusionary zoning to affordable housing, these states demonstrate the geographic reach and varying approaches to the housing crisis. -
June 5, 2018
Efforts in Motion: Planning, Policy, and Equity
Equity remains one the most important issues facing planners today, and APA is committed to addressing the issue head on through our policy, research, and education work, including the upcoming Planning for Equity Policy Guide. -
June 1, 2018
Congress Making Progress on Appropriations, CR Still Likely
Congress is racing to complete as much appropriations work as possible prior to the August recess, but legislators are unlikely to avoid the need for a continuing resolution. -
May 24, 2018
House Appropriators Maintain Some Transportation, HUD Funding Gains
The House Appropriations Committee recently approved a spending bill for transportation and housing programs that maintains some of the dramatic increases to programs made by the FY 2018 omnibus. -
May 18, 2018
Small (But Mighty) Cell: Perspectives from Indiana
As APA focuses on telecommunications as a part of Infrastructure Week 2018, here's a look at technology that’s transforming the way planners engage with wireless: small cell towers. APA's Indiana Chapter shares some insights. -
May 17, 2018
Complete Streets + Green Infrastructure = Vital Streets
This Infrastructure Week we're highlighting the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, which revolutionized its approach to designing, maintaining, and using its streets over the past five years.
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