POLICY AND ADVOCACY
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Tax reform: House proposal would constrain economic growth
Earlier this week, APA President Cynthia Bowen, AICP, issued a statement opposing provisions in proposed House tax reform legislation (H.R. 1) that would impede local investment in infrastructure, housing, and economic development. The bill undermines critical financing tools and eliminates Private Activity Bonds, Historic Tax Credits, Rehabilitation Tax Credits, and New Market Tax Credits. APA shared Bowen's statement with every member of Congress and asks members to bolster her message by sharing it with their representatives.
APA stands ready to work with Congress on tax reform that expands local economies, strengthens communities, and increase opportunities for all.
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Tax reform: What's in the Senate proposal?
The Senate Finance Committee released its version of tax reform legislation last Thursday. The committee's rendering of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act differs from the House bill in several key areas. APA's Jason Jordan and Tess Hembree unpacked the nuances and outlined the road ahead for both bills. Read their analysis.
APA has joined with 34 other national organizations representing a range of local government, community development, and public finance organizations on a letter urging Congress to maintain vital bond financing tools.
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NATIONAL PLANNING CONFERENCE
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Strong roots. Big plans.
Get ready! Members-only registration for NPC18 in New Orleans opens on December 19. Take advantage of APA members' exclusive access to reserve your spot at popular workshops and events before they sell out.
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Help build the conference
Also opening on December 19 are two opportunities to share your planning knowledge.
- Move APA to the forefront of planning by proposing a session in the all-new Emerging Planning Issues track.
- Submit a poster on a topic that aligns with members' interests and other NPC18 educational tracks and topics.
APA will accept proposals for posters and Emerging Planning Issues sessions through January 10.
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EVENTS
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APA NEWS
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Successful Plan4Health project highlighted
Through an APA Plan4Health grant, Trenton, New Jersey, developed a Health and Food Systems Master Plan that includes a strategic action to "Improve walking, biking and transit access to healthy food outlets." The Safe Routes to Schools National Partnership recognized the project in its Safe Routes to Healthy Food: Strategies for Local Governments fact sheet.
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RESOURCES
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OPPORTUNITIES
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AICP
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Ethics Committee revokes planner's certification
In August, the AICP Ethics Committee revoked the certification of a Florida planner who pleaded "no contest" to three counts of perjury that were related to a prior job as a county planning director.
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The Trust for Public Land
Chicago, IL
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City of Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
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Atlanta Regional Commission
Atlanta, GA
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City of Durham
Durham, NC
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City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning
Pittsburgh, PA
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City of Eugene
Eugene, OR
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