Eminent Domain Legislation Overview
Few issues have captured the attention of state legislatures in recent years as dramatically as eminent domain has in the wake the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. City of New London. Various versions of eminent domain reform are or have been considered in 45 states. More...

Regulatory Takings Ballot Measures
Regulatory takings initiatives threaten a wide array of planning, environmental, historic preservation, and land conservation measures. APA will monitor these proposed initiatives and provide regular updates and resources. More...

Propertyfairness.org Has Community Resources
APA has joined with several national partners to launch a new website devoted to the issue of property fairness. More...

Draft Policy Guide on Climate Change
The 2008 National Delegate Assembly will consider a new policy guide on planning and climate change. The guide aims to identify the necessary local, state, and federal policy changes required to plan successfully for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Members are invited to send comments and input on the draft to govtaffairs@planning.org by April 21, 2008.
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APA Advocate
An e-newsletter on federal legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.

Legislative Priorities
Each year APA formally adopts a set of legislative priorities to guide APA's policy advocacy efforts. These priorities are based on objectives detailed in adopted policy guides.

Policy Guides
While APA represents a diverse membership, it comes together around certain fundamental principles and policies necessary to promote and ensure the vitality of our communities. Policy guides reflect the official position of APA on a wide range of issues and topics.

Grassroots Network
APA's policy advocacy is led by an active grassroots network of dedicated planners and concerned citizens. The grassroots network is organized around APA's state chapters. Find out who is your state legislative liaison and get involved.

Action Center
The online action center allows you to get complete information on every member of Congress and congressional committee, search for your representative and senators, send e-mail to Congress, and access APA's latest alerts and resources.

APA Planning and Land Use Law Resources
APA is the leading provider of analysis, information, and education in planning law.

Domestic Policy Watch
APA's monthly website feature, Domestic Policy Watch, examines the federal domestic agenda and aims to add to the discourse about issues of importance. Member responses are encouraged and will be posted on the APA website.
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Online Planners' Communications Guide
Planners' Communications Guide: Strategies, Examples, and Tools for Everyday Practice, written specifically for APA members, covers messages, public participation, media relations, and e-communications. Materials include worksheets, sample plans, and templates for media kits.
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Congressional Fellowships
Each year APA selects two graduate students in planning or a related field to spend six months in Washington, D.C., as Congressional Fellows working on Capitol Hill and with APA's Policy Office.

Tips for Effective Advocacy
APA is committed to providing members with an array of convenient and useful resources to help them carry the planning message to Congress and state legislatures. Get tips on conducting lobbying meetings, writing to elected officials, and connecting with the media.

Legislative Resources
Use these links to learn more about the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government. Explore the websites of government agencies as well as other organizations involved in shaping planning policies.

Amicus Curiae Briefs
APA works to advance the planning agenda through the judicial process by filing amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs in selected cases of national importance. Read the text of the briefs, court decisions in the cases, and updates.