Federal Policy & Program Briefing
Preliminary Agenda
October 3–6, 2009
Hear from lawmakers and leading administration officials about critical issues and
new initiatives. Find out how decisions made on Capitol Hill could affect your plans.
Updated September 11, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Opening Reception at the National Building Museum
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
NATIONAL DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Optional Pre-conference Roundtable
Trends in State Planning Legislation & Advocacy for APA Legislative Liaisons
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
CM |1.0
Welcome & Opening Keynote
The New Federal Agenda for Sustainable Communities
10:30 a.m.–Noon
CM |1.5
Luncheon Keynote
Noon–2 p.m.
CM |1.0
Session: Transforming Federal Transportation Policy
2 p.m.–3 p.m.
CM |1.0
Break
3 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Session: Planning & Sustainability in Federal Climate Change Legislation
3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
CM |1.0
Session: Building Green Communities with New Directions in Energy Policy
4:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
CM |1.25
Monday, October 5, 2009
"Planning Our Urban Future" Forum
featuring HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan at the National Building Museum
9 a.m.–Noon
CM |3.0
Lunch on your own
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Federal Housing & Neighborhood Stabilization Policies
1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
CM |1.25
Implications & Impacts for Planners in Health-Related Federal Policy
1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
CM |1.25
Break
2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
New Directions for Water Resource & Infrastructure Policy
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
CM |1.5
Planning Ethics: Elections and Elected Officials
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
CM |1.5 
(meets ethics requirement)
Break
4:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Planning & Land Use Law Update
4:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
CM |1.5 
(meets law requirement)
Federal Data for Good Planning:
Census 2010 and Beyond
4:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
CM |1.5
Reception
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Congressional Meeting Room — South 125
Entrance at First Street SE & East Capitol Street SE
You are invited to join us in Washington, DC for a celebration of the adoption of America's 100th complete streets policy.
The American Planning Association, a founding member of the National Complete Streets Coalition, is co hosting a reception to honor over 100 communities that have committed to a better transportation system — one that provides for everyone, young or old, on foot or bike, in a bus, train, or car. All conference attendees are invited to attend this optional event.
Join Members of Congress, leaders from jurisdictions with complete streets policies, and other supporters from across the country for a reception in celebration of this outstanding achievement
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Breakfast Legislative Training Session
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
CM |1.0
Closing Keynote
UN-HABITAT Executive Director Anna Tibaijuka
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
CM |1.0
PLANNERS DAY ON CAPITOL HILL
Welcome & Legislator of the Year Award
Presentations to Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.)
9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
Planning Leadership Institute Sessions
10 a.m.–11 a.m.
CM |1.0
Issue Briefing
11 a.m.–Noon
Meetings on Capitol Hill
Noon–4 p.m.
