APA National Infrastructure Investment Task Force
APA's National Infrastructure Investment Task Force has been created to evaluate current conditions and challenges affecting the nation's vital infrastructure, develop a new vision for that infrastructure, and identify recommendations for changes in public policy and planning practice.
The new group is headed by Past President David Siegel, AICP; President Robert Hunter, FAICP; and President-elect Bruce Knight, FAICP.
The task force steering committee will include the chairs of six sub-committees, focused on the topics of transportation, water, energy, technology and telecommunications, public facilities and green infrastructure.
'Perfect storm' for infrastructure plans
The BizPress April 12, 2009
April 2009
APA Names Infrastructure Task Force Co-Chairs
August/September 2008
Planning magazine looks at infrastructure (members only)
August 2008
Chicago Regional Infrastructure Field Hearing
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Part 2:
2008 Federal Policy & Program Briefing
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer's address
Six to 10 meetings will be held across the nation to identify major issues of regional concerns related to infrastructure policy and investment.
Washington, D.C.
December 16, 2008
Tallahassee, Florida
February 4, 2009
Arlington, Texas
March 9, 2009
Lincoln, Nebraska
March 20, 2009
Ontario, California
April 1, 2009
Join the Rebuilding America conversation by joining our network at http://apa-rebuildingamerica.ning.com/.
Here you can post questions and suggestions to the Task Force and APA staff, participate in group discussions on different types of infrastructure and share pictures and video of the infrastructure conditions in your area.
The network is free to join, just fill out the simple sign-in page and begin posting today!
Preliminary Report
Findings from research, field hearings, and initial review of existing conditions, practices, policies, regulations, funding, programs, and statutes.
Policy Recommendations
APA will release specific recommendations on infrastructure policy and practice
Town Hall Toolkit
Materials to assist chapters and in conducting local infrastructure events.
Summary Booklets
Condensed versions of the preliminary report and final report useful for outreach with the public and local officials.
Final Report
Complete findings of the Infrastructure Task Force expected in Fall 2009
2009 National Planning Conference
The 2009 National Planning Conference in Minneapolis will feature presentation of the initial report and findings, special track of sessions, and other events.
National Town Hall Meetings
In addition to the regional field hearings, a series of town hall meetings will be held across the country throughout 2009 and 2010 to engage local leaders and highlight needed policy changes.
Federal Policy & Program Briefing
The final report will be released at the 2009 Federal Policy & Program Briefing in Washington, D.C.
2010 National Planning Conference
The 2010 National Planning Conference in New Orleans would be the target for the release of a major report and the focus of key sessions and events.
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