Featured: Housing ReformCongress Passes Landmark Housing Bill
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, marking a years-in-the-making win for planning advocates and their communities nationwide. Learn how this legislation validates the central role that community planning plays in solving the housing crisis.
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Putting Coastal Hazards Overlay Districts on the Map

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2026 Policy Priorities
Many challenges are facing planners today, and housing is one area where federal support for local planning efforts is within reach. See how planners are prioritizing federal policy action that increases housing abundance, links housing and transportation, and strengthens resilience in 2026.
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The Art of Listening: How Creativity Helped Shape Petaluma River Park
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June 23, 2026
American Planning Association Applauds Historic Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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June 23, 2026
Housing Reform Win: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Crosses the Finish Line
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Advocacy Works When It Comes from the Heart
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June 25, 2026
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Can a Whole City Be ‘Too Big to Fail’?
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June 11, 2026
What Tourism Looks Like in a Climate-Impacted World
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June 4, 2026
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July 1, 2026
Senior Planner
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July 1, 2026
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June 30, 2026
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