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Legislative Priorities
APA's Policy Agenda Calls on Congress to Advance Key Priorities
In 2019, APA and planning advocates are urging Congress to advance four planning priorities essential for just, healthy, and prosperous communities.
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Planning Home
Delivering the Housing Families and Communities Need
America is in a housing affordability and availability crisis. Planning is part of the solution.
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Infrastructure Principles
Principles for New Federal Infrastructure Investment Policy
APA's Infrastructure Principles offer some policy directives that Congress should use to ensure that federal infrastructure investment is designed to strengthen communities, boost the economy, and expand opportunity.
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Legislative Action Center
Use this resource to connect directly with elected officials and take action on pending legislation that impacts planning.
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Policy Blog Posts
March 13, 2019
APA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Building Resilient Communities
February 13, 2019
Shape APA Policy Guides on Equity, Housing, and Surface Transportation
January 29, 2019
Expanding California's Leadership in Diversifying the Planning Profession
January 29, 2019
Four Plans for Shaping the Future of Puerto Rico
January 7, 2019
APA Announces 2019 Legislative Agenda
December 20, 2018
APA’s Impact on the 115th Congress
November 20, 2018
Three Issues Congress Must Grapple With in Lame Duck Session
November 7, 2018
10 Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections
Amicus Curiae
APA works to advance planning through the judicial process by filing amicus curiae — friend of the court — briefs in select cases of national importance.
Communications Guide
This online, interactive guide is designed to help planners develop and deliver positive values-based messages about planning and APA to targeted audiences.