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Safeguard a Fair and Accurate Census
The administration intends to add an untested citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Relay your opposition to this decision to your representatives.
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 Priorities
APA's Policy Agenda Calls on Congress to Advance Key Priorities
In 2018, APA and planning advocates are urging Congress to advance four planning priorities essential to making communities stronger.
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Planners' Advocacy Network
Stand up for planning by joining APA's free, federally focused grassroots network.
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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
May 14, 2018
TIGER Becomes BUILD
May 14, 2018
House Panel Set to Tackle Housing, Transportation Funding for FY 2019
May 1, 2018
Navigating ‘One Water’ at NPC18
April 9, 2018
APA Great Places and the Power of Advocacy
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.