The message below was sent to you last week regarding support of the Livable Communities Act and federal sustainability appropriations but the attachment for the Districts Meeting Toolkit was apparently dropped. Click here for that document.
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The American Planning Association has embarked on an effort to mobilize its members to support the Livable Communities Act and the appropriation of federal funds for various sustainability programs. If passed, these federal bills will provide n...
APA California is committed to assisting its members during the difficult economic recession and has reinstated the Member Financial Support Program.
The program provides assistance for membership dues and conference registration for qualifi...
The Legislature recently passed the final committee deadline and while a few hot bills were killed there are still several key bills remaining that the American Planning Association continues to oppose – detailed information is below.
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At this year’s conference in New Orleans, there will be a delegate assembly at which APA will be voting on a new surface transportation policy guide and discussing an update to the policy guide on takings. The Assembly will be held on Saturday...
Filed with Secretary of State:
The Secretary for Natural Resources adopted Amendments to the CEQA Guidelines addressing greenhouse gas emissions on December 30, 2009. The Amendments will become effective on March 18, 2010. The Natural Reso...
The California Chapter represents 14% of the Total APA membership, a very large voting block. In order to voice our opinion on the direction the national organization moves, we must use our voting power to elect those individuals who we believe...
The 2009-2010 legislative session resumes with a gloomy budget forecast and new bills introduced.
Click to read: Legislative Update January/February 2010...
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announces the Advanced Notice and Request for Comments for HUD's Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program.
The notice of the program is available at:
HUD Program Announcement.
Comments on the notice are...
