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The bipartisan Housing Supply and Affordability Act would create a new grant program that could empower planners to address the nation's housing needs. Planners have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in expanding the nation's housing supply, addressing affordability, and tackling social equity challenges. APA has been working to advance federal incentives and assistance for code and zoning reform throughout the year. You can help build support and momentum for action from Congress this month. |
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RELATED: The White House last week released a fact sheet on immediate steps to increase the nation's affordable housing supply. Of interest to planners is the continued support for local zoning reform, including reducing exclusionary zoning practices. |
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RESOURCES |
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Housing
Early impacts of zoning reform
Many are looking to Minneapolis to see the impact eliminating single-family zoning has on housing prices. Learn more about the early impacts of the decision and what it could mean for your community in this Uncovering JAPA blog.
APA members can purchase a discounted subscription to JAPA for $48/year, or a digital-only subscription for $36/year. |
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Technology
Tools to make informed housing policy
SPONSORED: Get Esri's latest eBook and learn the five key steps that planners and administrators can take to effectively address homelessness and housing affordability. ArcGIS provides the tools to make better, more justifiable decisions for housing policy development. Download the eBook to discover what ArcGIS can do for your community. |
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POLICY |
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Policy and Advocacy Conference
September 29-30
Break through the noise
The Policy and Advocacy Conference is a powerful, empowering, and inspirational experience that you won't want to miss. We're gathering experts to lead the conversations on legislation happening now, like zoning reform and planners' push for change that advances housing access and affordability. Time to take action! |
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