 |
 |
|
July 20, 2022
|
 |
|
|
|
A new report last week identified 47 states and Washington, D.C. are affected by the underproduction of housing units. The impact is felt from dense urban areas to small, rural towns. The APA-sponsored report, Housing Underproduction in the U.S., from Up for Growth, quantifies the housing shortage and the speed at which it continues to grow. Planners are working to change these numbers at every level of government, largely through a variety of local zoning reform efforts. Learn how you can help lead your community and build support for pro-housing policies.
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEMBER RESOURCES
|
|
|
Housing
Leading the zoning reform movement
"Planners — and the work we do — are at the center of the nation's current economic agenda." With housing policy in flux at all levels of government, planners have never been better positioned to lead the charge on zoning reform in our communities. Hear from APA President-Elect Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, on how you can advocate for ADUs, TOD, and other pro-housing policy that directly impacts your planning work.
|
|
|
|
|
Zoning
Boldly go for zoning reform
Planners know there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to zoning reform. As we re-imagine the future of zoning in our communities, Zoning Practice offers several bold new visions for alternatives to the status quo. These visions range from a radical rebuild to an attempt to harness self-interest to advance elusive collective goals.
|
|
|
|
|
Tools
A powerful planning tool
Zoning is a powerful tool in guiding future land use and development. However, in many cities and counties the local zoning code is inconsistent with the policy recommendations in the local comprehensive plan. Learn how to lead successful zoning reform and code drafting efforts in your community with policy and process guidance, model codes, regulations, and other resources from the Zoning Reform Research KnowledgeBase Collection.
|
|
|
|
Advertisement
Download Esri's Planning Guide
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.
|
|
|
PLAN AHEAD
|
|
|
Hazard Mitigation
Reducing flood, heat, and other hazards
Hazards can disproportionately impact community members. Learn how Portland, Oregon, is working to meet immediate needs and reduce risks by using innovative outreach strategies and improving collaboration between local agencies. This Planning Information Exchange webinar on July 25 will demonstrate how to apply an equity lens to ongoing hazard mitigation practices. Free. CM
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advertisement
Harness the power of data to help protect our communities
There are infinite data points all around us. Data points from connected vehicles, connected to the people who drive them, and the communities they live in. GM Future Roads has partnered with INRIX to create Safety View — a cloud-based solution that helps turn these data points into saved lives. Learn how Safety View can help.
|
|
|
|
|
APA's Jobs Online actively connects you to career opportunities within the profession in areas including transportation, hazard mitigation, economic development, community development, comprehensive planning, and communications and engagement.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APA posts new RFPs and RFQs frequently. View our listings for projects that suit your company's interests and capabilities to a T. Consultants: Add your listing to APA's Planning Consultant Directory and start matching with planners today.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
|
|
APA ID:
Chapter
Membership paid through:
|
|
|
Send questions or comments about Interact to interact@planning.org.
Interact is a member e-newsletter of the American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Interested in advertising with APA? Contact hbrown@townsend-group.com to learn more. |
 |
|
2022 American Planning Association. All rights reserved.
|
|
