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What does the future of compensation look like in the planning field? Explore ideas for creating a stronger, more sustainable foundation for professionals. plnn.org/4eA5cWc

📢Attention APA Members! Sign up for a 20-minute one-on-one career consultation with APA leadership. Sessions are July 22–24, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM CST through APA Career Services. Deadline to register is July 17. → form.jotform.com/251744142165150

Challenging times call for thoughtful strategies. Learn how to stay focused, adaptable, and supported—both at work and beyond. plnn.org/4ljVCte

From 2010–2022, Austin was America’s fastest-growing region—but housing couldn’t keep up. Now, City of Austin is tackling affordability head-on through planning-led reforms. See how change is happening. plnn.org/4nwZ2Kt

The #HousingSupplyAccelerator Playbook is out—driving solutions for more attainable, equitable housing nationwide. National League of Cities plnn.org/3ZspH0J

German cities are rethinking how goods move—cutting congestion, improving delivery, and boosting sustainability. Here’s what we can learn: plnn.org/40kbMKN

Public housing has shaped neighborhoods, policy, and lives. A new museum explores its complex history—from community roots to national debates. plnn.org/4lorzAB

Rising seas call for new planning tools. Can Transfers of Development Rights help coastal communities respond and adapt? plnn.org/4546plq

APA is proud to endorse the Accelerating Home Building Act!🏘️ This bill provides planners resources to establish pattern zones, which will streamline development & increase housing attainability. Thank you Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester & Bernie Moreno for championing the bill. bluntrochester.senate.gov/press-releases…

Planners help communities understand where they’ve been—and where they’re going. Explore how storytelling is a powerful part of the planning profession. plnn.org/4nKWzfT

Coastal communities need strong tools to plan for the future. APA supports the Digital Coast Act to ensure planners have access to vital data and resources. bit.ly/4lAz1Zv

In this PAS QuickNotes, Jyoti Singh Dhillon explains how planners can use Digital Trust for Places & Routines (DTPR) to make digital infrastructure more understandable and enable public participation that can foster community trust in data-driven smart cities.

From expanding LIHTC and NMTC to repealing energy tax credits, the One Big Beautiful Bill carries major planning implications. APA’s breakdown covers what passed, what was left out, and what planners should expect moving forward. plnn.org/3Uwi7iB

APA is proud to endorse the bipartisan Identifying Regulatory Barriers Bill. This legislation would support planners to make reforms necessary to reduce regulatory barriers for increasing housing supply. Thank you Senator Todd Young & Senator Brian Schatz for championing this bill!🏘️🙌

Jill Locantore, Executive Director of the Denver Streets Partnership Denver Streets Partnership 👟♿🚴🚌, joined the Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning podcast to discuss how Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) can be a key tool for achieving Denver’s Vision Zero goals. plnn.org/4o1qyQx

The Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge supports local governments working to expand housing supply. Up to 30 communities will be selected to get tools, coaching, and national recognition from American Planning Association & National League of Cities plnn.org/3U0dVHT

In our next Leadership in Focus video, hear from APA President Sue Schwartz, FAICP. 🎬 Sue shares how she found planning, the value of volunteer leadership and why she decided to run for APA president. Sue also discusses current challenges, the future of planning, and much more.

We’re over halfway through 2025 — so what lies ahead for our cities? Now is a great time to revisit the 2025 Trend Report for Planners, developed by American Planning Association in partnership with the Lincoln Institute.

We’re proud to join Local Gov 250 as a founding partner, celebrating the vital role land use planning plays in local democracy. Our profession helps communities, leaders, and residents anticipate and meet the challenges of a changing world. Together, we’re highlighting the