Planners Unite Committee
In this time of economic distress and resulting budget cuts, PA Chapter of APA recognizes the pressing need to advocate for the restoration of land use planning and technical assistance support from the Commonwealth. Planners Unite is working to elevate the profile of the planning professional and impart a working knowledge of planning’s necessity and impact to our elected officials.
Current Mission
To advocate for the restoration of land use planning and technical assistance support from the Commonwealth.
Recent Activities
Why Planning Matters Case Studies
Budget Information:
What You Can Do
- Send a message to your state legislators and other government officials:
This letter was mailed by PA Chapter President Alex Graziani to all members of the PA State House and Senate. Feel free to modify the letter with your own comments and experiences about the value of planning and send to your state legislators and other government officials. Find your legislators at the PA General Assembly website.
- Submit a Why Planning Matters Case Study:
We welcome additional submissions that illustrate the efficient use of planning funds (through any state program) with quantifiable outcomes. Contact Joy Ruff at jruff@wrallp.com for more information.
- Join the Planners Unite Committee:
We welcome additional members to the Planners Unite Committee. If you would like to become a part of Planners Unite, contact Shannon Debes of the Southwest Section at shannon.debes@stratecomsolutions.com
- Visit APA’s resources:
http://www.planning.org/advocacy/index.htm
Planners' Communications Guide
www.planning.org/communicationsguide
Planners' Communications Guide: Strategies, Examples, and Tools for Everyday Practice has been written and published to help APA members reach and deliver positive, values-based messages about planning and APA to targeted audiences.
Committee Meeting Summaries:
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