Advocacy & Policy
APA PA advocates for excellence in planning in many ways. Our Legislative Committee coordinates advocacy efforts with state and federal legislators, while our Health Communities in PA Committee promotes healthy community design through collaboration with health professionals. Resources for members also include materials to promote the planning profession and policy statements on emerging planning-related issues.
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Planners and Planning Brochure
Struggling to explain what you do for a living? What about how you or your agency help communities become better places to live, work and play? APA-PA has designed a colorful brochure to help you do just that!
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Legislative Committee
This committee’s mission is to advocate for planning issues with local, state, and federal elected officials and monitor, make recommendations or take positions on State and Federal legislation or regulatory actions.
Healthy Communities in PA
The Healthy Communities in PA task force encourages healthy community design in Pennsylvania by combining expertise from the planning and health fields. Join the group at our next call typically typically on the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m.
Policy Statements
Pennsylvania Chapter of APA has adopted a series of official policy statements to effectively respond to requests for official positions on major issues related to planning.