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Planning is elected leaders' most effective tool for managing growth, navigating change, and making tough decisions that face communities, such as where to invest in transportation, housing, and parks.

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Jun 25, 2025 · Join the movement to increase housing choice and abundance through planning-led zoning reform — planners' top policy priority in 2025. At Planners' Day on Capitol Hill, APA will …

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Using foresight in planning provides multiple benefits. Planners can use foresight to help their communities navigate change and uncertainty. It can make long-range planning more resilient and …

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