- Champion responsible
planning in the community and establish the organization
as a recognized leader in planning.
- Support APA Arizona planning policy agenda at the state
legislature with the goal of creating an environment that supports informed
decision-making and creates great communities.
- Actively inform decision makers about the potential
detrimental effects of cuts to planning budgets or policy or legislative
actions that will reduce the quality of planning in the state.
- Support and advocate principles and policies that support sustainable
communities, affordable housing, transportation options, smart growth,
healthy living, environmental justice populations and good environmental
practices, including adaptation to climate variability.
- Become a strong educator concerning planning issues in the
state.
- Provide leadership concerning future directions in planning
and public planning issues.
- Be the unbiased source for technical information in the state
regarding planning.
- Support multi-modal transportation choice and accessibility.
- Encourage
member engagement with elected officials.
