Dear Chapter Presidents and Division Chairs,

APA is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) program. The CPAT is a place-based initiative designed to bring planning resources and opportunities to communities with a demonstrated need for assistance. APA Chapters and Divisions are encouraged to help spread the word about this opportunity to both communities and planning experts. Community applications will be accepted through February 22, 2011 for the first application window. The second will open in the summer 2011.

Visit the APA website for more information: http://www.planning.org/communityassistance/teams/. You can find program FAQ’s at: http://www.planning.org/customerservice/.

If you receive any questions or comments, please feel free to email Monica Groh or to our program staff at CPAT@planning.org.