The Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT)
initiative is an AICP component of a broader APA Community Assistance Program.
By pairing a multidisciplinary team of expert planning
professionals from around the country with community members, key stakeholders,
and relevant decision makers, the place-based initiative seeks to foster
community education, engagement, and empowerment.
Each team is selected for the specific expertise needed
on the project to offer pro bono assistance in developing a framework or vision
plan that promotes a sustainable, livable, economically vibrant, and healthy
community.
Communities facing a range of challenges including, but
not limited to, social equity and affordability, economic development,
sustainability, consensus building, and urban design are well-suited for
assistance through the program. Projects focus on localities with a
demonstrated need for assistance, where planning resources and expertise may
not otherwise be available. Learn more at http://www.planning.org/communityassistance/teams/.
