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I American Planning Association tEB 2 ;: 2DDl III -~ Dear Colleague, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107 312.431.9100 Phone 312.431.9985 Fax Not long ago, the American Planning Association adopted a new slogan, "Making Great Communities Happen." A simple phrase, but it aptly describes Out work. Because we recognize that great communities are made to happen, we lead the fight to revitalize cities, contain suburban sprawl, and protect the environment. This work is both exciting and demanding. Vigorous new technologies give us unprecedented access to information and allow us to communicate faster and worldwide. More and more citizens recognize the financial and human costs of chronic social ills. It's increasingly possible to find affordable, workable, and effective approaches to critical land-use problems. More than ever before, society asks you to apply your experience, insight, and problem-solving abilities to serve future generations. But you need the right tools: information, training, support, advocacy, and connection to your peers. Only APA offers you these tools and more. Our publications analyze contemporary planning issues, explore creative approaches, and investigate new technologies. Our practical training opportunities offer you unequaled potential for professional growth. And because our membership is so diverse, participation in APA conferences, meetings, social activities, and other events will enrich your thinking and broaden your professional outlook. APA encourages you to participate in a number of ways. Attend our annual national conference to share experiences, problems, and solutions with members from many regions and professional specialties. Take advantage of local chapter events that offer valuable networking and professional development opportunities. And if you're particularly interested in a planning specialty, join one of our many divisions to connect with others who share your concerns. Our web site at www.planning.org offers you anocher powerful way to get involved. You'll find a wealth of information about APA programs and activities, and access to useful services like ConsultantSearchsM, Jobs Online, Planners Book Service, and a searchable member directory. And you'll be linked instantly to planners and planning information allover the world. APA connects you to the global planning community. Now you can obtain all the benefits of membership and support APA's efforts on behalf of planning for a bargain price. If you join AP A by March 31, 2001, you'll receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12-a 25% bonus! Discover what 30,000 of your colleagues who have joined APA already know-that choosing APA membership is a smart professional investment, a tangible show of support for good planning, and an essential step toward improving the future of America's cities and towns. I believe that one visit to our web site will convince you of our vitality and vision. Read the enclosed brochure to learn more about APA. A detailed description of benefits and a membership application are enclosed as well. Commit yourself to good planning for great communities- complete the application and mail or fax it to us today. Q , -~.~ Frank S. So, FAlCP Executive Director /J. . 'd~ . J P.S. Together, we can make great communities happen. But remember, to get 15 months of membership for the ? I ;'iu of 12, you m~' join by Mmh 31, 2001. Srnd ~ yom 'ppliwion ,od,'"