NARC is the national voice of regional planning organizations, advocating for regional priorities in federal policy. NARC staff work through a committee-guided and local elected official board-driven structure in developing and executing national legislative policies.
NARC provides its members valuable information and research on key national policy issues, federal policy developments, and best practices. NARC conducts training sessions, conferences, workshops and webinars for members.
Regional leaders come together during NARC conferences to share best practices and attend informative sessions on legislative and regulatory issues. Conference speakers include experts from the public and private sector, lawmakers, and individuals from universities and non-profit organizations.
Energy Infrastructure Creates Regional Impacts Energy infrastructure may be built within a city or town, but its consequences rarely stop there. Host communities often negotiate community benefits agreements with developers to secure tax revenue and other local benefits. Meanwhile, neighboring cities and towns can face environmental, economic, and infrastructure impacts despite having little say over
NARC ED Erich Zimmermann Discusses Regional Issues, Future Challenges with SWTDD’s Joe Barker Southwest Tennessee Development District (SWTDD) recently featured National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) executive director Erich Zimmermann on its RuralStrong podcast for a discussion on strengthening regional collaboration across the country. Hosted by SWTDD executive director Joe Barker, the conversation highlighted NARC’s
The Senate’s Road to Housing Act and House of Representatives’ Housing for the 21st Century Act Aim to Increase Housing Supply Communities across the country continue to face significant challenges in providing safe, attainable, and stable housing options for residents. Rapidly rising home prices, increasing rental costs, limited supply, and sustained demand have placed significant pressure on housing markets