I'm a planner. Also VC-Communications @APA_SmallTown
Joined January 2009
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15 years of #UrbanPlanning & #rural #econdev here. I do Americana @JCShepard and politics elsewhere.
I’m also Vice-Chair for Communications @APA_SmallTown
Twitter had a good run—now you can also find me on Threads 🧵.
Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary
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John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
Jun 17
Outdoor recreation isn’t just “nice to have” for rural America—it’s an economic public health engine. New @ORRoundtable grants will help small towns turn trails, rivers, and parks into real prosperity.
recreationroundtable.org/new…
#OutdoorEconomy #SmallTownRural #EconDev
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“Drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities rarely make headlines until something goes wrong.”
Source to Tap to Treatment: Rural Utilities in the 21st Century is the 2nd in our June 2026 CUE series on Communications, Utilities, and Energy.
Highlights here:
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There's a reason this week's topics don't generate headlines... [they] are the very definition of infrastructure working as intended—invisible by design…
They’re the connecting theme for everything else.”
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Long read on the blog: jcshepard.com/2026/06/source…
Not quite as long-read on the JCShepard(dot)com LI-edition newsletter: linkedin.com/pulse/source-ta…
John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
Looking to remove barriers to redevelopment?
This issue of Zoning Practice explores how modernized zoning policies can support reuse, encourage reinvestment, and unlock new opportunities for revitalizing existing sites.
planning.org/publications/do…
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John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
We're partnering with @RichmondFed for the Investing in Rural America Conference (Sept 30 – Oct 2). Join us in Asheville, NC to explore how rural places build economic resilience. Register here: bit.ly/4xwTaGd
#InvestRuralUSA
ALT Image promoting "The Strength of Rural Places: Investing in Rural America" event in Asheville 2026. Includes dates: September 30 - October 2, 2026, with hashtag #InvestRuralUSA. Features Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City logo and "Proud Partner" text. Shows images of rural and urban landscapes.
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John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
Jun 17
The Federal Reserve voted unanimously to leave interest rates unchanged at Kevin Warsh's first meeting at the helm. Policymakers now expect to RAISE rates at least once this year.
Statement: federalreserve.gov/newsevent…
Full coverage: nytimes.com/live/2026/06/17/…
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John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
Another offshore wind project in California blows away, taking an offer from the Trump administration:
sandiegouniontribune.com/202… @sdut @Interior @InvenergyLLC @CalEnergy @BrightlineDef @EnvCalifornia #offshorewind
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John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
As everyone here undoubtedly knows, the Social Security trust fund is set to run out in the early 2030s. Marketplace radio had an informative interview on some key factors this morning
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marketplace.org/story/2026/0…
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John C Shepard, AICP retweeted
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, new polling shows Americans see parks as places that tell our shared story.
🌳 88% support preserving historical & cultural landmarks in outdoor spaces.
🇺🇸 85% are proud of our national parks & public lands.
📖 75% want parks to do more to reflect history and culture.
Full report: t4pl.org/3QqozJC
ALT The image shows two individuals on horseback holding an American flag. They are dressed in period attire, with wide-brimmed hats, against a backdrop of trees. Text over the image reads: "The places we gather also tell the story of who we are. New polling shows people believe parks and public lands are central to our nation’s identity."
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