Charles Allen, FAICP (1936-2017), Father of the CDBG

Charles Allen, FAICP passed away on January 20th at the age of 81. He developed the prototype for the Community Development Block Grant, was a charter member of the American Planning Association, served on the APA Board of Directors from 1979-1982. Charles became a Fellow of the AICP in 2004. What a legacy Charles left for all of us. Our condolences go out to his family.

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