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With over 20 years of planning and economic development experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, she is recognized as an influencer and convenor through public service and …

We are planning this multi-day conference to provide opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and (re)establishing partnerships with your colleagues, new and old, throughout New England. …

Each year, APA Iowa honors planning efforts, initiatives, and individuals working to make safer, stronger, and more just communities for all. The awards ceremony takes place during APA …

This webinar will explore key skills needed to manage conflicts in planning work. It will focus on managing relationships and finding the best ways to design meetings for better planning …

From rethinking infrastructure planning in Clarkston, Georgia, and Detroit, to wildfire planning in California, and Gwinnett County, Georgia's reimagined "15-Minute City," planners nationwide …

We are listening and engaging with experts to assess impacts on planners and planning to help you navigate these times. Check out the latest resources for APA members.

Apr 11, 2025 · Each year, the Chapter partners with Virginia Tech for the Community Scholar program, which supports an urban planning student with a scholarship, mentorship, and …

The Planning Experience Worksheet can help determine if your experience meets APA's definition of professional planning. Also, refer to the section "Does My Experience Qualify?"

The American Institute of Certified Planners is APA's professional institute and the recognized leader in certifying professional planners and promoting ethical planning, professional …