Featured: 2025 Trend Report for Planners Prepare for Trend Report Launch

Get ready, the 2025 Trend Report for Planners lands January 29. Learn about the trends that will, can, and may impact the planning profession. Discover how these trends will shape the future of planning and our communities in the year ahead. Don’t miss the live launch event! 


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Prioritizing Zoning Reform

Planning-led zoning reform is key to tackling many of the nation's greatest challenges — especially the housing supply crisis. With adequate support, zoning reform can increase housing choice, lower housing costs, bolster local economies, address inequities in our communities, and connect people to opportunity.

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Spring 2025 AICP Certification Cycle

AICP Certification helps you make an impact — in your career, your projects, and your community. The streamlined One Path to AICP Certification helps you achieve your planning goals. Start assessing your readiness and prepare today!

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Register Now for NPC25

Registration is open for the National Planning Conference (NPC25)! Register early to secure your spot for what is the premier planning event of the year. Join planning professionals from across the country in Denver, March 29 – April 1 and online April 23 – 25, to exchange ideas, learn from experts, and explore one the nation’s most vibrant cities for innovative urban development. Early bird rates end February 28.

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APA Leadership in Focus: Sara Copeland, FAICP

Sara Copeland, FAICP, serves as the Region IV representative on the APA Board of Directors. Sara shares how she first got involved with leadership at APA and relayed some of her proudest moments. Sara also shares perspective on what leadership means to her and provides some advice for those interested in volunteering.

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