Blogs

April 21, 2023

It Takes a Planner: Communicating Your Value to Policymakers

APA is launching “It Takes a Planner”, an effort aimed at building the influence of planners among state and local elected and appointed officials.

April 5, 2023

Let's Talk Planning: Scenes from NPC23

Catch up on all that happened at NPC23 in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2023.

April 5, 2023

Planners Talking About Philadelphia

Attendees at NPC23 were abuzz on social. Find out what got planners talking while in Philadelphia.

March 27, 2023

Philadelphia to Host National Planning Conference Attendees This Week

APA News: APA's 2023 National Planning Conference heads to Philadelphia this week.

March 1, 2023

Championing Students and Emerging Planners: An Update From the SRC

Student Representatives Chair (SCR) Kohl Malo shares achievements and future plans for student and emerging professional members.

February 1, 2023

Revocation of Credentials For Ethical Misconduct

Recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in January 2023.

January 23, 2023

Partnership to Accelerate & Incentivize Diverse Housing Supply Announced

APA News: APA and NLC partner in national housing campaign to advance and incentivize local approaches to land use, zoning and housing development, and preservation.

January 19, 2023

Karen Wolf, FAICP, Begins Term as President of American Institute of Certified Planners

APA News: Karen Wolf, FAICP, begins tenure as president of the American Institute of Certified Planners Commission.

January 18, 2023

Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, Begins Tenure as President of APA

APA News: Angela D. Brooks, FAICP, begins tenure as APA's first Black female president.

December 20, 2022

APA Announces New International Strategy

APA's international strategy focuses on learning exchange activities.

December 13, 2022

APA Congratulates Successful November 2022 AICP Examinees

APA congratulates those who successfully completed the November 2022 AICP Certification Exam. These members may use the AICP Candidate designation until they earn the full AICP credential.

December 9, 2022

In Memoriam: Guide for the Idealist Creator Rick Willson, FAICP

In Memoriam: Rick Willson, FAICP, professor, consultant, mentor, and Guide for the Idealist creator.

October 5, 2022

APA Recognizes 2022 Award Winners

From ambitious comprehensive plans to outstanding planning educators, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts.

September 20, 2022

Five+ Federal Infrastructure Programs Every Planner Should Know

The passage of the landmark Bipartisan Infrastucture Law saw the largest direct investment in community planning in a century. Here are 5+ new or expanded programs created by BIL that every planner should know about right now.

August 23, 2022

Ralph Willmer Named AICP Ethics Officer

Longtime APA member Ralph Willmer, FAICP, has been hired as the new AICP Ethics Officer following the retirement of Jim Peters, FAICP.

July 26, 2022

APA Congratulates Successful May 2022 AICP Examinees

APA congratulates those who successfully completed the May 2022 AICP Certification Exam. These members may use the AICP Candidate designation until they earn the full AICP credential.

July 15, 2022

APA President Appointed Chair of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission

APA President Leo Asuncion, Jr., AICP, was appointed chair of Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission.

May 23, 2022

APA Joins State Resilience Partnership

APA joins the State Resilience Partnership as one of 20 organizations collaborating on increasing nationwide resilience efforts.

May 4, 2022

Scenes from NPC22: Together Again

Catch a glimpse of the attendee experience — learning and connecting — at NPC22 in San Diego, April 30 - May 3.

May 3, 2022

Planners Take San Diego

More than 3,000 planners attended the in-person NPC22 in San Diego, April 30-May 2. The group spread out throughout San Diego and the surrounding region to explore the area's planning endeavors and all the host city had to offer. Check out what got planners excited.

April 20, 2022

Giving Back to San Diego During NPC22

As planners prepare to come together for NPC22, attendees have several opportunities to give back to our host city.

February 11, 2022

Planning Ethics: Lessons from 2021

Highlights from the 2021 Annual Ethics Report and actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee.

January 28, 2022

Disciplinary Actions for Ethical Misconduct

Two recent disciplinary actions taken by the AICP Ethics Committee in December 2021.

January 7, 2022

APA Congratulates Successful November 2021 Examinees

Congratulations to the APA members who passed the November 2021 AICP Certification Exam

December 16, 2021

Lead and Inspire with Purpose: AICP Code of Ethics Update

AICP President Mitchell J. Silver details the 2021 updates to the AICP Code of Ethics.

November 19, 2021

Moonlighting Planner's AICP Credential Revoked

Moonlighting, when prohibited by employers, can result in revocation of your AICP credential.

November 4, 2021

White House Embraces Federal Zoning Reform Provision

New federal support for zoning reform is in President Biden's Build Back Better framework thanks to planners' advocacy. White House leaders recently made the case for why tackling zoning and housing supply challenges is at the center of the President's economic agenda.

October 6, 2021

APA Calls For Essential Climate Action

APA joins the call for increasing emission reduction limits with more than 60 other professional organizations ahead of COP26.

September 15, 2021

Alejandro Fuentes Joins APA as New CFOO

Alejandro (Alex) Fuentes will join APA as the new chief financial and operating officer on October 18, 2021.

August 4, 2021

Pro-Planning Infrastructure Bill Poised to Clear Senate Hurdle

Planners' infrastructure priorities will hit an important milestone later this week (August 4, 2021) when the Senate passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

July 13, 2021

States Take Aim at Carbon Emissions and Climate Consequences

State governments are finding new ways to amplify local and regional planning efforts that take aim at curbing harmful carbon emissions and ensuring climate impacts do not disproportionately burden underserved communities. Here is a look at some actions states are taking to help communities secure net-zero futures.

June 22, 2021

APA Congratulates Successful May 2021 AICP Examinees

Congratulations to the APA members who passed the May 2021 AICP Certification Exam

June 10, 2021

Four Award-Winning Plans Strengthening Communities

APA recognizes its four 2021 National Planning Award recipients.

May 21, 2021

A Code of Ethics For Today's Planners

The AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct articulates shared values and how these should be applied in planning practice. The Code is being updated to reflect the needs of today's planners and members are invited to share their comments.

May 12, 2021

Equity, Technology, and Infrastructure: What Got Planners Talking at NPC21

Read about the planning issues that got NPC21 attendees buzzing online. From micro-mobility to advancing equity to the impact of the built environment on mental and physical well-being, NPC21 covered the issues planners are addressing in today's communities.

April 16, 2021

In Memoriam: Leon Eplan, FAICP

APA remembers the life and work of former AIP President Leon Eplan, FAICP.

April 2, 2021

Federal Housing Bill Creates New Support and Incentives For Planning

A bipartisan bill that would empower planners to reform zoning and development codes, create housing action plans, and modernize regulatory structures has been introduced in Congress.

March 25, 2021

Return of Congressional Earmarks Marks New Funding Opportunity For Planners

Earmarks are back on Capitol Hill, giving planners a new pathway for securing funding for critical projects. APA's Jason Jordan breaks down what planners need to know to secure federal support for transportation project earmarks.

January 14, 2021

APA Congratulates Successful 2020 Examinees

Congratulations to the APA members who passed the AICP Certification Exam in 2020.

January 7, 2021

Statement Regarding U.S. Capitol Attack

Read APA's statement regarding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Planners' Activism Spurred Congress to Act for Communities

Despite an unusually contentious and unpredictable two-year session, the 116th Congress acted on several long-time APA legislative priorities.

December 18, 2020

Do Planners Know Plan Integration Can Improve Local Resilience?

APA is partnering on a research project that asks planners what they think of planning integration and its potential for building community resilience.