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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. -
December 16, 2020
Planners Poised to Play Prominent Role in Presidential Transition
Planners are advising President-elect Joe Biden's transition team, which could mean more opportunities to build federal support for planning and planning-related programs in the next four years. -
A Path to an Enlightened Planning Future
Incoming AICP President Mitchell Silver outlines upcoming changes to the AICP certification program that represent continued evolution and relevance to the needs of planners and communities. -
APA Ambassadors Adapt During COVID-19 With Self-Guided Tours
Meagan Booth, an APA Ambassador in Utah, has been exploring ways to continue teaching children about planning in the midst of the pandemic. -
November 19, 2020
How APA Members Can Understand JAPA's Value
How can we measure success for the Journal of the American Planning Association? -
November 13, 2020
AICP Digital Credentials: A New Benefit for an Online World
Tips for making the most of the AICP digital credential. -
October 8, 2020
Seven Students Receive Scholarships to Advance Planning Studies
The APA Foundation awards seven scholarships to aspiring planning students in 2020. -
October 7, 2020
APA Remembers the Life of Lynn Jorgenson
APA remembers the life of APA Senior Leadership Associate Lynn Jorgenson, who died on September 18, 2020, after a short illness. -
Maintaining Advocacy Momentum: Three Steps for Planners
Three ways planners can keep up the advocacy momentum for the remainder of 2020.
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