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The American Planning Association exists to elevate and unite a diverse planning profession as it helps communities, their leaders, and residents anticipate and navigate change.

The American Planning Association is a nonprofit education and membership organization committed to creating better communities and better lives. Learn more about us, and join our cause!

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To become a certified planner, entitled to use the AICP designation, American Planning Association (APA) members must meet certain education and experience requirements and pass a written …

The Benchmark team has a national planning practice that is focused on comprehensive planning, urban design, land use regulations, downtown development, military community planning, and public …

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

Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation or …

Registration for APA's National Planning Conference opens in January. Discover details and prepare to connect with planners from across the country at this premier event.