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Detroit is Showcased to Nearly 4,000 Planners
American Planning Association's National Planning Conference (NPC26), April 25 – 28, 2026.
NEWS RELEASE: APA's premier 2026 National Planning Conference (NPC26) will bring the largest gathering of planners to Detroit to explore what's working and what comes next. Special events include an exclusive screening of the Detroit documentary, "Resurgo."
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22 APA Members Selected as 250 Government Champions
Twenty-two APA members were selected as part of the 250 Champions, in honor of the America 250 celebration. This honor recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in their work.
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Kate Meyer Joins APA as the New Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
APA welcomes Kate Meyer as the new Chief Communications Officer.
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The 2026 Trend Report for Planners Equips Planners to Prepare for Uncertainty
NEWS RELEASE: APA releases the 2026 Trend Report for Planners, the fifth edition of the report that identifies nearly 100 trends that have the potential to significantly shape communities.
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In Memoriam: Hunter Morrison
In Memoriam: Hunter Morrison is remembered for a decades-long career shaping Cleveland and Northeast Ohio with innovative approaches to right-sizing and regional planning.
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What APA Members Zoned In On for 2025
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Roberta Rewers,

Michael Johnson
Reflect back on what planners read, watched, and listened to in 2025 from the American Planning Association.
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Communities Need Planners Now More Than Ever
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Sue Schwartz, FAICP
APA President Sue Schwartz, FAICP, was invited to share her thoughts about planners being the pillars of democracy.
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With Planning We Can!
Delivering homes, resilient places, and bridging social and spatial inequalities for all communities
A joint statement from the Global Planners Network member organizations about the 76th anniversary of World Town Planning Day.
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APA's Office Moves to Chicago Icon AON Center
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Erik Czaja
To better serve APA members and adapt to changing post-pandemic trends, APA's flagship office recently moved to an iconic Chicago building.
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APA President Sue Schwartz Elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration
APA President Sue Schwartz, FAICP, is elected to the National Academy of Public Administration 2025 Class of Fellows. The Academy provides thought leadership that advances the field of public administration.
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Sixteen Communities Selected to Participate in National Housing Supply Accelerator Program
NEWS RELEASE: Participants for the Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge have been identified. The Challenge is designed to accelerate the implementation of proven and innovative housing strategies and expand the supply of housing in communities nationwide.
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In Memoriam: Edward J. Blakely, PhD
In Memoriam: Reflecting on the legacy of Edward J. Blakely.
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APA Joins "America's Housing Comeback"
National partners commit to collaboration on nation's housing supply shortage.
News Release: APA, along with national partners, join "America's Housing Comeback," an initiative of the Housing Supply Accelerator, to support local governments' ongoing housing supply efforts and ignite a federal focus on policy solutions addressing the nation's housing supply shortage.
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APA Joins Local Gov 250 to Celebrate Local Government
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Mike Welch
APA joins national partners to celebrate America's 250th by honoring local governments and their role in building strong communities.
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APA Continues to Support Digital Coast Legislation
APA has partnered with NOAA's Digital Coast Program for nearly twenty years. Bipartisan legislation seeks to reauthorize the program and ensure planners can access vital and timely coastal data.
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Recognizing APA Presidential Award Recipients
Honoring the recipients of the 2024 APA President Awards.
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In Memoriam: Donald Shoup, FAICP
The planning world has lost an inspiring individual who helped rethink long-standing parking policies that negatively impacted our cities.
In Memoriam: Professor, author, and leader of rethinking parking policies, Donald Shoup, FAICP, has passed.
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The 2025 Trend Report for Planners Helps Navigate Change and Prepare for an Uncertain Future
Get insights into more than 100 trends
Now available from APA, the 2025 Trend Report for Planners. Get insights into more than 100 trends that could have big impacts on communities.
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Sue Schwartz, FAICP, Begins Tenure as President of APA
Sue Schwartz started her tenure at APA president on January 1, 2025.
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Erin N. Perdu, AICP, Begins Term as President of American Institute of Certified Planners
Erin Purdu, AICP, began her tenure as AICP President on January 1, 2025.
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APA Leaders Advocate for Planners at 12th World Urban Forum in Egypt
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Jon DePaolis
The American Planning Association joined with the international community November 4-8, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, for the World Urban Forum’s (WUF) conference to exchange ideas and learn new ways to uplift and support planners at home and abroad.
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Planning Together for a Sustainable Future and Sufficient Homes for Our Communities
A joint statement from the Global Planners Network member organizations about the 75th anniversary of World Town Planning Day.
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APA’s Upcoming International Learning Opportunities
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Jon DePaolis
APA’s ongoing international strategy aims to advocate for the planning profession and facilitate learning exchanges with our peers worldwide that will benefit APA members.
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APA Recognizes 2024 National Planning Award Winners
Celebrating planning efforts that move communities toward a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable future.
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Annmarie Lavorata
From ambitious comprehensive plans to intergenerational collaboration with young residents, APA is proud to recognize the 2024 National Planning Award recipients.
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Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook Provides Solutions for Addressing Nation’s Housing Supply Crisis
News Release: APA and NLC release the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, a roadmap for communities to effectively navigate their housing supply challenges.
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5 Reasons to Join APA for Planners' Day
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Brenna Donegan
This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your advocacy and communication skills, meet one-on-one with members of Congress, and explain why your community needs federal support for housing and zoning reform.
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D7 Design Retreat in Kansas City
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Annmarie Lavorata
The top seven design organizations will convene in Kansas City, Missouri, for the D7 Retreat to discuss industry challenges.
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Yan Song, PhD, Selected as Next Editor of Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA)
News Release: Yan Song, PhD, selected as new editor of the Journal of the American Planning Association.
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States Take Varied Approaches to Resilience Governance
New APA study identifies how states are addressing flood, disaster, or climate resilience issues.
APA News: New research analysis from APA identifies the varied approaches states are taking for resilience governance.
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Planning Action for a Just Transformation to a Net-Zero Climate Resilient World
74th World Town Planning Day Statement
Statement from the Global Planners Network about the need for effective planning to generate sustainable urbanism in advance of the 74th World Town Planning Day on November 8, 2023.
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APA Recognizes 2023 National Planning Award Winners
Celebrating planning efforts that move communities toward a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable future.
From ambitious comprehensive plans to intergenerational collaboration with young residents, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts.
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Recognizing APA Presidential Award Recipients
Honoring the recipients of the 2022 APA President Awards.
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In Memoriam: Dorothy Walker
Remembering APA's first female president.
In Memoriam: Remembering APA's first president.
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How to Overcome ADU Barriers
APA and AARP partner to create a guide to expand local supply and legal occupancy of ADUs
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Brenna Donegan
APA and AARP partner to create a guide to expand local supply and legal occupancy of ADUs
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National Experts Join the Housing Supply Accelerator to Guide Meaningful Action
National experts appointed to help guide the Housing Supply Accelerator.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APA Announces New International Strategy
APA's international strategy focuses on learning exchange activities.
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In Memoriam: Guide for the Idealist Creator Rick Willson, FAICP
In Memoriam: Rick Willson, FAICP, professor, consultant, mentor, and Guide for the Idealist creator.
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In Memoriam: Constance Jordan Wilson, PhD
In Memoriam: APA remembers the life of Constance Jordan Wilson, PhD.
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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.
From ambitious comprehensive plans to outstanding planning educators, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts.
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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.
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APA Joins State Resilience Partnership
APA joins the State Resilience Partnership as one of 20 organizations collaborating on increasing nationwide resilience efforts.
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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.
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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.
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Memphis Artist Inspires Community Action
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Jessica Wallen
The APA Arts & Planning Interest Group commissioned an artist to highlight the importance of planners' engagement in APA's leadership elections. Memphis-based artist Carl E. Moore was selected.
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Four Award-Winning Plans Strengthening Communities
APA recognizes its four 2021 National Planning Award recipients.
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In Memoriam: Leon Eplan, FAICP
APA remembers the life and work of former AIP President Leon Eplan, FAICP.
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Statement Regarding U.S. Capitol Attack
Read APA's statement regarding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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