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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 …

Nov 13, 2025 · Thousands of readers — planners and the public alike — turn to the latest Planning magazine. Each new issue is full of innovative ideas that are reshaping communities across America …

Jun 18, 2025 · Big cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle already use AI for a variety of planning projects, such as analyzing population data to predict housing needs, managing traffic, and …

Jun 25, 2025 · Join the movement to increase housing choice and abundance through planning-led zoning reform — planners' top policy priority in 2025. At Planners' Day on Capitol Hill, APA will …

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The Director of Community Planning and Development leads the City’s Planning and Economic Development Divisions, aligning land use policy, zoning, and growth strategies with the City’s …

The American Planning Association (APA) Technology Division links you with others who share your interest in the use of technology and data in the planning of our urban and rural communities.