APA Divisions

APA divisions are a reflection of you. Are you looking for a community of professionals with opportunties to lead, affect policy, develop professionally, and stay up to date?

APA Divisions

APA divisions produce newsletters and special publications, develop conference sessions, collaborate with related organizations, and contribute to policy work.

But they do more than that: They connect you with other planning professionals who share your passions, your challenges, and your experiences. They provide opportunities to strengthen your career and advance your vision for the profession.

Anyone may join any number of APA's divisions. APA members enjoy reduced division dues. Use the APA membership application to join any of APA's divisions at the same time you join APA.

APA members: Join a division today — even if your next invoice is a few months away. You'll pay the full dues now, and any overpayment will appear as a credit on your next invoice.

APA Divisions application (pdf)

Which APA Divisions Do You See Yourself In?

City Planning and Management Division

I grapple with the challenges of agency management every day.

County Planning Division

I am interested issues facing county, borough, or parish planners.

Economic Development Division

I believe economic development is a critical element of planning.

Environment, Natural Resources and Energy Division

I'm interested in the land use implications of environmental, natural, and energy resources management and conservation.

Federal Planning Division

I'm involved in planning for the future of federal properties located in the United States and abroad.

Gays and Lesbians in Planning Division

I'd like professional support that includes resources for gay and lesbian planners who may or may not be "out" in the workplace.

Housing and Community Development Division

I believe the need for more accessible and equitable communities is great.

Indigenous Planning Division

I believe in the value of land-tenure principles and want to affirm traditional indigenous approaches to planning.

International Division

I am living and working outside the United States, or I'd like to.

Latinos and Planning Division

I'm interested in sharing resources and ideas for the planning issues affecting Latino communities.

New Urbanism Division

I'm interested in development patterns that are effective alternatives to sprawl.

Planning and the Black Community Division

I want to help my community collaborate and share resources with political, economic, and educational organizations.

Planning and Law Division

I need to understand the diverse and constantly changing legal issues that affect the planning profession.

Planning and Women Division

I'm interested in how women can affect the planning profession and promote professional growth.

Private Practice Division

I need information on preparing proposals, selecting consultants, writing contracts, and marketing my services.

Regional and Intergovernmental Planning Division

I support policies that help local, regional, state, and national governments work together on development.

Resort and Tourism Division

I work in a community people often visit for entertainment, natural beauty, and relaxation.

Small Town and Rural Planning Division

I am the planning department.

Technology Division

I believe the planning community needs a voice to advocate for best practices in technology.

Transportation Planning Division

I'm interested in revitalizing suburban commercial corridors to improve accessibility and mobility.

Urban Design and Preservation Division

I believe good urban design is essential to maintaining community character, a sense of place, quality of life, and economic vitality.

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