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The 2025 Trend Report for Planners is now available! The fourth edition provides insights into the potential changes and shifts that may affect how communities function and operate in the future. Help your communities prepare for an uncertain future and craft resilient and agile plans.


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Prioritizing Zoning Reform

Planning-led zoning reform is key to tackling many of the nation's greatest challenges — especially the housing supply crisis. With adequate support, zoning reform can increase housing choice, lower housing costs, bolster local economies, address inequities in our communities, and connect people to opportunity.

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Spring 2025 AICP Certification Cycle

AICP Certification helps you make an impact — in your career, your projects, and your community. The streamlined One Path to AICP Certification enables you to achieve your planning goals. Start assessing your readiness and prepare today!

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Register Now for NPC25

Registration is open for the National Planning Conference (NPC25)! Register early to secure your spot for the premier planning event of the year. Join planning professionals from across the country in Denver, March 29–April 1, and online April 23–25, to exchange ideas, learn from experts, and explore one of the nation's most vibrant cities for innovative urban development. Early bird rates end February 28.

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APA's 2025 Trend Report for Planners

Join the APA Foresight team as they launch the 2025 Trend Report for Planners and provide an engaging exploration of the emerging trends and signals shaping the year ahead. Discover the insights planners need to tackle uncertainties and create thriving, resilient communities.

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