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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 …

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 …

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

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.

Aug 7, 2025 · These page-turners touch on some of the most pressing topics affecting planning today, like mobility, aging in place, gentrification, and ethics. After reading each brief synopsis …