APA-WI 2025 Annual Conference

The 2025 Annual Conference focuses on the interconnections of various planning disciplines and their role in shaping communities of tomorrow. From mobility and housing to public health and the environment, this conference will explore how planners can create forward-thinking, collaborative, and cohesive strategies that pave the way for resilient, thriving communities.

Bridging Connections: Laying the Foundation for the Future focuses on the interconnections of various planning disciplines and their role in shaping communities of tomorrow. From mobility and housing to public health and the environment, this conference will explore how planners can create forward-thinking, collaborative, and cohesive strategies that pave the way for resilient, thriving communities.

Call for Presentation Proposals is Open - Deadline June 5, 2025

Submit a proposal to present on one of the following 5 information tracks:

1 Transportation & Mobility:

• Explore how innovative transportation and land use solutions encourage active transportation, connectivity, and access to rural and urban transportation.

2 Public Health & the Environment:

• Learn how planners improve the well-being of communities and regions by reducing vulnerability to hazards and promoting healthy foods, physical activity, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and clean air and water.

3 Housing for All:

• Explore creative solutions to housing challenges, including financing, development strategies, public-private partnerships, and flexible land use policies to create more affordable and accessible housing for all.

4 Economic Development, Tourism, and Recreation:

• Learn how communities use parks, trails, natural amenities, the arts, and tourism to attract residents and visitors, boost local spending, and create a thriving economy.

5 Planning, Collaboration, and Implementation:

• Share tools, techniques, and methods to successfully engage the public, work with partners, drive effective policy, and put plans into action.

2025 Annual Conference Hotel Reservations

ROOM RESERVATION PROCEDURES

$135 - $145

Group room rate code:

• American Planning Assn - WI Chapter

Individual Reservations:

Room reservations will be made on an individual basis. Individuals can make their reservations using one of the following methods:

• Call the Hotel directly Mon-Fri 9am-5pm CST at 608-784-6680
• Request a “quick access link” from your Hotel Contact to send to your attendees via email.