Election takes place October 25 - November 8, 2024 2025 APA - WI Board Officer Elections
APA-WI is pleased to welcome several candidates to this year’s election to the 2025 APA-WI Board.
- Treasurer - Sarah Van Buren, AICP
- Vice President of Awards - Steven Wiley, AICP
- SE District Representative - Robin Palm, AICP
- Vice President of Policy and Advocacy - 2 choices
Lewis Kuhlman, AICP - Environmental Planner, City of La Crosse
Emily Soderberg - Planning Project Manager, MSA
The election will run October 25 until November 8. Be sure to cast your vote! Link to vote:
September 12 & 13, Madison 2024 APA-Wisconsin Annual Conference
Forward! Evolving our approach to economic development, equity, and resilience
Local and regional planners across Wisconsin are at the forefront of creative, equity-driven solutions to issues facing our communities.
Join colleagues and experts in allied fields as we learn and explore unique approaches to national issues with local impact - advancing solutions in housing access and affordability, mobility, climate resilience, & economic development.
Click here for AICP CM credit entries.
- Conference at a glance
- Agenda
- Full presentation descriptions
- Take a look at the tour descriptions and be ready to make choices when registration opens
- See the keynote speakers bios - Angela Brooks and Annette Miller
- Mail-in Registration
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Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) UW Milwaukee Accreditation Review
The planning program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is currently preparing to be reviewed for accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). The APA Wiscosnin chapter has an important part to play in this review.
PAB values the input of the professional community in the accreditation process; therefore, it provides two opportunities for the members of the chapter to participate: through an in-person meeting with the Site Visit Team; and through the submission of written comments.
PAB is requesting consolidated written comments from your membership. Please see the cover letter and survey guide for further details. Your chapter’s comments are due via email to Jacklyn Hade by September 16, 2024.
Thank you 2024 APA-WI Planners' Day at the Capitol
Thank you to all everyone that joined us for our 2024 Planners Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
We had meetings with 15 legislators or their staff and held great discussions on housing, intergovernmental collaboration, and active transportation.
Please contact Heather Cleveland, AICP, APA-WI Vice President of Policy & Advocacy, heather@greenbicycleco.com if you have questions or if you would like to learn more about the APA-WI Legislative Committee.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Landscape in Greater Madison Update One key barrier to increasing our supply of workforce housing
Kurt Paulsen, professor of urban planning in the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture at UW-Madison, and Craig Stanley, Founding Principal at Broadwing Advisors, were on the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Lunch(UP)date discussing the residential and commercial real estate landscape in Greater Madison.
Highlighting the great work planners do in Wisconsin APA-WI Videography Series
APA-WI is excited to share the 5th and final in a series of statewide video interviews highlighting the great work of planners across the state to elevate our profession and provide you with useful information about the impact planners make in Wisconsin. We believe this content will offer you an efficient way to learn from and connect with APA’s great people.
This month we feature Charlie Handy, County Planner and Community Development Manager with La Crosse County.
Charlie Handy is the County Planner and Community Development Manager with La Crosse County. Charlie has over 30 years of experience in both city and county planning. He has a B.S. Degree in Landscape Architecture from UW Madison with a strong background in construction, physical engineering and urban planning. Charlie also has significant experience with land conservation, farmland preservation. He feels his strong suit is his ability to encourage more reserved people to participate in public engagement. His main focus in planning is diversity, equity and respect.
Charlie started in the private sector as a landscape architect; moved into local government as a deputy planner for the City of Onalaska; then in the Natural Resource field as an urban conservation specialist and land conservation director. In 2002 he became the County Planner for La Crosse County. In 2022 he moved into the role of Community Development Manager for La Crosse County.
He grew up on a small farm in Tomah, Wisconsin. He and his wife Kristin have five adult children. His family has hosted six teenage international students over a period of more than 10 years while his children were growing up.
Link: https://youtu.be/nRfk69gG7x8
New Virtual Opportunities! Planning Webcast Series
A new webinar schedule is out now!
Check out upcoming virtual learning experiences to help you grow within the planning industry while also giving you the opportunity to earn AICP CM credits!
Study with Us! AICP Exam Prep Slack Workspace
APA Wisconsin now has a Slack Workspace devoted to helping you be successful on your Journey to AICP Certification. Hosted by Liz Callin, the chapter Professional Development Officer, members can join the discussion to view and share study tips, ask questions, and collaborate with other members to form study groups and more. Participation is completely free--come and go as you please. We look forward to seeing you on Slack!
APA-Wisconsin Chapter Board Statement on Racial Equity Racial Equity: A Call to Action
Read the statement endorsed by the APA-WI Chapter Board of Directors and by the APA-WI Equity and Diversity Committee.
Visit the APA-WI Equity and Diversity page in the Knowledge Center
