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.
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Call for nominations Planning Excellence Award
We want to share your outstanding projects and achievements with the planning world!
Awards will be presented at the 2024 Annual Conference. Don't miss this great opportunity to share your work and be recognized for it!
Call for nominations Retiree Recognition
Nominations should be submitted via email to: dplowman@ci.monona.wi.us
Subject line: APA Retiree
Deadline to be included in the annual retiree recognition: August 2, 2024
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association would like to recognize current and former members for their contributions to the planning profession. If you have retired in the past few years, or plan to retire in 2024 or the first half of 2025 and would like to be recognized, complete the form and email or return it to the address above. If you need additional room, please provide an additional sheet or write the information on the back of the form. This is a fillable form and can be completed electronically.
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
