APA-WI 2023 Conference - Growing From The Ground Up Thank you for helping make the 2023 Annual Conference a great success!
A special thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

Visit the 2023 Annual Conference webpage for more information.
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Highlighting the great work planners do in Wisconsin APA-WI Videography Series
APA-WI is excited to share the 4th 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. New videos will likely be released once per month. We believe this content will offer you an efficient way to learn from and connect with APA’s great people.
This month we feature Tanya Fonseca, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager, City of Milwaukee
Tanya Fonseca, AICP is the Long Range Planning Manager for the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development. The Long Range Planning team manages the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Milwaukee, including ongoing updates and engagement, as well as day-to-day planning and implementation. Tanya’s experience in planning, engagement, and design spans the private, non-profit, and public sectors. Prior to joining the City of Milwaukee in 2020, Tanya worked as a planning and urban design consultant at GRAEF in Milwaukee where she served municipalities across the state with comprehensive planning, code updates, urban design, and planning administration. Tanya holds an M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation and a B.A. in Architectural Studies from Mount Holyoke College.
Link: https://youtu.be/FAF0cqSpEJg

If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Jason Gilman, APA-WI President at jbgplanning@outlook.com.

March 15, 2023 Planners' Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol
The 2023 Planners' Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol was a success!

APA Wisconsin Webinar 2022 Case Law Update Overview Webinar
Planning law is constantly changing. This program reviews recent court decisions from 2022 affecting planning and land use in Wisconsin.
This webinar qualifies for the 1 CM Law credit.

Design Thinking In Planning Your feedback is needed!
The American Planning Association hosted an APA Learn Course titled APA Design Thinking Series during the first half of 2022. The course was designed as a series of workshops for participants to gain an immersive learning experience with opportunities to collaborate virtually with other peers across the country.
Design thinking can be applied as a planning method towards addressing systemic issues in our communities. In the course, the presenters focused on how expressing innovation, through design thinking, and strategies can respond to post-pandemic impacts that translated into actionable steps and creative responses to mitigate negative effects and to capitalize on opportunities that it presents.
APA would like your feedback to see if you would be interested in participating in future discussions and assisting in the development of an APA Interest Group dedicated to Design Thinking In Panning.
Click the link below to take a brief survey.

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
