APA-WI 2023 Conference Save the Date!
September 20-22
Westin, Downtown Milwaukee
Please consider sponsoring the 2023 conference!
Climate impacts, demographic shifts, impeding infrastructure and transportation changes, racial disparities, housing demands, reckless driving, redevelopment needs, and municipal finance sustainability are among the many wicked problems facing planners today.
This year’s conference will feature sessions focused on strategies for public, private, and non-profit partners to address these problems from the ground up—in search of long-term, future focused solutions—through holistic and collaborative reasoning, by utilizing new technology, leveraging diversity and inclusion, and adapting to new ways to engage our communities.
Call for Conference Presentation Proposals!
Share your work with colleagues from across the state by submitting a presentation proposal using the following link: https://forms.gle/W4MbKrLf3gjBJxtH9.
Proposals due by Monday, June 19, 2023.
Chapter Planning Excellence Awards
APA-WI invites planners from across the State to nominate projects for consideration for the Chapter Planning Excellence Awards.
This is an opportunity to have your work recognized and celebrated by your peers. Select award categories include: Best Practice, Innovation, Implementation and Urban Design.
Nominations are due Friday, June 9, 2023 with the award ceremony to be held at the APA-WI annual conference in Milwaukee from September 20-22 2023!
See the Nomination Form which contains information on each category as well as the scoring criteria. The Chapter seeks to celebrate work being done in all areas and in all communities in the State. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about the process or application.
Retiree Recognition: Are you retiring in 2023 or the first half of 2024? APA-WI wants to recognize your service and contribution to the profession. Please consider completing the retiree recognition form and returning by August 11, 2023.
Book your hotel room at special conference rates!
Room blocks for the 2023 APA Wisconsin Conference are now available! Conference attendees have the option to stay at either The Westin or The Marriott. Rooms must be booked by September 6, 2023. Click the links below to make your reservation today:
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
Sponsors of APA-Wisconsin (click the calling card to visit the firm's website)
