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Welcome to the Washington Chapter of the
American Planning Association

The Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association provides leadership in the development of great communities for all by promoting education and empowerment, advocating excellence in community planning, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. Our members include professional planners working for local governments, state agencies, consulting firms, and others, planning commissioners, and anyone else with an interest in planning.

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Register for the APA WA 2026 Annual Conference

Registration for the 2026 APA WA Annual Conference on October 7–9, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington is now open.

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About the Washington Chapter of the
American Planning Association

Our Mission: APA Washington provides leadership in the development of vital communities, advocates excellence in planning, empowers communities, and provides opportunities for planners' education and professional development. 

Our Purpose: The purposes of the Chapter are to facilitate the individual participation of members of the American Planning Association, to conduct the affairs of the Association, and to further the purposes of the Association in the Chapter area.

Our Vision: APA Washington is a professional network of engaged and diverse planners who foster understanding, participation and leadership in promoting livable, sustainable communities for everyone.

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AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC
BERK Consulting, Inc.
Transpo Group
Cascadia Consulting Group
Western Washington University
SCJ Alliance
Otak, Inc.
Dudek
3J Consulting
GovWell
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Membership offers many opportunities to build and enhance your career:

  • Make a difference in public policy and your local community
  • Access APA resources and a network of local, regional, and national planners
  • Learn and share knowledge at workshops and conferences
  • Engage and mentor planning students


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What is Planning?

Planning is a dynamic profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities.

Professional planners make great communities happen by working with civic leaders, businesses, and citizens to envision new possibilities and solutions to community problems.