Join APA Washington

APA Washington membership provides many benefits. Membership connects you with planners in your region, keeps you updated on state legislation, offers discounts for attending the annual state conference, and opens doors to board and leadership opportunities through Chapter committees.

There are several membership options:

• Planners: Only in APA can you connect and interact with planners from every region and discipline with varied experiences and points of view. When you join APA, you'll join a chapter — your local source for networking and development.

• Academics: APA invites academic departments to participate in a group membership program designed for planning educators. Stay connected to practices and policies that shape planning through publications, events, and programs.

• Students: Kickstart your planning career with professional publications, career guidance, opportunities to present your work, and much more. Student membership is free and includes a deep discount on the cost of attending the National Planning Conference.

• Commissioners and Planning Board Members: APA is an experienced and helpful partner to local commissions and boards that are working to create vital, sustainable communities. Planning board members have access to additional resources for local officials.

• Outside the United States: Become part of a global community working for better cities and better lives. APA members in 90 countries share your commitment to planning.

• Allied Professionals and Interested Citizens: If you have a desire to help planners or help your community, APA has opportunities and benefits just for you.

• Chapter-only membership: Chapter-only membership for students, planners, and allied professions.

Chapter Sections organize a variety of in-person and online events throughout the year - find your section here.

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Join a Chapter Committee

Chapter committees provide opportunities for learning, service, and leadership development. To get involved, contact the Membership Committee Chair regarding the following committees:

• Annual Conference
• Communications
• Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT)
• Continuing Education
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Indigenous
• Legislative
• Membership
• Nominations
• Scholarship
• Youth in Planning

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