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For more than a century, the Journal of the American Planning Association has published research, commentaries, and book reviews useful to practicing planners, scholars, students, policy makers, …

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What is the National Planning Conference? The National Planning Conference (NPC) is the flagship event of the American Planning Association. Each Spring, over 5,000 planning professionals gather …

APA resources open windows into today's planning practice. Student members get free online subscriptions to Planning, the Journal of the American Planning Association, and Zoning Practice, as …

WELCOME TO APA City Planning & Management We are a diverse collective of city planners, managers, students, and professionals. Our membership offers a large network of like-minded …

Jan 22, 2026 · Uncovering JAPA: Discover why zoning remains a central planning tool and how teaching it with an equity-focused perspective, connected to broader planning strategies and local contexts, …