Mission & Vision

The American Planning Association – New Jersey Chapter (APA-NJ) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.

Through its educational and advocacy initiatives, APA-NJ advances the art and science of good planning — physical, economic and social — to create communities that offer better and more equitable choices for how people work and live.