APA New Jersey
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association empowers planners and communities by advocating for excellence in planning, fostering citizen engagement, and providing the tools and resources needed to navigate growth and change. Through education, advocacy, and philanthropy, we advance the art and science of planning to build more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant communities.
CURRENT NEWS
JOB LISTINGS
Principal Planner-Preservation
Somerville, New Jersey
Associate Planner
Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Senior Planner
Trenton, New Jersey
Assistant Planner
Trenton, New Jersey
Transportation Planner
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Senior Planner
Red Bank, New Jersey
Affordable Housing Team Manager/Senior Associate
Vineland, New Jersey
Principal Planner
Paterson, New Jersey
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lights, Camera, Planning! Integrating New Jersey’s Growing Film Industry into Local Land Use and Redevelopment
Register Now! Learn how planners and administrators can use master plans, redevelopment, and zoning tools to support New Jersey’s expanding film industry. Discover how studio development can benefit municipalities and strengthen local and regional economies.
2025 Downtown New Jersey Conference
The premiere downtown economic development event of the year, the annual New Jersey Downtown Conference hosts industry experts who provide insights into downtown management best practices, as well as development, business and retail market trends.
2025 Fall PP Exam Prep
Registration is now open for the Fall PP Exam Prep Course—designed to help you succeed on the New Jersey Professional Planner Exam with comprehensive coverage of key topics including the State Plan, MLUL, environmental regulations, affordable housing, and more.
Signs of the Times: Mastering Content-Neutral Ordinances
This interactive webinar will equip planners, zoning officials, and code enforcement with the knowledge and tools needed to develop and implement sign codes that are robust, enforceable, and fully compliant with First Amendment standards. Attendees will learn the core legal definitions and take away practical strategies for ensuring their sign regulations are as “content neutral” as possible on their face and in their application.
