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
Planner 1
Newark, New Jersey
Assistant Director of Planning
Princeton, New Jersey
Principal Planner
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Affordable Housing Team Manager/Senior Associate
Vineland, New Jersey
Senior Planner
Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Director of Housing and Community Development
Burlington, New Jersey
Senior Manager Operations – Executive Office
Long Island City, New York
UPCOMING EVENTS
Use By Right and Administrative Approvals

This session discusses ways to shift responsibility for administrative development decisions toward the administrative professionals, freeing up elected and appointed officials to set policy and develop broad guidance while reducing gratuitous friction in the review process.
AI in Action: Practical Use Cases in County Planning

Artificial intelligence is reshaping county planning, offering powerful tools to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance public engagement. This session explores how AI is being successfully implemented in planning practice and the legal considerations that come with it.
Assistants for Planners: Consistency, Transparency and Trust

Hosted by the APA Technology Division, this webinar showcases how two industry innovators are reshaping planning practice by fusing domain expertise with purpose-built technology.