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.
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JOB LISTINGS
Supervising Planner – Transportation
Somerville, New Jersey
Associate Planner
Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Housing Development Associate
Cranford, New Jersey
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall 2026 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.
Meck Memorial Lecture | New Brunswick: The Last Seven Years and the Next Seven Years
Join Dan Dominguez, MCRP ’14, on October 14 for a look back at New Brunswick’s urban development over the past seven years—and a discussion of where the city’s growth and development are headed next.
The Fair Share Model: What States Are Learning About Housing Targets
Join housing policy leaders on October 22 for a timely discussion on how states are learning from New Jersey’s “fair share” model to establish meaningful affordable housing requirements, boost housing production, and advance more equitable growth.
Downtown New Jersey Annual Conference: Rooted & Rising
Rooted & Rising celebrates the strength, character, and resilience of New Jersey’s downtowns. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, this year’s conference will explore how downtown leaders can honor the people and places that shaped their communities while responding to changing consumer habits, economic pressures, workforce challenges, and evolving retail markets. Through sessions focused on economic development, placemaking, redevelopment, business support, and current issues, Rooted & Rising will highlight the ideas and partnerships helping downtowns adapt, grow, and shape what comes next.
