
2023 Planning Excellence Award Recipients
APA New Jersey is pleased to congratulate this year’s honorees! Please join us on Thursday, December 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for our annual awards reception as we gather to celebrate and honor the people, projects, programs, and places that exemplify the gold standard in comprehensive planning and design.

NJPRC24: Call for Session Proposals
The 2024 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference brings together bold ideas, innovative solutions, proven concepts, and best practices for creating stronger, more inclusive, and equitable places where people live, work, and play. Join us by submitting a session proposal! The Conference will take place June 5-7, 2024.

The State Plan Update is Underway!
The New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy has launched its State Plan Engagement Hub, an online platform for outreach and listening efforts related to the much-anticipated update to the State Development and Redevelopment Plan (2001). Please familiarize yourself with the site, participate in a survey, and register for an upcoming webinar.

Fall 2023 PP Exam Prep Course
The Fall 2023 PP Exam Prep Course will occur on Saturday, November 4, from 8:300 AM to 4 PM. It will cover general exam topics, including the State Plan, County Planning Act, environmental regulations, affordable housing, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment activities, MLUL, regional planning entities, and more.

Just Say Zone: NJ Municipal Guide to Adult Use Cannabis
While the newly adopted adult use cannabis regulations have yet to be solidified through the rulemaking process, legislation does provide insights as to how the planning and development community can begin to prepare for the where, and how to locate cannabis facilities.

2021 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference
NJPRC21 will feature over 30 sessions, a virtual exhibit area, and ways to connect with fellow attendees as it brings together bold ideas, innovative solutions, proven concepts, and best practices for creating better, more inclusive, and equitable places where people live, work, and play.

PILOTS: Perspectives from Municipal Professionals
Providing municipal tax incentives to attract investment while advancing planning outcomes has proven to be a powerful tool but not without significant controversy. Join us on January 21st to explore the the what, why, how and when.