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
Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Assistant Director/Senior Planner
Lyndhurst or Mountainside, New Jersey
Community Planner I
Newark, Delaware
Planning Manager
Boonton, New Jersey
Assistant Zoning Officer
Princeton, New Jersey
Project Manager
Holmdel, New Jersey
Program Manager – Safety & Complete Streets
Vineland, New Jersey
Professional Planner
Long Valley, New Jersey
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring 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.
Exodus From Tyranny: Fighting for Just Systems as a National, State, and Local Imperative
In the face of a collapsing public health infrastructure and deliberate attacks on government institutions and human and civil rights, community health and our collective well-being are at risk. As the pendulum swings widely, the fair solution is to build lasting safe spaces for equity and inclusion, where health equity and social justice can be achieved.
LEED v5 For Planning: What Planners Need to Know
This session introduces professionals to the LEED v5 framework through real-world planning and design examples aligned with its core priorities. By analyzing projects that predate or operate outside of LEED v5 certification, the session highlights how many of the framework’s key themes—such as decarbonization, resilience, equity, and human health—are already embedded in practice.
New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit
The 2026 New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit is a premier statewide gathering for leaders advancing walking, biking, safety, and active transportation. Sessions explore planning, equity, mobility, and advocacy shaping transportation and land-use across New Jersey.
National Planning Conference – Join us in Detroit!
NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in Detroit and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.
