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
Brick, New Jersey
Intern – Planning Division (Part-Time)
Somerville, New Jersey
Associate Director
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Clerical Planning Assistant
Wall, New Jersey
Supervising Planner
Paterson, New Jersey
Planner
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Manager of Land Use/Planner/Zoning Officer
West Windsor, New Jersey
Assistant Director/Senior Planner
Lyndhurst or Mountainside, New Jersey
UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 New Jersey Sustainability Summit
The New Jersey Sustainability Summit is a dynamic, one-day annual event that unites leaders and changemakers from the political, private, and public sectors. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, share best practices, celebrate sustainability efforts across New Jersey, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
2026 Hackensack River Nation Summit
Join North Jersey’s premier environmental gathering to connect with public officials and leading voices shaping New Jersey’s future. Build partnerships, strengthen your impact, and gain ideas to make your community greener, cleaner, and healthier.
ADA Compliance for Local Governments
This session will explore ADA requirements for local governments and highlight the City of Lakewood, Ohio’s 2023 Transition Plan—developed with DLZ and community input—as a case study in evaluating accessibility and implementing strategies to remove barriers to programs and services.
Rowan Planning Studio Presentations 2026
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for a hybrid showcase of graduate and undergraduate studio work. The program features an undergraduate vision plan on rehabilitating abandoned properties in Chelsea, Atlantic City, followed by a graduate presentation on Plan4Health and a Salem City Health Element in partnership with Salem City and APA New Jersey.
