Events

As communities seek better walkability, bicycle infrastructure, and reliable transit options in an era of uncertain state and federal funding, the stakes for New Jersey’s transportation network could not be higher. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear where the candidates running for Governor stand on critical mobility issues related to accessibility, connectivity, and safety in the Garden State. How will the next governor make it easier and safer for residents of all ages and abilities to get around the state?

Join our virtual cafeteria with the APA Public Schools and Communities Division and APA Food Systems Division to learn more about the intersections between school planning and food systems planning through a panel of school food planning practitioners. Panelists will reflect on their current work, how they arrived at their focus area in this field, challenges ahead, and example projects.

The New Jersey Sustainability Summit is a momentous event in our state, drawing change-makers from across the political, private, and public sectors. This exceptional one-day forum spotlights the successes and lessons learned from the people and projects that are helping New Jersey realize a more sustainable future. 2024 Summit attendees walked away with tangible resources and strategies to assist with their own community initiatives.

Participants will learn about cohousing’s human-scaled, pedestrian-oriented design, its adaptability across urban, suburban, and rural settings, and its benefits in addressing housing affordability, sustainability, and social isolation. The session will also highlight how cohousing differs from conventional zoning, often requiring creative regulatory navigation and community-driven governance structures.

This conference will cover e-micromobility trends and safety, and its impact on first/last-mile connections. The topics include policies, infrastructure, and grant opportunities for advancing safe transportation. You will hear from leading experts on best practices, municipal policy, and safety impacts of micromobility in their communities.

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.

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.

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.

Join APA staff and AICP exam prep experts Jordan Yin and Andy Cross for an engaging discussion on APA's exam preparation resources and strategies for success on the AICP exam.

Planning for sustainability is especially complex when regions cross national boundaries. Join APA’s Sustainability and International Divisions as they highlight three global examples of cross-border cooperation.

Extreme heat is becoming one of the deadliest and most complex climate threats—and planners must adapt. But what if we approached heat hazard mitigation not just with data and infrastructure, but also with art, storytelling, and technology?

This webinar explores how Historic Context Statements focused on LGBTQ history offer a critical tool for reckoning with past harms and guiding more inclusive planning practices going forward.

The premiere downtown economic development event of the year, the annual New Jersey Downtown Conference hosts industry experts who provide insights into downtown management best practices, as well as development, business and retail market trends.

Speakers from these three state chapters will share lessons learned from their efforts and provide key insights for those who are working to improve housing supply in their own state, region, or local community.

Join your peers in Atlantic City for the largest municipal conference in the country. For 110 years, the Annual NJ League Conference has provided a gathering place for local officials and professionals to connect, network, and learn.

The session will focus on key aspects of implementation that help communities and firms achieve successful outcomes when seeking professional consultant assistance.

Designated in 2008 as one of the "10 Great Publics Spaces in America" by APA, the West Side Market stands as Cleveland’s oldest continuously operating public market and a symbol of the city’s immigrant roots, culinary diversity, and community spirit. Learn how the latest reinvestment will preserve its historic character while preparing it for the next century of service.

Since implementing the BESS moratorium in January 2024, the Department of Resource Management has engaged extensively with stakeholders to create comprehensive regulations for BESS projects in unincorporated Solano County. This effort has been guided by the BESS Technical Working Group, which includes local first responders, industry specialists, and community members, along with consultations from national safety agencies and other jurisdictions experienced with BESS.

Simplifying complex information is no easy feat, but during this Upskilling series, planners will learn and practice implementing tested strategies for parsing the most important messages and tailoring content to the recipient.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a historic preservation and development walking tour through Newark, starting at the Hahne & Co. apartments and featuring stops at Hahne & Co., Military Park, Harriet Tubman Square, 15 Washington Place, Walker House, and more.

Register now for this essential discussion on the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan and gain expert insights from the Office of Planning Advocacy, Rowan University, and Rutgers University on how it will shape the state’s future growth and prosperity.

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.

Enjoy a day on the green at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in support of the NJ Highlands Coalition and its mission to protect the natural resources that sustain over 70% of New Jersey residents. The event concludes with a luncheon honoring Walter Lane with the Highlands Lifetime Achievement Award.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join a community conversation on the proposed North Jersey National Heritage Area and help identify the rivers, neighborhoods, historic sites, and cultural landmarks that define our region’s unique story and future.

Participants will explore how engagement choices shape whose voices are heard, how input is interpreted, and how decisions are ultimately made.

This webinar will provide planners and local government professionals with an overview of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, clarify what types of digital content are covered, and examine how accessibility requirements intersect with planning, communications, and public‑facing service delivery.

Join USGBC New Jersey for a Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to cut emissions, boost market value, and position your portfolio for an ultra-low-carbon future.

The presentation will discuss sustainability and resilience in the context of multimodal transportation, with consideration for stormwater management, conversion of impervious to pervious surfaces, heat mitigation and trees, and user experience.

This session will explore their impact on suburban development and mixed legacy over the last 8 decades. It will cover Levittown's history (including several riots), its positive and negative planning legacies, and its role as both a model for suburbia and a cautionary tale about car dependency, discrimination and racial intolerance.

This panel presentation will discuss resiliency issues facing planners, tools available to planners, and how specific jurisdictions (Maryland, California, Maine, and Boston) are using those tools to tackle these issues.