Work on The Fourth Regional Plan began by talking with and listening to people from across the region. What the Regional Plan Association heard was that people loved where they live, but they had serious concerns. Housing was too expensive. Commutes were long and unreliable. The destruction brought by Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy underscored the region’s vulnerability to climate change and raised questions about how prepared we were for the storms to come.

The NJLM Conference 2018 rolls out inspiration to plan for the future with a theme of Municipalities Leading the Way. Join 16,000 of your peers in municipal government for an invaluable learning experience which yields benefits throughout the year. With 100+ educational sessions and over 700 exhibitors, November 13-15 will be three eventful days to share ideas, products, and solutions!

As we get ready to close the books on 2018 and ring in the New Year, it is time to focus on what’s ahead for the economy and commercial real estate markets. This is especially timely as the Federal Reserve’s more restrictive fiscal policy seems to be creating a glide path toward slower growth and the next recession, as is already evident in a decelerating housing market which is usually a leading indicator.

This session will review the current state of the law governing the placement of wireless facilities, with particular emphasis on recent federal actions on small cells within the rights-of-way.

Female planners only comprise of 22 percent of the FAICP College of Fellows membership within APA. While there is a gradual increase in the number of female nominations and inductees throughout recent years, the current gender disparity of membership is alarming.

New Jersey is struggling with outdated infrastructure, congested roads, and polluted water… but solutions are within reach. Learn about how redevelopment is the best way to achieve efficient, equitable, and sustainable growth in our state at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum.

Hosted by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA), the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) is the largest regional building industry tradeshow in the Northeast. With state of the art products, innovative services, and educational programs, ABC inspires attendees with countless ideas to aid in the success of their business. It is also an excellent forum for networking and deal-making amongst peers in the home building industry. The show is one of the pre-eminent events on the East Coast for building industry professionals. Come see the latest products and technologies, meet the manufacturers, network with your cohorts and kick off a busy 2019 on a productive note.

APA's 2019 National Planning Conference is the premier planning event of the year. NPC19 will bring together the hottest topics, the latest tools, and the leading voices with something new to say. With hundreds of sessions and cutting-edge presentations on offer, you can dig deeper into your specialty or explore new topics.