2025 Trend Report for Planners

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APA FORESIGHT

The 2025 Trend Report for Planners features a list of over 100 existing, emerging, and potential future trends that the APA Foresight team and our Trend Scouting Foresight Community identified as relevant to planning. The trends are structured within three timeframes (Act Now, Prepare, Learn, and Watch), which indicate the urgency of planners’ actions.


2025 APA Trend Report for Planners: Shape the Future

On January 29, 2025, the APA Foresight team launched the 2025 Trend Report for Planners, offering an engaging exploration of the emerging trends and signals shaping the year ahead. Participants discovered the insights planners need to tackle uncertainties and create thriving, resilient communities. During this session, APA unpacked the most significant trends and patterns, empowering attendees to navigate challenges and lead the way in shaping a better future for the profession and communities. This event provided an opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and shape the future with APA.