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Call for Volunteers: Passaic and Perth Amboy Transit Hubs

posted on February 27th, 2023  |  Read more

The APA New Jersey Community Planning Assistance Program (CPAP) and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority are partnering on a new round of Transit Hub Planning Projects and are looking for dedicated volunteers. The latest 2 projects will be located in the City of Passaic and City of Perth Amboy. Join the team today!

NPC23 New Jersey Reception

posted on February 27th, 2023  |  Read more

Join us on Sunday, April 2nd, from 6-9 PM at Adventure Aquarium for a celebration of planning and economic development in NJ, surrounded by a 550,000-gallon Shark Realm! The night will feature three hours of open bar, food, and music. Transportation will be provided to and from Philadelphia.

NJPRC23 Call for Sessions

posted on January 18th, 2023  |  Read more

New Jersey Future and APA New Jersey are proud to present the annual New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment three-day conference convening virtually on June 21–22 and in person on June 23 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. Join us by submitting a session proposal after reviewing the guidelines. All session proposals must be submitted in full by Friday, March 3, 2023.

Martin Bierbaum honored by NJ State Planning Commission

posted on January 12th, 2023  |  Read more

At its first meeting in 2023, the New Jersey State Planning Commission recognized the contributions of Dr. Martin Bierbaum, who served the residents of NJ for over 35 years in numerous planning capacities. Dr. Bierbaum passed away on November 6, 2022, and is sorely missed by his professional colleagues and friends throughout the state.

2023 Trend Report for Planners

posted on January 10th, 2023  |  Read more

The 2023 Trend Report for Planners features more than 100 existing, emerging, and potential future trends that APA identified as relevant to planning and planners can use this report as input for their long-range and current planning processes, to practice strategic foresight during community visioning processes, for scenario planning, or simply to inform future decision-making.

Inland Flood Protection Rule

posted on December 21st, 2022  |  Read more

On December 5, 2022, the Inland Flood Protection rule, was published in the New Jersey Register. Publication initiates a 60-day comment period that ends on February 3, 2023.