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NJ TRANSIT Bicycle, Scooter, and Pedestrian Access Survey

posted on April 17th, 2023  |  Read more

Help NJ TRANSIT improve bicycle, scooter, and pedestrian access to transit! We are conducting a survey to learn how NJ TRANSIT can support safer access to our facilities for cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians. Those who complete the survey and provide their contact information will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card!

Register Now: NJPRC23

posted on April 15th, 2023  |  Read more

Register Now – 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.

NJ Watershed Restoration and Adaptation Planning Survey

posted on April 10th, 2023  |  Read more

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Rutgers University are starting the development of the NJ Watershed Restoration and Adaptation Planning (NJWRAP) Application and the objective of NJWRAP is to compile critical information in easy-to-use web-based applications to support end users’ watershed decisions and improve water quality. Please complete the survey.

[Photos] NJ Reception at Adventure Aquarium

posted on April 3rd, 2023  |  Read more

APA New Jersey was pleased to co-host a spectacular night at Adventure Aquarium in Camden to celebrate planning and economic development in the Garden State. A shark tank exhibit surrounded visitors, who also met a penguin and snake up close and personal. Delicious food and adult libations… it was a night to remember.

Call for Chapter Nominations: FAICP

posted on March 10th, 2023  |  Read more

Induction to the AICP College of Fellows is the highest honor the American Institute of Certified Planners bestows upon a member and Fellows are nominated and selected by their peers to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions as professional planners. Nominations for consideration by the Chapter are due on Friday, May 26.

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.