APA Virginia 2023 Annual Conference APA Virginia 2023 Awards Program: NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
The 2023 APA Virginia Awards Program is now taking nominations! The Call for Nominations will end on Friday, February 24th at 5:00 PM. We encourage you and your colleagues to submit nominations for consideration that include planning projects, initiatives, efforts, and individuals which exemplify the objectives above.

Legislative Agenda View the APA Virginia 2023 Legislative Agenda
View the 2023 Legislative Agenda
Members of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia) are committed to supporting economic prosperity for all residents and businesses in the Commonwealth. Planning provides opportunities for all Virginians to look into the future and work towards a long-term vision for their communities. Planners are reliable and trusted sources of information and committed to the communities they serve. The Chapter supports sound and legal planning efforts that enable localities to address needs in their communities. Annual updates to this legislative agenda do not negate previous years’ priorities.

Managing Growth and Development in Virginia: A Review of the Tools Available to Localities APA Virginia Toolkit
View the Toolkit
Managing Growth and Development in Virginia: A Review of the Tools Available to Localities

Learn More About the Call for Nominations Call for Nominations for FAICP Class of 2024
Dear AICP Member,
Are you ready to be recognized for making exceptional and sustained contributions to the field? The nomination guidelines for the 2024 Class of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP) are now available. Information regarding APA Virginia's candidate nomination process is available linked above and nomination letters are due February 27th.

Newsbrief Check out APA Virginia's Fall 2022 Newsbrief
The Newsbrief is the flagship publication for the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association, and serves as a robust repository for in-depth analyses of issues and events that are relevant to Virginia Planners. Use the button below to access the PDF.

Mark Your Calendars 2023 APA Virginia Annual Conference
Mark your calendars and plan to join us in Roanoke next year for our annual conference!
July 16-19, 2023 - Hotel Roanoke

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CM CREDITS Your Hour With APA Virginia Webinar Series
Next Up with Your Hour APA Virginia:
The 5th Webinar of the Advancing Resiliency Series:
How VDH is Addressing Climate Change Impacts to Wastewater Treatment and Wells
Speakers:
Lance Gregory
Director for the Division of Onsite Water and Wastewater Services, Virginia Department of Health
Karri Atwood
Hearing Legal Services Officer, Virginia Department of Health

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CM CREDITS Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration Webinar Series
Next Up With the MAPC Webinar Series:
February 21st, 2023 at 12PM
Land Use Land Update
CM Credits Pending

APA VA Member Spotlight
APA VA wants to hear from you! As in every community we plan, there are stories to its citizens. As a community of planners, we would like to highlight some of our amazing planners across the Commonwealth. If you or someone you know has a great planning story to tell, please reach out to Robert Narvaez, AICP, Director of Inclusion or anyone on the APA VA Board. We can’t wait to hear from you!

2022 Legislative Agenda APA Virginia Legislative Agenda
Members of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) are committed to supporting economic prosperity for all residents and businesses in the Commonwealth. Planning provides opportunities for all Virginians to look into the future and work towards a long-term vision for their communities. Planners are reliable and trusted sources of information committed to the communities they serve. Annual updates to the legislative agenda do not negate previous years’ priorities. The Chapter supports good and legal planning efforts that enables localities to address need in their communities.
The Chapter supports legislative and administrative actions, which are outcome-based and incorporate a review of return on investment, in order to ensure efficient expenditures of resources.
The Chapter opposes legislation that focuses only on the short-term economic benefit of actions without considering potential impacts, long-term economic or otherwise, on residents and businesses in the Commonwealth.
The Virginia General Assembly convenes January 12. The Chapter’s Legislative Committee will begin the weekly 1-hour virtual meetings at Noon on Friday, January 7th. These meetings will continue throughout the session each Friday at Noon. For Zoom meeting credentials email us at admin@apavirginia.com

Planning Resources COVID-19 Resources
Planners continue to play an essential role in community response to the pandemic. From holding online public meetings, to positioning your community for economic recovery, to using data analysis to ensure the recovery is equitable, you need information to help you serve your community. Visit our COVID-19 resources collection, organized by topics that are foremost in your mind.
Below is a link to the Department of Labor's COVID-19 resources and guides.

What the Chapter Offers
The APA Virginia Chapter gets you involved in APA close to home. We're your local source for networking and professional development. You'll share experiences with colleagues and broaden your perspective beyond your commission or office.
We provide a variety of services that show the real value of membership, providing opportunities that allow planners to grow their careers, networks and skills. Specifically, our services include:
- The Annual Conference
- Annual Symposiums
- Networking Events
- Training Opportunities
- Preparation for the AICP Exam
- The Chapter's Legislative & Policy Program
- An Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Program
- Section Events
- Student Resources
- Publications
- A Regular Newsletter
- Social Media, and
- Leadership Opportunities
Our Mission
Our mission is to make great communities happen in Virginia by offering continuing professional development and other valuable services to our members that will enable them to excel in their practice. We are committed to raising awareness about the many benefits planning offers as a foundation for effectively addressing the physical, economic, and social changes that take place in Virginia, and to providing effective leadership in planning advocacy reflective of a diverse geography and population.
Virginia Chapter Reddit Page
Ever have a planning question that you'd love to receive the input of your colleagues on but don't know who to reach out to? Now you do! The Virginia Chapter has started a Reddit page to allow planners from across the Commonwealth to connect and respond to one another on issues, events and trends that they're experiencing.
Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration
The Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration is a joint venture of the Maryland, National Capital Area, Virginia and West Virginia Chapters along with the Maryland Department of Planning, Maryland Planning Commissioners Association, Rural Planning Caucus of Virginia and West Virginia University's Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic. The intent is to address topics that may be of interest to people involved in planning at all levels across multiple regions.
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