2019 Annual Conference RFP - Hampton (July 21-24) Resilience - Value, Places, Holistic
The 2019 American Planning Association (APA) Virginia Chapter Annual Conference is the Chapter’s signature event. For our 49th Annual Conference, we will continue to offer a Conference Program that exemplifies the best of Virginia’s planning practice, theory, projects and persons. The 2019 Conference theme is Resilience – Values, Places, Holistic.
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.
Chapter News
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November 20, 2018
Updated Toolkit Released
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March 9, 2018
Conference Program Spotlight: Mobile Tours
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July 20, 2017
APA Virginia Chapter News
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