Register for the Joint Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and GPA meeting. The guest speakers will be Jordan Dowdy, ATLDOT, Rebecca Serna, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, and Ron Knezevich, GDOT State Pedestrian & Bicycle Engineer.

ARC is updating its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Plan and would like your input! Both disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged business enterprises, especially those who offer services in transportation planning, modeling, data analysis and public involvement, are invited to attend. The invitation is also extended to others that would like to discuss transportation-related business opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

Session submissions deadline for the Fall 2022 GPA Conference has been extended to Friday, July 22.

The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association (GPA) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2022 Awards Program application cycle! GPA recognizes outstanding work in the planning profession across the State of Georgia with our annual awards program. The award winners will be announced at our Fall Conference in September.   For more information, including awards […]

GPA is now accepting sponsors for the Fall Conference. Platinum, gold, and silver levels all include complimentary conference registration(s).

Registration is now open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Please join GPA’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee for a virtual social hour!Grab your favorite beverage and snack, and get ready to talk EDI! You’ll hear about recent and upcoming efforts of the committee, and then engage with us in an open discussion of what topics related to EDI are of most interest to you.

GPA will be hosting four AICP exam review sessions at our Fall Conference in Columbus, Georgia. All AICP exam sessions will take place on Thursday during the Fall Conference.

Registration is now open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Registration is now open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Registration is now open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Registration is now open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Registration is now open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

This isn’t an event for planners, but we’re hoping you can share this with first responders in your communities. Clean Cities Georgia is hosting a training event for first responders who may deal with electric vehicles and other alternative fueled vehicles. This virtual event is FREE to attend.   View First Responder Flyer Register Here

The Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Urban and Community Forestry Program is hosting a webinar about the available opportunity for cities, towns, universities, or regional commissions to improve their urban forest.

The APA Sustainable Communities Division is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability! We hope you will consider nominating your own work, or the work of others, Learn more

Registration is open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Registration is open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration. Courses are suited to elected officials, local decision-makers, and any individual who wants to see their community thrive. The cost per one-day session is $195 and includes […]

Registration is open for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

The GPA 2023 Spring Conference session proposal window will is open through Monday, February 13, at 11:59 pm regular and student proposals.

Companies can register for the career fair with Georgia Tech students.

Don't miss the early bird pricing for the GPA Spring Conference. Prices go up on March 18.

Park Pride's annual Parks & Greenspace Conference is the largest parks conference in the southeast, showcasing thought leaders from Atlanta and across the nation.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

This is the last day to become a GPA 2023 Spring Conference Sponsor. GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization during our Spring Conference. Learn more

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Nominations for the GPA Board of Directors opens April 19. Learn more about what positions are open.

Nominations for the GPA Board of Directors opened April 14. The nominations process is managed through the APA 2023 Consolidated Election through Survey and Ballot Systems. The portal opens April 14 and candidates will have until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on May 19 to submit their nomination through the portal. Learn More

The Women & Planning Division would like to invite you to our monthly Coffee Break! Caroline Dwyer, the WPD Chair, will provide an update on APA’s efforts to strengthen anti-harassment policies, with Q&A to follow.

All Georgia County Commissioners, County planners and recipients of the new Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A) Grant Program are invited to attend Georgia’s first Safe System Summit hosted by AAA.

The session proposal window has opened for the GPA Fall Conference, which will take place on September 20-22 at The DeSoto Hotel in the Savannah Historic District. The session proposal window has been extended through Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Submitting and preparing session proposals is easy!  Learn More and Submit a Proposal

The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The 2023 awards nominations are being accepted through 5:00 pm, Monday, July 24, 2023.

CPI: Preparing and Implementing your Comprehensive Plan is a 2-day class for planning commissioners, elected officials and local government staff that covers the local planning process.  This class provides: An overview of the importance of community planning– why we plan and who should be involved A review of Georgia’s planning requirements;  How to engage your constituents in envisioning and planning for their future; Plan implementation tools, including successful examples from PlanFirst communities; Other plan implementation tools such as zoning or form-based codes. You may be eligible for a scholarship for […]

Register for the 2023 Fall Conference on or before this day to get the discounted rates.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

The American Planning Association is committed to providing opportunities for all to achieve excellence in planning by fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the organization and in the planning profession. AICP Certification Diversity scholarships help make the planning profession more diverse and accessible to those with financial need. This year, applications for the scholarship will […]

Reach planner professionals throughout the state of Georgia by becoming a conference sponsor. 

The 2023 ballot for the APA/AICP National Consolidated Elections has been emailed. If you are a member in good standing, you should have received an email from the APA Election Coordinator with your login information for the 2023 elections. The election period will close on September 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

This event will be an opportunity to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits with all forms of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas and propane, both within Georgia and the region.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

Register for The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s courses, “The Essentials” and Advanced Topic Courses focusing on in-depth issues in Housing, Economic Development and Collaboration.

The APA Women & Planning Division invites you to participate in our  bi-weekly book club and monthly Coffee Breaks in 2024, as we read "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein.

The GPA 2024 Spring Conference session proposal window has been extended. Proposals will be accepted through Wednesday, January 31, at 11:59 pm. 

The Climate Action Committee wants to spread the work about a Panel Series on Climate Careers.  The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Task Force on Climate Change has organized a spring lecture series on careers in climate planning. There are three sessions, each featuring current or past planning students. All panels will be […]

Is your organization interested in reaching planners from across Georgia? Consider becoming a conference sponsor! GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization. Deadline is March 15.

The Georgia Planning Association's Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to present a panel discussion featuring four accomplished women planners who come from a range of backgrounds and offer a wide array of expertise. Representing various stages of careers and disciplines, the four panelists will share stories about their own experiences growing and developing […]

The Student Planning Association, in partnership with SCaRP, would like to invite you to an Alumni-Student Mixer! Knowing there is such a rich community of alumni in the Atlanta metro, we wanted to plan an event to bring together cohorts from across the years.  

At this meeting of the Climate Action Committee we will continue our work empowering planners on climate action. Please email Marilyn Hall for more information.

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Task Force on Climate Change has organized a spring lecture series on careers in climate planning. There are three sessions, each featuring current or past planning students. Virtual.

Grab your lunch and join us from your desk to talk about our spring title - "The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration" by Jake Bittle.

If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, you’ve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in your professional development to take the next step to get accredited through the AICP. The American Planning Association AICP Exam page provides information on eligibility, application requirements, […]

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Task Force on Climate Change has organized a spring lecture series on careers in climate planning. There are three sessions, each featuring current or past planning students. Virtual.

If you are a candidate or potential candidate to take the AICP Exam, you’ve come to the right place. The Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association supports you in your professional development to take the next step to get accredited through the AICP. The American Planning Association AICP Exam page provides information on eligibility, application requirements, […]

It's that time again. GPA will be accepting nominations for the GPA Board of Directors beginning April 30, 2024. Can we count on you to lead our Chapter in serving and providing professional development support to our membership? We are looking for candidates for the following positions: President-Elect District Director for Districts 2, 4, 6, […]

The UGA River Basin Center and UGA School of Law Land Conservation Clinic will co-host a Local Wetlands Protection Workshop at the University of Georgia on May 7. Learn more and register.

The Carter Library, Trees Atlanta and A Cappella Books welcome Georgia Tech Professor Brian Stone Jr. for a look at three significant impacts of climate change affecting every major city around the world: extreme heat, flooding, and drought.

GPA is looking for candidates for the following positions: President-Elect District Director for Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 AICP Director-at-Large (two positions) Serving as an elected leader in APA offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact of the organization. The portal for candidate […]

GPA is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024 Awards Program application cycle beginning Monday, June 10, 2024. 

Meeting followed by tour of the Robins Solar Project & Echeconnee Creek WMA Expansion.

GPA members interested in getting involved in the Fall and/or Spring Conference planning can attend the GPA Programs committee meeting held virtually.

The GPA 2024 Awards Program application cycle closes at 5:00 pm.

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to join in and for more information.

The session proposal window for the GPA Fall Conference scheduled for October 9-11 in Augusta is now open. GPA is accepting submissions until Friday, August 16 at 11:59 pm.

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to join in and for more information.

The Atlanta Regional Commission is developing the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan (MACAP) for the 29-county Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and invites you to participate.

Interested in a scholarship to take the AICP Certification? The window to apply for the AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship for the Fall Exam closes August 29, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Central).  AICP Certification Diversity scholarships help make the planning profession more diverse. Diversity is an inclusive concept that encompasses but is not limited to race, […]

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to join in and for more information.

Professional networking reception for School of City & Regional Planning students, alumni, faculty, and fellow planning, GIS, urban analytics, and global development professionals

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to join in and for more information.

Early registration discounts end on September 20, 2024. Register now and save!

Reach planners throughout the state of Georgia -- become a Fall Conference Sponsor! Consider becoming a conference sponsor! GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization. Deadline for sponsoring the 2024 Fall Conference is September 27, 2024.  

GPA’s Emerging Planners Group and Mentor Program are partnering to host a happy hour celebrating 10 years of the GPA Mentor Program.  All are welcome to attend during the Fall Conference! If you have participated in the Mentor Program as a mentor, mentee, committee member, or speaker, this will be a great opportunity to reconnect. RSVP by October 2.

The GPA Programs Committee is meeting every other Thursday morning at noon if you’d like to assist in the Fall Conference. Please email Kyethea Clark, GPA VP of Programs to join in and for more information.

Please join The Electrification Coalition for Electric Highways and Harbors, a free workshop discussing the state of medium- and heavy-duty electrification in Florida and Georgia. This event will convene leaders in the medium- and heavy-duty electrification field to discuss progress being made to reduce our dependence on oil and opportunities to deploy electric fleets and charging infrastructure across the state.

Transportation planning and Land Use Law planning training event will take place in Cartersville at Georgia Highlands College on Hwy 20 approximately one mile west of I-75 exit 290. Lunch will be provided. FREE event. Email Richard Osborne to sign up.

Join Southface for an engaging and impactful Affordable Housing Panel Discussion, where there will be an open, honest discussion about the critical issues affecting housing in the Greater Metro Atlanta area.

Interested in participating in next year’s Mentor program? The 2025 Mentor Committee application cycle is open through November 25, 2024, 11:59 pm!

New and returning participants are welcome. We will be discussing our first field trip of 2025, plans and obstacles, and the baton will be passed to new leadership.

You're invited to the APA Women & Planning Bookclub! We’re kicking off 2025 with a fantastic lineup of books that spark meaningful conversations and inspire fresh perspectives. This January, we’ll be diving into True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between by Gretchen Whitmer for our first read of the year. […]

The Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled "The Essentials."  The Essentials may be beneficial to planners, elected and appointed officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.

GPA’s Climate Working Group is hosting our first book club meeting of the year. We will be discussing Solved: How the World’s Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis by David Miller. You do not need to be a member of the Climate Working Group to attend.

GPA’s Climate Action Working Group holds a monthly meeting to collaborate on ways that planners can advance climate action through their work in Georgia. The next Climate Action meeting is Tuesday, March 18.

The Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled "The Essentials."  The Essentials may be beneficial to planners, elected and appointed officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.

Georgia Academy for Economic Development offers opportunities to take a deep dive on the specific requirements of industrial recruitment and the incentive process, join us for this one-day class where you will learn the components of a successful industrial recruitment program. Beneficial to economic development professionals, development authority board members, and elected officials. The cost is $95.00 for the day-session. Learn More.

The Georgia Chapter is hosting a social event to welcome planners from our state. Join us at the APA National Planning Conference in Denver to engage with peers, share insights, and collaborate on shaping the future of the planning profession.

The Georgia Academy for Economic Development is offering opportunities for officials to learn and understand how to create vibrant communities through economic development tools entitled "The Essentials."  The Essentials may be beneficial to planners, elected and appointed officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.

Georgia Academy for Economic Development offers opportunities to take a deep dive on the specific requirements of industrial recruitment and the incentive process, join us for this one-day class where you will learn the components of a successful industrial recruitment program. Beneficial to economic development professionals, development authority board members, and elected officials. The cost is $195.00 for the day-session. Learn More.