Stay abreast of state and federal policy initiatives and monitor policy trends at the local level by attending these committee meetings.

The mission of the EDI committee is to promote more inclusive, just, and equitable communities through a planning profession as diverse and inclusive as the many communities we serve, and to equip planners to perform inclusive planning and work effectively across diverse communities.

The annual GPA Awards Program is GPA’s opportunity to recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the State of Georgia. The 2021 awards nomination process will close on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

At this IEDC Accredited Basic Economic Development Course, you'll learn the foundational concepts of economic development, plus what communities are doing to capitalize on their unique assets and how Placemaking can be successfully used as an economic development tool.

Register by September 17, 2021, to receive the early registration discount.

We're bringing together the changemakers — planners like you ready to advocate for the profession at the highest levels together with inspirational leaders and experts in their fields — for two days of action and insights.

Registration deadline for the 2021 Joint GPA/TAPA Fall Conference is October 1, 11:59 pm. Learn more and register

The NE Georgia Planning Collective is excited to bring Derek Avery and Thea Walker of COIR Holdings, LLC in Dallas to our region for a lively discussion on how to build your community stronger from within.

Georgia Bikes announces its first-ever Georgia Bike Walk (Virtual) Summit. They are now accepting session proposals. The Summit will be presented in a hybrid format, combining virtual sessions with outdoor mobile workshops around the state. Now in its 12th year, Georgia Bikes’ annual summit is expanding to include sessions of interest advocates seeking to make […]

Join us on October 21 for our #SMARTer Together Webinar - Harnessing the Power of Big Data, Machine Learning, and Digitalization in the Southeast.

Join us on October 28 for our #SMARTer Together Webinar on - Exploring the Role of Microgrids in our Energy Future.

Join the School of City & Regional Planning and Student Planning Association for World Town Planning Day: "Planning with LGBTQ Communities: Lessons from Atlanta, Tampa, and Houston" featuring Petra Doan, Professor at Florida State University. The presentation will review the resistance to planning for LGBTQ spaces from some quarters and then argue why such planning is needed.

The DCA Office of Planning, in partnership with the Georgia Planning Association, offers a class called the Community Planning Institute to Georgia’s planning commissioners, elected officials and local government staff. The Institute provides information about planning for land use, growth and development.

The deadline for providing comments to the FAA is by COB November 12, 2021.

GPA facilitates an annual Mentor Program. This year’s program will run from January to June 2022. The program has a flexible format so that senior mentors, mid-career planners, and emerging professionals can tailor their own experience in a team.GPA members who are practicing planners at any career stage are encouraged to apply. Participants benefit from […]

Attendees will be able to discuss career opportunities with Planning and Development staff. Qualified applicants may interview for posted positions during this event! Applicants interested in attending the event should apply using the links below. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule preliminary interviews on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties may attend the […]

The Professional Development Officer (PDO) Committee needs your input. Please take this brief survey to assist with planning for AICP review sessions next year. 

Are you interested to learn about One Path to AICP, the new AICP certification process through APA? Our partners in Tennessee, led by PDO, Rachel Durham, are hosting a lunch & learn webinar on the new process.

Volunteers needed! Every Spring semester, the Student Planning Association (SPA) for the Georgia Tech School of City & Regional Planning (SCaRP) Master’s Program hosts a Resume Blitz that allows students in the programs to go through a series of "blitz" resume reviews conducted by professionals in the field.

The PAC meets weekly during the Georgia General Assembly (GGA) Regular Session to stay abreast of state policy initiatives that may impact local planning. Learn more about the current issues here. Please contact Jim Summerbell to learn more or to be involved in the upcoming committee meetings.

The Georgia Tech School of City & Regional Planning (SCaRP) is dedicated to crafting communities that are sustainable, just, resilient, healthy, and inclusive through world-class education and cutting-edge research. Not only do students in our program come from diverse backgrounds, but they are also equipped with a wide range of skills, from GIS to community […]

Please join us for upcoming regional workshops to discuss rural and human services transportation! Detailed information, links, and call-in numbers are provided on the flyer. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested. This is your chance to provide input into this important topic to improve transportation across the state! Learn […]

Session proposals for the GPA 2022 Spring Conference are due by 5:00 pm.

Redesigning Cities at Georgia Institute of Technology is a series of presentations + conversations between leading experts that address a range of 21st Century urban challenges: social capital, equity, climate change, outdated infrastructure, disruptive technologies, and money. The series is hosted by Ellen Dunham-Jones, professor and director of the Master of Science in Urban Design degree in the Georgia Tech School of Architecture.

Kick off Women's History Month with the Georgia Tech Student Planning Association and Community Documentary Night for a conversation around the documentary "Making Space: 5 Women Changing the Face of Architecture."

Please join us to learn more about the 2022 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge application! The Georgia Smart Communities Challenge is a community research assistance program that empowers communities in their journey to innovation while building resilience for when the expected and unexpected occur.

The American Planning Association, Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Interest Group, is thrilled to have two outstanding speakers for this virtual event. The Honorable Norman Mineta (Former US Secretary of Transportation, Former US Secretary of Commerce, Former California Senator, and Former San Jose Mayor) will give a historical perspective, and Manjusha Kulkarni (Executive Director of […]

The GPA Professional Development Committee is hosting review sessions in the Spring. Each session is hosted by a professor or practitioner in the field and will be conducted virtually on Zoom for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Consider becoming a Spring Conference sponsor. GPA offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits to highlight your firm or organization. 

The GPA Professional Development Committee is hosting review sessions in the Spring. Each session is hosted by a professor or practitioner in the field and will be conducted virtually on Zoom for 1 to 1.5 hours.

The GPA Professional Development Committee is hosting review sessions in the Spring. Each session is hosted by a professor or practitioner in the field and will be conducted virtually on Zoom for 1 to 1.5 hours.

The GPA Professional Development Committee is hosting review sessions in the Spring. Each session is hosted by a professor or practitioner in the field and will be conducted virtually on Zoom for 1 to 1.5 hours.

The GPA Professional Development Committee is hosting review sessions in the Spring. Each session is hosted by a professor or practitioner in the field and will be conducted virtually on Zoom for 1 to 1.5 hours. If you are unable to attend a session but are interested in the content, a recording of the sessions […]

Join us in Augusta for a two-day summit celebrating all things outdoor recreation and trails.

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.