About the APA

The American Planning Association

APA includes a professional institute for certified planners, 47 chapters, 20 divisions, and special memberships for students.

AICP

AICP is APA's professional institute, leading the way in requirements for certification of professional planners, ethics, professional development, planning education, and the standards of practice.

Chapters

Chapters are members' local source for networking and professional development.

Divisions

APA's divisions are communities of professionals who share your interests and understand your concerns.

Students

APA offers a free year of membership to third-year undergraduate and first-year graduate students in PAB-accredited planning programs in the U.S.

New Professionals

Students who continue membership after school may qualify for new professional membership in APA. Find out about APA’s resources for new professionals.

For more information, see the APA website.

American Planning Association NY Upstate Chapter

The New York Upstate APA's mission is to serve and support the professional, student, and citizen planning community in New York State and to improve the quality of life through the use of planning. APA members seek to implement good planning in their communities and impart the benefits of planning.