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.
Through its Parks Program, Open Space Institute (OSI) seeks to create and improve public access to open spaces and the natural world. The Parks Program Associate, working from OSI’s Beacon office and reporting to the Vice President for Parks & Stewardship, is responsible for support and administrative duties relating to all aspects of OSI’s Parks program.