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.
Chapter President-Elect Sarah Gatti and others have been elected to lead the APA New York Upstate Chapter in 2027-2028 in the recent consolidated election with the American Planning Association. New officers start the new term on January 1, 2027 for two years. The full election results are available here.