American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter
 
   
Welcome to the website of the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter (APA-IL). We are your Illinois source for networking and professional development in the field of urban planning. The Illinois Chapter strives to enhance your planning skills and knowledge through a number of activities and benefits including an annual statewide conference, section meetings, planning awards, professional development assistance, a quarterly newsletter, this website, and more.

If you live or work in the state of Illinois, your membership in the American Planning Association (APA) automatically signs you up with the Illinois Chapter. APA members in Illinois support their local Chapter through payment of minimal annual dues. For information on becoming a member of the APA, visit their website at http://www.planning.org/joinapa/

Now that you are here, we encourage you to browse through this site to learn more about what's happening in the Illinois Chapter. If you have any questions or comments you can contact any member of our Chapter Board and Leadership for more information. We welcome your feedback, and enjoy your visit!

Our Mission

The purpose of APA-IL is to improve the quality and credibility of Illinois Planning, serving planners by:

Advancing the cause of planning in Illinois,
Enhancing planning skills and tools,
Building mutual support for Illinois planners,
Enhancing communication among planners,
Enhancing communication with affiliated organizations, and
Being a liaison between National APA and Chapter members

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