2017 Announcements

The onus is on us to frame community dialogue in a positive direction.

“When we plan, we raise people’s hopes.” These words from Kelwin Harris, Senior Outreach Planner with CMAP, encapsulate why emotion is...

PLANNER TOOLBOX TRAINING: Quick Sketch Drawing Techniques

Building on workshops offered in 2016, Bruce Bondy of Bondy Studio will be leading another series of workshops for planners and designers...

"Build a strong relationship between your planning and finance departments."

“Become friends with your finance director.” Amusing, yet very sound advice, from Shayne Kavanagh who served on a diverse panel that...

Take the health & planning survey for Illinois. Survey closes in 1 week!

The APA-IL has convened a task force to examine ways that we can create healthier communities by integrating health and planning. Please...

Plan Commission Training Workshop in Itasca

On April 12th, APA-IL's Planning Officials Development Officer, Michael Blue, FAICP of Teska Associates and APA-IL Training Faculty...

APA-CMS May Program: Shaping a Positive Community Dialogue (CM | 2)

This interactive discussion forum, led by a panel of planners, agency representatives, and public relations specialists, will provide...

APA Ambassadors Visit Belvidere High School

As part of the 2017 American Planning Association’s Ambassador Program, a group of planners from around the Rockford Metro Region visited...

Help us determine the state of health & planning in Illinois. Take the survey!

The APA-IL has convened a task force to examine ways that we can create healthier communities by integrating health and planning. Please...

ISS Spring Conference #APAISS17 Registration Open!

Make your reservations for the annual APA-IL Illinois State Section Spring Conference! This June 1st-2nd, join your colleagues by the...