2022 State Conference Registration & Program Now Available!
Updated: Jul 16, 2022
It’s your friendly APA-IL Postmaster hailing from this year's venue, The Old Post Office, delivering an announcement: it's time to register for #APAIL22! Hop in our Grumman, its as big as a whale and it's about to set sail! Member early-bird rates end on 8/5/22! Don't delay, save today!
Conference Details at a Glance
September 28-30, 2022
The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Registration Now LIVE!
We're back! Three full in-person days just like days of yore. Three full days packed with CM Credits and planning fun. The cherry on top? We've got your Law CM, your Ethics CM, your Equity CM and your Sustainability CM.
This conference is more packed than a delivery truck at Christmas ...but with a guarantee to deliver!
REGISTER
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteering at the conference is a great option for students, interns, retirees, or those in transition that would like to attend but need to watch their budgets. Volunteer a ½ day and receive complimentary registration for that day! Interested? Email webmaster@ilapa.org
Attention Non-members
Become a Chapter-Only member and save! Are you a non-member that liked saving money? Have we got the deal for you! Become an APA-IL Chapter-Only Member for only $50/year and save $125 on your conference registration. Members can register at the early-bird rate of $400 (vs $525 for a non-member).
Program at a Glance
This year we’re offering 42 sessions, more mandatory CM Credits, and more fun! Each day will have unique opportunities, but will generally follow the same structure:
Registration
Sessions/Mobile Workshops
Lunch
Sessions / Mobile Workshops
Special Events
What's so special?
Wednesday, 9/28
Keynote (stay tuned)
Awards Ceremony & Sponsor Meet & Greet in the Meadow
Thursday, 9/29
All-day Plan Commissioner Training
Career Session & Lunch
Speed Planning
Trivia Tour in the Loop!
Social Events by Allied Organizations
Friday, 9/30
"Let's Bake a Master Plan" Workshop
Plenary Session: All talk, no walk: Why your DEI strategy is performative and how to address it
AICP Exam Prep (free!)
3-part CNU event: session / mobile workshop / happy hour
Visit ilapa.org for all sessions, mobile workshops, speakers, and other details!
Click here to learn more about the PROGRAM
Please note: items above are subject to change.
Mobile Workshops
An APA-IL conference wouldn’t be complete without some planning-focused field trips. We have a great lineup of eleven Mobile Workshops to choose from. Please note: items below are subject to change.
Wednesday, 9/28
Streets Are For Equity (S.A.F.E.) on Chicago's West Side – An equitable approach to complete streets implementation
Tour of the Old Post Office
Exploring the 606 Bloomingdale Trail: From Inception to Impact
Thursday, 9/29
Master Planning at the Illinois International Port District
Learning from the experts: A resident-led visit to Washington Park
Pullman National Monument and Neighborhood
Tour of the Old Post Office
Friday, 9/30
Chicago Riverwalk Tour
Chicago Loop Alliance Tour
Tour of the Old Post Office
CNU's Transit-Oriented Development's Blind Spot: Deconversions, Demolitions in Transit Rich Neighborhoods
Click here for more MOBILE WORKSHOP information!
#APAIL22 Room Rate @ Holiday Inn
Rooms will go fast! Don't forget to book your room at the Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown at the APA rate.
Reservation Phone Number: 312-957-9100
Group Code: AIL
Room Rate: $219
APA-IL Rate Cutoff Date: 8/27/22
The Holiday Inn is the hotel closest to the Old Post Office (right across the street).