American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter

🎬 Planners’ Movie & Meet-Up: Secret Mall Apartment American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter members and the UMass LARP community — join us Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5 PM at the UMass Amherst Design Building for networking, appetizers, and a screening of The Secret Mall Apartment, followed by a moderated discussion with the movie director. A fascinating true story about art, space, and urban life — don’t miss it! Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ewMEVP4V

It's Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) Accreditation season again here in Massachusetts! Our chapter must provide written input about our interactions with UMass Amherst LARP and Northeastern Urban Planning and Policy program. LARP is seeking re-accreditation and Northeastern is seeking its first PAB accredidation! If you are an APA-MA member, please complete this quick survey by September 12th: https://lnkd.in/eN5Jmg6b

The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter Board of Directors is proud to endorse Jennifer Raitt for Director at Large and Scott Turner, AICP for Director, Region 1 in the current APA/AICP elections cycle. We encourage all members to learn more about the candidates by reviewing their statements at www.planning.org/elections and to participate by voting in both the APA/AICP elections and the APA-MA Chapter election. Please note, we had a typo in the previous post announcing the Board's endorsements so this is a replacement post.

Last call! In preparation for our Annual Meeting in Newport at SNEAPA, the American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter is finalizing a new Strategic Plan. We invite you to share your input to help guide our priorities. Please complete the survey at: https://lnkd.in/dyMXqeKy Thank you for your engagement and support!

As we begin the process of updating the American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA)’s Strategic Plan, we want to hear from you—our members. Your input is essential in helping us align our goals and priorities with the needs of planners across the Commonwealth. This brief survey will take just a few minutes to complete and will inform how we continue to support professional development, advocate for planning at the local and state levels, and foster a more inclusive and connected planning community. Thank you for taking the time to share your voice and shape the future direction of APA-MA! Follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eSJp-3M9

Just a reminder… join us in Easthampton this upcoming Wednesday, June 18th to enjoy company with your fellow planners and planning students! Thanks to Western Region Rep Benjamin Breger for coordinating and planning this time for all of us to get together! Hope to see you there!

📣 Western Mass Planners and Student Planners… and those lovers of Western Mass! Join the APA-MA (American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter) for an evening of connection and conversation in Easthampton! We’re excited to reboot our Planners Therapy—last held pre-COVID—as our western region forum for planners and planners-adjacent to share, learn, and support one another in all aspects of our profession. 🗓 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 New City Brewery, Easthampton, MA 💬 We’re also excited to use this time for you to tell us how APA-MA can better support you in your role. Visit apa-ma.org for more information about our organization!

Calling all members! We're looking for folks to run for office for the next term (Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2028) as well as to join the board as appointed committee chairs! Please reach out to Chapter Administrator Brian Currie (communications@apa-ma.org) and/or Chapter President Alison LeFlore (alison.leflore@stantec.com) if you're interested or want more information.