As the APA Washington Board and volunteers dive into our 2026 work program, it’s worth pausing to celebrate what we accomplished together in 2025. If you’re looking for proof that we had a strong year, the 2025 APA WA Annual Report tells the story.

The Nominating Committee of the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association is seeking nominations to fill several leadership positions at the Chapter and Section levels for terms starting in 2027.

Each month, we're featuring standout planning-related content - books, podcasts, films, and more. Read this month's Planner's Pick.

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The 2026 state legislative session ended in March, and your Legislative Committee was watching the action and zeroing in on the bills that affect planning.

April is a relatively quiet month for Continuing Education opportunities as everyone gears up for the 2026 National Planning Conference, but there are still some great opportunities to earn CM credits—including an Equity CM.

A recent Planning Magazine article chronicles one planner's experience teaching young people about urban planning. Huge congrats to the APA Washington Youth in Planning Task Force for a national shout-out!

Share your experiences with housing in Washington. Your feedback will help inform the Department of Housing Task Force report, which will provide recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on how to structure a new Department of Housing, which will serve as the state's coordinating and problem-solving hub to ensure adequate housing supply and housing stability for everyone in Washington.

Public participation professionals and planners are invited to attend internationally recognized IAP2 public participation trainings hosted in Portland in June and September 2026. These in-person courses offer practical engagement tools and are eligible for APA AICP continuing education credits.