February is the month of Valentine’s Day, so what better time to talk about what we love and, as planners often do, what we’d love to improve?

This month, we’re kicking off a refresh of the APA Washington website, led by our office staff and a small committee of Chapter Board members. 

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

Got a favorite? Send it our way for next month’s picks!

As you support candidates this spring, please note that the AICP Certification Scholarship application window will be open February 2–27.

Exam registration is still targeted for April, though it may extend into early May as we finalize systems to ensure a smooth registration experience.

The 2026 state legislative session got started on January 12 with a steady stream of bills affecting planning. Your APA WA Legislative Committee has been hard at work identifying bills of interest to the Chapter, doing analysis to understand the effects of planning-related bills, and advancing the chapter’s legislative priorities with the indispensable help of our chapter lobbyist, Mike Shaw.

Keep your planning skills sharp by diving into exciting topics like APA’s 2026 Trend Report, creative housing solutions, and clean energy incentives. Opportunities to earn Law and Sustainability & Resilience CM credits are available in the coming weeks, so be sure to mark your calendar. Find more information on upcoming webinars and Washington Planners’ Forums below.