Supporting planners and communities through change, APA Washington provides resources, professional development, and a strong network to navigate challenges and build resilient, sustainable communities. Explore APA’s 2026 Trend Report, CM‑eligible trainings, and volunteer opportunities, and join us at our Annual Conference, October 7–9 in Vancouver, WA.

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!

Please join us in celebrating our three Chapter nominees - Marissa Aho, Dave Andersen, and Janet Shull - who have been elected to the College of Fellows, the highest honor awarded by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Keep your AICP CM credits up to date this March with a range of timely continuing education opportunities. Topics include park access, planning for aging populations, navigating uncertainty in today’s political environment, and more.

The APA Inland Empire Section invites you to submit a proposal for our annual Priest Lake Conference, which will be held from June 4 to June 5, 2026, at Elkins Resort in Nordman, ID!

Western Washington University planning students are raising funds to continue the annual tradition of attending the APA National Planning Conference in Detroit. These efforts help ensure more students have access to this valuable professional opportunity.

For the third year in a row, Eastern Washington University professor, Matthew Anderson (and co-chair of Spokane County's Continuum of Care Board), has played in key role in the successful completion of Spokane County’s annual Point-in-Time Count (PiT). This census of people experiencing homelessness is part of a nationwide initiative mandated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).