Upcoming WA APA Continuing Education Opportunities – November & December 2025

Date: November 7, 2025

Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM PT

CM Credits: 1.0 CM

Cost: Free

Location: Online

Organizer: Puget Sound Regional Council

Register: https://psrc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__w9UENV1TNGjlZLDSaSM7Q#/registration

Description: The session will highlight local efforts, lessons learned, and best practices to reduce roadway deaths across Washington State. Hear from PSRC, Pierce County, the City of Kent, and the City of Redmond about recent transportation safety planning efforts taking place across the central Puget Sound region.

Signs of the Times: Mastering Content-Neutral Ordinances

Date: November 7, 2025

Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM PT

CM Credits: 1.5 CM | 1.0 Law CM

Cost: Free

Location: Online

Organizer: Planning Webcast Series - APA Ohio

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z_KqCetSR7mhjCi5U-T8AQ#/registration

Description: This webinar equips planners, zoning officials, and code enforcement with the tools to develop and implement sign regulations that comply with First Amendment standards. Participants will explore legal definitions, practical strategies, and real-world examples to ensure their sign codes are robust, enforceable, and content-neutral.[KE1] 

AICP Ethics Cases of the Year 2025 with Ethics Jeopardy

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM PST

CM Credits: 1.5 CM | 1.0 Ethics CM

Cost: Free

Location: Online

Organizer: APA Virginia Chapter

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z_7Bgs1ASZCZgQ2opA3-Vw#/registration

Description: This session will include a refresher on key points related to the AICP Code of Ethics most recently updated in January 2022. Following the refresher of the AICP Code of Ethics and the presentation of real-life cases from 2024, attendees will participate in a round of Ethics Jeopardy! You can test your knowledge of the AICP Code of Ethics against your colleagues. Participants will respond to a series of questions on the AICP Code of Ethics to demonstrate their understanding of how the AICP Code applies to circumstances and trends in the practice of planning.

Accelerating Housing Supply: State Chapters Take the Lead

Date: November 14, 2025

Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM PST

CM Credits: 1.5 CM

Cost: Free

Location: Online

Organizer: Planning Webcast Series - APA Michigan

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l_UDxTkURL-3K_sIrJPGaA#/registration

Description: Hear from planners across the country leading state-focused housing supply initiatives following APA’s national Housing Supply Accelerator effort. Speakers will share lessons learned, opportunities, and challenges from their experiences to help planners address housing supply issues in their own states and communities.

A Conversation with Dr. Petra Doan: How Planning Affects Queer Space

Date: November 14, 2025

Time: 12 PM - 1 PM PST

CM Credits: 1.0 CM | 1.0 Equity CM

Cost: Free

Location: Online

Organizer: APA LGBTQ and Planning Division

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-dr-petra-doan-how-planning-affects-queer-space-tickets-1835419441959?aff=oddtdtcreator

Description: In celebration of Trans Awareness Week (November 13–19), the APA LGBTQ & Planning Division invites you to join Dr. Petra Doan for a one-hour talk exploring how zoning and land use regulations impact the creation, preservation, and erasure of queer urban spaces.

Development Agreements: Best Practices and Potential Pitfalls

Date: December 10, 2025

Time: 11 AM - 12:30 PM PST

CM Credits: 1.5 CM (pending approval)

Cost: $50

Location: Online

Organizer: MRSC

Register: https://mrsc.org/training/upcoming-trainings/development-agreements-best-practices-and-potential-pitfalls

Description: This webinar will provide an overview of the legal framework for development agreements in Washington State, share best practices for negotiation and drafting, and present real-world examples—highlighting both successful outcomes and common pitfalls to avoid.

Land Use Case Law Update – Winter 2025

Date: December 11, 2025

Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM PST

CM Credits: 1.0 CM | 1.0 Law CM

Cost: $50

Location: Online

Organizer: MRSC

Register: https://mrsc.org/training/upcoming-trainings/land-use-case-law-update-winter-2025

Description: This semiannual webinar will review recent court decisions as well as other legal and regulatory developments impacting planning and land use administration in Washington State. Our panelists will also provide practical advice and guidance to help local governments improve their land use regulation and prepare for potential changes.

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For questions or to share ideas for future training opportunities, contact Katie Enders, APA WA Continuing Education Chair, at [email protected].