The deadline to submit your proposals for the "Plan Slam!" has been extended to Sunday, September 8. Building on the success of last year's breakfast session at the 2023 Spokane conference, we invite planners to submit captivating, educational, and thought-provoking short stories to share with their peers. This is your opportunity to showcase innovative ideas about the planning world in a concise and visually engaging format. 

Read More

Members will vote on increasing Chapter Member dues from 25% to 30% of national APA dues and aligning the APA WA Board election cycle with the national APA. The board approved these changes on July 12, 2024. The notice fulfills the requirement to publish amendments one month before the Annual Meeting.  

Read More

The Student Scholarship Auction will be held on Thursday, October 17, at this year’s APA WA Chapter conference in Bellevue. All of the Auction proceeds will benefit students at Washington's three accredited Planning colleges. This fun event will include a live auction and a “raise the paddle” option.

Read More

Are you registered for the APA WA Conference in Bellevue (October 16-18) yet? There is still a little time to take advantage of the reduced-price Early Bird Registration!! It extends only until September 9, 2024!  See the conference website for registration instructions.

Read More

Thinking about taking the AICP exam this fall, or maybe in 2025?

If you have studied and feel ready to take the exam this fall, keep in mind that the registration period for the test is October 1-31.   

Read More

Celebrating a major milestone in regional transportation, which Sound Transit light rail extension had its inaugural ride on Friday, August 30, 2024, significantly enhancing transit connectivity in the Puget Sound Region? 

A) The Tacoma Dome Link Extension 
B) The Lynnwood Link Extension 
C) The East Link Extension 
D) The Federal Way Link Extension 

The answer to last issue's trivia question:

Which innovative urban planning project in Washington State is known for its pioneering use of "LIDAR technology" to create precise elevation models, aiding in the comprehensive planning of flood management and land use decisions? 

C) The Pierce County Floodplain Mapping Initiative. The Pierce County Floodplain Mapping Initiative utilized LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to create highly accurate elevation models of the region. This project was a significant step forward in urban planning for the area, providing crucial data for managing flood risks and making informed land use decisions. The detailed elevation models helped planners and engineers design more effective flood control measures, ensure proper land development, and protect vulnerable habitats and properties from the impact of flooding. This use of advanced technology set a new standard for environmental and urban planning in Washington State. 

Save the Date for the APA WA 2024 Annual Conference 

Interested in submitting an article for the next newsletter? 

Contact the APA WA Communications Committee! Email Riya Debnath and Ben Braudrick at [email protected].

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

Gold

Silver