Welcome

The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) is an official Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). We are a 1,100-plus member organization of professional planners and planning officials who serve Massachusetts communities in many ways, at all levels of government, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations.

Mission

The mission of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association is to enhance and support planning in Massachusetts through education, advocacy, outreach, communication, and provision of services & resources to members and the larger planning community, in a manner that maximizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Learn more about The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA).

AICP Exam Prep Classes are here!

The APA-MA 2025 AICP Exam Preparation Courses Are Here!
Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career?

Weekly online AICP exam preparation courses start on Monday March 03, 2025. Presented by APA-MA, sessions are taught by an experienced group of chapter members and designed to include AICP subject matter as emphasized by APA National Exam for AICP.

The classes take the approach that while you can’t expect to learn everything that may show up on the AICP exam in a few classes, the classes can provide you with a foundation of major topics and establish a clear baseline for future study. The Sessions are virtual. Attendees will receive a Zoom link the day before the session begins. Classes are free for current APA members, but you must register in advance (for all sessions you wish to take). The schedule of classes is as follows (but is subject to change):

03.03.25 (Monday)

  1. Exam overview, study strategies and other sources of prep material - Bill Nemser, AICP 2. Law - Pam Brown, FAICP 

03.10.25 (Monday)

  1. Ethics - Ralph Willmer, FAICP  2. Plan Implementation - Alison LeFlore, AICP 

03.17.25 (Monday)

  1. Economic Development - Alyssa Sandoval, AICP 2. Transportation - Natalie Press, AICP

03.24.25 (Monday)

  1. Administration & Leadership - Steve Sadwick, FAICP  2. Fundamental Planning Knowledge - Steve Sadwick, FAICP

04.07.25 (Monday)

  1. APA Housing Policy - Jennifer Raitt  2. Social Equity and Justice – Jacquie McPherson, AICP

04.16.25 (Wednesday)

  1. Public Participation & Advocacy Planning - Daphne Politis, FAICP 2. Research and Assessment Methods - Julia Flanary, AICP

04.21.25 (Monday)

  1. Recent Exam Takers Panel Final Wrap-up - Bill Nemser, AICP

          For questions contact: pdo@apa-ma.org

Massachusetts Planning Winter 2025 edition!

Here's the Winter 2025 Issue of Massachusetts Planning! 

We hope you enjoy this issue and find the articles interesting, informative and useful.  As always, your comments and suggestions are always welcome! Stay tuned for another edition of Massachusetts Planning coming in the Spring of 2025!

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    Coastal Resilience Specialist – Town of Falmouth

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