APA Arizona Chapter

Register Now 2019 Conference Registration is Open!

The APA Arizona State Planning Conference will be held at the foot of majestic Pusch Ridge in the Santa Catalina Mountains at the El Conquistador Tucson a Hilton Resort located in Oro Valley, Arizona on September 11 to 13.

Now is the time to register to take advantage of the lowest conference rate of $295 (full conference registration for a member) until June 15. Members, make sure you are logged into your member profile in order to get this pricing!

This year's conference will have over 35 sessions and mobile workshops covering planning best practices from Arizona as well as national trends.

The keynote speaker is Kurt Christiansen, the current APA national president. Kurt is the former Economic and Community Development director for Azusa, California. He has been active in APA serving as the California Chapter president as well as holding regional and national positions. He is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He recently relocated to Richmond, VA.

The plenary speaker is Steve Farley a long time state senator from Southern Arizona who last year was a candidate for governor. Steve is an artist whose work can be seen in Downtown Tucson. He was among the first advocates for Tucson’s modern streetcar and is currently running for Mayor of Tucson.

Please share the information with other planners and any allied professionals who may be interested. Register early to save money on the conference!

See you in Oro Valley! If you have questions, please call 602-866-7188.

NOTE: If you are a Member, you MUST sign in before proceeding to earn the membership rate.
Refunds will not be issued for Members who register as Non-Members. A Non-Member can join as a Chapter Member for only $50 in order to save $70 on registration!

What APA Arizona Offers

The APA Arizona Chapter gets you involved in APA close to home. We're your local source for networking and professional development. You'll share experiences with colleagues and broaden your perspective beyond your office.

We provide a variety of services that demonstrate the significant value of membership, providing opportunities that allow planners to grow their careers, networks and skills.

Specifically, member benefits include:

Annual State Planning Conference
Networking Events
Professional Development Opportunities
Preparation for the AICP Exam
The Chapter's Legislative & Policy Program
Section Events
Student Resources
Publications
A Regular Newsletter
Social Media, and
Leadership Opportunities

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Our Vision

The vision for APA Arizona is to be the recognized leader and authority on planning related issues in Arizona. With this leadership, we will positively influence our communities through our members, resulting in the creation of exceptional communities that are recognized for the quality of their built environment, care and sensitive treatment of the natural environment, and attention to the creation of equitable and sustainable communities and economies.

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