American Planning Association - New York Upstate Chapter

The Annual Conference Program Subcommittee announces the ?? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ??????????????????????????! ?? Are you a subject matter expert with a passion for sharing knowledge? We want to learn from you at the?Annual Conference, October 8-10 in Rochester. Complete the?Call for Session Presentations Application?to be considered by April 11, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eigPJ9h2

Hey UB School of Architecture & Planning Alums! ?? The Office of Alumni Engagement is creating a special event bringing together graduates of the Master's in Urban Planning for brunch on April 12 - the first-ever reunion for planning alums! Reconnect with classmates, and celebrate achievements and milestones of your alumni community https://lnkd.in/ejVmkJFg

???? ?? ?????? ?????????? ???? ??????????????????: ???????????????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????????????? Members are the heart and soul of APA NYU Chapter and our Membership Officer Angela Keppel is a huge part of bringing value to our membership. Her insight and involvement allow us to grow in numbers and engage with members across the state. Angela M. Keppel, AICP, ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ??????????'?? ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? & ?????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ??????? ????: Membership Officer ????????: Western New York ????? ??? ??? ???????? ?? ??? ???: I got involved in 2007 when the Chapter asked for volunteers to sell because Krasner Raffle Tickets at the conference and I’ve been hooked ever since. I joke I haven’t been able to escape yet, but in all honesty it’s a great group of individuals and has been so helpful in the advancement of my career. ?????????? ????? ????? ??? ???: Getting to know other planners and having a?network of resources to reach out to for help as I've navigated my career has been the best part of being involved with the association. ????? ???? ?? ????? ???? ??? ??????????: I write a blog about how Buffalo's streets got their names?-?www.buffalostreets.com Angela plays a critical role with our board of directors with her deep involvement with the association’s membership. Are there ways we can increase value to you? Reach out to us and let us know! We ?? Angela!

Our friends at New York Planning Federation are hosting their Annual Conference in April in Cooperstown, NY. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/eWsDVK6P

?? ???????? ?????? ????????????????????: In partnership with the New York Planning Federation, APA NY Upstate Chapter is seeking interested members to present as part of ???????? ?????????????? ???????????? “?????????? ???? ??????????.” Please submit a brief email containing your proposed webinar topic and description to?Nancy?Perry, NYPF Executive Director at [email protected]?and Kate Manley, APA NYU Chapter Administrator at [email protected].? We will get back to you with more details.? We are currently scheduling for the first half of 2025 and would love to hear from you!

????????'?? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????????: ?????????? ?????????? APA NYU is governed by a dedicated group of board members who share their time, talent and treasure with our Chapter, shaping it for the future and greatly impacting the planning profession. Each month we will highlight a board member. Let’s kick this off with our Vice President! Sarah Gatti, ?????????????????? ??????????????, ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????? ????????: Vice President, Awards Chair and member of the Futures Committee ??????????????: WNY APA ???????? ??'?? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ??????: I want to be engaged with the planning profession, network with planners, mentor students and young planners, and be a part of enhancing what the Chapter can offer members! I’ve been involved for seven years ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ??????: The connections I’ve made along the way ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ????????????????????: No one ever believes me that town planning was an Olympic competition, but here's the proof: https://lnkd.in/fMjNrF4 Sarah is an invaluable member of our board of directors, and we are so thankful to have her! Let’s hear it for Sarah! ?? Learn more about our board of directors here: https://lnkd.in/ewUZTu8r

Calling all Capital Region Planners ??

?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ??/???? at 12 p.m. "Preparing Upstate for Growth" with Bill Fulton! ???????????????? ???? ???????????????? ????????@????????.?????? cc: New York Planning Federation; William Fulton, FAICP

APA Members: You can post job opportunities to our job board at no cost! https://lnkd.in/eZxGqHTh

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