APA Illinois Chapter
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The American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter is Illinois' source for networking and professional development in the field of urban planning.
Take the 2025 Climate Planning Survey by the Great Plains Institute, APA Sustainable Communities Division, Ester A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund. Results will be used to develop guidance & model resources to help planners & sustainability staff with climate issues. www.surveymonkey.com/r/YB7D3L6
2025 Climate Planning Survey
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November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Take the 2025 Climate Planning Survey by the Great Plains Institute, APA Sustainable Communities Division, Ester A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund. Results will be used to develop guidance & model resources to help planners & sustainability staff with climate issues. www.surveymonkey.com/r/YB7D3L6
The FCC has agreed to a new rulemaking on wireless infrastructure & cell towers. The new rule will "supercharge the deployment, densification, & upgrading of wireless networks & clarify that state an local restrictions cannot unlawfully block 5G or 6G deployment." planning.org/blog/9320289...
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The FCC has agreed to a new rulemaking on wireless infrastructure & cell towers. The new rule will "supercharge the deployment, densification, & upgrading of wireless networks & clarify that state an local restrictions cannot unlawfully block 5G or 6G deployment." planning.org/blog/9320289...
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US Census Releases Most Accurate, Granular Housing Data Yet - h/t Niskanen Center
US Census Releases Most Accurate, Granular Housing Data Yet - h/t Niskanen Center
A new measurement tool eliminates the inaccuracies that have plagued data about housing supply, helping governments more clearly understand how housing policies are impacting local needs.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
US Census Releases Most Accurate, Granular Housing Data Yet - h/t Niskanen Center
November 7th will be the #WorldTownPlanningDay sessions. These are virtual, free and CM will be offered. Sign up today! www.planning.org/internationa...
World Town Planning Day
World Town Planning Day, celebrated around the world each November, is a special day to recognize and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
November 7th will be the #WorldTownPlanningDay sessions. These are virtual, free and CM will be offered. Sign up today! www.planning.org/internationa...
Did you miss the mobile workshop at APAIL25? Catch up through this article! The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival brings North Lawndale's Jewish history together with its present-day Black community though a vibrant and creative repurposing of an underutilized space. news.illinois.edu/architecture...
Architecture professors design structures with community organizations for Chicago design festival – News Bureau
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October 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Did you miss the mobile workshop at APAIL25? Catch up through this article! The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival brings North Lawndale's Jewish history together with its present-day Black community though a vibrant and creative repurposing of an underutilized space. news.illinois.edu/architecture...
See bus stops as the city’s new multitaskers—put a green roof on it to help cool the air, help bees throw a pollinator party, soak up rain, and turning boring bus shelters into mini gardens that everyone can enjoy.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
See bus stops as the city’s new multitaskers—put a green roof on it to help cool the air, help bees throw a pollinator party, soak up rain, and turning boring bus shelters into mini gardens that everyone can enjoy.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
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Congratulations to APA-IL's 2025 Service Award recipients! ilapa.org/awards
Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter
Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter
October 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Congratulations to APA-IL's 2025 Service Award recipients! ilapa.org/awards
Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter
Distinguished Service: Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner: Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement: Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner: Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner: Katherine Trotter
🎥 When reality hits… We're about a week away from the 2025 APA-IL State Conference & Phil Green, AICP had that moment, the one where you realize this conference is record-breaking. Watch Phil process it. Then join us! Registration is still open. ilapa.org/apail25 www.linkedin.com/posts/philli...
Some thoughts on what it feels like to be one week from chairing a conference that’s on track to break every attendance record. | Phil Green, AICP
Some thoughts on what it feels like to be one week from chairing a conference that’s on track to break every attendance record.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🎥 When reality hits… We're about a week away from the 2025 APA-IL State Conference & Phil Green, AICP had that moment, the one where you realize this conference is record-breaking. Watch Phil process it. Then join us! Registration is still open. ilapa.org/apail25 www.linkedin.com/posts/philli...
The APA-IL is honored to recognize the winners of APA-IL's Project Awards! These distinguished projects exemplify the highest standards of planning in Illinois for 2025. These recipients and Service Award winners, will be recognized at #APAIL25 10/8/25. Congrats to all! www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
September 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The APA-IL is honored to recognize the winners of APA-IL's Project Awards! These distinguished projects exemplify the highest standards of planning in Illinois for 2025. These recipients and Service Award winners, will be recognized at #APAIL25 10/8/25. Congrats to all! www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
Join the APA-IL's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee on 10/2 for an empowering virtual conversation with Jason Pugh, AICP and Enrique Castillo MUPP to discuss strategies for navigating funding through Means, Dealing, Moral. FREE! (CM | 1.0, 1 Equity) ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
September 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Join the APA-IL's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee on 10/2 for an empowering virtual conversation with Jason Pugh, AICP and Enrique Castillo MUPP to discuss strategies for navigating funding through Means, Dealing, Moral. FREE! (CM | 1.0, 1 Equity) ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
🎒Back to School... Plan Commission Style! Join the APA-IL for a Virtual Plan Commissioner Training Session on 10/29/25 at 7:00 pm. A must-attend for:
📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff
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📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
September 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🎒Back to School... Plan Commission Style! Join the APA-IL for a Virtual Plan Commissioner Training Session on 10/29/25 at 7:00 pm. A must-attend for:
📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
📌 Plan Commissioners, Zoning Board Members, etc.
📌 Elected Officials
📌 Future Officials
📌 Curious Planning Staff
ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
What's Out There Weekend Chicago (WOTW Chicago) is a FREE, public event that invites guests on 30 different tours to experience great Chicago outdoor projects. Sounds like fun to a planner!! www.tclf.org/whats-out-th...
What's Out There Weekend Chicago - 2025 | TCLF
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September 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What's Out There Weekend Chicago (WOTW Chicago) is a FREE, public event that invites guests on 30 different tours to experience great Chicago outdoor projects. Sounds like fun to a planner!! www.tclf.org/whats-out-th...
Start off your week with Planners! APA-IL podcast, Only Planners in the Building, spoke with 2025 Conference Chair Phil Green, AICP - get a behind-the-scene glimpse and learn why you can't miss #APAIL25! Also, welcome new Co-Host Katie Ashbaugh, AICP! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
August 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Start off your week with Planners! APA-IL podcast, Only Planners in the Building, spoke with 2025 Conference Chair Phil Green, AICP - get a behind-the-scene glimpse and learn why you can't miss #APAIL25! Also, welcome new Co-Host Katie Ashbaugh, AICP! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
The Illinois Climate Bank seeks your comments on a new program under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to support Illinois community-scale geothermal projects. Submit your comments by 9/22. illinois-climate-bank.web.app/wp-content/u...
August 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Illinois Climate Bank seeks your comments on a new program under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to support Illinois community-scale geothermal projects. Submit your comments by 9/22. illinois-climate-bank.web.app/wp-content/u...
Just in — a box full of inspiration from keynote speaker Margaret Chandra Kerrison! At #APAIL25, you’ll be able to literally take her ideas back to your community. Put them into action by registering & reserving your copy. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
August 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Just in — a box full of inspiration from keynote speaker Margaret Chandra Kerrison! At #APAIL25, you’ll be able to literally take her ideas back to your community. Put them into action by registering & reserving your copy. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
New RFPs and RFQs are available at ilapa.org/rfp-rfq
RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan
RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan
RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
August 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New RFPs and RFQs are available at ilapa.org/rfp-rfq
RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan
RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
RFP: Village of Round Lake New Comprehensive Plan
RFP: Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
During this "lunch and learn" webinar on 8/26/25, hear from proficient board and commission chairs who will provide advice and lessons learned from their experiences. Current chairs, vice chairs, commission members and staff may also attend. www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
August 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
During this "lunch and learn" webinar on 8/26/25, hear from proficient board and commission chairs who will provide advice and lessons learned from their experiences. Current chairs, vice chairs, commission members and staff may also attend. www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
Public spaces should be designed to allow children the freedom to play safely in a variety of urban spaces—not just designated playgrounds—by incorporating child-friendly planning into all aspects of urban development. theconversation.com/how-to-give-...
How to give children the freedom to play all across the city – not just in playgrounds
Play should be promoted in cities to bolster children’s right to play anywhere.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Public spaces should be designed to allow children the freedom to play safely in a variety of urban spaces—not just designated playgrounds—by incorporating child-friendly planning into all aspects of urban development. theconversation.com/how-to-give-...
Congratulations to the 42 (that's right - 42) APA-IL members who passed the May 2025 AICP Exam! We are proud to support you as you complete your AICP certification and continue your professional journey. #AICP #AmericanPlanningAssociation #ItTakesAPlanner
July 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Congratulations to the 42 (that's right - 42) APA-IL members who passed the May 2025 AICP Exam! We are proud to support you as you complete your AICP certification and continue your professional journey. #AICP #AmericanPlanningAssociation #ItTakesAPlanner
New RFPs and RFQs are available at ilapa.org/rfp-rfq:
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
July 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
New RFPs and RFQs are available at ilapa.org/rfp-rfq:
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
City of Monona, WI Comprehensive Plan Update and
Tax Increment Financing Consultant Services, City of McHenry, IL
Join this 7/29/25 free webinar to learn how Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields free technical assistance program can help you clean up your #brownfields. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
July 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join this 7/29/25 free webinar to learn how Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields free technical assistance program can help you clean up your #brownfields. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
The AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship application window is now open. The American Planning Association will award 50 scholarships for this fall's AICP exam or experience assessment. For full details on eligibility, deadlines, and fees, please visit: planning.org/certificatio...
Certification Scholarship
APA offers Exam Reduced Fee Scholarships to help individuals who have delayed taking the AICP exam due to financial hardship.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship application window is now open. The American Planning Association will award 50 scholarships for this fall's AICP exam or experience assessment. For full details on eligibility, deadlines, and fees, please visit: planning.org/certificatio...
⏰ Last call! Nominations for the 2025 APA-IL Awards are due by 5:00 pm this Friday, July 11. Don’t miss your chance to recognize excellence in Illinois planning—submit today! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
July 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
⏰ Last call! Nominations for the 2025 APA-IL Awards are due by 5:00 pm this Friday, July 11. Don’t miss your chance to recognize excellence in Illinois planning—submit today! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
Get 7/23/25 started off right with the APA-IL Chicago Metro Section and this walking tour through Ravenswood! Meet the presenters from The Lakota Group then take a walk to visit 4 new, unique community gathering spaces. Registration is open! CM | 1.0 www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
July 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Get 7/23/25 started off right with the APA-IL Chicago Metro Section and this walking tour through Ravenswood! Meet the presenters from The Lakota Group then take a walk to visit 4 new, unique community gathering spaces. Registration is open! CM | 1.0 www.ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...