Committees
The Chapter has formed the following committees in order to promote planning to all levels. Each committee was formed to specifically help with trainings, legislative monitoring, membership recruitment, communication or public awareness efforts. Planning is an essential function in creating successful communities throughout Pennsylvania. If you would like to join a committee please send us an email.
AICP members can earn CM credits by serving on APA/AICP boards, committees and divisions at the national, chapter, and section level, including service to advance members’ professional development…more information
Legislative CommitteeTo advocate for planning issues with local, state, and federal elected officials and monitor, make recommendations or take positions on State and Federal legislation or regulatory actions. |
Professional Development Committee
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Planning Officials Development CommitteeThe mission of the Planning Officials Development Committee to be the link between local Planning Officials and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association to achieve good planning in the Commonwealth. |
Student engagement CommitteeTo provide support for students aspiring to enter the Planning profession and provide information on Planning as a profession and component of core civics curriculum to all students. |
Awards CommitteeThe Annual Awards showcase distinguished individuals and successful planning projects – the best and brightest in Pennsylvania planning. |
Great Places in Pennsylvania CommitteeGreat Places are unique, memorable places that work not only for their community, but as a model others want to emulate – places of exemplary character, quality, planning, identity, cultural interest, and community involvement with a sustainable vision for tomorrow. |
CommunicationS / Membership CommitteeThe purpose of the communication committee is to promote better communication to our members. Amy Evans, AICP, Chair Communications Rhiannon Haller, AICP |
PMPEI (PA Municipal Planning Education Institute)The Institute is an educational collaboration of the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association and the PA State Association of Boroughs to provide a unique educational service that would improve planning in Pennsylvania through education. |