APA Colorado has partnered with The Western Planner for many years.  Both organizations have established a Board position for representatives from each side. Andrew Bowen, AICP serves at the APA Colorado representative on The Western Planner Board.

The Western Planner strives to provide a network of information and education about the unique aspects of planning in the Great Plains and the West. The Western Planner was established in 1979 and is an affiliation of 13 Western state planning associations. To learn more about The Western Planner, visit their website.