2025 Western Slope Planning Conference Register Now

Join planners and community leaders from across Colorado at the premier planning event of the year!

All planners throughout Colorado are welcome and encouraged to attend, whether you're based on the Front Range, Western Slope, Eastern Plains, or anywhere in between. Join us to share ideas, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the power of planning to shape vibrant, resilient places.

This year's conference offers a full day of sessions on the 23rd and a half day on the 24th, with the opportunity to earn valuable CM credits. The program features a dynamic mix of sessions, mobile tours, and networking opportunities that explore innovative planning practices, current trends, and the unique challenges facing Colorado's diverse communities. Click here for more information on the conference.

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Who We Are The Colorado Chapter

The Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Colorado) is a non-profit organization of professionals and citizen planners providing vision and leadership for the future development of Colorado communities. We are the state affiliate of the American Planning Association and have over 1,500 APA members Statewide. In Colorado, as well as nationally, we have a membership that is diverse in expertise and focus. APA Colorado members work both in the public and private sector; for Federal, state, and local government; for firms both large and small; in long-range planning and development review; in master planning, as well as site planning; in transportation planning, land use planning, environmental planning, design, and in many other capacities.

Within the pages of this website is a wealth of information and links to additional resources. Here you will find more detailed information about planning and APA; our sponsors; upcoming events and training opportunities, committees and programs; APA Colorado regions and regional events; job opportunities; our annual conference; current and past issues of our newsletter; links to allied groups, partners, and others; links to share and exchange information with others; and much, much more. 

Our Mission:

APA Colorado provides leadership in the development of resilient, inclusive, sustainable and equitable communities by advocating for excellence in planning and public policy, promoting professional development, and providing education and citizen empowerment for those who are working to protect and enhance the nature and built environment.

R.I.S.E. = Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable, Equitable

This website is one means to further our mission. For information on planning or APA Colorado that goes beyond the bounds of this website, please contact us at Info@APAColorado.org.

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There are many ways to get involved with APA Colorado. Whether you're interested in joining a committee, serving on the Board, or volunteering at the annual Colorado Planning Conference, there's a spot for you! Please provide your information below, and we will be in touch with you soon.

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