2025 Western Slope Planning Conference Call for Sessions is Now Open
APA Colorado encourages proposals from all planners and all subject matters - whether you're an experienced planner or coming with fresh eyes, all planners are encouraged to propose a session that they think will benefit other planners.
A mix of presentation types and time-frames from 30 minutes to one hour are included, so there is space for everyone. Share your successes, challenges, or even a space to commiserate together and think thoughtfully about how to move forward and help communities make progress. This conference is all about what makes our work fun, exciting, difficult, meaningful, and rewarding. The review committee looks forward to reviewing your 2025 Western Slope Planning Conference proposal!

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.

There's a seat at the table for you! Get Involved
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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