It is that time again where we honor the great planning work performed by professionals throughout the State of Maryland. Our 2019 Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday, October 7th during the 2019 Biennial Conference at the Rocky Gap Resort • Casino in Cumberland, MD. All Chapter members are encouraged to attend. The 2019 Award Winners are…
Read MoreCongratulations to the election winners for the 2020-2022 term!
Read MoreJane passed away on June 11, 2019 in Columbia, Maryland, after a long struggle with cancer. Her distinguished 30 year planning career touched many communities and lives. We will celebrate Jane’s life on September 14th, starting at 10am at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center in Columbia, MD.
Read MoreThe University of Maryland (UMD) Urban Studies and Planning (URSP) program is being reviewed this year for reaccreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). Read more to get involved.
Read MoreAPA Maryland will be holding its 2019 Biennial Conference from October 6th through 8th at the Rocky Gap Casino • Resort in Cumberland, Maryland. Our conference theme is Negotiating Change: Balancing Development, Climate Change, and Preservation in Maryland.
Transportation & Technology Conference Sessions:
Emerging Mobility Technologies - Where are they taking us? Is it where we want to go?
by Allysha Lorber and Angie Hernandez
Ed McMahon is APA Maryland’s 2019 Biennial Conference Keynote Speaker. He holds the Charles E. Fraser Chair on Sustainable Development at the Urban Land Institute in Washington, DC where he is nationally known as a leading authority and thought-provoking speaker on economic development and land use policies and trends.
Read MoreOn March 1, 2019, APA Maryland began our call for nominations for our 2019 election cycle. APA Maryland’s elections are now held in concert with the National APA election cycle, and are administered by APA National. Because of a recent change in the APA Maryland bylaws, we now have staggered two-year terms for all of our officers. This year we will be holding elections for the positions of President-Elect, Eastern Shore Representative, Baltimore Metro Representative, Southern Maryland Representative, Western maryland Representative, and Statewide Representative. Officers elected to each of these positions will be in office for two years, from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
Read MoreA one day conference was held in southern Maryland on the struggles and efforts between farmers, the governing regulations and the lack of regulations for different types of farming.
Read MoreChris Ryer sat down with current University of Maryland Community Planning students Anna Brinley and Kari Nye to discuss his career, advice for students, and his vision for Baltimore’s “future city.”
Read MoreTransportationCamp Baltimore 2019 did not disappoint in it’s second year here in Baltimore!
Read MoreAPA Maryland is now accepting nominations for our 2019 election cycle. APA Maryland’s elections will now be held in concert with the National APA election cycle, and will be administered by APA National. Because of a recent change in the APA Maryland bylaws, we now have staggered two-year terms for all of our officers.
Read MoreOn behalf of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB), thank you for your interest in our activities and efforts to update the region's long-range transportation plan - Maximize2045: A Performance-Based Transportation Plan. For many, the importance of the long-range transportation plan is the identification of major projects the region expects to implement over the next 20-25 years.
Read MoreThe Emerging Planners Group (EPG) of the American Planning Association is seeking candidates for the 2019 and 2020 board. Do you think you or someone you know would be a good fit? If so make a nomination.
You can make multiple nominations across multiple categories. Nominations are due on March 22nd. Please submit your nomination in this online form.
As Maryland APA's representative for Frederick, Washington, Allegany, Garrett Counties, and nearby parts of WV & PA, it's my responsibility to offer opportunities and resources for planners, students, commissioners, educators, engaged citizens, and allied professionals involved in creating communities that are more livable, sustainable, and resilient.
Read MoreDeborah Carpenter, Garrett County Director of Planning and Land Management and an AICP member of the chapter, was awarded the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Recognition Award.
Read MoreWelcome to our new Emerging Planner’s Group Chair: Jasmine Forbes. Jasmine has previously been the Secretary of the EPG and stepped up recently to become Chair.
Read MoreThe Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission celebrates and honors African-American heritage with this year's exhibit entitled, “Moving Out, Moving In, Moving Up: The Story of Black Migration and Immigration in Prince George’s County”. The exhibit is curated by the Black History Program, which strives to provide black history 365 days a year.
Read MoreThe 2020 Census Grant Program (or the "Program") was created by the General Assembly in 2018 as a vehicle to support the accurate counting of the population of the State and its local jurisdictions and the collection of basic demographic and housing information of the population of the State for the 2020 Census.
Read MoreAt the start of the 2019 New Year, we brought aboard two talented newsletter editors to join our team. APA Maryland members Olivia Ceccarelli-McGonigal and Ashlee Green will be providing their expertise and support for each newsletter that is published monthly. They will spearhead research on relevant topics happening in Maryland, locate articles of interest to planners, and assist with general editing and formatting on each issue. We are excited to have them aboard!
Read MoreOn November 16, 2018, APA Maryland’s Executive Committee voted to appoint two new members to vacant Board positions. Angie Hernandez has been appointed to the position of Statewide Representative, and Alan Feinberg has returned to APA leadership to be appointed to the APA Maryland’s Western Maryland Representative. These new members will serve out the remainder of each position’s term, which both end on December 31, 2019. More information on our new Board members is below.
Read MoreWelcome to the website of the Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association. Our mission is to make great communities happen in Maryland by offering continuing professional development and other valuable services to our members that will enable them to excel in their practice. We advocate for excellence in planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing our members with the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. We hold a biennial conference, produce a monthly newsletter, offer continuous opportunities to network, and provide new and varied educational opportunities across the state.
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