Welcome to the Iowa Chapter of the APA
The American Planning Association Iowa Chapter is a membership organization of approximately four hundred professional planners, planning educators, planning commissioners and planning students from across the state of Iowa. The primary focus of the Chapter is education to improve planning in communities, counties and regions of the State. We focus on providing workshops and information to equip our members with the best planning tools and information available in order that they can assist in “Making Great Communities Happen”. The Iowa Chapter is officially recognized as a sub-ordinate organization by the American Planning Association and as such is registered is a 501c3 organization for educational purposes.
Current News
Form-based Codes Institute's FBC 201 Course in Saint Paul
The Department of Planning and Economic Development at the City of Saint Paul is planning to host the Form-based Codes Institute's (FBCI) "FBC 201: Preparing a Form-based Code; Design Considerations" co
January 2012 APA Iowa Chapter Newsletter
The January 2012 Iowa Planning newsletter is now available.
Green Building and LEED Core Concepts - Spring 2012
This course will help you understand green building concepts and strategies as they relate to the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
American Planning Association Designates Gray’s Lake Park
The American Planning Association (APA) today announced the designation of Gray’s Lake Park as one of 10 Great Public Spaces for 2011 under the organization’s Great Places in America program.
Upcoming Events
APA Iowa Board Meeting
Friday, January, 27th, 2012
10:00am - 1:00pm
2012 Iowa APA Conference
Wednesday, October, 31st, 2012
12:00am - 12:00am
Job Postings
Associate Planner - Transportation
Job Title: Associate Planner - Transportation
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Omaha, NE
Public Transportation Planning & Policy Manager
Job Title: Public Transportation Planning & Policy Manager
Job Type: Part-Time (24 hrs per week)
Location: Des Moines, IA