Women & Planning Division ABOUT US
Established in 1979, APA's Women & Planning Division is a national network supporting, and advocating for, women in the planning profession. We provide programming and resources for our 2,000+ members, encouraging, uplifting, and celebrating women of every age and at all career stages.
Have questions or suggestions? Need more information? Email us anytime at women.apa@gmail.com.
WHAT WE'RE READING
The Women & Planning Division's Virtual Book Club brings planners together to read, reflect, and connect. Our current selection is Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky. Join us our guided discussions in August!
WHAT WE'RE DISCUSSING
Join us at 3:00 PM (ET) on the third Wednesday of each month for Coffee & Conversations - WPD's virtual networking series!
We're on Summer Break! Coffee & Conversations will return in September.
2026 Wendell Legacy Impact Award Congratulations!
The Women & Planning Division is honored to announce the recipient of the 2026 Wendell Legacy Impact Award, Savannah-Nicole Villalba, AICP, AZT.
2026 Division Membership Survey
Open August 1-31
Everyone who completes the survey by August 31 is automatically entered to win one of ten (10) $200 American Express digital gift cards!
Design Thinking Workshop
November 19, 3-4:30 PM
Gain the skills and confidence to apply Design Thinking methods in YOUR community! Free, all are welcome, registration is required. 1.5 CM
2025 Division Achievement Award "Ava Tanner Across America"
The Women & Planning Division's 2025 "Ava Tanner Across America" initiative was recognized for outstanding "Contribution to the Planning Profession!"
REP YOUR DIVISION 2026 Merch is Here!
Get your 2026 merch and gear and rep your favorite Division in style!
New Members Welcome!
On behalf of the Division’s leadership, welcome! We are so excited to have you on board and cannot wait to get to know and serve you! APA's Women & Planning Division is a great place to make new professional connections and be active in the American Planning Association.
Need assistance or have questions about your membership? Contact us any time at women.apa@gmail.com.
Have everything you need? Please let us know if there is anything we more we can do to increase the value of your Division membership.
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Division Membership Now Included in Your Annual APA Dues! APA Division Member Benefit
Starting November 2025, all renewing or enrolling APA members will be able to join one APA Division at no additional cost. Join the Women & Planning Division and engage with other planners sharing your interests; access exclusive educational opportunities, content, and events; and forge lasting professional connections with other women in the planning profession.
Plan with purpose - please consider joining or renewing your WPD membership today!
