Large-scale solar energy projects often presents significant planning and community challenges. Rutgers and the APA are partnering on a national survey to better understand community concerns, planning bottlenecks and how benefits agreements can help. rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
By now, chances are good that you've received a phishing email at work. This new form of phishing, using public planning data to compose counterfeit emails requesting money, has gone nationwide. Read more about it in this American Planning Association article. www.planning.org/planning/202...
Today @ Noon CST! 3/5/26 LEED v5 For Planning: What Planners Need to Know. Watch the live session and earn CM | 1.0, SR 1. Free!
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The APA-IL Chicago Metro Section invites YOU to be the experts and share your ideas: How could we transform a better, more livable cold weather Chicagoland? Submit your presentation by 3/11 AND register by 3/16. We hope to see you on March 18 in Chicago! ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
Illinois planners represent! 💪 The APA-IL Swag Store Is Back! Grab your gear so you can show your Chapter pride at the APA National Planning Conference in Detroit. Store closes 4/1/26. ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/pt...
OpenThePaths 2026, a FREE virtual event 2/26–2/27. Washington state is the first to develop a statewide routable mapped inventory of sidewalks. Day 1 focus on applications of data; Day 2 focuses on responsibility, funding, & long-term stewardship. www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news/vulnera...
New jobs @ ilapa.org/job-postings
Policy & Innov. Sect. Chief, IDOT;
Bldg. Official, Northbrook;
Bldg. & Inspect. Intern, Mt Prospect;
Trans. Plng. Proj. Mgr, Chicago;
Comm. Dev. Inspect, Addison;
Asst. Plnr, Waukegan;
Plng. Intern, Downers Grv;
Plng. Intern, Oswego;
Permit Rev. Tech, Arlington Hts.
This Friday, February 27th is the deadline to apply for the 2026 APA-IL Leadership Scholarship! APA-IL will support two members' attendance at the 2026 Midwest Leadership Institute and the AJIL® leadership analytics assessment. Apply now! Don't wait! ilapa.org/.../612576/_...
The 2026 APA-IL Leadership Scholarship application window is now open! APA-IL will support two members' attendance at the 2026 Midwest Leadership Institute and the AJIL® leadership analytics assessment. Apply by 2/27/26! ilapa.org/.../612576/_...
Thank you! For those keeping score, APA-IL 0 - @brianinja.bsky.social 1. Here's the correct link: ilapa.org/job-postings
On 1/30/26, 4 principals share practical, ready-to-use insights on consultant-client alignment and visualization; uncovering authentic community stories that humanize data and strengthen plans; and mobilizing partners, resources, and momentum. Free! CM | 1.5 associationdatabase.com/aws/APAIL/pt...
New RFP/RFQ Posting:
RFQ Comprehensive Plan Update, Village of Highland Park, IL
RFP: Economic Development Strategic Plan, City of Batavia, IL
Visit ilapa.org/rfp-rfq for all the details.
New RFP/RFQ Postings:
RFQ Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Highland Park, IL
RFP: Economic Development Strategic Plan, City of Batavia, IL
RFP - Historic District Exterior Building Condition Assessment, City of Batavia
Visit ilapa.org/rfp-rfq for info.
New #jobopportunity at ilapa.org/job-postingswith the Village of Oak Park, Village of Lake Villa, City of Aurora, Chicago Transit Authority, Village of Winnetka, Village of Buffalo Grove; and City of Naperville.
New RFP/RFQ Posting: RFP for Multiple Parcels at Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL. Visit ilapa.org/rfp-rfq for all the details. #RedevelopmentOpportunity
RFP/RFQ Posting: Village of Westmont Comprehensive Plan RFP
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Job opportunities at ilapa.org: Community Dev. Inspect., Addison; Business Support Spc., West Chicago; Econ. Dev. Specialist/Sr Planner, Lombard; Community Dev. Dir., Arnold, MO; Housing & Community Dev. Dir., Dubuque, IA; Sr Planner, Libertyville; Plans Examiner, Naperville; Dev. Engr., Glen Ellyn
The Illinois Climate Bank just released a NOFO for phase one of the Geothermal Planning and Pilots Program, designed to support the planning, development, and deployment of community-scale geothermal projects funded by the U.S. EPA. Applications are due by 2/13/2026. go.illinois.edu/Community-Ge...
This Thursday, 12/11/25, join the APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group for a holiday TODrinks! All ages and experience levels welcome. Networking is free, food and beverages are on your own. No RSVP necessary - let's meet at Jefferson Tao, 325 N. Jefferson St., Chicago at 5:30 pm!
Today is the day! It's #GivingTuesday! Make your donation to one of Illinois' planning programs and APA-IL will match the donation up to $750 at each school. Donate today. www.ilapa.org/givingtuesday25 @uiccuppa.bsky.social @illinois1867.bsky.social
This #GivingTuesday, the APA-IL Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee invites you to support #urbanplanning students! Donate now thru 12/2/25 and APA-IL will match contributions up to $750 at each Illinois university's planning programs! www.ilapa.org/givingtuesda...
On 10/6 TODrinks! comes to La Grange (Fall Edition). No agendas, no speeches - just drinks and talking shop with fellow planners from 6-8 pm. Hosted by the APA-IL's Emerging Professional Planners Group. No RSVP necessary. See you there!
Could this be your community's next liquor license? www.barrons.com/news/fantast...
Take the 2025 Climate Planning Survey by the Great Plains Institute, APA Sustainable Communities Division, Ester A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund. Results will be used to develop guidance & model resources to help planners & sustainability staff with climate issues. www.surveymonkey.com/r/YB7D3L6
The FCC has agreed to a new rulemaking on wireless infrastructure & cell towers. The new rule will "supercharge the deployment, densification, & upgrading of wireless networks & clarify that state an local restrictions cannot unlawfully block 5G or 6G deployment." planning.org/blog/9320289...
US Census Releases Most Accurate, Granular Housing Data Yet - h/t Niskanen Center
November 7th will be the #WorldTownPlanningDay sessions. These are virtual, free and CM will be offered. Sign up today! www.planning.org/internationa...
Did you miss the mobile workshop at APAIL25? Catch up through this article! The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival brings North Lawndale's Jewish history together with its present-day Black community though a vibrant and creative repurposing of an underutilized space. news.illinois.edu/architecture...
See bus stops as the city’s new multitaskers—put a green roof on it to help cool the air, help bees throw a pollinator party, soak up rain, and turning boring bus shelters into mini gardens that everyone can enjoy.
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