APA New Jersey
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association empowers planners and communities by advocating for excellence in planning, fostering citizen engagement, and providing the tools and resources needed to navigate growth and change. Through education, advocacy, and philanthropy, we advance the art and science of planning to build more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant communities.
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JOB LISTINGS
RFP: Comprehensive Plan
City of Lewes, Deleware
Planner
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Transportation Planner
Princeton, New Jersey
Associate Planner
Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Research Project Coordinator II
New Brunswick NJ, New Jersey
Supervising Planner – Transportation
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Assistant Director of Planning
Princeton, New Jersey
UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Fall PP Exam Prep
Registration is now open for the Fall PP Exam Prep Course—designed to help you succeed on the New Jersey Professional Planner Exam with comprehensive coverage of key topics including the State Plan, MLUL, environmental regulations, affordable housing, and more.
Planning Across Borders
Planning for sustainability is especially complex when regions cross national boundaries. Join APA’s Sustainability and International Divisions as they highlight three global examples of cross-border cooperation.
Hot Topic: Reimagining Heat Hazard Mitigation Through Art and Technology
Extreme heat is becoming one of the deadliest and most complex climate threats—and planners must adapt. But what if we approached heat hazard mitigation not just with data and infrastructure, but also with art, storytelling, and technology?
LGBTQ Historic Context Statements: Ensuring history is understood for an inclusive future
This webinar explores how Historic Context Statements focused on LGBTQ history offer a critical tool for reckoning with past harms and guiding more inclusive planning practices going forward.
Signs of the Times: Mastering Content-Neutral Ordinances
This interactive webinar will equip planners, zoning officials, and code enforcement with the knowledge and tools needed to develop and implement sign codes that are robust, enforceable, and fully compliant with First Amendment standards. Attendees will learn the core legal definitions and take away practical strategies for ensuring their sign regulations are as “content neutral” as possible on their face and in their application.
