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September 9, 2025
Alabama APA – Deadline Extension

You’re in luck! The deadline to submit session proposals for the 2025 Deep South Planning Conference has been extended! You now have until Friday, September 12th to share your ideas and...


September 8, 2025
A Bright Future Ahead for Montgomery.

The Department of Economic + Community Development at the City of Montgomery has been especially active in community planning work recently!  Significant staff efforts have been dedicated to...


September 4, 2025
Your Town Alabama Porch Time – Auburn

Your Town Alabama is hosting a Porch Time gathering at New Realm Brewing in Auburn on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 7 PM. These Porch Time gatherings are come-and-go...


August 12, 2025
New Webmaster for AL APA

We welcome Stephen Guthrie, AICP as the new Webmaster for the AL APA Chapter. Stephen is the current Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Mobile. He...


August 1, 2025
NPC26 Call for Proposals

The National Planning Conference 2026 call for proposals and reviewers is now open! Do not miss this opportunity to represent Alabama on the national stage. Sessions can take one of...


July 17, 2025
Historic Preservation as an Economic Driver

Historic Preservation’s economic impact is often overlooked. Not only can it increase property values as it preserves historic buildings and revitalizes neighborhoods, but it can also increase...


July 9, 2025
Design Specialist Needed | Main Street Alabama

Main Street Alabama is seeking a design specialist (Architect) for an upcoming Resource Team in North Alabama in October 2025. For more information, please contact Mary M. Wirth at...


June 4, 2025
AL-APA 2025 Awards Program Call for Nominations

The Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association, through its Annual Awards Program, seeks to recognize the notable contributions and achievements of planning professionals, elected or lay...