Planning Connections

January 2024

Exciting News

Legislative Updates

We joined the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, multiple cities, and development trade organizations in presenting our concerns with the legislation. Go to this link for the list of groups that have registered on the bill.

Urban Towns, Mandatory Connection

Josh Clements, AICP, APA-WI Legislative Committee Member and VP of Professional Development, testified on behalf of APA-WI at the Senate Committee meeting on January 10, 2024 at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Josh delivered testimony on behalf of planners in the interest of preserving critical and necessary tools for multi-jurisdictional growth management and coordination, rational planning, and efficient growth. Read testimony document here.

The APA-WI Legislative Committee is organizing and hosting a 2024 Planners' Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and we hope you can join us. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow planners, learn about state politics and advocacy, and advocate for your community.

APA-WI Planners' Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Wisconsin State Capitol

2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

8:30am - 12:30pm

Doug Seymour, AICP Retires

After 34 years with the City of Oak Creek, Community Development Director Doug Seymour, AICP is officially retiring! The City of Oak Creek has, as one can imagine, seen dramatic growth and change since 1990. From the approval of 100 subdivision plats, the creation of Drexel Town Square, welcoming countless new businesses (Stella and Chewy’s, IKEA, and Amazon, just to name a few), reclaiming and planning for the future of the lakefront, Doug has been instrumental in shaping the growth and prosperity of Oak Creek. While we will miss him and his wealth of knowledge, the City is forever grateful for his contributions.

Thank you, Doug, and Happy Retirement!

Submitted by Kari Paplebon, CFM, AICP

APA National Planning Conference

MINNEAPOLIS | APRIL 13–16, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER

ONLINE | MAY 8–10, 2024

Let's Meet in Minneapolis!

NPC24 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join us in the vibrant city of Minneapolis and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to analyze, imagine, and plan for the future of the planning profession.

Stay updated with the latest conference news, speaker announcements, and program highlights. Be the first to learn about exciting program details and access early-bird discounts.

NPC24 will afford you the opportunity to gain access to industry experts, thought leaders, and planning professionals who present during NPC24. Learn from their expertise, unique perspectives, and the innovative ideas they shared that will help shape the future of planning.

NPC24 core content areas will include sessions on these topics:

• Climate Action

• Digitalization

• Diversity and Inclusive Design

• Future of Work and Upskilling

• Health Equity

• Housing Affordability, Availability, and Accessibility

• Navigating Politics to Advance Planning

• Transportation

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