American Planning Association, New York Metro Chapter 
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Address: 121 West 27th Street, Suite 705, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (646) 963-92 Fax:
Web site: www.nyplanning.org Email: office@nyplanning.org, planman72@yahoo.com

Description:
APA is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing more than 30,000 practicing planners, officials, and citizens concerned with urban and rural planning issues. Formed in 1978, APA was created from the merger of the American Society of Planning Officials, whose office was in Chicago. and the American Institute of Planners, whose office was in Washington, D.C. APA works to support the practice of good planning throughout the country in deciding how to develop, use, and enjoy our communities. To carry out this mission, APA conducts a wide range of advocacy and educational activities, including forums, workshops and other educational programs, an annual nationwide conference, an awards program, policy studies, lobbying, preparation and distribution of publications. APA also provides job services as well as a certification program for proferssional planners. APA's NY Chapter addresses planning issues that concern the physical, social, and economic environment in the metropolitan region encompassing New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

Type of Organization/Individual:
Not-for-Profit

Programs:
annual awards to planning projects, student workshops, seminars for all members, continuing education in planning

Project Examples:
Training for Planning Certification; Annual Planning Conference; New Visions - Design Coalition to Rebuild New York City;

Published Materials:
Metro Planner - monthly newsletter, Directory -bi-annual membership roster

Boroughs Served:
::Bronx::Brooklyn::Manhattan::Queens::Staten Islan

Area Served:
::NY City::

Neighborhoods Served:


Staff:
::Paid Part Time::

Hours:
M-F; 1-5pm

Contact:
David Fields, Vice President Committees

Subject Areas:
::Advocacy::Historic Preservation::Public Spaces::Transportation::Landmarks::Urban Design::Economic Development::Legal Issues::Urban Planning::Education/Outreach::Environment::Waterfronts::Parks::

Keywords:
Rebuild Lower Manhattan, September 11, Place Matters Toolkit

Areas Not Currently Covered by Organization: