Author Archives: Nicole Masson
Call for Nominations: Join the APA Utah Board of Directors
Help shape the future of planning in Utah. APA Utah is seeking passionate planners and allied professionals to serve on our Board of Directors.
APA Utah Legislative Pregame Workshop
Join APA Utah at Millcreek Common for an afternoon workshop designed to prepare planners, local officials, and allied professionals for what’s ahead in the 2026 Legislative Session.
Clarifying the Process: Understanding Advisory Opinions and Panels in Utah Land Use Disputes
Join APA Utah, the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman, and Snell & Wilmer, LLP for a one-hour webinar exploring the role and value of Utah’s Advisory Opinions and Advisory Opinion Panels.
Bylaws Vote Extended!
You now have extra time to make your voice heard—cast your vote before the new deadline.
Mentorship Makes a Difference!
Mentorship Makes a Difference!
Join APA Utah’s 2026 Mentorship Program — sign up to be a mentor or mentee today!
The Quarterly Utah Planner Is Here!
This issue celebrates a summer evening at the new Bees stadium in Daybreak—showcasing placemaking at its finest—and explores impactful planning efforts across the state.
August Double Feature: Two Webinars, Two Perspectives on Planning in Utah
Join APA Utah for two engaging webinars showcasing innovative planning and development efforts happening across the state. Each session features a unique lens on how communities are tackling growth, design, and collaboration.
Missing the APA Utah Listserv? Here’s How to Stay in the Loop
Do you miss getting email notifications when planners around the state asked questions or shared updates? Good news — the APA Utah Forum has that same functionality!
The Fall Conference Draft Agenda Is Live!
Join us October 9–10 at The Gateway in Salt Lake City for APA Utah’s 2025 Fall Conference: Utah—The State of Planning. The newly released draft agenda features two full days of cutting-edge sessions, inspiring keynotes, and hands-on mobile tours designed for planners across all experience levels.
APA Utah Spring Conference – Draft Agenda & Mobile Tour Sign Ups Available Now.
APA Utah 2026 Spring Conference: Bryce Canyon
April 8–10, 2026 | Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon
Join us for the 2026 APA Utah Spring Conference, set against the stunning red rock backdrop of Bryce Canyon! This year’s conference will explore planning in Utah’s rural and gateway communities, featuring engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and breathtaking scenery.
APA UT Webinar: Moderate Income Housing (MIH)
Join APA Utah and the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) for an informative walk-through of the Moderate Income Housing (MIH) application process and newly updated tools aimed at making reporting clearer, simpler, and more manageable.
APA UT Fall Conference: Award Submissions Now Open
Last Call! Submit Planning Award Nominations – Final Deadline: June 27
