Upcoming APA Utah Events

Participants will learn what the 2023 Planner Perspectives on Climate survey, conducted as part of the 2023 Divisions Council Initiative to the entire APA membership as well as within select international planning audiences, revealed about the state of climate response in the planning field.

The annual spring conference of APA makes its way to Cache Valley in 2025, May 7-9 at the Riverwoods Conference Center in Logan. You may request a refund up until April 30, 2025. Please note that all refunds will be issued minus processing fees incurred on both the original purchase and the refund transaction.   (more…)

You’re Invited to a Reception for Utah Planners in Denver! Join the Utah APA Leadership and fellow Utah planners for a casual coffee and brunch reception in Denver.

Cache County, ULUI, and APA Utah are teaming up to offer a Basic Land Use Regulations workshop as part of the APA Utah Spring Conference. This 3-hour training will take place in the afternoon of the conference, providing valuable insights into foundational land use principles.

APA UT is inviting you to virtually attend our Bad Planning Social Hour, where cities can bring one of their plans that may not have gone as expected. This will be a fun, collaborative space to share lessons learned, discuss challenges, and brainstorm potential solutions and new directions. *Please note: This virtual event is geared toward planners outside of the Wasatch Front. However, others are welcome.

APA UT is inviting you to attend our Bad Planning Social Hour, where cities can bring one of their plans that may not have gone as expected. This will be a fun, collaborative space to share lessons learned, discuss challenges, and brainstorm potential solutions and new directions.

Join us on February 19 for an in-depth discussion on The Other Side Academy Development and the role of modular housing. This webinar will provide a 360-degree view from the perspectives of a consultant, developer, and city representative.

As planners increasingly embrace digital tools, understanding the workings behind the web has become crucial. Just as “Code is the new concrete,” planners who understand the “infrastructure” of websites can more effectively engage with digital platforms to serve their communities.

In recent years, many cities have begun to recognize the value of sustaining LGBTQ+ historic and cultural sites within the broader urban fabric. Traditional preservation tools such as historic context statements, city landmarks, and cultural resource surveys can ensure such sites are protected. Innovative concepts such as cultural districts can help drive municipal projects.

Healthy food walk audits provide a dynamic way to assess the food landscape in neighborhoods, evaluating availability, proximity, routes, and infrastructure needs. *Must be an APA UT member to attend.

This session will introduce planners to the fundamentals of AI, the ethical implications of using AI in local government. *Must be an APA UT member to attend.

MI’s Child Care Readiness Toolkit which guides municipalities to better integrate child care into planning efforts, zoning codes, economic development strategies, and local policies and procedures, to become more child care ready.