Upcoming APA Utah Events

Cities across Utah are looking for new ways to expand homeownership opportunities — especially as land, construction costs, and housing demand continue to rise.

Upcoming lecture by Alexandra Lange, who won the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism in 2025 for a series of essays on “Designing Cities for Children,” will join us on Friday, March 27 at 4:00 PM at the Hayes Christensen Theater (in the Marriott Center for Dance building at the U).

Join us for a fun and casual evening of bowling, networking, and connection with planning students from across multiple universities, along with local professionals. Whether you’re looking to meet peers, expand your network, or learn more about APA Utah, this is a great opportunity to connect in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

You are invited to the 2026 CMP Alumni and APA UT Member Networking Reception. Join us as we celebrate our local professionals and welcome back old friends. You will enjoy good food, great company, and some excellent displays of Professional Projects by CMP’s Master’s student. Where: Bailey Gallery of the Architecture Building on the U (more…)

The Intermountain Sustainability Summit (ISS) is a dynamic gathering of sustainability-minded professionals and emerging leaders, drawing experts and visionaries from business, government, nonprofit, and education sectors to learn, collaborate , and create positive change in our communities, environment , and economy. 

Join us for a fun, relaxing evening during NPC26, open to all Utah planners, students, alumni, faculty, and friends attending the conference.

In this session, we will cover what these rules and requirements are and review some of the significant court rulings regarding land use rules and procedures.

Please join us for a BBQ dinner under Ruby’s Inn private pavilion at the edge of the canyon. Take in the stunning views while enjoying great food and company- this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Family Welcome.

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.

This is a presentation and discussion for urban designers about the importance and value of good street design, and their contribution to walkable, livable, and vibrant cities and communities. The program is scheduled for one hour.

Since implementing the BESS moratorium in January 2024, the Department of Resource Management has engaged extensively with stakeholders to create comprehensive regulations for BESS projects in unincorporated Solano County. This effort has been guided by the BESS Technical Working Group, which includes local first responders, industry specialists, and community members, along with consultations from national safety agencies and other jurisdictions experienced with BESS.

Designated in 2008 as one of the “10 Great Public Spaces in America” by APA, the West Side Market stands as Cleveland’s oldest continuously operating public market and a symbol of the city’s immigrant roots, culinary diversity, and community spirit. Learn how the latest reinvestment will preserve its historic character while preparing it for the next century of service.