Upcoming APA Utah Events

The Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association is looking to recognize and honor planning efforts across the State. As part of this process, we encourage each entity that has undertaken or completed a planning effort over the last year to submit the projects they have been working on or nominate an individual who promotes planning professionalism in Utah.

This workshop will provide an opportunity for Utah planners to meet and discuss recent changes to state statute. We will spend some time discussing the new detached ADU requirements for Utah’s cities and towns, the training requirements for Planning Commissioners, and any other topics you wish to discuss! Rather than having a formal presentation on these matters, we want to use the time to ask each other questions and share insights and best practices from across the state. So bring your good ideas!

Join APA Utah for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Salt Lake City International Airport. This event is geared toward Early Career Planners, but all members are welcome to attend, as long as space allows. 

As e-bike use continues to grow, communities are facing new challenges on shared-use paths and trails, including safety concerns, user conflicts, and evolving regulations. This facilitated roundtable invites participants to share experiences, explore current policies, and discuss practical strategies for managing e-bike use.

Join planning and legal experts for an update on recent legislation affecting planning, land use, and local government in Utah.

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.