Supreme Court decisions and changing federal regulations have created significant confusion regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction over “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), particularly over
wetlands.

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.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping county planning, offering powerful tools to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance public engagement. This session explores how AI is being successfully implemented in planning practice and the legal considerations that come with it.

Join a few APA Utah members for a practical walk-through of the planning resources they rely on most.

This webinar showcases how two industry innovators are reshaping planning practice by fusing domain expertise with purpose-built technology.

Cleckley’s book, Empathic Design, provides essential approaches and methods for designing public spaces with respect for the history and lived experiences of communities. This work ensures that all people, especially those marginalized and harmed by systemic oppression, are represented in their built environment.

Permitting uses by right and implementing administrative approvals can connect a community vision that is based on meaningful community engagement and articulated in a plan with more appropriate zoning review processes, creating more opportunities for investment and growth.

Join us for Planning Connections, a monthly roundtable designed geared towards planning commissioners. Held on the first Monday of each month at noon, these informal sessions offer a mix of networking, Q&A, and short educational topics to support your work and build connections with fellow commissioners across the state. Bring your questions, challenges, and ideas—we’re (more…)

Please join us for this informative webinar to learn more about the importance of building a strong professional network and get tips on how to build your network.

October 9-10, 2025 The Depot & Megaplex Theater at The Gateway 13 North 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Planners from Utah will descend on Salt Lake this October for APA Utah’s 2025 Fall Conference. With two days of presentations addressing both urban and rural planning needs, the Fall Conference highlights content for professional (more…)