1. American Planning Association (APA)

With more than 27,000 members, the American Planning Association (APA) is the largest national organization actively working for better-planned communities. Through its chapters and divisions, APA gives its members ways to work on common problems and to affect national planning policies. The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is a part of APA that focuses on the development of the planning profession, its standards, and continuing education. Through publications, research, and conferences, APA provides professional aid to the planner and current information to all.

American Planning Association
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603-6107
Tel: (312) 431-9100 Fax: (312) 431-9985

2. Michigan Association of Planning

The Michigan Association of Planning (MAP), a chapter of the American Planning Association, exists to promote quality community planning through education, information, and advocacy statewide. The Society represents more than 4000 planning commissioners and zoning board of appeals officials throughout Michigan along with 900 professional community planners. The Society has several planning education opportunities including a three-day conference held every fall, several regional workshops held throughout the state and on-site workshops hosted by communities. Publications include a monthly newsletter, Michigan Planner, books, and manuals.

Michigan Association of Planning
219 South Main, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tel: (734) 913-2000
Fax: (734) 913-2061