AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION FLORIDA CHAPTER WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION
The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) is the statelevel resource for networking and professional development. With more than 3,200 professional planners, we are one of the largest chapters in the nation. APA Florida provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating excellence in planning, providing professional development for its members, and working to protect and enhance the natural and built environments.
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APA Florida enjoys a strong mix of planning professionals from all levels of the public and private sectors, including:
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Consulting firms working for local governments and developers County/city planning/transportation departments Federal and military agencies Historic preservation agencies Main Street programs Regional Planning Councils/BOCCs/MPOs State agencies Water management districts
Member areas of expertise: Appointed/elected county/city planning commissioners, managers | Military, spaceport, airport facilities | Ports and coastal waterways | Trail, greenways, parks and recreation | Transportation, multimodal, traffic engineering | Redevelopment, industrial, land use | Historic preservation and reuse | Stormwater, wastewater management | SmartCities, AV, innovation entrepreneurs | Aging in place, older populations | Students
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Integrated, Balanced & Respectful Public and Private Cooperation
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