Idaho APA

Bringing the best planning practices to our respective communities Professional Planners Organization - State Chapter

05/25/2026

Hey Region 2! Looking for a chance to unwind, talk shop, and connect with fellow planners in the area?

Join us for an informal meetup to network, share ideas, and catch up on local projects. Whether you’re a seasoned AICP professional or new to the field, we’d love to see you there.

Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Hunga Dunga Brewing Co.

Note: No RSVP required, but feel free to leave a comment or react to this post if you plan on stopping by.

05/15/2026

The 2026 AIC Annual Conference is set to take place from June 10-12 at the Boise Centre, offering a full slate of workshops, general sessions, and networking opportunities focused on "Creating Quality Cities." APA Idaho will be represented by Morgan Landers, AICP (APA ID Education and Outreach Chair), and Sheri Freemuth, AICP (APA ID Region 3 Representative), who will be doing the Planning & Zoning 101 Workshop at the conference.

Registration is currently open, so be sure to sign up to join city officials from across Idaho for this premier event. Learn more and Register here: https://idahocities.org/page/2026annual

05/13/2026

APA National invites you to share your perspective on APA elections and leadership engagement by completing a brief survey and/or participating in a 60-minute virtual focus group.

This effort is part of a broader initiative led by APA’s Governance Committee to better understand what you think of APA’s election process, why you vote (or choose not to) and to understand your awareness of leadership opportunities. Feedback gathered will help APA to improve elections and strengthen engagement by members like you.

These opportunities are intentionally designed to use multiple engagement methods to reach as many members as possible and ensure a diverse range of perspectives.

Members are welcome to participate in both the survey and a focus group.

Member Survey
You will be asked to log in to your APA account to access the survey; however, responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate. The survey will remain open through May 15.
Take the survey: https://www.planning.org/elections/2026/survey/

Focus Groups
Each session will be approximately 60 minutes, held virtually, and facilitated by members of the APA Governance Committee. Conversations will take place in May and June 2026, and feedback will be summarized anonymously and reported only in aggregate.
Register for a focus group session now: https://www.planning.org/elections/2026/focus-group/

APA is your community for professional growth and networking – we appreciate your time in helping us shape leadership opportunities that meet your needs!

05/08/2026

Take a look at the updated APA Idaho Job Board, which is now live with fresh opportunities across the state. From entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, your next career move in planning is just a click away.

Discover your new role here: https://idaho.planning.org/career-center/employment-opportunities/

05/01/2026

Call for Internships: Boise State Urban Studies

Boise State is seeking Summer and Fall 2026 internship opportunities for Urban Studies students. These positions serve as vital educational experiences, allowing emerging planners to apply their multidisciplinary foundation in planning and community development to real-world projects.

Hosting an intern is a premier opportunity to mentor the next generation. While students bring fresh perspectives and technical skills like GIS or research, they also look to your expertise to help bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice.

To discuss hosting a student or to learn more about our program requirements, please reach out to Jillian Moroney at [email protected].

04/29/2026

"Our department recently began using the APA Video Library for training sessions with our Zoning Commission on shorter public meeting nights. Personally, I am not a “video learner” and was skeptical that this would engage our commissioners, most of whom are at or near retirement age, but the feedback was surprising.

Our first two videos were Open Meetings, Public Hearings, & Successful Outcomes and Rules in Quasi-Judicial Decisions. Discussions during and after video presentations were highly productive; our commissioners are asking excellent questions about procedure, decision-making, and maintaining objectivity. This video series has been an invaluable tool in reinforcing our commissioners’ understanding of their roles and we would recommend this resource for commissions of all experience levels."

- Jesse Zylstra
Latah County Planning and Building

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APA Idaho and APA National members with Idaho chapter membership have unlimited access to the APA Idaho training video library. This professional development resource offers continuing education opportunities, local planning insights, and focused training for planners, affiliated professionals, and appointed or elected officials.

View the first six videos for free, here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c3-ZIMSLczR97oT9yzzwrg_aJ-MBAiXp/view

Join APA Today - only $55 for an APA Idaho Chapter-Only membership - for immediate access to the full training video library. Join here: https://idaho.planning.org/membership/chapter-only-membership/

If you are already a member, you can sign up for training video library access using this link: https://forms.gle/BVyTUr8gwbtPhfeu7

04/27/2026

Western Planner is seeking nominations for our 2026 annual awards. To submit a nomination, please fill out the online form here.

Learn more at westernplanner.org/awards

AWARDS
Sheldon D. Ge**er Merit Award for Excellence in Environmental Planning
Kenneth G. Waido Award for Planning Team of the Year
Student Planning Project of the Year
Rural Innovation Award
Citizen Planner Award
Lester Award

Don’t let all your hard work go unnoticed or your best people go unrecognized! Step up and nominate someone today. We are seeking nominations for our annual awards. Awards will be presented during the Western Planner Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, August 26–28.

Questions?

Contact Alison (Breckon) Tompkins ([email protected]) or [email protected].

04/26/2026

Are you enjoying your time at NPC26? We hope you’re having a fantastic experience exploring Detroit so far. To network with our Idaho attendees, we are hosting a casual get-together and would love for you to join us.

Please stop by for an evening of networking and collaboration. We will be providing light bites and your first beverage to kick off the night!

📍 Gathering Details:
Date: Tomorrow, April 27th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Mom’s Spaghetti, located in Union Assembly
Address: 2131 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Spread the word: If you are in contact with other Idaho attendees who may not see this post, please share this invitation with them.

We look forward to seeing you all there and hearing about your favorite sessions from the conference!

Don't forget to stop in to celebrate the City of Caldwell, receiving the STaR Award on April 27 from 1-2pm at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Room Nicolet AB. Your attendance and support would be appreciated.

04/24/2026

The City of McCall has been selected for the 2026 APA Small Town and Rural Division (STaR) John Keller Planning Initiative Award. "Rooted in Resilience: A Climate Action Plan" was selected for an Honor award.

The award will be given to the City of McCall and their consultant Lotus Engineering and Sustainability, LLC at the STaR Award meeting on April 27, from 12:00- 1:00 PM at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center in Room Nicolet AB during the National Planning Conference.

We are inviting all Idaho planners attending NPC26 to help celebrate this national recognition of the incredible planning work coming out of McCall, Idaho.

04/22/2026

The hallmark of great planning is often that it feels completely natural. When a community is designed well, the infrastructure hums in the background with a well-timed crosswalk that keeps pedestrians safe, a pocket park that provides a much-needed breath of fresh air, or a mixed-use development that brings a neighborhood to life.

We call this "The Planning Lens," and we want to see the community through your lens!

Whether you’re in the panhandle of Idaho or a bustling city, we want to highlight the planning wins that make our communities vibrant and livable.

How to participate:
-Snap a photo of a planning element in your community that just works.
-Tag APA Idaho in your post.
-Tell us why it’s a win! (Is it the accessibility? The aesthetics? The economic impact?)

Let’s celebrate the intentional design that makes our states great places to call home.

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