APA Nevada Chapter

08/30/2026

Congratulations to the Paseo Verde All Stars from Henderson, NV on winning the Little League National Championship today!

08/27/2026

Conference Hotel Update:

APA Nevada 2026 Conference attendees can now book at the Atwell Suites in Henderson for a special rate of $139/night.

Deadline to book: September 21st - or until rooms sell out.

If you've been waiting to make your conference plans, now is the time to go all in. Register for the full conference, secure your stay, and experience two days of education, connection, and unforgettable moments in Henderson!

Hotel booking details are included through the link on the conference registration page.

08/25/2026

Reminder, nominations for this year’s DeBoer awards are due tomorrow. (8-26).

🏆 Nominations Now Open!
The APA Nevada Chapter is excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards!

Named in honor of S**o Reink DeBoer—author of the Boulder City plan and one of the master city planners of the twentieth century—these awards celebrate outstanding planning projects and exceptional individual initiative across the Silver State. Each year’s winners showcase the innovation, dedication, and community impact that define Nevada’s planning profession.

✨ Awards will be presented at the DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 22.

📅 Nomination Deadline:
Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 PM

📄 Nomination Form:
https://planning-org-uploaded-media.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2026_APA_DeBoer_Awards_Nomination_Forms.pdf

08/06/2026

APA Nevada invites you to become a sponsor of the 2026 Nevada State Planning Conference taking place October 22–23, 2026, in Henderson, Nevada! Whether you're interested in supporting the conference through a sponsorship package or sponsoring a specific event or activity, we'd love to have your support.

08/04/2026

🏆 Nominations Now Open!
The APA Nevada Chapter is excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards!

Named in honor of S**o Reink DeBoer—author of the Boulder City plan and one of the master city planners of the twentieth century—these awards celebrate outstanding planning projects and exceptional individual initiative across the Silver State. Each year’s winners showcase the innovation, dedication, and community impact that define Nevada’s planning profession.

✨ Awards will be presented at the DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 22.

📅 Nomination Deadline:
Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 PM

📄 Nomination Form:
https://planning-org-uploaded-media.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2026_APA_DeBoer_Awards_Nomination_Forms.pdf

07/31/2026

Great Basin National Park in White Pine County, NV

"You look great, not a day over 4,000."

Bristlecone pines are among the oldest living organisms on Earth. Shaped by wind, snow, and time, they've endured ice ages, volcanic eruptions, and the rise and fall of empires. Their secret to longevity is thriving in harsh, high-altitude environments.

You can find these ancient survivors at places like Great Basin National Park in Nevada and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, managed by U.S. Forest Service, in California.

Photo by Ross Stone

07/29/2026

📣 Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN!

Get ready, Nevada planners — the 2026 APA Nevada State Conference is headed to Water Street in Downtown Henderson on October 22–23, 2026!

This year’s theme, “Go with the Flow: Planning for Dynamic, Resilient, and Adaptive Communities,” brings two days of inspiring sessions, hands‑on mobile workshops, networking, and forward‑looking conversations about the future of planning across our state.

💸 Save with Early Bird Rates
Register by September 13 to lock in discounted pricing before rates go up.

➡️ Register Here:
54th Annual Nevada State Planning Conference
https://apanevadachapter.regfox.com/54th-annual-nevada-state-planning-conference

07/04/2026

To honor our nation's Semiquincentennial (half of 5 centuries...), we're pleased to offer you this special, America250 Edition of The Nevada Planner. Thank you, as always, to everyone who contributed content to make this issue possible!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V48BO967momNkV9A0YbxZ3TKFueGSV7J/view?usp=drive_link

07/01/2026

Thank You to the Air Force Thunderbirds for a spectacular fly over last weekend over Southern Nevada. 🇺🇸

06/24/2026

Important news out of Washington DC regarding housing.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has passed the final hurdle and heads to the president for signing. This historic legislation is the result of a multi-year effort by planners advocating for housing reform. APA will continue to help planners navigate implementation of this landmark legislation in the weeks and months to come. Read the full statement from APA President Sue Schwartz, FAICP. https://plnn.org/44wSD9P