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The American Planning Association (APA) is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.

APA Chapters

Chapters get you involved in APA close to home. They're your local source for networking and professional development. You'll share experiences with colleagues and broaden your perspective beyond your commission or office. When you join APA, you automatically become a member of your local chapter.

MAP serves as the Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association. 

APA Leadership

The American Planning Association is governed by volunteer leaders elected or selected from the ranks of its members. Leadership includes a 13-member Board of Directors, the eight members of the AICP Commission, the Chapter Presidents Council, the Divisions Council, Student Representatives Council, and a number of committees and task forces.

Michigan Association of Planning's Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) representative is Paul Montagno, AICP. The CPC is the members' link to APA National, the Board, the Commission, and staff.

In his role as CPC, Paul reviews important information sent by national for its relevance to MAP. Information will be disseminated by MAP through the Michigan Planner, website, and emails.

Professional Development Officers

Professional Development Officers (PDOs) are established in each chapter of the American Planning Association to facilitate the exam certification process and continuing education efforts. Your PDO is a critical information source, whether you're looking for information on upcoming training opportunities in your area or seeking additional help as you prepare for the AICP exam.

MAP's PDO is:                    

Lynee Wells, AICP

Williams & Works

Phone: 616-224-1500


To contact Lynee on any matter related to the certification process or continuing efforts, please click here.

American Institute of Certified Planners

The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is the professional institute of APA. AICP provides recognized leadership nationwide in the certification of professional planners, ethics, professional development, and the standards of planning practice. Like the APA Board, the AICP Commission is composed of elected officers and regional commissioners. For more information on AICP and testing, click here.

American Institute of Certified Planners


The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is the professional institute of APA. AICP provides recognized leadership nationwide in the certification of professional planners, ethics, professional development, and the standards of planning practice. Like the APA Board, the AICP Commission is composed of elected officers and regional commissioners. For more information on AICP and testing, click here.

 

Resources to prepare for the AICP Exam:

 

1.)    APA has recently developed new preparation tools.  They can be found here:  https://www.planning.org/certification/  They are proven effective, and although they’re pricey, they are very comprehensive.  The Michigan chapter doesn’t prepare additional study guides, as the APA is the provider of the test and all of the information.

2.)    Additionally, Planetizens prep materials have been available for over a decade and many of the students who take the course pass the exam.

3.)    APA MI/MAP does help to link up test takers so that you can form study groups.  As we receive inquiries from other test takers, MAP can provide you with contacts of other hopeful AICP members.

4.)    Additionally, MAP has compiled a list of current AICP planners that are willing to provide one -on - one mentor-like advice, insight about the test and preparation recommendations… all you have to do is reach out to them.  The list is available by request by contacting [email protected]