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| | Headed to NPC26? The National Planning Conference is coming to Detroit from April 25–28, and student members can get in on the action for a fraction of the cost. Take advantage of the student membership discount (~85% off) compared to general registration.
View the full program and register |
| | Application Window: February 25 - May 15, 2026
The APA Foundation Scholarship in Planning supports students who are committed to the planning profession and who face financial barriers to accessing education. Rooted in the Foundation’s mission to strengthen communities, this scholarship invests in the next generation of planners whose perspectives and experiences will help shape great communities for all.
View more details here and apply |
| | Our chapter will be hosting a reception for the National Planning Conference (NPC) in collaboration with APA’s Transportation Planning Division, APA's Private Practice Division, and Women in Transportation Seminar.
When: Sunday, April 26 | 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Grand Trunk Pub, 612 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Cost: $15 Member Rate | $5 for Student Members
Receptions overlap for optimal networking opportunities!
View the full details and register here |
| | Presented by Tyler Augst, Michigan State University Extension Van Buren County.
It is especially important in today’s polarized society and stressful workplaces to develop and maintain positive relationships by gaining skills to handle conflict competently. This interactive session will provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively. Participants will learn about the Pause, Ask, Listen (PALs) approach to conflicts and apply parts of PALs to their own current conflict.
When: Friday, May 8th | 12-1pm
Where: Virtual, Zoom
Cost: Free with prior registration!
Register here via Zoom to receive a link |
| | The Metro Detroit Planners (MDP), the Emerging Professional Planners (EPP), and the Michigan Black Professional Planners (MBPP) sections of MAP are co-hosting a meet up on May 27, 2026 in Detroit.
The meet up is an informal networking opportunity intended to bring together planners and friends of planners for an evening of camaraderie, and to celebrate our profession. You’ll meet new colleagues, reconnect with old ones, and enjoy an evening of food and drink. You can learn more about MAP’s Sections, and maybe even join one!
When: Sunday, May 27 | 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Detroit Pizza Bar (7316 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221)
Cost: $25 Member Rate | $15 for Students
Registration fee includes pizza and appetizers.
Register here |
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