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American Planning Association

Logo: American Planning Association, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Professional organization representing the field of urban planning in the United States

The American Planning Association (APA) is a professional organization representing the field of urban planning in the United States. APA was formed in 1978, when two separate professional planning organizations, the American Institute of Planners and the American Society of Planning Officials, were merged into a single organization. The American Institute of Certified Planners is now the organization's professional branch.2 Its revenue was $18.6 million in 2023.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1978Founded1

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The American Planning Association (APA) is a professional organization representing the field of urban planning in the United States. APA was formed in 1978, when two separate professional planning organizations, the American Institute of Planners and the American Society of Planning Officials, were merged into a single organization. The American Institute of Certified Planners is now the organization's professional branch. Its headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois.2

Corporate structure

American Planning Association sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • American Planning Association
    • American Planning Association Texas Chapter Subsidiary · United States

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Products and brands

To manage the various interests of American planners, APA has 21 divisions. APA divisions offer professional networking opportunities for planners. They also produce newsletters and special publications, develop conference sessions, collaborate with related organizations, and contribute to policy work.

From Wikipedia’s article on American Planning Association, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • American Planning Association Texas Chapter

From Wikidata.1

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

American Planning Association revenue by year1$18.6M in 2023+1% since 2014
0$10.0M$20.0M$30.0M2014: $18.4M$18.4M20142015: $21.3M$21.3M2015+16%2016: $21.4M$21.4M2016+0%2017: $23.3M$23.3M2017+9%2018: $20.0M$20.0M2018−14%2019: $20.4M$20.4M2019+2%2020: $16.7M$16.7M2020−18%2021: $19.4M$19.4M2021+16%2022: $21.0M$21.0M2022+8%2023: $18.6M$18.6M2023−12%
  • 2023$18.6M1
  • 2022$21.0M1
  • 2021$19.4M1
  • 2020$16.7M1
  • 2019$20.4M1
  • 2018$20.0M1

Timeline

  1. 1978Founded Founded1

Sources

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