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The mission of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association is to promote sound planning as a process and a body of knowledge essential to improving the quality of life of the citizens of New Jersey and all stakeholders with an interest in the state. The Chapter does this by:
Housing Committee (Contact Committee Chair) “In order for communities to function, there must be an adequate supply of housing in proximity to employment, public transportation, and community facilities, such as public schools. The housing stock must include affordable and accessible for sale and rental units, not only to meet social equity goals, but in order to ensure community viability. The development of a diverse and affordable housing stock must be carried out without sacrificing sound regulations that are in place to protect the environment and public health.” National APA Policy Guide on Housing, adopted on 4/23/06 The Housing Committee advocates for housing and planning policies, programs, practices and regulations that address the evolving needs of New Jersey’s increasingly diverse and growing population. The Housing Committee monitors legislative and regulatory proposals in order to inform the Chapter’s membership on a timely basis. The Housing Committee shall serve as a resource to the New Jersey Legislature, public agencies and the Chapter by providing information, professional guidance and, when appropriate, public testimony. The Housing Committee shall assist the Chapter with educational forums, articles and professional development offerings. Redevelopment Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Redevelopment Committee monitors applications of the NJ redevelopment statutes around the state, and is an active participant in proposed legislative actions that would affect the redevelopment statutes, coordinating closely with the land use/ redevelopment bar. The Committee educates the Legislature, other public officials, planning professionals and the broader public on the importance of redevelopment. The Committee coordinates with the APA Amicus Curiae committee, and occasionally intervenes as an amicus in critical cases before the NJ Judiciary. Legislative Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Legislative Committee reviews legislation that may affect planning and/or the Chapter, and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Committee informs the membership of such significant legislation. The committee coordinates its activities with the other committees. Professional Development Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Professional Development Committee advises prospective members of the American Institute of Certified Planners about the qualifications, purposes, and programs of the Institute, the Institute’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. It advises members of the American Institute of Planners concerning opportunities and/or requirements for continuing education and professional development. The committee also organizes seminars, workshops, and AICP exam review sessions that are intended to enhance the professional development of the Chapter membership. Sustainable Design Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Sustainable Design Committee promotes the practice of planning, which creates sustainable, green, energy efficient communities at all levels of government. This practice includes focus on the creation of strong relationships between buildings, land use, housing, all modes of transportation and the environment to improve energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts; form-based design practices that focus on the built form and the functional relationships between the built form; and public and non-motorized (or accessible) transportation and the environment. The Sustainable Design committee additionally promotes more livable communities through public participation in community education and charrettes, and through facilitating inter-organizational action on sustainability. Lastly, the Sustainable Design Committee reviews, comments and proposes legislation/policies that promote eco-friendly community design in a holistic approach to encourage best overall sustainable practices and livability. View Bylaws View NJAPA bylaws Ethics Policy Ethics Policy for the Executive Committee of the
New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association. Annual Election Procedures The NJAPA Executive Committee has adopted procedures for the annual election of officers to serve on the Executive Committee.
The NJAPA Executive Committee regularly meets on the third Friday of each month at 1:30 PM. Meetings are held at Rutgers University's Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in downtown New Brunswick. All members are welcome to attend. President Past President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Prof. Development Officer Legislative Committee Chair Redevelopment Committee Chair Sustainable Design Committee Chair Housing Committee Chair Northeast Area Representative Northwest Area Representative Central Area Representative Southern Area Representative. Southern Shore Representative Bulletin Editor 1st Year Student Representative 2nd Year Student Representative Chapter Administrator Webmaster |
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