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About the American Planning Association New Jersey Chapter View 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. Transportation Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Transportation Committee provides a forum for professionals, students and any other interested groups and/or individuals whom have an active interest in advancing the transportation planning policies, programs, practices and regulations as they affect the State of New Jersey. This committee will serve the members of the Chapter by discussing, evaluating and monitoring all things related to transit mobility, such as: commuter rail; light rail; intercity rail (Amtrak); monorail; freight rail; local, regional and interstate bus; paratransit; ferry; airplane; automobile; trucking; maritime shipping; bicycling; pedestrian access; intermodal facilities; train and bus stations; transit oriented development; alternative fuels, etc. The Transportation Committee will remain at the forefront of the latest legislative or regulatory proposals that may affect the work being done by those whom have an interest in all things related to transit mobility. This Committee will act as a clearinghouse of the latest transportation information, and where necessary, will provide professional guidance and public testimony deemed important to the New Jersey Legislature, public agencies and members of this Chapter. The Transportation Committee will also assist the Chapter by providing 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. New Jersey Young Planners Group Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Young Planners Group committee of NJAPA encompasses talented planners in their 20s and early 30s whose mission is to identify ways to get young planners more involved in the profession both in leadership roles at national APA and NJ APA chapter and provide greater networking and professional development opportunities for young planners to discuss and impact issues of importance to them. The Young Planners Group of NJAPA is part of a larger national network of young planners groups within APA. NJYPG launches in January 2009. Planning for Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Committee (Contact Committee Chair) The Planning for Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Committee provides ongoing education forums and opportunities for planners, students and university faculty of different backgrounds to network, share ideas and bring recognition to unique values and perspectives. ECDC's mission is to actively promote and increase diversity within the planning profession and provide effective leadership in advocacy of inclusiveness in planning policies and regulations reflective of a diverse geographic and population within New Jersey. View Bylaws View NJAPA bylaws Ethics Policy for the Executive Committee of the
New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association. The NJAPA Executive Committee has adopted procedures for the annual election of officers to serve on the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee meetings are held on the second Friday of every other month at 2 PM, unless otherwise specified, in room 556 of the Bloustein School, located on 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ. 2010 Meeting Dates:
President President-Elect VP of Policy VP of Public Relations VP of Membership Services VP of Conference Services Treasurer Secretary Professional Development Officer of Continuing Education Professional Development Officer of Exam Prep Northeast Area Representative Northwest Area Representative Central Representative Southern Representative Southern Shore Representative Student Representatives Ex-Officio Members Housing Committee Chair Redevelopment Committee Chair Sustainable Design Committee Transportation Committee Ethnic & Cultural Diversity Committee Chair Young Planners Group Chair Faculty Liaison Staff Chapter Administrator Webmaster
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