Who We Are Your Connection to the Federal Planning Community
Our Division is a community of professionals dedicated to supporting comprehensive planning and land management policies, techniques, and procedures for federal properties located within the United States and overseas. By focusing on planning and land management, our objective is to improve the quality of life for persons who live on, work on, and/or use federal lands and facilities; and to protect and enhance the value of federal properties for their designated purposes. We offer great opportunities to promote these topics within the field of planning and within the APA.
From the Chair
Dear FPD Members,
Welcome to the Federal Planning Division of the American Planning Association! It is an honor to serve as your Chair.
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our Executive Committee for their exceptional work in organizing the 2024 Annual Training Workshop in Washington, D.C. The event was a resounding success, providing invaluable opportunities for professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing. Your dedication to our members is truly commendable.
Additionally, I would like to congratulate all of the winners of the 2023 Awards program. Your outstanding contributions to the field of federal planning are an inspiration to us all.
As we look ahead, I am excited to announce that our 2025 Annual Training Workshop will be held in Denver, Colorado. We are already hard at work planning an even more dynamic and informative event, with new initiatives and improvements to enhance your experience. Stay tuned for exciting announcements!
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. I look forward to working with you all in the coming year.
Sincerely,
Shenita McConis, PE, PMP, AICP
Chair, Federal Planning Division
federalplanning@gmail.com