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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 Valued Members of the Federal Planning Division,
On behalf of the Federal Planning Division (FPD), I want to express our sincere gratitude for your understanding regarding the unforeseen circumstances that necessitated the cancellation of our in-person annual training workshop. We recognize the time and effort many of you dedicated to planning for this event, and we deeply appreciate your patience and support as we navigate this unexpected situation.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic registrants. Your commitment to the FPD is invaluable, and we are truly grateful for your continued support during this time.
In the interim, we remain committed to actively engaging with our membership. We will continue to utilize our social media channels and our newsletter to share updates, resources, and opportunities for connection.
Furthermore, we want to reiterate our ongoing support for members who are preparing to apply for the 2026 Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) class. We are here to provide guidance and resources as you pursue this significant professional achievement.
Looking ahead, we are committed to understanding and addressing the needs of our membership. To this end, we will be distributing a membership survey in the near future. This survey will be crucial in gathering your feedback and understanding any impacts our members may be experiencing due to administrative policies. Your honest and thoughtful responses will be invaluable in shaping our future initiatives and advocacy efforts.
Finally, we recognize the importance of open dialogue and collective decision-making. We are planning to hold a division business meeting in the coming months to discuss important matters such as proposed bylaws updates, the broader impacts facing our division, and collaboratively charting a path forward. We believe this meeting will be an essential opportunity for our membership to engage in these critical conversations.
Thank you once again for your understanding, support, and continued engagement with the Federal Planning Division. We value your membership and are committed to serving your professional needs. We look forward to connecting with you virtually and in person in the future.
Sincerely,
Shenita McConis, PE, PMP, AICP
Chair, Federal Planning Division
federalplanning@gmail.com