Welcome to planningnebraska.org, the web site of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Planning Association. We strive to be your source for Nebraska planning information and for networking and professional development opportunities. The Chapter strives to advance professional planning throughout Nebraska by sponsoring activities including conferences, chapter meetings, professional development assistance, scholarships, a newsletter, this web site, and more.
If you live or work in Nebraska, your membership with the American Planning Association promotes Chapter membership too. Chapter members provide support for the state organization through payment of minimal annual dues. For more information about membership in the American Planning Association, visit their web site at: www.planning.org
Take your time and learn more about planning in Nebraska by browsing this web site. If you have any questions or comments, please contact any member of the Chapter's Executive Board for more information. We welcome your questions and feedback. Thanks for making great communities happen in Nebraska!
Mission Statement
To better the communities of Nebraska by
increasing the awareness of planning and its impact upon people,
training community leaders to utilize the planning process and develop professionals
to assist the growth of solid planning principles in Nebraska.
Goals
1. To increase the planning expertise of professional planners
2. To increase planning expertise of planning officials and citizen planners
3. To support planning students and planning education programs in Nebraska
4. To increase the impact and visibility of planning in Nebraska communities including cities, villages and counties
5. To increase the involvement of planners in Nebraska Chapter activities
6. To cooperate with affiliated groups and professions (eg. AIA, Nebraska GIS/LIS, NPZA, Nebraska Lied Mainstreet and similar groups) to educate members of those groups about planning and planning related activities
7. To maintain and enhance the relationship between the APA Board, AICP Commission, CPC, Divisions and other national entities of APA