West Virginia - Almost Heaven Welcome to APA West Virginia
WV APA is the West Virginia state chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) Our organization is comprised of professional and citizen planners who work to support responsible planning throughout the state. Membership is open to professional planners employed in planning or a related field, lay planners who serve on planning commissions or boards of zoning appeals, student members who are enrolled in a course of study in planning or a related field, and citizens interested in planning for their communities.
WV APA wants you! New Members Packet
Membership is open to professional planners employed in planning or a related field, lay planners who serve on planning commissions or boards of zoning appeals, student members who are enrolled in a course of study in planning or a related field, and citizens interested in planning for their communities.
Mid-Atlantic Ag and Resource Law Conference Shepherdstown, WV, October 28-29
Conference Highlights:
- Opening Hot Legal Issues in the Mid-Atlantic: State-by-State Lightning Session
- Session 1: Overview Panel Discussion: Land Use Challenges and Opportunities for Ag
- Session 2: From Prime Farmland to the Grid: Siting Solar in Virginia and West Virginia
- Session 3: Legal Strategies for Addressing Risks of Losing Family Farmland
- Session 4: Conservation Easements
- Session 5: Navigating Heirs Property in Practice
- Session 6: How to Handle a Zoning Hearing
- Session 7: Ethical Use of GenAI for Lawyers
TrailNation™ Summit, Cleveland, Ohio, October 27-29
Planners can earn 13 AICP CM credits through sessions designed to build practical skills and cross-sector partnerships.
Summit Highlights:
- Keynotes and plenaries from national leaders
- Master classes tailored to rural, suburban, and urban contexts
- Mobile workshops and networking events
- TrailNation Pitch Fest at the House of Blues
This is only national event focused on accelerating trail network development as essential infrastructure for mobility and economic vitality. This may be of value to WV APA members, especially those working at the intersection of planning, transportation, and community development
Current job postings Job Opportunities
These are the current job postings:
Planner for City of Morgantown Development Services Department in Morgantown, WV
Director of Community Development for Town of Woodstock Planning and Zoning Department in Woodstock, VA
