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.

This is an update/correction to the text of WV §8A including clarifications of timelines, definitions, and conditions. It has completed legislation and has been approved by the Governor. 

NPC23 will offer two distinct, complementary experiences for planners to connect. Once again, this year planners can attend in-person and online. Each venue will have unique content and sessions.

Core content areas will include sessions on these topics:

• Climate Emergency
• Digitalization
• Diversification of Transportation
• Future of Work, Upskilling and Reskilling
• Health Equity and Nature
• Housing Affordability, Availability, and Accessibility
• Implementation of Federal Programs and Grants
• Political Shifts and Polarization
• Population Diversity and Inclusive Design

This meeting is one of two required by chapter bylaws. APA WV Spring 2023 Agenda

This letter contains dates, times, and links to the committee meetings for those wanting to participate as well as updates from each committee to the chapter. Participating in the Membership, Legislative, or Professional Development committees of APA WV is another great way to give back and help with the success of the profession and our communities here in WV.

Please also note this newsletter has information on a webinar being hosted by the Mid Atlantic Planning Collaborative on Land Use Law Updates. That is next Tuesday, February 21st.

If you have something you’d like included in the monthly newsletter, please reach out to Shae Strait or Rickie Yeager.

These are the current job postings:

Deputy Director for Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority, Martinsburg, WV 

Assistant Planner (Planner I) for Planning and Development Department in Fairmont, WV

Community Development Specialist/Grants Administrator for Belomar Regional Council in Wheeling, WV