Get Involved

Fellows of AICP participate in a wide range of leadership and volunteer activities throughout the year.  In the past, Fellows of AICP have been involved in the following programs:

Engagement Strategy

The AICP Commission has approved an engagement strategy for College of Fellows.

Community Planning Assistance Teams

The Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) initiative is an AICP component of a broader APA Community Assistance Program. By pairing a multidisciplinary team of expert urban planning professionals from around the country with residents and other stakeholders from local communities, the place-based initiative seeks to foster community education, engagement, and empowerment. Each team member is selected for the specific expertise needed on the project. As leaders in the field of planning, AICP Fellows are excellent candidates for Team experts and we encourage them to submit a team member application.

Resume Clinic at the National Planning Conference

Every year during the National Planning Conference, APA offers one-on-one resume assistance to members as part of the jobs and career program at the conference. We are seeking experienced public- and private-sector hiring managers who can offer informed, practical advice to new, mid-level, and experienced job seekers in 15-minute drop-in sessions. Fellows are frequently ideal candidates. If you are planning to attend the next conference and would like to offer your professional advice to job seekers, please contact APA at jobconnection@planning.org.

Great Places in America

APA's flagship program celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest, community involvement, and a vision for tomorrow. Fellows of AICP have been instrumental in identifying and nominating these great places.

National Planning Awards

Each year, APA recognizes outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership. Fellows of AICP regularly nominate great work and outstanding individuals. In addition, Fellows have sat on the jury panel.

APA China Program

Since China's economic reform in 1978, and especially since 1996, APA has been working closely on planning issues with central, provincial, and local governments in the People's Republic of China. In recent years, Fellows of AICP have served as host delegates. As delegates, Fellows provide tours of innovative planning projects in their local communities and lecture to foreign planning professionals on their area of expertise.