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The Division's purpose is to provide a
forum for people involved in the development and/or implementation
of 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,
the division's 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.
A secondary objective of the Division is to foster positive
economic, environmental, and social relationships between federal
lands and adjacent, non-federal communities and areas. Finally, the
division supports and/or promotes all federal planning programs
which provide technical and/or financial assistance to state,
regional, and local communities in the United States, and to both US
interests and national governments abroad.
FPD publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Network, maintains a web
site, and hosts an Annual Workshop in conjunction with the APA
National Conference.
Any person or organization with an interest in federal planning may
join the division. The division seeks a broad and diverse
membership. Individuals or organizations who wish to support the
Division's activities may receive all membership services upon
payment of dues, but may not vote on any Division business unless
they are paying members of APA. The membership of FPD is diverse,
including employees of many U.S. federal agencies and contractors,
planners from communities with federal installations, and several
international members.
The annual membership fee (in US$) is $25 for APA members, $10 for
student APA members, and $40 for non-APA members.
Join online or
send this
form and your check
(payable to American Planning Association) to:
FPD Activities Include:
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Conducting sessions at national and
state APA conferences and regular business meetings.
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Holding technical seminars and
workshops.
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Coordinating activities of mutual
interest with APA chapters, sections, and other divisions.
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Maintaining a current website, open
to everyone, that serves as a consolidated forum for planning
information related directly to federal planners and a portal to
broader planning concepts, issues, and education.
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Preparing papers and articles for
publications.
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Maintaining liaison with
organizations, individuals, and political entities directly
involved in or affected by federal planning activities.
FPD Objectives:
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Provide a forum for exchange of
ideas and practical experience among federal planners.
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Increase awareness of the impacts of
federal planning programs.
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Strengthen liaison with other
professionals and organizations involved in planning that
affects federal agencies and installations.
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Maximize use of limited resources
while providing a safe, healthy environment for residents and
workers of federal installations.
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Serve as an advocate for federal
planners to gain recognition within the planning community and
their respective agencies.
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