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Strategic Plan
Goal #1: Increase membership and awareness of how the APA Colorado Chapter supports planning in the state of Colorado
Goal #2: Host webinars and events to support the education of members and other planning professionals.
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Goal #3: Host a 2026 Colorado Planning Conference to provide CM and networking opportunities.
Next Board Meeting
January 16, 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 am
APA Colorado Board Meetings are open to the public, and you're welcome to join us! Board Meeting details are on the APA Colorado event calendar.
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Board Member Spotlight
Alison is driven by the belief that planners and designers have a social responsibility to shape the relationship between people and place to create more livable communities. With more than 20 years of experience as an AICP-certified planner, Colorado-licensed landscape architect, and endorsed facilitator, she works from community plans to social space design to bring people together around the places they value. As a Senior Associate at Design Workshop and a member of the Town of New Castle Planning Commission, she brings a practitioner’s and public servant’s perspective to broadening community voices in the planning process.
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Alison Cotey, AICP
Central Mountain Area Representative
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Interested in sharing your expertise with fellow planners? APA Colorado is expanding its webinar offerings in 2026 and is seeking members who would like to host a session on a topic they are passionate about. We will work around your schedule and handle all marketing, registration, and Zoom hosting.
Simply click the link below to express your interest, and we will follow up with you!
| | | 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities | | Sponsoring APA Colorado is a meaningful way to support the planning profession and connect with our network of more than 1,400 professionals across Colorado, including planners, designers, transportation experts, natural resource professionals, and community leaders shaping the state’s future. | | | |
Our annual conference draws over 600 attendees and offers prime opportunities for visibility from exhibitor hall booths and event sponsorships to recognition on signage, programs, and our website. Sponsors also enjoy year-round exposure through our newsletter and online platforms.
In addition to annual sponsorships, we offer opportunities to support single-day trainings and social events throughout the year, tailored to your organization’s interests. Learn more about how your support benefits both your organization and the planning community by visiting our sponsorship webpages or contacting the Chapter Executive Director.
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Save the date: 2026 Trend
Report for Planners
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Launch January 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM CST
Registration opens soon — keep an eye on your inbox! The 2026 Trend Report for Planners is almost here! Developed by APA’s Foresight team in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this report will help you understand the drivers of change and prepare for what’s next in planning.
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Read While You Wait:
Dive into the “7 Need-to-Know Trends for Planners in 2026”— from generative AI and greenhushing to the shifting role of college towns and autonomous vehicles to Gen Z’s new habits and risks to rights and communities.
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Job Announcements
Search for your perfect position — from internship to director — and keep track of the positions you’re pursuing. Anyone may search the job listings, Colorado Chapter members and non-members alike.
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RFP/RFQ Announcements
APA Colorado is excited to share your Request for Proposal or Qualifications as a free service to those looking for consultant's services.
Consultants: view our listings for projects that suit your company's capabilities perfectly.
| | APA Colorado has transitioned its newsletter to a monthly frequency. If you have any events, news, or information you'd like included in future newsletters, please reach out to the Chapter Executive Director, Abbey Aguirre, at Ad...@APAColorado.org. | | | | |
