Society information

The  American Planning Association is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing practicing planners, officials, researchers and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues. APA’s mission is to elevate and unite a diverse planning profession as it helps communities, their leaders and residents anticipate and navigate change.

Become an APA member to join a network of peers who are dedicated to serving their communities. Membership benefits include discount on the  Journal of the American Planning Association .

For submissions information, read the Instructions for Authors.

To register as a peer reviewer for the Journal of the American Planning Association, visit the submission site to create an account and discover our Peer Reviewer Training Network.