APA-HI is pleased to announce its winners for the 2019 Chapter Awards Program. The annual awards are given to recognize individuals, communities, private organizations, public agencies, and professional planning and design firms whose work exemplifies the planning profession’s highest goals and ideals. Eighteen nominations were received in nine categories. Awards were given out at HCPO Maui 2019. Click here for event photos!

The APA-HI Chapter is accepting donations for the 2019 Student Scholarship fund. Each year, the American Planning Association Hawaii (APAHI) recognizes students of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning for their achievement of high grades and superior performance in specific projects and assignments. Click here for more info on the scholarship program.

Our APA-HI Public Issues and Governmental Affairs Committee has been participating in reviewing the draft and now final National APA Equity, Housing and Surface Transportation Policy Guides. After receiving final input and approval from the APA Delegate Assembly on April 14, 2019 at the National Conference in San Francisco, the APA Board of Directors on May 14, 2019 ratified these three new Policy Guides. As a courtesy for our members, this committee has provided a summary and links for each new national policy guide.