Home Grown Nevada: Planning Today for Nevada's Tomorrow 53rd Annual Nevada State Planning Conference

Join us for the 53rd Annual Nevada State Planning Conference, happening October 23–24, 2025, at the beautiful Carson Valley Inn in Minden, Nevada.

The theme for this year's conference is, "Home Grown Nevada: Planning Today for Nevada's Tomorrow". Connect with planning professionals from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration in the heart of Carson Valley. Registration Now Open!

Check out the Conference Website

APA Nevada-Northern Nevada Summer Mixer Monday September 22nd 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Downtown Reno

Northern Nevada members, please join us for networking, fun, laughter, games, and a few drinks in Downtown Reno! This is a free event for members, and a drink or two is provided by the Chapter! All members are invited for some quality time together and give the summer a proper send off

Please see the below flyer for more information. The address for mixer is located at The EDDY is at 16, S. Sierra Street, Reno and is located on the Riverwalk. Hope to see you there!

For more information check out the flyer or contact Theresa Avance

Revitalizing Southern Nevada Webinar Tuesday, September 30 · 12 - 1pm PDT

Join the Nevada Chapter for an insightful one-hour webinar featuring two leading developers, Agora Realty & Management and McCormack Baron Salazar.  Agora Realty & Management will present on their Hylo Park project in North Las Vegas.  McCormack Baron Salazar, will then detail their transformative $500 million mixed-use community at the former Desert Pines Golf Course in East Las Vegas. 

Register for this webinar at the below link

Nomination Deadline: September 24-Chapter Elections: October 17 to 24 Call for APA Nevada Chapter Elections

The Nevada Chapter is now accepting nominations for its upcoming officer elections to be held next month. This is your opportunity to help guide our chapter’s vision, support professional development, and strengthen our statewide planning community.

🗳️ Open Positions: Two Year Terms Starting January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• 2 Northern Region Directors
• 2 Southern Section Directors

Serving as an elected leader in Nevada Chapter offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact of planning across Nevada. For more information about the roles and responsibilities for each position please see the Chapter’s Bylaws.

📅 Nomination Deadline: September 17, 2025 to September 24, 2025

To submit a nomination:
Please email Secretary Richelle Liston at richelle.liston@cityofhenderson.com with the following.

• Nominee’s name
• Photo
• Brief bio (200 words max)
• Statement of interest or vision for the role (200 words max)

📍 Election Period: October 10, 2025 to October 17, 2025

Elections will be held via electronic ballot which will be emailed to all Nevada Chapter members. Please keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more information about the upcoming elections and your electronic ballot.

Thank you for your commitment to planning excellence in the Silver State!

For more information about the elections please see this flyer

Awards Presented at the 52nd Annual Nevada State Planning Conference 2024 DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards Announced

The Nevada is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards. Named after Saco Reink DeBoer, a master city planner of the twentieth century and author of the Boulder City plan, the these honor outstanding planning projects and individual initiatives that represent the best of the planning profession in Nevada. Attached please find a copy of the press release which outlines this year's awards winners who will be honored at the 52nd Annual Nevada State Planning Conference October 21-22, 2024 in Downtown Las Vegas. To view all of the award winners please see the press release below.

Official Press Release

Approved by Chapter on October 21, 2024 Chapter Bylaw Amendments Approved

The approved bylaw changes aim to consolidate the Northern and Southern Sections into the Nevada State Chapter and to add four regional directors to the Chapter’s Executive Committee. Two regional directors will be elected from each region—Northern and Southern—to represent their respective areas. This will result in an Executive Board of nine members, including the Chapter Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), the four Regional Directors, and the immediate past President. This consolidation will reduce the number of positions by six. By merging into a single unified State Chapter, the organization will enhance operational efficiency and strengthen its presence throughout Nevada.

For more information please view the approved bylaws