The Pre-Submission Conference has been finalized!
Please join us on Zoom on Tuesday, May 5, from 12:00-1:00 PM. We will be discussing what "unconference" means, reviewing the rubric, and saving time for Q&A.
Join us as we celebrate Dr. Frisch’s FAICP induction and bring together past and present students, colleagues, and planning professionals for an evening of reconnection.
RSVP by Monday, April 13, 2026.
Join fellow planners from across Missouri at the State Capitol on April 1, 2026. Participate in meetings with legislators, in groups or individually, to discuss the value of planning. RSVP to Aishwarya Shrestha if you'd like to participate by March 15, 2026!
Join us at Vine Street Brewing from 4-6pm on February 26!
Join us for the February Board Meeting at this Microsoft Teams link
Meeting minutes will be uploaded to the About tab.
Planners’ Day at the Capitol will occur February 2, 2026, and all APA KS members are invited to join us in Topeka. You can register by filling out this Google Doc.
Planners from across Kansas will meet with state legislators to talk about how Planning affects the economy, housing, transportation, and land use in their communities.
The Legislative Committee will host the event from 9:00AM-3:00PM, and you will receive training prior to the event to give you the resources you need to advocate for our profession.
We are currently tracking bills that affect Planners across the state of Kansas, and if you are interested in helping, we invite you to contact Karie Kneller at kkneller@leawood.org for more information about how you can get involved. You can find more information about the Legislative Committee on the APA KS website at https://kansas.planning.org/policy-and-advocacy/.
We look forward to seeing you there!
MARC and the Kansas City Chapter of the American Planning Association invite you to Planners Roundtable, a gathering of the Kansas City area’s urban planners and those interested in urban planning topics.
Each meeting covers topics of interest to planners, and participants can share planning news and activities that are taking place in their localities. This event qualifies for 1.5 CM credits for AICP planners and is in-person only.
Presentations include:
Empowering Small-Scale Developers: A Key Strategy for Stronger Communities
Speaker: Abby Newsham, AICP
Environmental Planning at the Local Level
This topic will include three presentations from MARC staff on environmental planning efforts, including:
KC Climate Action Technical Report
APWA Section 5600 Updates
Transportation Resiliency
Event details:
Date: Jan. 23, 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: MARC Board Room (In-person only)
600 Broadway Blvd, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105
RSVP Here: https://member.marc.org/ap/Events/Register/v5F87zKiKCyCm
For more information, please contact Cy Splichal.
Join us for the pinnacle event of the year! Let’s have fun, network, and get ready for another year of Planning!
MARC and the Kansas City Chapter of the American Planning Association invite you to Planners Roundtable, a quarterly gathering of the Kansas City area’s urban planners and those interested in urban planning topics.
Each meeting covers topics of interest to planners, and participants can share planning news and activities that are taking place in their localities. This event qualifies for 1.5 CM credits for AICP planners and is in-person only.
Join us for the APA Public Schools + Communities Division’s first conference dedicated to school planning! Friday, November 7, 10:00am – 4:00pm CST
Are you passionate about shaping the future of cities or designing incredible buildings? If you're curious about a career in architecture or urban planning, don't miss out! UMKC is hosting an exciting open house just for students.
Prospective students and their families can tour our studios, talk to our faculty and current students, and learn about the application process and scholarship opportunities.
This event is for 9th-12th graders, current college students, and their families. If you have any questions about the event, please call us at 816-235-2399 or email sse@umkc.edu.
Join us for KC-APA’s First Family Day of 2025 at the Young Family Farm, a local urban farm making a difference in our city. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer, connect with others, and enjoy a meaningful day with your loved ones. We’d love to see you there!
Park(ing) Day is an annual global event aimed at engaging the public and reclaiming public space for the people. Started in 2006 by the San Francisco creative-collective, ReBar, participants are challenged to explore the full dimensions of urban social ecology, experimental design, and creative vision in the humble parking spot.
If you're not headed to the MO or KS APA conference, join us for happy hour! Hope to see you there...there might just be a game and prizes.
Join us for a tour of the Shawnee Town 1929 Museum and a discussion of how to incorporate a city's heritage into its future plans. $8 Entry Fee | First 15 People are Free!
Happy Hour to follow at Transport Brewery Shawnee | 11113 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203
Join us at our August Happy Hour in Strawberry Hill! We’ll be meeting at The Davenport, a new sports bar in KCK’s famous Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Our Happy Hours are welcome to all Planners, Developers, Urban Designers, or anyone who just loves community building.
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, but the noise that it can generate has been the cause of considerable controversy for local governments. Come to the next KC-APA Section event on Thursday, August 22nd to learn more! Speakers from Leawood and Overland Park will talk about both regulatory and site planning issues related to pickleball court locations. For those who are interested, we will actually play pickleball after the presentation -- no experience necessary, we will teach you the basics if you have never played before!
Date/Time: Thursday, August 22nd at 3:30 PM
Location: Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 91st and Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS
Pickleball to follow the meeting at the courts next to the clubhouse.
Special Note: If you would like to play, wear comfortable clothing (it could be hot) and tennis shoes. We will have pickleball rackets, but if you have your own please bring it.
Join us for our July Happy Hour at one of the newest additions to the Crossroads - King G! Welcome to all planners and design professionals; come chat with us!
Welcome to the KC-APA Annual Boulevard Event! Join us for a fun evening on Wed, May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Boulevard Brewing Company. Get ready for a night filled with great company, delicious drinks, and exciting activities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow APA enthusiasts and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Boulevard Brewing Company. See you there!
Free for APA Members - $20 for Non-Members - RSVP Required: https://shorturl.at/aNQW9
Join us for our monthly Planner’s happy hour!
Join us for our monthly planner’s happy hour!
Join us for KC-APA's premiere event in March - Who Runs the World: Women in Planning, Design & Construction as we hear from a panel of leading women in the field for 1 Equity CM Credit. This event is hosted at Multistudio where light refreshments will be provided. Registration Required.
General admission: $13 Students: $7
Join KC-APA for an evening of networking, games, and light refreshments as we kick off 2024!
2023 KC-APA Annual Holiday Party
Join us for a festive celebration at the J. Rieger & Co. distillery. Get ready for a night of joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow KCAPA members, planners, and make new friends. Indulge in delicious food and drinks while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Don't miss out on this amazing in-person event! Bring yourself and a +1! Please RSVP by Nov. 15th.
Join us for a bike ride or a walk audit followed by a brief discussion with planners at BikeWalkKC from the City and BikeWalk about what it takes to incorporate non-vehicular transit into our cities. Space is limited to 30 participants (12-15 bikers and 15 -18 walkers). Bring Your Own Helmet for Bikers. Use the Google Form to sign-up for either option. Sign-up will close on July 7th, 2023 or once we have 30 participants, whichever comes first.
Entry cost: $15 (pizza and beer provided).
1 CM credit is available for this event.
Join us at our June happy hour! These happy hour events are very informal they're open to any and all who wish to come hangout with KC area planners!
Join us for this free event where MARC transportation planners will present findings from the MARC Region wide Comprehensive Plan Study that was conducted in preparation for the Connected KC 2050 plan. 1 CM credit is available for this event.
Walk and talk with us down the Riverfront!
The Kansas City Port Authority is redeveloping a major portion of the Kansas City riverfront. A centerpiece of this redevelopment effort is the construction of a stadium for the Kansas City Current professional soccer team -- the first women-specific stadium built in the United States. The presentation will focus on how planning by PortKC has spurred redevelopment in a long-neglected part of the metro area. The presentation will start at the PortKC offices, followed by a walking tour and a happy hour at Bar K.
**Walking tour weather permitting**
**CM Credits Pending**
The KC-APA is now accepting proposals for sessions, workshops, and mobile tours for the 2023 Bi-State (MO & KS) APA Conference! Sessions that are of particular interest are those related to this conference’s themes: placemaking; urban design; third spaces; smaller-scale planning efforts; unique culture and character; and neighborhood planning. Sessions are also being sought for the mandatory CM credits of Ethics, Law, Equity, and Sustainability and Resilience.
All session proposals must be submitted by June 9th, 2023 to be considered for the conference, so don’t delay!
The call for sessions will be open from May 8th to June 9th, 2023.
Submit a session proposal and share the heART of planning:
Join us January 26th from 11:30 - 1:30 for a round table discussion where we get the inside scoop on UMKC's accreditation, what it means for past graduates, current graduates and employers as well as their new designation under the School of Science & Engineering.
We will also have UMKC's Planning & Design Students (PDS) orginazation present to reconnect current students with area professionals and get a run down of current projects and work samples.
Grandma's Catering will be providing boxed lunches for those who choose to order, a text field and payment options are available in the button below. Please provide your name and menu item in the text box. We look forward to seeing you!
Please join us at Amigoni Urban Winery in the West Bottoms - to celebrate the Holidays and New Year! The event will provide a social hour, appetizers, awards and drinks - after which a cash bar is available. There is no cost to the event, but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Thank You!
