American Planning Association - Utah Chapter

Preservation Engaged: Celebrating Utah’s Communities is back for 2026! Preservation Engaged will be in Ogden at the historic Ogden High School. The Utah State Historic Preservation Office hosts this conference in collaboration with Preservation Utah to bring you speakers and workshops on the topics of Historic Preservation, Main Street and Preservation Planning, and Cultural Resources. We hope you’ll join us for an engaging day of informative sessions, panel discussions, and more.

Conference Check-In will open at 8am and the Welcome Address will begin at 9am.

*CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON JUNE 5TH (NO ON-SITE)*

Register here: https://ushpo.utah.gov/event/preservation-engaged-celebrating-utahs-communities-2026/

Lots happening in the next few weeks!

Join us for the following events:

Legislative Wrap Up
Location: Millcreek City Hall, 1330 E Chambers Ave, 6th Floor
Time: 10:30 AM

Jane Jacobs Walk
Location: Meet at 200 South & 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah
Time: 3:00–4:30 PM

Book Launch:
Location: GSBS Architects, 375 W 200 South, Salt Lake City
Time: 5:30

May is Bike Month! 🚲

All month long, APA Utah will be highlighting bike-related projects from around the state—from trail connections and protected bike lanes to bike parking, wayfinding, and community rides.

We want to hear from you: What’s your favorite bike amenity in Utah? Drop it in the comments and help us celebrate the places and projects that make biking safer, easier, and more fun.

Join APA Utah for a Legislative Wrap-Up Workshop on Friday, May 22!

This workshop is an opportunity for Utah planners to come together and discuss recent changes to state statute, including new detached ADU requirements, training requirements for Planning Commissioners, and other legislative topics impacting communities across the state.

Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and exchange best practices with planners from around Utah.

📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 The Grandview, Millcreek City Hall, 6th Floor

It's still Earth Month! Today we are highlighting the town of Springdale and their work to remove the invasive Russian Olive and Tamarisk Trees from the Virgin River and its tributaries! 👏👏

We’re excited to launch the new APA Utah WhatsApp community 🎉

This new space includes different subgroups for all kinds of interests and connections across the state — from conferences, students, and book club to rural planners and more.

This is not a replacement for the forum — it’s a more social space for APA Utah members to get to know one another, share ideas, and stay connected in a more casual way.

Come join the conversation and find your people across Utah 💬🌄

Join us for the Alumni & Member Reception on April 22, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at the University of Utah. It’s a chance to reconnect, meet fellow alumni and members, and spend an evening with the U of U CMP and APA Utah community. RSVP by April 1

Ready to roll? 🎳
Join us for a Student Bowling Social on March 27th (5–7 PM) at Psomas!
Meet other students interested in planning, make connections, and have a great time!

The conversations continue at the APA Utah Spring Conference. Thursday afternoon’s sessions are bringing new energy and important dialogue around planning, growth, and the future of our communities. Grateful to be part of the exchange of ideas and inspiration.

Sign up for the Spring Conference today! *Registration is scheduled to close on March 26, 2026