Urban Studies and Planning

The American Planning Association (APA) is the largest membership organization in the United States of professional planners and planning.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit group that promotes and advocates for the interests of the public transportation industry in the United States.

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is a nonprofit, professional association that supports those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure.

ADSPR works for peace, environmental protection, ecological building, social justice, and the development of healthy communities.

A consortia of university-based programs offering credentials in urban and regional planning.

A nonprofit, membership organization serving the needs and interests of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).

A professional membership organization for the discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation.

Provides advocacy, education, research and training for regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural America.

A national nonprofit association that supports community development, affordable housing, and economic development programs through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance.

An international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public service providers. It is dedicated to creating interdisciplinary spaces for engaging in intellectual and practical discussions about urban life.

A non-profit association of professionals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in state and local government agencies and departments.