Who We Are Urban Design and Preservation Division
We are a nationwide community of urban design and historic preservation emerging professionals and experienced practitioners in the public, non-profit, educational, and private sectors. Our Division promotes the importance of design excellence, an equitable public realm, and stewardship of our historic places throughout the planning profession and beyond.
At this time, divisions cannot be added mid-year. They may be selected when joining APA for the first time or during annual membership renewal. Please reach out or follow us on social media!
Get Involved!
The Division offers a wide range of programs designed for everyone from emerging professionals to seasoned practitioners!
Design-Preservation Rapid Assistance Teams (D-PRAT)
Student Planning & Design Competition
Planning, Preservation, & Change
Division Scholars
Mentorship
Urban Design Committee
Ninth Annual Student Planning & Design Competition
🥇: Georgia Institute of Technology (pictured)
🥈: University of Michigan
🥉: Harvard University

Thank you to all the teams and volunteers!
Nominate & Vote UDP Division Elections
Check out the APA Election Timeline and Process below!
Webinars
- There are no upcoming Division-related events at this time.
