Northwest

Diversity. Connection. Opportunity.

Congratulations 2024 Northwest Section Award Winners!

The 2024 Northwest Section Awards were presented at our Year End Gala (see below). Cassie Bermea was the recipient of the Leadership Award for her efforts as our Emerging Planning Leader, and Roza Derakhshan was the recipient of the Rising Star Award for her efforts as our first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Congratulations Cassie and Roza! Northwest is super proud of you!

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Year End Gala with Guest Speaker AJ Fawver, AICP in Lubbock (Dec 6, 2024)

AJ was fantastic in her presentation "From Resistance to Resilience: Empowering Communities to Embrace Planning". The Year End Gala included Games, Prizes, and Section Awards (See more above)

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Section Event Virtual with Guest Speaker Taiwo Jaiyeoba (Oct 4, 2024)

Northwest Texas APA had the privilege of attending a virtual presentation from Taiwo Jaiyeoba at our last Section Event. So much information and practical steps for greater transportation mobility. He did a great job explaining how everything is connected, a city's zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan, and transportation mobility plan.

AICP members were able to receive a CM credit for this event also. If you are not yet a member of APA, please go the link below and join so we can meet you soon https://www.planning.org/join/. We can be reached at nwtxplanning@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Section Event with Guest Speaker Jon James, AICP in Lubbock (July 25, 2024)

Northwest Section Members attended our last Section Meeting in Lubbock to hear Jon James, AICP, on the Right-to-Farm and ETJ bills. Several members attended virtually as well. We will continue to provide our members with opportunities such as these to network and learn planning topics and industry trends. AICP members were able to receive a CM credit for this event also. If you are not yet a member of APA, please go the link below and join so we can meet you soon https://www.planning.org/join/. We can be reached at nwtxplanning@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Location

As the largest geographic Section in our State, we are committed to providing you with quality learning and social networking opportunities in-person and virtually. Our goal is to build an interconnected mosaic of planners and related professionals from all backgrounds to unite, share, and inspire!

Our goals for 2024-25 include:

*Increasing our membership

*Increasing diversity in our section

*Provide more learning and networking opportunities

Our Accomplishments

Since January 2024, we have:

*Increased our Membership from 45 to 57 professionals

*Hosted a Virtual Section Event with Taiwo Jaiyeoba on Transportation Mobility for AICP credit

*Hosted a Section Event with Jon James on ETJ and Right-to-Farm for AICP credit in Lubbock

*Hosted a Section Event at Texas Tech in Lubbock

*Created a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Officer position

*Elected a new Emerging Planning Leader

*Elected a new Communications Coordinator

*Elected a Professional Development Officer

*Created a Recruitment Committee

*Conducted a Section Survey for Members

Location

The Northwest Texas Section is the largest section geographically, covering 88 counties.

The urban areas within this section include: Abilene, Amarillo, Big Spring, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo.

Officers

Reports and Surveys

2024 APA Northwest Texas Member Survey

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Bylaws

• Northwest Section Bylaws (Adopted May 22, 2019)

Newsletters

2024 Newsletters

• Fall 2024
• Spring 2024

Previous Newsletters

• Summer 2020
• Spring 2020
• Winter 2020
• Fall 2019
• Summer 2019
• Spring 2019
• Winter 2018
• Fall 2018
• Summer 2018
• Spring 2018
• February 2014

Meeting Minutes

2024

• Section Meeting - April 5, 2024

Social Media

Northwest LinkedIn Page