Over 5,000 members strong, APA California is a network of practicing planners, citizens and elected officials committed to urban, suburban, regional and rural planning in the State of California. APA California offers a wide spectrum of member benefits including information, services and support to advance planning in California.

The Mission of APA California: Making great communities happen through good planning.

Towards that end APA California will:

Provide vision and leadership that fosters better planning for California.

Build public and political support for sound planning.

Provide its members with the tools, services and support that advance the art and science of planning.

This mission statement has no horizon year; rather, it is to be used as a broad guideline for decisions concerning the more specific strategic objectives, master strategies and action programs.