Washington Chapter APA 2011 Survey Results

Member Responses will be used to set goals for the WA APA Chapter and will help to define priority actions for

the upcoming years

In which Washington Chapter APA section do you live?

362 Responses 1421 Total Members

5%

16%

6%

4%

60%

5%4%

WA APA Membership by Sections

Columbia

Inland Empire

Northwest

Peninsula

Puget Sound

Southwest

Other

5%

9%

7%

5%

65%

6%4%

2011 Survey Responses

Columbia

Inland Empire

Northwest

Peninsula

Puget Sound

Southwest

Other

How long have you been a member of WA APA?

2011 Survey Results

General Membership

More than 10 years47%

5-10 years22%

2-5 years19%

0-2 years11%

More than 10 years41%

5-10 years20%

2-5 years17%

0-2 years21%

Where do you work?

Small City (Under 50,000)

24%

Mid-Sized City (50,000-100,000)

7%

Large City (more than 100,000)

12%County12%

Federal Agency, State Agency, Re-

gional Agency, Tribal Government

9%

Non-Profit2%

Private Consulting Firm17%

Other17%

Why did you join WA APA?

Public Policy Advocacy

To be a leader in my field

To Make a Difference

Professional Visibility

Networking Opportunities

0 50 100 150 200 250

103

119

139

143

226

Top 5 Most Frequent Responses

With Washington Chapter APA's emphasis on continuing education, we are working to provide additional training for our members. What forms of training do you prefer?

Webcasting Through WA APA

Half-Day Workshops

Local APA Workshops

WA APA Conference Sessions

Local Brown Bag Lunches

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

190

200

215

228

239

Top 5 Most Frequent Responses

Which WA APA legislative issues are most important to your organization?

Planning for Issues of Statewide Significance

Expanding GMA to Include Sustainability Issues

Streamlining or Creating Flexibility for Government Regulations

Providing Funding Support for Planning Efforts

Funding for Infrastructure and Community Development

0 50 100 150 200 250

107

120

187

211

234

Top 5 Most Frequent Responses

Given the effect of the economic downtown on places planners are employed, what services could the Washington Chapter of the APA offer that would benefit your employer?

• Online training/Continuing Education/Webcast Seminars at

reduced rates

• Research Tools

• Funding/Securing Grants

• Opportunities for advertising assistance/Reduced Rates

• Job Listings/Job Opportunities

• Analysis of new laws, legislation and guidelines for

planners.

• Outreach/Understand the importance of Planning to our

state

• Networking/learning from one another

Given the effect of the economic downtown on the work we do and on the number of jobs for planners, what events, activities or training could the Washington Chapter of the APA offer that would benefit you?

The ability to post jobs on the website for free

Internship opportunities

Free or low cost training opportunities

Free or low cost networking opportunities

An increase in localized APA events

WA State legislative advocacy

Continued financial support for sections

Low cost or free AICP credits

Reducing the amount of AICP CM credits

Training for Sustainability planning

If you were to consider volunteering with the WA APA, which sections and/or committees would you be interested in?

Annual Conference

Climate and Sustainability Initiative

Legislative Action

Local Section Activities

Community Planning Assistance Team

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

70

75

78

85

101

Top 5 Most Frequent Answers

Issues for Discussion at the Strategic Planning Retreat

Membership Benefits - services to members vs. non-members

Newsletter and other communication with the membership

Education needs and interests

Legislative platform and activities

Working with allied professions

New services needed

Various ways to involve members

Ways to expand services to Planning Commissioners

Future conferences – locations and formats

Thank you

To all of our members who participated in the survey, your feedback is appreciated and will benefit the chapter during the Strategic Planning session.

Questions and Comments?