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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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?