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The American Planning association and its chapters provide leadership through citizen and professional planners in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools necessary to effect positive change. To this end, the American Planning Association - Wisconsin Chapter (APA-WI) shall dedicate its resources to:Communication. Increase awareness and involvement in community issues and the planning process, in our membership and in our communities.Education and Advocacy. Provide and contribute to public forums for teaching, exchanging information, sharing professional experience regarding planning issues, and develop/promote legislative and policy issues.Citizen Participation. Promoting decision-making processes based on sound planning and community development principles, to effectively resolve land use, natural resource, and development issues.Professionalism. Train and guide members according to the national APA standards of professional conduct and promote membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).Partnership. Expand relationships with other organizations impacting community development in Wisconsin.Membership Services. Identify and respond to the needs and requests for services expressed by the chapter membership.