2025 Missouri-Arkansas Bi-State Conference

The Missouri and Arkansas Chapters of the American Planning Association (APA) are thrilled to announce the Bi-State Planning Conference, set to take place September 15–17, 2025, at the historic Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri. This premier event will bring together planning professionals from across the Midwest for an exciting opportunity to engage with industry experts, explore cutting-edge planning strategies, and shape the future of our cities and communities.
The 2025 Bi-State Conference will feature an exceptional lineup of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, designed to address the most pressing challenges in city and regional planning. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative approaches that can directly enhance planning initiatives in their own communities.
Conference Highlights
- Engaging Education Sessions: Learn from top industry leaders on topics such as smart growth, transportation planning, housing strategies, environmental resilience, and more.
- Mobile Tours: Experience first-hand some of St. Louis’s most transformative planning projects through guided, on-the-ground explorations.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with planners, policymakers, and professionals from across Missouri, Arkansas, and beyond.
- Innovative Solutions: Discover cutting-edge tools and strategies to address planning challenges in communities of all sizes.