THE STUDENT PLANNERS ASSOCIATION (SPA)

The Student Planners Association (SPA):

SPA promotes urban planning practice and equity in the built environment, and supports  the professional and academic development of its members in urban and environmental  planning professions. SPA represents students in the Department of Urban and  Environmental Planning -- both graduate and undergraduate – serving as a liaison between the student body, department, and faculty. We also welcome any students with an interest  in planning from across the university to join us as members. SPA organizes planning-related and social events, connects members with training and professional  development opportunities, and strives to engage with and serve the Charlottesville-area community on planning-related issues. 

Our Mission is to create an opportunity for students, faculty, and the community to  engage in planning-related conversation, enhance our professional networks, and expand our knowledge and understanding of the changing built environment.

Programming: 

Monthly SPA meetings are held to create a platform for an open, student-led discussion of planning-related issues, as well as serves an opportunity to update each  other on a variety of SPA-Sponsored events like:

• Upcoming Discussions and Symposiums

• Professional Workshops

• Publication Releases

Get Involved!

We would love to have you join SPA; our group is open to all University of Virginia students, both graduate and undergraduate, who are interested. Please reach out to any of the Leadership Team members with any questions. Also, like our Facebook Page, and follow us on Instagram @planning_at_uva to hear about the latest updates from SPA!