Regional Plan Association
Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Regional Plan Association is an independent, non-profit civic organization based in New York that conducts research on transportation, land use, housing, governance, and the environment to inform planning for the New York metropolitan area. It develops long-range plans and policies, and engages with cities, communities, and public agencies to improve economic health, environmental resiliency, and quality of life, with a history of contributing to major public works and open-space initiatives in the region. The organization pursues its objectives through independent research, planning, advocacy, and public engagement, including annual gatherings that bring together leaders from government, business, and civic groups. Its work emphasizes evidence-based guidance for regional growth and development, with notable influence dating back to landmark plans dating from the 1920s and continuing into recent initiatives and public events in New York and neighboring areas.