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APA New York Metro Chapter Celebrates Two New Members of the AICP College of Fellows
Donald C. Burns and Adam Lubinsky Elevated to FAICP — Class of 2026
NEW YORK, NY, April 2026 – The American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM) is proud to celebrate the elevation of two of our members to the AICP College of Fellows: Donald C. Burns, Deputy Regional Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region II, and Adam Lubinsky, Principal and Partner at WXY Studio and Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University. Both were recognized by APA's College of Fellows as part of the Class of 2026, the profession's highest membership honor.
Fellowship in the AICP College of Fellows, designated by the credential FAICP, recognizes planning professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession and to the communities they serve. Election requires demonstrated excellence across practice, leadership, and service over the course of a career. Donald and Adam will be formally inducted at NPC26, the APA National Planning Conference, taking place April 25 to 28, 2026, at Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: communications@nyplanning.org | www.nyplanning.org
APA New York Metro Chapter Celebrates Two New Members of the AICP College of Fellows
Donald C. Burns and Adam Lubinsky Elevated to FAICP — Class of 2026
NEW YORK, NY, April 2026 – The American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM) is proud to celebrate the elevation of two of our members to the AICP College of Fellows: Donald C. Burns, Deputy Regional Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region II, and Adam Lubinsky, Principal and Partner at WXY Studio and Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University. Both were recognized by APA's College of Fellows as part of the Class of 2026, the profession's highest membership honor.
Fellowship in the AICP College of Fellows, designated by the credential FAICP, recognizes planning professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession and to the communities they serve. Election requires demonstrated excellence across practice, leadership, and service over the course of a career. Donald and Adam will be formally inducted at NPC26, the APA National Planning Conference, taking place April 25 to 28, 2026, at Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Explore how Brooklyn's waterfront has evolved and what's next. Experts will discuss balancing maritime industry, climate resilience, ecological restoration, public access, and equitable growth through policy, investment, and community partnerships.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00-8:30pm
Speakers:
Daniel Wiley, District Director for Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
Eddie Bautista, Executive Director, NYC Environmental Justice Alliance
Andrew Genn, Executive Director, Broadway Mall Association; and former Senior Vice President, NYCEDC, Ports and Transportation Department
Bonnie A. Harken, AIA, WEDG, President, Nautilus International Development Consulting, Inc.; and Co-chair, Waterfront Committee, American Planning Association NY Metro Chapter
Moderator: Julie Raskin, CEO/President, Waterfront Alliance
Registration: Click here for more details and to register -
We're excited to announce that the APA New York Metro Chapter Annual Conference will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026!
This year's theme, The Affordability Mandate: Planning for a Region People Can Thrive In, will explore how planners can help shape a more affordable, equitable, and resilient future for our region.
Join us for the NYC Planners Exchange, an evening of networking, mentorship, and community with planners, designers, architects, and other professionals shaping New York City..
Thursday, August 20
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Good Behavior Rooftop Bar, NYC
Bring a colleague, make a new connection, and help strengthen our planning community. We hope to see you there!
In association with the Young Planners Group and Mentorship Committee
Join ABNY’s Young Professional for their summer meet up.
Whether you are looking to make valuable connections, catch up with fellow Young Professionals, or learn more about the perks of the ABNY YP Associates program, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the summer season with your fellow YPs.
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