The Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) is a
non-profit
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educational accreditation
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organization based in
Chicago
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,
Illinois
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,
United States
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. The PAB's mission is to promote excellence among planning programs and ensure high-quality education for future urban planners.
History
PAB was founded in 1984, when it was deemed necessary to assess the quality of
urban planning education
Urban planning education is a practice of teaching and learning urban theory, studies, and professional practices. The interaction between public officials, professional planners and the public involves a continuous education on planning process. ...
and encourage excellence in higher education. Prior to this formal accreditation process, there was a recognition program in place administered by the National Education Development Committee (NEDC) of the American Institute of Planners (AIP).
The PAB reviews
undergraduate
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and
graduate urban planning
Urban planning (also called city planning in some contexts) is the process of developing and designing land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, such as transportatio ...
degree programs in the United States and
Canada
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. Programs must meet their standards and criteria in order to receive accreditation. They are recognized by the
Council on Higher Education Accreditation and are a member of the Association of Professional and Specialized Accreditors.
Notable members
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Eugenie L. Birch
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Margarita McCoy
See also
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References
External links
Official site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Planning Accreditation Board
Organizations established in 1984
Non-profit organizations based in Chicago
School accreditors