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The first PAW logo was adopted May 1, 1964

 

The second logo was used from 1965 until 1976-78

 

The third logo has been in use since the mid-seventies

 

In 1988, the logo was modified to commemorate the silver anniversary

 

In 1998, the Board adopted a this logo to commemorate PAW's 35th anniversary

 

History
Though the Planning Association of Washington was formed in 1963, its history began in the 1950s when regional planning associations were formed throughout the state. The Inland Empire Planning Association and the Central Washington Planning Association led the effort to form the PAW when the national meeting of the American Society of Planning Officials was held in Seattle in 1963.
Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, PAW held local conferences throughout the state, providing training and promoting membership.
The 1970s were a period of change. PAW held statewide conferences twice a year, and developed the Short Course on Local Planning. Implemented by the Washington State Office of Community Development, it is now presented over 30 times a year.
The 1980s and 1990s brought growth and maturity to the Planning Association of Washington. PAW formed an affiliation with The Western Planner in 1982. PAW has co-sponsored a Joint Awards Program with the APA-WA Chapter since 1986, and conducted joint conferences from the late 1970s through the mid 1990s.
PAW has worked actively to develop partnerships and co-sponsor conferences with other agencies and organizations involved with planning, including tribal organizations.

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