APA California – Northern (Northern) serves city and regional planners, as well as related professionals, who primarily reside or work in northern California; it was established in the 1950s as one of the three original sections of APA California. Northern’s jurisdiction ranges from Monterey County to the Oregon border, including the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, along with Lake and San Benito Counties. Northern facilitates continuing education and networking opportunities centered on urban planning. Its initiatives foster communication and information exchange about planning activities, raise public awareness regarding the significance of urban planning, and promote professionalism and ethical standards among its more than 1,400 members.

Events

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Association of Environmental Professionals, SF and APA California – Northern Spring Soiree

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Mar 26

2300 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612

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The Weather to Come: Forest, City, Fire, Cloud | Just Climate Futures Exhibition

Tue, Apr 7 @ 06:00 PM - Tue, Apr 21 @ 08:00 PM

230 Bauer Wurster Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-1820

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Northern — RAC Monterey Bay—Santa Cruz Area Happy Hour(s)!

Wed, Apr 8 @ 04:00 PM - Wed, Apr 8 @ 07:00 PM

787 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos, CA 95003

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2026 National Planning Conference

Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28

Huntington Place Convention Center, Detroit, MI

News

February 2026 Northern News

February 25, 2026

The Northern News, January-March 2026 edition, is a publication of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern.

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2026 Mid-Career Interest Survey

February 25, 2026

APA California — Northern invites mid-career planners to help shape a new, relevant program. Share your thoughts through a brief survey to guide this initiative’s…

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Who’s where

February 25, 2026

Congratulations to our newest board members and associates! Diana Benitez, Treasurer she/her Diana Benitez is a Richmond resident and the senior planner at Canal Alliance,…

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Register for the 2026 National Planning Conference

February 25, 2026

Join thousands of planning professionals at the 2026 National Planning Conference (NPC26), hosted by the American Planning Association, taking place April 25–28, 2026, in Detroit…

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Ride the Bay

February 25, 2026

A story of bikes, belonging, and better cities By Tom Holub, founder of Totally Doable Consulting, February 23, 2026 I have lived car-free since 1990,…

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Where in the world

February 25, 2026

Return to Northern News

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Building your communication pipeline with public works

February 25, 2026

Discover how digital tools, professional empathy, and smart deadlines drive successful project management in city planning. Learn practical strategies to overcome challenges, foster collaboration, and…

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2026 Trend Report for Planners

February 25, 2026

The 2026 Trend Report for Planners, developed by APA and the Lincoln Institute, offers essential insights into emerging trends. It features scenario planning tools, deep…

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Remembering Michael B. “Mike” Teitz

February 25, 2026

Michael B. “Mike” Teitz, Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley, was a renowned institution-builder and scholar who shaped planning education, advanced research, and fostered community. His…

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Jobs

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  Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Specialist (AP 26-07)

  University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
  Davis
  • Posted on March 24, 2026
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  Administrative Analyst I

  City of Larkspur
  City of Larkspur Community Development Department
  • Posted on March 20, 2026
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  Assistant Planner

  City of Piedmont City by the Bay
  120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611
  • Posted on March 12, 2026
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  Community Development Director

  Fort Bragg, California
  Fort Bragg, California
  • Posted on March 11, 2026
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  (JC-509559) Associate Transportation Planner

  Caltrans Caltrans shapes the future of transportation across California.
  Bishop, CA
  • Posted on March 5, 2026
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  Housing Specialist III

  County of Santa Cruz Live here, work here, play here!
  Anywhere
  • Posted on March 2, 2026
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  Entry-Level Urban Designer/Planner

  PlaceWorks
  Berkeley, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, CA
  • Posted on February 24, 2026

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Director’s Notes

2026 has begun positively. From Brooklyn, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Northern Board’s Diversity+ Committee, the appointment of Diana Benitez as Treasurer, and numerous opportunities for member involvement. Please consult our awards page and contact us to participate in meaningful initiatives throughout this year.

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