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City Walk: Water History at Mountain View Cemetery

How did East Bay become what it is today? Meet the water and urban pioneers that dared to dream big. Join us for a special City/Water Walk with Clifford Chan, …

Synergy on the Streets: Aligning Multi-Disciplinary Teams and City Agendas for Community-wide Impact and Climate Resiliency

APA California — Sacramento Valley: 2026 Speaker Series, Building Better Communities Together We hope you can join us in person, but we will also offer a live-streaming option for all …

Development Economics for Inclusive Infill Development

APA California — Sacramento Valley: 2026 Speaker Series, Building Better Communities Together We hope you can join us in person, but we will also offer a live-streaming option for all …

Partnerships for Vibrant Places

APA California — Sacramento Valley: 2026 Speaker Series, Building Better Communities Together We hope you can join us in person, but we will also offer a live-streaming option for all …

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October is National Community Planning Month!

Community planning shapes where people live, how they move, and who has access to opportunity. During National Community Planning Month, explore how planners are confronting housing shortages, advancing equitable solutions, and turning long-term vision into meaningful local action.

Planning in Parallel: Lessons Learned from the San Carlos Parks Master Plan Process

Emphasizing an Adaptive Parks and Recreation System for the Future By Casey Case and Rylee Rodriguez, Gates Studio, Walnut Creek With the recent wave of development across California to address …

Why Urban Design Needs More Urban Designers

Urban design is no longer the work of a single profession. To meet today’s interconnected challenges, trained designers must share their tools, broaden participation, and empower more people to shape, …

California Lawmakers Look to Support Home Hardening Through Financing Programs

As wildfire risks and insurance costs rise, California lawmakers are exploring grants, tax credits, incentives, and loans to make home hardening more affordable. The proposals could strengthen resilience across homes …

La Pulga’s Future: Preserving Culture and Identity in a Changing San José

San José State urban planning students evaluated relocation options for La Pulga, the historic Berryessa Flea Market in San José. Through vendor surveys, customer outreach, and site analysis, the La …

State of Sustainability and Urban Planning in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area leads in sustainable urban planning, blending growth with bold environmental policies, green building, and innovative projects. Regional cooperation and equity are central to overcoming challenges like …

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Director’s Notes

Greetings from Detroit as the National Planning Conference kicks off in a city bursting with history and local spirit. From award‑winning work to vibrant events and upcoming webinars, Northern is thriving. I’m energized to serve, connect, and celebrate our members as we all move into an exciting season together this spring.