Northern News November 2020
A publication of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section
Making great communities happen
November 2020
Five ways to better neighborhoods post-pandemic
By Leila Hakimizadeh, AICP, and John David Beutler, AICP. As the pandemic changes commuting patterns, some residential subdivisions could begin to function more like older neighborhoods in terms of activities and businesses.
California’s Project Homekey turns hotels into housing
By Jared Brey. The $600 million program, which helps Calif. cities buy hotels to permanently house the homeless, has created new units at a third of the cost of building new.
Calif. cities are leveraging Prop 68 Funds in response to Covid
By Casey Case, October 11, 2020. Small-scale improvements in parks and recreation amenities can make a big difference in California’s small- and mid-sized communities.
Redefining the role of the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose
By Jason Su, October 3, 2020. We need to reframe the discussion from what a great public space should HAVE, to what a great public space should DO in order to serve our communities more equitably.
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Northern Section announcements
Plan Bay Area: What has it accomplished; what needs to be done
By Dan Marks, AICP, October 15, 2020. To meet GHG goals, we need to fund land use planning, designate more land for housing, foster land assembly, and facilitate infill.
Northern Section e-ballots in your inbox SOON
By Florentina Craciun, October 16, 2020. Read here who’s running for leadership positions on the Board. Then watch for your Northern Section e-ballot in early November and vote.
Director’s note: Finding time to be thankful
By Jonathan Schuppert, AICP, October 14, 2020. None of us will ever forget the negative events of this unusual year. But let’s also remember and be thankful for the many positive things.
“Planning Positivity” for the Holidays
By Della Acosta, AICP, October 14, 2020. Share your #PlanningPositivity photos, memes, videos, news, and stories using the hashtag.
Register now for 2021 Mentorship Program
By Ellen Yau, October 13, 2020. Join us as a mentor or mentee, now through November 30th.
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