APA California – Northern is inviting individuals to engage with their community through board roles: Diversity Co-Director and South Bay Regional Activity Co-Coordinator. If you’re passionate about diversity, equity, and local involvement, discover how you can make a difference by exploring these exciting opportunities.
Apply for a current Northern board vacancy! Read More »
The PEN Oral History Project celebrates California’s trailblazing planners with annually updated interviews—14 inspiring conversations are already online, with five more debuting by November. These interviews are shared statewide with planning students and professionals, archived at CSUN, and help shape the evolving legacy of planning. Nominate outstanding planners for the 2026 interviews!
Planners Emeritus Network (PEN) Oral History Project—the next chapter! Read More »
APA California’s VP for Policy and Legislation, Technical Advisors and Chapter Lobbyist presented an extended Legislative Update Session in Monterey, featuring Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. Governor’s actions on 2025 bills are pending until October 13; slides from the conference are now available.
APA California legislative update: November 2025 Read More »
The California Planning Roundtable and APA California offer a six-month online Leadership Academy for planners with at least five years of experience. Registration is open until 12/5/2025 for up to 100 participants. Fee: $120, including CliftonStrengths assessment.
Looking to grow your leadership skills? Read More »
The Fall 2025 AICP Certification process is here! Transfer your exam by November 24; take the exam between November 3–30. Submit your education, work experience, and assessment December 1–31, 2025. After passing, apply with your documents and planning experience. Helpful resources include the AICP Planning Experience Assessment Worksheet and Certification Maintenance FAQs are also available.
Fall 2025 AICP certification maintenance cycle update Read More »
Vote now in the 2026 APA California & CPF board elections! Choose key leaders for open positions, including President-Elect, Vice Presidents, and CPF board members. Voting closes Friday, November 14.
Vote now! APA California & CPF 2026 board elections—deadline is November 14! Read More »
Discover how Napa’s vibrant Latino community, innovative urban design, and rich cultural history have transformed the city into a model of resilience and connection—where stories are shared, landscapes reimagined, and the spirit of place comes alive along the river and beyond.
The City of Napa: A place of cultural production Read More »
Point Molate has been secured as public parkland, with plans for new trails and shoreline access in Richmond. Discover the inspiring journey behind this transformation—read the full article for all the details and future possibilities!
Park District acquires Point Molate property in Richmond for future regional park Read More »
Discover how planners can unlock the full potential of compost to build healthy and resilient communities! Compost is more than just a way to divert organic waste; it’s a powerful tool for planners to support equity and resilience efforts while also complying with state mandates surrounding open space, water conservation, and climate resilience.
Harnessing the power of compost: Beyond waste diversion Read More »
Artificial intelligence offers solutions for environmental challenges but carries hidden costs: vast energy and water consumption, rare earth mining, and e-waste. The rapid growth of data centers intensifies these impacts. Honest dialogue is needed to weigh AI’s benefits against its material toll, guiding responsible technology adoption for our planet’s future.
Zoning Practice: The physical footprint of Artificial Intelligence Read More »
