Congratulations to our newest Board members and Associates! Martin Reyes – Professional Development Director, Northern Board (he/him) Martin Reyes joined the APA California – Northern Board as a South Bay Regional Activity Coordinator in January 2024. He is now the 2025-2026 Professional Development Director. Martin has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering and […]
Black communities in Oakland built resilient neighborhoods that embodied sustainable and transit-oriented growth long before these concepts were formalized. Despite barriers like redlining and restrictive covenants, they created self-sufficient ecosystems that remain models for equitable climate adaptation.
Blueprint for Resilience: Lessons from Oakland’s Black Neighborhoods Read More »
The APA California Northern Section planned a Baja California Sur tour in April 2025, highlighting environmental planning, international collaboration, and the Village of Loreto Bay.
Planners Travel to Baja California Sur, Mexico Read More »
The Legislature introduced over 2,350 bills for the 2025 session. APA California is tracking 300 bills on housing, homelessness, and fire recovery in LA County. Key topics include land use, fire issues, permit streamlining, and CEQA. APA California engages with legislators and sponsors to provide feedback. The Legislative Team meets monthly with Section Representatives to review these proposals.
APA California Legislative Update: March 2025 Read More »
The California Planning Foundation (CPF) has announced its 2025 scholarship program for exceptional planning students enrolled in eligible degree programs across California. Recipients will be notified in August and celebrated at the APA California Annual Conference on September 28, 2025, in Monterey during the Student Awards Luncheon. Winners will also have the opportunity to attend Sunday’s conference sessions and the luncheon for free.
2025-2026 California Planning Foundation scholarship application program Read More »
APA California — Northern has officially opened applications for its prestigious 2025 Awards Program, which highlights excellence in the planning profession across the Northern Section.
2025 Northern Awards: Call for applications Read More »
The February 21 deadline for introducing new bills is near, and APA California has noted several relevant to planners. Many proposals address housing, homelessness, and LA County’s fire recovery, with others focusing statewide on land use and fire-related issues.
APA California Legislative Update: February 2025 Read More »
Here are some examples of what other members have submitted: scroll over images Please send your images and/or questions to communications@norcalapa.org.
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APA California — Northern’s International Program is pleased to announce that we are preparing for an international planning tour to Baja California Sur, Mexico. Our plans include visiting the municipalities of Loreto and La Paz during the week of April 12-19, 2025.
International Planning Tour to Baja California Sur, Mexico — Only a Few Spots Left! Read More »
